House Point Awards
Well done to Abigail, Will, Daniel and Pheobe – the first Year 8 students to receive bronze Director of Learning certificates for achieving over 500 House Points so far this year.
House Hockey Heroes
Hockey sticks clashed during lunch break today as staff House teams battled it out to win some extra House points, watched on by a big crowd of supporting students. Teams Eden and Vindolanda joined forces to play the joint Gelt and Talkin team. Maths, Geography, History, Languages and Performing Arts teachers were determined not to…
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House Hockey Heroes
What a great end to the half term! A huge crowd gathered on the ATP during break time to cheer on and watch hockey sticks clash in the much-anticipated Staff House Hockey Tournament. Joint House team Talkin/Vindolanda took on the Eden/Gelt team, and it wasn’t just the PE teachers amongst the players who showed fierce…
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House Day Brings Colour, Competition and Celebration
House Day provided a fantastic finale to the academic year, with William Howard School awash with a flourish of green, blue, yellow and red as students proudly wore the colours of their houses. Throughout the day, students from every year group took part in a wide range of challenges and activities, all competing to earn…
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House Colours on Show
In tutor time over the past few weeks, Year 7 students have had their House badges ironed onto their blazers as part of their Year 7 uniform. The four Houses the badges represent are Vindolanda House (red), Talkin House (yellow), Gelt House (green) and Eden House (blue).
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House Appeal for Local Hospices
Eden House are running an appeal to support Eden Valley Hospice and the Jigsaw Children’s Hospice. They are asking for donations of any unwanted gifts and working toys or games (in good condition). The collection with be open until Tuesday 6 February. Please place items in the trolley in reception. Laura Hetherington who is one…
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Homework to Cell-ebrate!
Mrs Wright was impressed with the homework that her Year 7 biology class submitted recently. They have been learning about cells and were tasked to make a model of a cell – plant or animal – showing details of its different structures (organelles) and, if a specialist cell, how it is adapted to perform its…
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Holocaust Memorial
Sixth Form students Fern Miller and Xander Hall took part in the Holocaust Educational Trust’s groundbreaking Lessons from Auschwitz Project last term. The project involved an orientation seminar and a visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the former Nazi concentration and extermination camp, followed by a ‘next steps’ project to disseminate their learning to the school community. Reflecting…
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Holland Sports Tour 2026
Following an overnight ferry crossing, students and staff arrived at Toverland Theme Park to begin what would be an exciting and rewarding sports tour. Despite mixed weather conditions, everyone made the most of the opportunity and thoroughly enjoyed a fantastic day exploring the rides and attractions. Tuesday marked the start of the sporting schedule. Both…
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Hockey Team Heroes
A strong team performance this week from for WHS combined Year 7/8 girls 7-a-side hockey team. In a very tight match against Nelson Thomlinson School, WHS were beaten 4-3 in the final minutes of the game. Nevertheless, this was a fantastic performance, with some great team play and confident individual skills. Special mention goes to Hattie Wheatcroft…
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