Fun-filled Festive Calendar
In the build up to the festive season, there’s lots of festive fun planned for the remaining weeks of term:
Charity Begins With Houses
Each of our Houses – Eden, Gelt, Talkin and Vindolanda – had inspiring assemblies this week. In each one, a representative from the House’s charity came along to talk about the positive impact donations have made to the wider community. Our appreciation goes to Brampton Foodbank, Eden Valley Hospice, Oaktree Animal Centre and Mission Christmas…
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Oh Chemistree, Oh Chemistree
It’s that time of year when our A Level Chemistry students have some festive fun creating a colourful ‘Chemistree’ from solution filled glassware. They produced an array of coloured solutions using acids, alkalis and indicators, then carefully positioned the flasks on the stand using clamps and bosses.
Get Cosy and Read
Our Get Cosy and Read Day on Friday set the vibe for the weekend. What better way to spend a stormy day, than huddled down with a good book in a cosy corner? The day, intended to nurture a love of reading, was filled with imaginative book related activities during lessons, including making graphic novels…
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Ballad Writing Challenge
Year 8 have been writing ballads based on historical events in their English lessons. Using the conventions of the ballad form – including a regular rhyme scheme and meter and a repeated chorus or refrain – students have recounted various fascinating historical tales ranging from the abolition of slavery, Napolean’s defeat at Waterloo and the…
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Resilient Students Give Powerful Performances
Our Drama Department are rightfully proud of the students who put on two powerful performances of DNA by Dennis Kelly, on Thursday night. Filled with dark humour, the poignant play is about a group of teenagers who have accidentally killed one of their classmates. When they realise the terrible mistake they have made, they try…
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Exploring Post-16 Options
To support their upcoming post-16 options, Year 11 students spent the morning gathering information and advice from a host of guest speakers. Representatives from Carlisle College, Carlisle United CST, Gen2, Kendal College and Apprenticeships, System People, Myerscough Agricultural Apprenticeships, the Armed Forces, as well as WHS Sixth Form, were on hand to highlight the array…
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New Prefects Step Up
Year 12 students took part in a Prefect Selection Day today, working with Miss Nicholls and members of the Sixth Form Leadership Team. The students who had applied for Prefect roles (including Community, Academic, Extra-Curricular, Sport and Media roles) immersed themselves in a range of activities designed to take them out of their comfort zones…
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Mission Christmas Appeal
We 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…
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Show of Sportsmanship Acknowledged
The Headteacher’s Award this week goes Year 9 student Elliot. Elliot is an exceptional student who excels in his lessons, consistently demonstrating politeness and a maturity beyond his years. Last week, he proudly represented our school in the Carlisle District Cross Country competition. The race was highly competitive, and Elliot battled hard for second place. However,…
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