Year 9 students had an opportunity to explore different career paths today, during their Careers IAG morning. Gen 2 and Viberoptix gave valuable insights into STEM careers, while representatives from the NHS and Cumbria Police provided a closer look at roles in public service. There were Sixth Form Centre tours run by Year 12 students,…
DetailsWell done to our Year 9 Business students who recently attended a showcase event at Carlisle College. The event was a fantastic opportunity for each group to proudly present their campaign ideas, share their progress, and gain inspiration by viewing the work of other teams. Students and mentors came together to celebrate everyone’s achievements, enjoying a…
DetailsThe challenge for Ms Ledger’s Year 8 English class this week was to learn at least one verse from Young Lochinvar and recite it in lesson. The poem – by Sir Walter Scott – was written more than 200 years ago and features some challenging old fashioned language. Set in Longtown and written with a…
DetailsA huge well done to all our Year 8 students for their hard work and dedication during their Assessment Week (13th-17th January). It was brilliant to see the high levels of knowledge, understanding and skills throughout the whole cohort! Congratulations to all those who received an award for the highest score in their class. An extra shoutout…
DetailsOur new Year 7 students have got off to a flying start! It’s great to see their focus in lessons and readiness for learning. Well done Year 7 – keep it up!
DetailsYear 7 students enjoyed a special House Day today, when their new Houses were revealed in a Hogwarts-style ‘sorting hat ceremony’. Once it was established which House they belonged to – Eden, Talkin, Gelt or Vindolanda – the Year Group spent the rest of the day competing in challenges to gain points for their new…
DetailsCongratulations to Caoimhe in Year 7 who was nominated for the Headteacher’s Award this week. Caoimhe has excelled in her first year at WHS; demonstrating an outstanding work ethic in every lesson and consistently achieving the highest assessment scores in both assessment periods. Her dedication and positive attitude have earned her an impressive 1,697 house…
DetailsYear 7 House membership was revealed in true Hogwarts-style today with an anticipation-filled sorting hat ceremony, where students discovered their new teams: Eden, Talkin, Gelt, or Vindolanda. The morning was filled with fun challenges—from quizzes and biscuit decorating to dancing and an inflatable assault course—all aimed at earning House Points. The event ended on a…
DetailsTo welcome Year 7 into their new Houses, the students attended a Hogwarts-style ‘sorting hat ceremony’ with their Heads of House yesterday morning. Once they had established which House they belonged to – Eden, Talkin, Gelt or Vindolanda – the students spent the rest of the day entering into a range of challenges and competitions…
Details30 Year 7 boys represented the school football team vs Richard Rose Morton Academy (RRMA) this week. Each school had three teams and William Howard came out winners in all three fixtures. “It was great to see teamwork and hard work from all three teams and the boys were buzzing to share their results at…
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