Alumna of the Month (October 2023)

Ola Miskow is our Alumna of the Month for October. Ola left WHS in 2017 and attended Northumbria University where she studied Law for four years with Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC). Following the completion of her Masters Degree and BPTC, in November 2022 Ola was called to the Degree of the Utter Bar by…

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Unforgettable Iceland Experience

The 2023 WHS Iceland trip during the October half term holidays was an unforgettable experience for 36 students (from Years 10 to 13) and 4 staff; filled with fantastic geography, geology, culture, history and fun! Here’s a brief diary of their packed itinerary… DAY 1 The cold and windy conditions, didn’t stop them enjoying their…

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National Environment & Farming Competition Finalists

Huge congratulations to three of our students who came second in the National LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) competition. Olivia, Maddison and Merissa spent last weekend at Myerscough College in Preston, taking part in the finalists’ weekend, which involved activities based around the college farm. The aim of the weekend was to explore farming and…

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Art Works!

Sixth Form Art, Photography and Media students enjoyed a jam-packed day at the University of Cumbria Open Day yesterday. The students were able to carry out workshops in life drawing, graphic design, illustration, photography and many more. A couple of weeks ago, our new Year 7 students also had the opportunity to immerse themselves in…

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Geographers Explore Salford Quays

Year 12 Geographers enjoyed a day of fieldwork at Salford Quays on Tuesday. Students collected data and used a variety of fieldwork techniques to analyse the social, economic and environmental impact of the urban regeneration that has taken place in the last 40 years.

Learning From Local WWI Connections

We welcomed Jules Wooding from Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life into school yesterday to talk to Year 9 History students about the local involvement in WW1.She gave a fascinating talk about the recruitment of soldiers in Carlisle and the local area; the conditions for soldiers fighting in WW1; and the equipment and uniform they were…

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Respectful Student Awarded

Zach Ealey was awarded this week’s Headteacher commendation. Zach regularly demonstrates our core value of Respect. Recently he has been helping out in KS3 lessons, with students who feel less confident in drama. Zach has also supported KS3 students on a school trip, making them feel valued and supported. The students have loved having an…

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Terrific Ten Pin Team Spirit

Twelve excited Years 7 and 8 students headed off to Hollywood Bowl in Carlisle yesterday, for the annual Panathlon North Cumbria Secondary Schools’ Ten-Pin Bowling Challenge.   Twenty teams took over the venue for the morning, all having a wonderful time. Laughter and happy voices could be heard all around while they bowled.   Both…

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Year 7 House Challenge Day

To welcome Year 7 into their new Houses, the students attended a Hogwarts-style ‘sorting hat ceremony’ with their Heads of House yesterday morning. Once they had established which House they belonged to – Eden, Talkin, Gelt or Vindolanda – the students spent the rest of the day entering into a range of challenges and competitions…

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