Our astro-turf pitch was a scene of pure joy on Wednesday morning, when young pupils from some of our primary feeder schools came along for a multi-sports activity session. The sun shone and although it was a little breezy, it did not diminish the Reception and Key Stage 1 children’s enthusiasm to participate. We are…
DetailsWe 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…
DetailsA group of Year 8 and 9 girls represented William Howard School at the “Empower Cumbria” event in Workington yesterday. Mr Johnston said, “The girls did brilliantly within a range of activities based around decoding, problem solving and teamwork. They represented the school with pride and showed their ability to adapt logic and problem-solving skills…
DetailsOur Student Leadership Team have been amazing this term. They have supported with parents evenings and fundraising, including the brilliant karaoke for Comic Relief. In addition, the Student Heads of House contribute to assemblies each week and work with the House Council groups. Today, our Head Students, Ellie Wilson and Angus Loughrey, presented the team…
DetailsOur Sixth Form Aspirations Coach Sam Meakin had an incredible experience yesterday in her other coaching role. Mrs Meakin is an assistant coach for the County’s Women’s Rugby team, working with the forwards, and the Head Coach for Women’s and Girls’ teams at Carlisle Rugby Club. The Cumbria Women’s team played Devon yesterday, at the home…
DetailsToday, Sam from the Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation came into school to talk to our Year 9 students about the effects and risks of taking drugs and alcohol. The DSM Foundation is a drug and alcohol education charity that was set up by Fiona and Tim Spargo-Mabbs in 2014 after their 16-year-old son Daniel died following…
DetailsBusiness Students took part in an information workshop with the Secondary Progamme Manager from the Centre for Leadership Performance on Wednesday afternoon. The Centre for Leadership Performance ‘Dream Placement’ offers Sixth Form students the opportunity to shadow a CEO of a company, through a week of high-level work experience, which takes place during February half…
DetailsCongratulations to former WHS Assistant Headteacher, Dave Mcpartlan who recently graduated with a PhD degree. After leaving teaching in 2019 he embarked on a research career bringing together his interest in mental health and student voice. His research enabled young people to be co-research partners in projects which have enabled them to contribute to school…
DetailsSusan and Louise from Down Right Worthy came in to school last week to collect the money raised for the local charity on World Down Syndrome Day. A huge thank you to everyone who helped us raise £62 for the charity which works hard to organise events and days out for children with Down Syndrome…
DetailsIn this last week of the academic year, two students were deemed thoroughly deserving of a Headteacher’s Award… Henry Brown in Year 9 is an exceptional student in every aspect of school life. As well as achieving numerous awards at the achievement assembly, Henry also showed his outstanding qualities during his recent Duke of Edinburgh…
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