Our 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…
DetailsWe welcomed over 50 Year 3 and 4 pupils from our cluster primary schools to take part in a Basketball Festival, yesterday. Six different activity stations, which focused on developing the key skills needed in the game, were planned and led by our Year 9 Sports Leaders. The primary children circulated round the stations, practising…
DetailsWe are extremely proud that Tracey Croucher, one of our Learning Support Teaching Assistants, has been presented with the Education Hero, Pride of Cumbria Award. The accolade was announced at the The Newquest Pride of Cumbria Awards celebration evening at the Greenhill Hotel in Wigton, on Thursday 13th June. A truly deserving recipient, Mrs Croucher…
DetailsCarlisle Cathedral was the beautiful backdrop for our annual Presentation Evening last night, when last summer’s GCSE and A Level students’ exam achievements were celebrated. Once again, it was an incredibly special occasion for the students, parents and staff who were able to attend. Deputy Headteacher, Mr O’Connor, welcomed everyone before handing over to our…
DetailsOur annual Presentation Evening, where the previous year’s exam achievements are celebrated, was held at Carlisle Cathedral on Thursday 9th January. Our guest speaker this year was Lauren Smith. Lauren is an ex-William Howard School student who is recognised for her badminton achievements; winning bronze and silver medals at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and representing…
DetailsCarlisle Cathedral provided a beautiful and fitting backdrop for our annual Presentation Evening, held last night to celebrate the exam achievements of last summer’s GCSE and A Level students. It was once again an incredibly special occasion for the students, parents and staff who were able to attend. Mr O’Connor, our Deputy Headteacher warmly welcomed…
DetailsYear 11 students were welcomed back to William Howard this week to complete their Sixth Form induction days. Over the course of three days, students had the opportunity to attend taster sessions for their chosen subjects alongside sessions of reserve choices where they may have been undecided. The students were also given key information about…
DetailsStarting from Tuesday 20th June, we welcomed our Year 11 students and those joining us from other schools for our three-day Step Up to Sixth Form programme. Students were welcomed by Miss Nicholls, Assistant Headteacher – Sixth Form, Mrs Giecco, Student Manager, and Mr Connolly, who will take up the role of Director of Learning…
DetailsThe Year 9 Character Curriculum Art class have been learning a new craft – needle felting. After sketching the outlines of their pets or favourite animals onto hessian backing, the students use specialist felting needles to carefully poke and blend wool fibres into place. Through patience and creativity, their simple drawings are gradually transformed into…
DetailsYear 8 & 9 students in the Archaeology (Character Curriculum) classes recently enjoyed learning about the main types of pottery found on Romano-British sites. Students handled sherds of Samian ware, amphora, mortarium and black burnished ware, finding out the function of each type and where they were made. They also looked at some of the…
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