Over 30 students, from Year 7 through to 13, completed Trinity Musical Theatre and Drama exams recently; all passing with either distinction or merit in their Grades 4 – 8. The examiner commented on the standard of their work saying, “Students at the higher grades were the same standard as full-time drama school students.” Miss…
DetailsOur musicians ended the academic year on a high note with their Summer Concerts this week. There were great performances from the WHS Choir, Orchestra, and various Year Group Rock Bands. We were very pleased to have guest appearances from our local primary school pupils too – Hayton, Crosby on Eden, Walton & Lees Hill,…
DetailsA group of Year 10 students visited Durham University today, as part of the university’s graduate aspirations programme. They were given a tour of the campus and city, including the cathedral, and found out about the courses and opportunities available to students.
A huge congratulations to Corin Rees in Year 10 who did amazingly well in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Junior World Championships held in Wolverhampton last week. He won gold in his GI category and a silver in No-GI. Alongside Corin’s success, Pheonix Barker (Year 7) won bronze in her category.
DetailsThere was a relaxed but lively feel around school today for ‘Character Development Day’, when everyone took part in activities planned to promote our 9 Key Character Qualities (positivity, empathy, virtue, courage, passion, curiosity, independence, collaboration and honour). School was a hive of activity, with options such as a DIY challenge making planters for the…
DetailsWhat a fantastic end to the academic year! The sun shone for ‘House Day’, which had a chilled festival vibe this year, with music, face painting, an ice cream van and looooads of fun! Students competed for their Houses in an array of classroom and outdoor challenges, including a rodeo bull, a fire hose challenge,…
DetailsFittingly, our ‘Alumna of the Month’ is former Olympic badminton player, Lauren Smith, who left William Howard in 2010. After completing her A Levels, Laura attended Leeds Metropolitan University to study Sports Coaching, as well as starting a full-time training schedule (twice a day on court plus a physical) in addition to her studies. After…
DetailsIn light of the recent unrest across the country, we are deeply saddened by the violent and disruptive actions that have affected our nation. We remain committed to our core values of respect, responsibility, and resilience – respect for our communities, responsibility for our actions, and resilience in the face of the troubling events of…
DetailsWe are thrilled to celebrate the excellent achievements of our Sixth Form students this year. Their hard work, dedication, and commitment have culminated in a strong set of results that reflect their perseverance and determination. As teachers, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing our students reach their full potential, and this year’s results are…
DetailsToday we share the exciting news of our school’s improved GCSE results this year. We have witnessed firsthand the remarkable dedication and hard work our students have displayed from the very start of the academic year. These results are not just numbers on a page; they represent the countless hours of effort, perseverance, and determination…
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