Our Drama Department proudly presented the annual DADA Showcase on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings this week, bringing together performances from students across every year group. The event featured an impressive range of work from Drama, Dance, and Performing Arts, with over 120 students participating from the Character Curriculum, GCSE and A Level courses, as well…
DetailsYear 7 Netball Well done to our Year 7 Netball teams who took part in the Carlisle District Tournament on Wednesday. They competed in a round robin of games against seven other teams from the Carlisle area. Our A team took a few matches to settle into the tournament, and despite some excellent defending and…
DetailsDuring a recent lesson, Mr Charlton’s Year 9 Statistics students took their learning beyond the classroom and into the heart of Brampton. In a hands-on fieldwork activity, pupils applied the full statistical enquiry cycle—posing questions, collecting real data, and interpreting the results—all while engaging with the local community. Before heading out, students designed their own…
DetailsYear 11 student Isla is a thoroughly deserving recipient of this week’s Headteacher’s Award. Her outstanding performance as Ms Darbus in High School Musical was flawless, funny, and brilliantly delivered, capturing the character with real skill and commitment. Throughout the rehearsal process she demonstrated exceptional dedication, never missing a session and acting as a positive…
DetailsWe recently thanked Dr John Storr, the outgoing Chair of our Local Advisory Board (LAB), by naming our medical room The Dr John Storr Medical Room in honour of his dedication to William Howard School. Dr Storr served as Vice Chair of the WHS LAB from 2015 before becoming Chair in March 2019. After seven…
DetailsYear 7 and 8 students enjoyed an inspiring Aspirational Careers Event today, hearing from a range of guest speakers and taking part in interactive workshops designed to broaden their horizons and introduce them to future career pathways. Speakers included representatives from Northwest Ambulance Service Paramedics, Thomas Graham discussing careers linked to STEM, Gen2 explaining apprenticeship…
DetailsThe WHS Iron-person squad are regrouping to take on another gruelling challenge this Saturday in aid of Comic Relief. A marathon running team led by Mr Spriggs will be pounding the local lanes; cyclists fronted by Ms Pigdon will be wheeling their way along a 112-mile route from Edinburgh to Brampton; and Ms Ledger will…
DetailsA flash of shocking pink was brought to the Ullswater Way on Saturday 7th March, as the WHS Mountain Runners in their standout team T-shirts took on the popular trail circumnavigating England’s second largest lake. Students from Years 7 to 12 were joined by staff, siblings and parents, with runners aiming for a variety of…
DetailsOur Table Cricket Team headed to Durham Cricket Ground on Monday for the Lord’s Taverners North-East Regional Table Cricket Finals and the chance to win a place in the National Finals at Lord’s. There were eight teams competing from across Cumbria, Northumberland and County Durham, split into two pools. Our team began well winning their…
DetailsCongratulations to Year 10 student Heidi, who received this week’s Headteacher’s Award. Heidi consistently demonstrates our core values of Responsibility, Respect and Resilience in everything she does. She approaches her learning with determination and always tries her very best, showing a strong sense of responsibility for her progress. Heidi listens carefully to feedback and uses…
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