It was another great football fixture for WHS Year 7 boys as two 8-a-side teams played Newman School. In two close games, WHS took the win in both. Joey Davidson scored the winner in the first game, giving a 1-0 win. Then, despite going 1-0 down in the second game, Zach Currah scored a great…
DetailsNathan Logue is a worthy winner of the Headteacher’s Award this week for his demonstration of exceptional behaviour when travelling on the bus to school. As a Sixth Form student, Nathan stepped in to support a Year 7 pupil as they travelled to school, modelling the behaviour we expect at WHS and showing the utmost…
DetailsA huge thank you to everyone who generously donated gifts for the Cash for Kids Mission Christmas Appeal. The trolley was overflowing with presents – an illustration of the wealth of kindness in our school community. Mission Christmas is dedicated to ensuring that children facing hardship don’t miss out on the magic of Christmas.
DetailsWe have launched our Mission Christmas Appeal in support of CFM’s Cash For Kids. Any donations of gifts for the appeal would be greatly appreciated (all donations must be brand new and unopened). The poster below lists some gift ideas and we are hoping to focus our collection for the teenage range. Last year, our trolley…
DetailsThe WHS Iron-person squad are regrouping to take on another gruelling challenge this Saturday in aid of Comic Relief. A marathon running team led by Mr Spriggs will be pounding the local lanes; cyclists fronted by Ms Pigdon will be wheeling their way along a 112-mile route from Edinburgh to Brampton; and Ms Ledger will…
DetailsA big thank you for all the generous donations we have received so far for our Comic Relief appeal (particular mention goes to Lambert-Gill Ltd). An incredible 33-strong team of staff are taking on an Ironman triathlon challenge on Saturday, 22 March to raise funds for the charity. They will work together across three disciplines:…
DetailsAn important consideration in school is looking after the Mental Health of both our students and our staff. So recently, a group of our Sixth Form students received Youth Mental Health First Aid Certificate Training with Emilia Soulsby, Network Development Manager for the Child Health and Wellbeing Network in the North East and North Cumbria.…
DetailsToday, our team of service family students and Mrs McGaffin (our Forces Liaison Officer) were able to proudly show off the fruits of their efforts with the official opening of our newly developed Memorial Garden. With the help of Storey homes, Landmarc (at Spadeadam), the Woodland Trust, Cumbria Building Supplies, Mr McGaffin, Mr and Mrs…
DetailsOur Armed Forces students and Cadets would like to thank everyone who bought refreshments and raffle tickets during the Year 6 Open Evening. The funds they raised will be used to support improvements to our memorial garden at the front of the school. Story Construction helped develop the memorial garden with Mrs McGaffin (our Forces…
DetailsThe recent music trip to Italy was truly unforgettable. Blessed with sunny weather and wonderful food, the group had the opportunity to visit the beautiful historic cities of Venice and Verona, taking in the rich culture and atmosphere of both locations. A highlight of the trip was a day at Lake Garda, where they enjoyed…
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