The Headteacher’s Award goes to Poppy Paterson this week. Thank you to Mrs Callaghan for the nomination. Poppy has made an amazing start to Year 7. Many staff already speak very positively about Poppy and the way she approaches school and her learning, with 18 ‘Learner of the Lesson’ nominations already. Recently, Poppy was chosen…
DetailsWhat a match we witnessed today in the second round of the National Schools’ Cup, where our Year 7 football team triumphed over RR Central Academy with a hard-fought 2-1 victory! From the outset, Central fielded a formidable side, striking first within 10 minutes, leaving the WHS boys momentarily scrambling for control. But credit to…
DetailsIt was the third game of the season for our newly formed Year 10 netball team and what a brilliant game it was. It was definitely their best performance so far and we are super proud of the progress they have made as a squad. The game was close, at half time Trinity were ahead…
DetailsAfter the request for extra chess sets was sent out a fortnight ago Mr Connolly and Mr Davis would like to thank the William Howard community for their tremendous generosity. As well as beautiful glass set and a giant outdoor set, which is perfect for teaching chess techniques, we have been gifted a hand painted…
DetailsMs Lewis is delighted by the enthusiasm shown by the Year 7 and 8 students who have recently began her LAMDA tuition sessions. The students are studying the Acting Solo syllabus in preparation for Grade 3 exams in February. LAMDA (Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) is the UK’s largest Speech and Drama Examination Board…
DetailsOnce again, our new Year 7s have begun their History course with a study of the local area, helping the students appreciate the relationship between a place and historical events. Each class is taking a guided tour of Brampton, highlighting the fascinating significance of some of its landmarks. The whistle-stop tours included St Martin’s Church,…
DetailsThere was a real buzz of excitement in school today as we welcomed back former WHS student Anna Nicholson with her Paralympic medal. It was fascinating to hear of Anna’s experience competing for Team GB in Paris this summer. She secured her medal in the women’s F35 shot put event, with a phenomenal 9.44m throw.…
DetailsWarwick Wanderers AFC were very pleased to share some exciting news about one of our students. It’s been confirmed that Year 8 student Chloe Summerfield who plays with the under 13s Lionesses has been invited by Premier League giants Newcastle United FC to join their U13s advanced coaching training program for the 2024-2025 season. Warwick…
DetailsYear 9 student Paloma O’Connor was presented with this week’s Headteacher’s Award. She was recognised as being simply exceptional, especially in PE. Paloma participates in many extra-curricular activities and teams, going out of her way to help organise teams and is always willing to step in and play, even if it is last minute. When…
DetailsYear 7 students enjoyed a special House Day today, when their new Houses were revealed in a Hogwarts-style ‘sorting hat ceremony’. Once it was established which House they belonged to – Eden, Talkin, Gelt or Vindolanda – the Year Group spent the rest of the day competing in challenges to gain points for their new…
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