A group of students from Years 8, 9 and 10 enjoyed an amazing trip to Malaga in Spain last week, emersed in a variety of cultural experiences, allowing them to use what they have been learning in lesson in a real-life context. The week was kicked off with a Flamenco dance class in which they…
DetailsAn extraordinary amount of ingenuity, research and effort was on display in Miss Nicholls’ Year 7 History classes this week. The groups have spent the past month planning and preparing for their presentations on the development of Norman castles and now they had the chance to show off their finished projects. Miss Nicholls said, “The…
DetailsOur new Student Leadership Team did an amazing job of organising a coffee morning in support of Macmillan Cancer Support this morning. As part of the charity’s World Biggest Coffee Morning, staff and Sixth Form students were invited to come along during Break 1 and enjoy a cuppa, cake and a catch-up. There were some incredible, tempting…
DetailsThe Student Leadership Team did a wonderful job of organising the Macmillan Coffee Morning in school today, raising a grand total of £300.68 for the charity. During first break, Sixth Form students and staff were invited to get together for coffee and cake. This year, they were treated to a little musical accompaniment too. A…
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…
DetailsPupils in the Year 8 Archaeology class (Character Curriculum) have been learning about the relevance of environmental archaeology and scientific analysis. In yesterday’s lesson the class gained some hands-on experience analysing the contents of coprolites (fossilised faeces) which can provide evidence of ancient diet, health, trade links, wealth and agricultural/processing practices. Miss Scullion and Mrs…
DetailsWe’d like to give a big shoutout to our fantastic Open Spaces group! With an overall membership of 77 students, there are between 30 and 40 students who come along regularly to Open Spaces during break time each day, to help with all the daily jobs including caring for the animals and plants. Since September…
DetailsDid Elizabeth I have the right to execute Mary Queen of Scots? The question was discussed in a House of Commons style debate in a history lesson this morning. Mr Campbell played the part of Speaker, while 8Y1 split ranks to put their points across. Our informed Members argued passionately, waving their papers amongst calls…
DetailsAfter the months of preparations and rehearsals, tonight saw the final awesome performance of “Little Shop of Horrors”. There’s an immense amount of talent under the roof of William Howard School, much of it not visible (the smart mathematicians, the creative writers, the methodical scientists, for example). However, what has been clearly evident this week…
DetailsWith help from Ms Booker, Literacy Leaders from Years 8 and 10 have done a fantastic job of planning and creating resources which they are now using to help some Year 7 students with their literacy skills.
