This week’s Headteacher’s Award goes to a Year 7 student, George, for his outstanding and consistent contributions in class, as well as his helpful nature towards his peers and staff. He is considerate to others and values differences, always regarding the learning of others is as important as his own. As well as helping his…
DetailsEarly on Tuesday morning, our excited but slightly nervous table cricket team headed off to Durham Cricket Ground to compete in the Lord’s Taverners North-East Table Cricket Regional Finals. The games got underway at 10.30am with the top six teams from the North-East of England all competing against each other. In their first match, they…
DetailsIn a thrilling City Cup final held at the legendary Brunton Park on Monday, WHS’s U16 boys showcased resilience, skill, and determination to secure their victory against a tough Richard Rose Morton Academy side. The match kicked off with WHS starting brightly, asserting early dominance by maintaining most of the possession. Their fluid passing game…
DetailsOur Boccia team, along with five Sports Leaders, headed to Penrith Leisure Centre on Friday 9th May, for the long-awaited County Boccia Finals. The Leisure Centre was buzzing with activity when they arrived with both primary and secondary school students from around the whole county warming up in readiness. The primary and secondary school competitions…
DetailsA diverse range of employers and training organisations came into school today to give information to our Year 7 and Year 8 students during their careers information, advice and guidance (IAG) day. The visitors included Cumbria Police, who gave the students an array of challenges and even allowed them to try on police kit and…
DetailsYear 9 & 10 Rounders – WHS vs Caldew School It was a perfect evening on Friday, 9th May for the first rounders fixture of the season, with the sun shining down on an eager and enthusiastic Year 9 and 10 squad. Despite Year 10s losing the coin toss, so batting first (not the ideal…
DetailsOur cadet members played a big role in our commemorations of today’s 80th anniversary of VE Day. At 10:45am, they accompanied local veterans to our memorial gardens at the front of the school. Here, wreaths were laid, including two that were created by our Sixth Formers with 80 poppies. Head Student Tom Day and Army…
DetailsA Year 9 student described as a super pupil who exemplifies all the key values of William Howard School has been awarded this week’s Headteacher’s Award – Caitlin has earned over 900 House Points, accumulated from across all her subjects demonstrating her exceptional work ethic. In all her subjects, but particularly PE, she has demonstrated…
DetailsOur astro-turf pitch was a scene of pure joy on Wednesday morning, when young pupils from some of our primary feeder schools came along for a multi-sports activity session. The sun shone and although it was a little breezy, it did not diminish the Reception and Key Stage 1 children’s enthusiasm to participate. We are…
DetailsEarly on Monday 28th April, 26 excited Year 10 and Year 12 students set off on their Outward Bound adventure to Ogwen Cottage in stunning Eryri (Snowdonia), Wales. Spirits were high as they embarked on the journey, and after a smooth and easy trip, they arrived ready to begin an action-packed programme. Wasting no time,…
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