A group of William Howard students from Years 7, 8 and 13 took part in the ‘Uncovering Roman Carlisle’ excavations at Carlisle Cricket Club on Saturday. One group of students excavated a Roman midden (rubbish) layer in the southern part of the site, uncovering pieces of pottery, glass and animal bone. The other group had…
DetailsStunning birds of prey gripped the attention of the students who attended the second of our Animal Encounters sessions after school. Gary and Keith from The Cumberland Birds of Prey Centre brought along an eagle owl, a barn owl, a Harris hawk and a morepork owl (also known as the boobook owl – New Zealand’s…
DetailsTo conclude the last phase of our Year 9 Drug Education programme, which was delivered in PD lessons, a research team from Middlesex University came into school yesterday to conduct a small focus group with some of our Year 9 students. The programme included resources from the Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation – a drug and alcohol…
DetailsOnce again, our new Year 7s have begun their History course with a study of the local area, helping the students appreciate the relationship between a place and historical events. Each class is taking a guided tour of Brampton, highlighting the fascinating significance of some of its landmarks. The whistle-stop tours included St Martin’s Church,…
DetailsAn energetic team of fourteen students and seven staff from William Howard School took on the annual WHS Mountain Runners Charity Challenge on Saturday, 5th July. This year, the team stayed closer to home and after running 30 miles along Hadrian’s Wall finished the challenge on the front steps of school. The charity was chosen…
DetailsOur students really have been relishing the various Outward Bound experiences offered this term. This week, a small group of students had an unforgettable time at the OB Centre at Ullswater, filled with adventure, teamwork and personal growth. Over three days, they took part in a wide range of exciting activities including rock jumping, canoeing…
DetailsAs part of Railway 200—the nationwide celebration marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway in 2025— our Year 10 Music students are embarking on an exciting creative journey. Thanks to funding secured by the Tyne Valley Community Rail Partnership (TVCRP) from train operator Avanti, the students are working with award-winning singer-songwriters Gareth Davies-Jones and…
DetailsThere are 75 Fire Cadet places countywide, and eight William Howard students have successfully secured theirs at Carlisle East Fire Station for the March 2026 intake. Last night (3rd March) they began their nine-week basic training course (Tuesday evenings 6-9pm), which culminates with a passing out parade. If the students are successful through their basic…
DetailsYear 10 student Katie was awarded this week’s Headteacher’s Award. Katie consistently demonstrates our three core values, but last week was a shining example of her exceptional character. Katie showed incredible responsibility by actively supporting the Year 5 Experience the Exceptional Evening. She gave her time and energy selflessly, ensuring the younger students felt welcome,…
DetailsWe’re always excited to hear about individual students’ interests and successes. Here are just a few of those achievements to be proud of: Hugh congratulations to Year 10 student Bella Richardson who won in the 2024 North of England Trampolining Reginal Semi-finals, which took place in Billingham on Sunday. She now goes on to compete…
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