The school came alive today as we welcomed back our students for the brand-new academic year. Everyone looked refreshed, ready to learn, and pleased to catch up with friends again. We hope our new Year 7 students enjoyed their first day as part of our WHS community.
Our August Alumnus of the Month is Professor Jez Willis – one half of the electronic music duo ‘Utah Staints’, who had a string of chart-topping singles in the 1990s. While they headlined at Solfest, Mrs Gregory presented Jez with a WHS gold Scallopian badge on behalf of the school. Jez left William Howard in…
DetailsToday we share the exciting news of our school’s improved GCSE results this year. We have witnessed firsthand the remarkable dedication and hard work our students have displayed from the very start of the academic year. These results are not just numbers on a page; they represent the countless hours of effort, perseverance, and determination…
DetailsWe are thrilled to celebrate the excellent achievements of our Sixth Form students this year. Their hard work, dedication, and commitment have culminated in a strong set of results that reflect their perseverance and determination. As teachers, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing our students reach their full potential, and this year’s results are…
DetailsIn light of the recent unrest across the country, we are deeply saddened by the violent and disruptive actions that have affected our nation. We remain committed to our core values of respect, responsibility, and resilience – respect for our communities, responsibility for our actions, and resilience in the face of the troubling events of…
DetailsFittingly, our ‘Alumna of the Month’ is former Olympic badminton player, Lauren Smith, who left William Howard in 2010. After completing her A Levels, Laura attended Leeds Metropolitan University to study Sports Coaching, as well as starting a full-time training schedule (twice a day on court plus a physical) in addition to her studies. After…
DetailsWhat a fantastic end to the academic year! The sun shone for ‘House Day’, which had a chilled festival vibe this year, with music, face painting, an ice cream van and looooads of fun! Students competed for their Houses in an array of classroom and outdoor challenges, including a rodeo bull, a fire hose challenge,…
DetailsThere was a relaxed but lively feel around school today for ‘Character Development Day’, when everyone took part in activities planned to promote our 9 Key Character Qualities (positivity, empathy, virtue, courage, passion, curiosity, independence, collaboration and honour). School was a hive of activity, with options such as a DIY challenge making planters for the…
DetailsA huge congratulations to Corin Rees in Year 10 who did amazingly well in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Junior World Championships held in Wolverhampton last week. He won gold in his GI category and a silver in No-GI. Alongside Corin’s success, Pheonix Barker (Year 7) won bronze in her category.
DetailsA group of Year 10 students visited Durham University today, as part of the university’s graduate aspirations programme. They were given a tour of the campus and city, including the cathedral, and found out about the courses and opportunities available to students.
