A Torrent of Resilience From Young Firefighters

Twelve of our Year 9 students have successfully completed a week-long, adrenaline-charged ‘Developing Resilience’ Programme at Carlisle East Fire Station. The week consisted of operational drills designed to improve the students’ team building, problem solving and communication skills. Fire crews pushed them hard throughout the course, but they rose to every challenge, tackling scenarios with…

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Running Star

We are always excited to hear about the talents and success of our students outside of school, so were very pleased to learn that Elena in Year 9 is excelling in the running and cross country world. During the past 5 months her extensive achievements have included: 3 times first junior girl in local 5k…

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Well Acting Students

In February, twenty students from Years 7, 8 and 9 took LAMDA examinations in Solo Acting at Level 1 and Level 2. The results are in, and we are proud to announce that they all did exceptionally well, passing with either Merit or Distinction. Their teacher, Ms Lewis, is delighted and said: “The students worked…

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Red Nose Day Fundraising

Inspired by Billy Monger’s journey, our students played a collective part in the WHS Ironman Challenge this week for Comic Relief. All year groups took part in the “laal loop” runs in PE and together completed 900 impressive miles – way more than their 26.2 mile target! Sixth Formers also exceeded their 112-mile target on…

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CAT Dance Workshop

The wonderful Kelly McClelland from the Northwest Centre for Advanced Training for Dance (CAT scheme) come into school to deliver a 2-hour workshop with students from Year 7 to Year 12 today. Students were challenged with a technique class and a creative session whilst learning about what it takes to be a CAT student. Two…

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Encouragement From Local Author for Young Writers

We were delighted to welcome the talented and accomplished local author Sharon Gosling, who met with two of our Year 7 students, Misha and Georgie, after hearing about their incredible achievement—writing their very own book! Sharon, an experienced writer with a career spanning journalism, children’s literature, and adult fiction, shared inspiring words of encouragement with…

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