On Wednesday 21st October, students attended the annual Capon Tree memorial service to mark the 281st anniversary of the brutal execution of six Jacobite soldiers at the Capon Tree in Brampton in 1746 after the events of the Jacobite rising of 1745. It is an important opportunity to remember the Jacobites who lost their lives…
DetailsYear 8 Rugby The Year 8 rugby team enjoyed two competitive fixtures last week, facing Central Academy on Tuesday and Caldew School on Thursday. Tuesday vs Central Academy For several of the boys, this was their very first experience of playing in a rugby fixture. Understandably, we were a little disorganised in the opening stages,…
DetailsWHS joined schools and organisations across the country today, in Showing Racism the Red Card. The day’s anti-racism message closely links to our core school value of Respect, and one of our core behaviours ‘Valuing Difference’. Throughout the day, students had an opportunity to consider the importance of respecting others, celebrating difference and challenging racism,…
DetailsThis week’s Headteacher’s Award was presented to Jessica in Year 11, a thoroughly deserving recipient. A kind and caring student, Jessica works exceptionally hard both inside and outside the classroom. She contributes enthusiastically to extracurricular clubs in PE and Performing Arts and regularly receives praise from her GCSE teachers for her effort and commitment. Jessica is…
DetailsYear 11 and Sixth Form students explored their future options at today’s Careers Morning at William Howard School, meeting local employers, training providers and universities to learn about further study, apprenticeships and career pathways. Students also enjoyed talks on animal careers and conservation, meeting owls and reptiles, alongside sessions on mental health, planning a gap…
DetailsYear 9 Football Our Year 9 boys football team have had quite the week! On Monday, they had an away trip in the county cups against Appleby Grammar School. The trip down the M6 saw the boys play their first fixture of Year 9 and they overcame their competition in an excellent display of teamwork.…
DetailsIn an incredibly important and thought-provoking session for our Sixth Form students, members of Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service from Carlisle West Fire Station visited school today to deliver a powerful road safety awareness presentation. Aimed at new and learner drivers, the presentation highlighted the very real dangers faced on our roads and the potentially…
DetailsThis half term, all students in Years 7, 8 and 9 were asked to create an A3 poster for the ‘Young Geographer of the Year’ competition. This year’s themes were Lost Places, Hidden World and Extreme Environments. The students had to design a poster to explore a place of their choosing. Guidelines suggested that posters should…
DetailsGoing above and beyond in many aspects of her school life, Francesca in Year 8 is a truly deserving recipient of this week’s Headteacher’s Award. During our recent Open Evening, Francesca was an exceptional ambassador for the school. While supporting in the library, she spoke confidently and enthusiastically with numerous prospective parents, showcasing the very…
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