Susan and Louise from Down Right Worthy came in to school last week to collect the money raised for the local charity on World Down Syndrome Day. A huge thank you to everyone who helped us raise £62 for the charity which works hard to organise events and days out for children with Down Syndrome…
DetailsYear 8 student Max Trager was presented with this week’s Headteacher’s award. Teachers describe Max as very hard working, and he always displays good manners with an exceptional attitude towards his learning. Max strives to ‘be the best he can be’ by attending a range of extra-curricular activities such as the Science Club, Chess Club,…
DetailsYear 10 student Anna Canning was very surprised but excited to have recently received an award from the U16 Scottish Rugby Team she plays for. The award was presented at the end of a six-week training programme which took place on Saturdays. Anna continues to train on Tuesday evenings in Edinburgh. Anna’s place as a…
DetailsThe weather was perfect yesterday for the first Rounders games this year for our Year 8 and Year 10 teams at Caldew School. Year 8 Match The girls had only had one rounders practice since Easter so were not as ready as they would have liked but they had a fabulous game and played some…
DetailsMrs Sim’s Year 9 English group found a tasty way to work on developing their writing and oracy skills – in small groups they’ve been designing new chocolate bars. In designing their bar, they had to consider something new and different about it. They then had to pitch their ideas, with each group member taking…
DetailsYear 12 students are already considering their options following Sixth Form, so recently they visited the UK Universities and Apprenticeships Fair held at Lancaster University to find out from different providers what possibilities are available. Progress Coach, Mrs Meakin said, “It was a good time to visit as Year 12 will be beginning to complete…
DetailsThere are surprising hidden talents in our staff body. Did you know that Maths teacher, Mr Davis was recently crowned the Cumbria County Chess Champion? Mr Davis described the competition: “The tournament is run by Cumbria Chess Association, and this year it was held at Crosby and Ravensworth Village Hall. It was spread over 3…
DetailsThis week’s Headteacher’s Award goes to Emily Kennon. Emily is one of the most enthusiastic students you will ever meet, always with a smile on her face. Emily has exceptional manners and always greets members of the school community in a cheerful and respectful way. Since joining William Howard, Emily has thrown herself into life…
DetailsIt’s at this point in the academic year, just before the summer exams are in full flow, that the official Year 11 and Year 13 group photos are taken. This afternoon, students lined up patiently to be arranged in height order for the Tempest Photography photoshoot. There’s something heart-warming about seeing the cohorts all together,…
DetailsSadie Bell is our April Alumna of the month. After leaving William Howard in 2019, she took a gap year to try different career options as she felt A level study in Sixth Form was not the right path for her. Sadie had hoped to find something she would enjoy during this time and was…
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