Presentation Evening Celebrations

Our 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…

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Weekly Sports Round-Up (17 January 2025)

Cross Country 24 WHS students represented Carlisle District at the Cumbria County Cross Country Championships on Wednesday, 15th January. The top 16 students are then selected to represent Cumbria in a competition in Middlesborough in February. Congratulations to all runners, especially to Elena Archibald, Aoife McAlister, Lousie Ackerley and Elliot Morgan who all finished in…

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Students Secure Dream Placements

Congratulations to Grace Little and Anastasiia Svystun for securing prestigious placements through the Centre for Leadership Performance, Dream Placement scheme. Being selected from hundreds of applicants at an interview day held at Energus is an incredible achievement, and it’s testament to their hard work and dedication. Anastasiia will be working with Cumbria Action for Sustainability…

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We Welcome Our New Enterprise Advisor

We are delighted to welcome Alan Wilson as our new Enterprise Advisor through the Careers and Enterprise Council. Alan brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to the table. Originally from Carlisle, Alan began his career as an apprentice Mechanical Engineer at Pirelli, and after 42 years of service, he’s returned to his…

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Year 9 Explore Careers Options

Year 9 students had an opportunity to explore different career paths today, during their Careers IAG morning. Gen 2 and Viberoptix gave valuable insights into STEM careers, while representatives from the NHS and Cumbria Police provided a closer look at roles in public service. There were Sixth Form Centre tours run by Year 12 students,…

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Alumnus of the Month (December 2024)

Our final featured alumni for 2024 is Callum Thurlbeck. Callum’s career path has been shaped by a mix of academic achievements and hands-on experience in the aviation industry. After leaving William Howard School in 2012, Callum pursued his passion for aviation by enrolling at the Newcastle Aviation Academy. He then completed a BSc degree at…

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School Filled With Christmas Cheer

Smiles and cheerful Christmas jumpers filled the school on the last day of term! Special celebration assemblies for Years 7, 8 and 9, were led by Mr Connolly with reminders of the true meaning of Christmas and carol singing accompanied by our choir. Enthusiastic sing-alongs of ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ left the students bursting…

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A Fond Farewell to Mrs Mothersdale

At the end of this term, we bid a very fond farewell to Mrs Mothersdale, who leaves William Howard School after 23 years to take up her new role as a Lead Adviser SEND with WMF local authority. Since joining WHS in 2001, Mrs Mothersdale has been a pivotal part of the school community, taking…

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Generous Charity Donations

A huge thank you to everyone who generously donated gifts for our Mission Christmas Appeal in support of CFM’s Cash for Kids, and toys and games for the Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw Children’s Hospice Appeal. The Mission Christmas trolley was overflowing with presents, which are now on the way to help ensure that no…

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