Our reading programme is something we are extremely proud of. Now firmly in its second year, it brings students across different year groups together and allows our reading coaches to play a key role in supporting and inspiring younger pupils. Our coaches work with care and enthusiasm to help develop reading skills, build confidence, and…
DetailsThis week’s Headteacher’s Award was presented to Year 7 student Thomas. Thomas consistently demonstrates a high level of enthusiasm in everything he does. He has completed several Get Ahead Tasks across a range of subjects and always gives his best effort in lessons, which is reflected in the numerous ‘Learner of the Lesson’ awards he…
DetailsThere were a few nerves this morning when our table cricket team headed off to Carlisle College for their first competition of the year, with 15 schools attending from all over the North of Cumbria. Following on from their success last year, reaching the National Finals, they were worried about living up to their earlier…
DetailsWe are incredibly proud of our students who have successfully secured highly sought-after ‘Dream Placements’ after a rigorous and highly competitive selection process involving employers from across the region. With over 300 applications received, just 133 students invited to the final interview stage, and 17 students proudly representing our school, reaching this stage alone was…
DetailsThe first in a series of Revision Masterclasses for our Year 11 students took place after school today. Well done to all the students who enthusiastically participated in Miss Densley’s Biology session, which focused on exam questions linked to the required practicals. These additional sessions are timetabled through to the start of the summer exam…
DetailsWhat a joyful end to the term! The school was filled with festive colour, beaming smiles and true Christmas spirit. Crazy Christmas jumpers and cosy pyjamas set the scene for the Christmas holidays. Lucky ticket holders were treated to a hilarious performance of Cinderella during breaktime (see separate post) and The Friends of WHS provided…
DetailsThe WHS staff panto was a resoundingly hilarious end to the term. Madame Sledge and her dreadful daughters almost thwarted Cinderella’s opportunity to meet her perfect match – Prince William Howard. The 20-minute multi-media extravaganza featured a filmed chase scene, song, dance and crazy comedy. It was a lot to fit in the short space…
DetailsOur ever-productive Open Spaces team, led by Mrs Booker, hosted a Christmas Fair this morning, filled with festive activities and stalls offering wonderful Christmas gift ideas. The fair was open to all staff and students during break time, with Year 7 students also enjoying their own viewing during first or second lesson. Santa made a…
DetailsCongratulations to all Year 9 students for their excellent efforts during Assessment Week, which took place at the start of December. The year group worked extremely hard, and their results reflect a strong commitment to learning across all subjects. A special congratulations goes to Rachel Evans, who achieved the Gold Award for the highest average…
DetailsA heap of prizes went under the hammer during our end-of-term Achievement Point Auctions this week. There was lots of excited bidding as students used their accumulated Achievement Points to compete for a terrific range of sought-after prizes. These included golf vouchers, doughnuts, football and netball parties, bacon buttie deliveries, vouchers, a film screening, queue…
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