We are very grateful to Cranstons’ Area Manager, Mark Mallinson, who visited our Year 10 GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition class to talk about UK poultry production and give our students tuition on how to professionally portion a chicken. This is one of the many skills our students can use in their Year 11 coursework…
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,…
DetailsTwo Year 13 students visited a local cheese factory last week to learn how beneficial micro-organisms are used in the food industry as part of their Level 3 Food and Nutrition Course. They saw the cheese being made, tasted the various stages and saw the cheese maturing in the cold store. The owner Leonie was…
DetailsOn Wednesday evening (20th March), the Year 7 football team progressed to the City Cup finals at Brunton Park after beating Caldew 6-2. An outstanding performance from the team with the pick of the goals coming from Theo Mckey striking the ball into the top corner from distance! Well done all & good luck in…
DetailsAt the end of January, we held our third LAMDA Examination session at William Howard School, with nineteen students from Years 7 and 8 taking examinations in Solo Acting at Level 1. The results are in, and we are proud to announce that they all did exceedingly well, achieving a super set of results! All…
DetailsYear 8 student Daniel Nixon’s determination to make a difference in the lives of others was acknowledged with a Headteacher’s award this week. Daniel is a charismatic, positive, and courteous young man with a strong drive to succeed both in and out of school. His remarkable resilience is evident in his recent initiative – a charity…
DetailsIn response to a request from the Intensive Care Unit at the Cumberland Infirmary, our Crochet Club decided to create some crochet hearts to be included in memory boxes for bereaved families. They managed to make over 160 hearts and delivered them to the hospital on Friday. A lady from the ICU unit came down…
DetailsThis week’s Headteacher’s Award goes to Year 8 student Joshua. Joshua has made an outstanding and settled start to the new school year following the summer break. He has adapted remarkably well to changes in his routine and the introduction of new aspects of school life showing resilience and maturity. His confidence in navigating the…
DetailsFestive fun runs have become a firm tradition at WHS. During PE lessons this week, students have added Santa hats and other Christmassy gear to their usual PE kits, for an enjoyable jog along Old Church Lane.
It’s that time of year when PE lessons are given over to festive fun runs. There have been lots of smiles at the start line, with students getting in the Christmas vibe and wearing their festive gear for the jolly jaunts.
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