As usual, November brings the BEBRAS challenge to many students in Years 8 and 9. The Bebras Computing Challenge introduces computational thinking to students. It is organized in over 60 countries and designed to get students all over the world excited about computing. Last November over 365,000 students took part in the UK, and over…
DetailsJessica Betts is our Alumna of the Month for November. Jessica left William Howard School in 2010. During her time here, she studied Biology, Chemistry and Maths, and had an interest in working with animals, which led to her studying a Zoology degree. Jessica then went on to gain a MSc Zoology followed by MSc…
DetailsA belated well done to Year 13 student Lorna Mattinson, who took on the 10-mile Brampton to Carlisle Race (starting from William Howard School), on Sunday 19th November. In doing so, Lorna also raised funds for the MacMillan Cancer Support charity. Lorna said: “I have been running for a few years now and enjoy running…
DetailsThis week’s Headteacher’s Award goes to Tyne Hope. Tyne always shows up to her lessons with a positive attitude and a smile on her face. Eager to learn and wanting to go that extra mile, she is never afraid to ask questions to develop her understanding. In chemistry in particular, Tyne regularly discusses what she…
DetailsOn Friday, our Boccia team headed to Penrith to compete in the County Final. There were six teams in all from secondary schools across Cumbria – our team, one from Sandgate School in Kendal, two from Queen Elizabeth School in Kirby Lonsdale, one from Netherhall in Maryport and one from Cumbria Academy for Autism, in…
DetailsTo celebrate the return of Dr Who on Saturday night, and the 60th Anniversary of the first programme being broadcast in 1963, our two Dr Who clubs met for a special quiz on Friday lunchtime. The quiz was put together by Gemma, presented by Landon and won by our Year 10 team. They even beat…
DetailsCongratulations to A Level Business students Arvin Parmar, Lily Palmer and Lola Warwick, who have been shortlisted for the Dream Placement Selection Event on Tuesday 12th December at Energus, Lillyhall near Workington. Dream Placement is a Cumbrian initiative, managed by the Centre for Leadership Performance (CforLP), that brings together motivated young students with some of the most…
DetailsThe William Howard School Choir had an awe-inspiring time today, performing at the University of Cumbria’s graduation ceremony at Carlisle Cathedral, along with pupils from Castle Carrock School and Longtown Primary School. Mrs Cooper said: “This was a wonderful opportunity for students to sing in a magnificent venue at such a prestigious event. It also…
DetailsA slightly apprehensive group of Year 8 students found themselves in teams on Tuesday morning listening to a quartet of representatives from the Institution of Engineering and Technology present them with a challenge: to develop a safer road system for their local area, thinking about all stakeholders including the environment. It was a big ask…
DetailsDuring Global Enterprise Week, Year 12 Business students visited Brampton to ask local business owners how they had adapted their business models for the cost of living crisis. We are very grateful to the business community for taking time to support our students. One student said: “[From the branch of the Cumberland Building Society] my…
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