Before the students studied the reasons for Duke William of Normandy’s victory at the Battle of Hastings, Mr Campbell tasked his class with researching and creating their own model or project based on what they found. They presented them in class, informing their classmates about the events of 14th October 1066 and the significance of…
DetailsInspired by Billy Monger’s journey, our students played a collective part in the WHS Ironman Challenge this week for Comic Relief. All year groups took part in the “laal loop” runs in PE and together completed 900 impressive miles – way more than their 26.2 mile target! Sixth Formers also exceeded their 112-mile target on…
DetailsWith signs of spring appearing, the Open Spaces team are excited for their busiest season and the arrival of lambs. At the end of last half term, they held a cake stall to raise funds for their new growing projects. The group meet on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday lunchtimes and after school on Thursday. If…
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…
DetailsYear 7 historians have been researching the system of government in the Roman Republic. Mr Priddle tasked his class with creating an engaging presentation to show their learning. The standard of understanding and presentation was fantastic! You can see from the students’ attire; they presented their research on our ‘Get Cosy and Read Day’.
Lots of pledges of kindness were made by our thoughtful students in our ‘Random Acts of Kindness Week’. Mrs Nettleton surprised a few students during her assembly when she randomly distributed some chocolate eggs, and Mrs Hill was very touched when a Year 11 student presented her with a chocolate lollipop at the end of…
DetailsOur Service Family students had an adventurous Monday afternoon at Talkin Adventures, building and sailing rafts on the tarn. Working in teams, the pupils were challenged to build a raft and learn to paddle it on the water, without falling in. Clearly, they had lots of fun! One or two ended up in the water…
DetailsAs part of Year 10 Careers and Financial Education lessons, students have been learning how to budget for when they are older by completing a virtual supermarket food shop and pricing it up to see how much it would be. Students, Summer and Eve, went on a trip to the Spar in Brampton with Mrs…
DetailsThe ‘Class of 2024’ looked A M A Z I N G at their Prom last night. They danced into the evening and had a great time altogether for the final time. It was a fantastic occasion to celebrate their five years at William Howard School. Mr Anderson (Year 11 Head of Standards) commented, “They…
DetailsOur aim is that all our students receive lifesaving ‘Call-Push-Rescue’ (CPR) training whilst at William Howard so, over the coming weeks, our Year 7 students will be given hands-on coaching in the skills of CPR and the use of a defibrillator. We’re very grateful to Crew Manager Shaun Yeats from Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service…
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