We welcomed Megan and Byron from Penrith Pumas WRC CIC to deliver a day of wheelchair rugby on Wednesday, 9 July. First up were a group of Year 7s who eagerly threw themselves into their session. They quickly got the hang of using the chairs, whizzing across the sports hall, before taking part in simple…
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…
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,…
DetailsWith the holidays and (hopefully) warm summer weather approaching, members of the Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service came into school today to present water safety advice to every year group, highlighting the dangers that swimming and water activities can bring. The students were reminded about grave hazards including cold water shock and hidden currents, and…
DetailsThere was a lovely atmosphere in school on Friday, 4th July with this term’s ‘Get Cosy and Read Day’ when everyone was invited to wear comfortable clothes and enjoy getting lost in their books. Get Cosy and Read continues to celebrate reading for pleasure, and there were plenty of enjoyable activities for students and staff…
DetailsIt was a fantastic evening at the Sports Award Ball on Thursday, 3rd July – our PE Department’s annual celebration of dedication, teamwork, and sporting achievement. The special event included prize-giving, an evening meal, disco and 360 selfie camera. Huge congratulations go to all the winners and every student who has represented William Howard School…
DetailsFrom 1st to 3rd July, WHS hosted its Step Up to Sixth Form programme, welcoming students for three days of preparation, exploration, and inspiration. The event brought together our current Year 11 students along with new starters joining us from other schools. The programme featured a full timetable of subject taster sessions, allowing students to…
DetailsThis week’s Headteacher’s Award was presented to Will – a kind, generous and emotionally mature Year 8 student who consistently demonstrates our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience. His Form Tutor, Ms Lewis commented: “Will’s quiet willingness to support both staff and peers shines through in Tutor Time, Drama lessons and the extracurricular Drama…
DetailsOur rock bands lit up the stage at The Brickyard last night, performing to a packed and enthusiastic audience. The talented young musicians wowed the crowd with powerful renditions of songs by iconic bands such as Foo Fighters and Bon Jovi. The evening featured a variety of acts, from full bands, intimate duets, to solo…
DetailsSix budding chess players took on Trinity School on Wednesday, 2nd July in what will hopefully be the first of many inter-school chess matches. Our team was made up of two Year 7s (Leo and Micheal), two Year 8s (Phoebe and Abigail), and two Year 9 students (Caleb and Max). The Trinity team were a tough…
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