Awesome Adventures at Ogwen Cottage

Early on Monday 28th April, 26 excited Year 10 and Year 12 students set off on their Outward Bound adventure to Ogwen Cottage in stunning Eryri (Snowdonia), Wales. Spirits were high as they embarked on the journey, and after a smooth and easy trip, they arrived ready to begin an action-packed programme. Wasting no time,…

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Awards Celebration Assemblies

Celebration Assemblies were held for Years 8 and 10 today, and Years 7, 9 and 12 last Friday, when students were awarded for their contributions and hard work in their subjects and extracurricular participation. Special awards were also presented to three students from each year group who had outstandingly demonstrated our three core values: Respect,…

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Athens Trip Funding Boost From Cake Sale

The temptation-filled table in the foyer attracted plenty of attention during break time today, helping to boost funds for the smooth running of a special trip to Athens for a group of Sixth Formers. Mrs Croucher said, “The Year 12 students involved did a wonderful job sell cakes throughout the day. The money raised- over…

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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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Armed Forces Week

This week is Armed Forces Week, culminating with celebrations across the country on Saturday’s Armed Forces Day. The day originated as a chance for the public to show their support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving personnel to Service families, veterans and cadets. WHS is the…

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Architectural Inspiration

Our A Level Product Design students gained real inspiration on Tuesday, through an ‘Architecture Day’. Guided by three visiting architects – Ivy Edemafaka (RIBA, London), Katherine Mellor (TACP Architects), and Bob O’Neil (O’Neil Architects) – the event was a resounding success. Students tackled the “Shelter” challenge, designing, modelling, and presenting innovative shelter ideas that could…

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Archaeologists Help Uncover Roman Carlisle

A group of Year 9 pupils from the Archaeology (Character Curriculum) class took part in the ‘Uncovering Roman Carlisle’ excavations at Carlisle Cricket Club on Saturday, 5th October. After a tour of the three trenches, they were put to work excavating a slot next to the Roman drain. The sun shone and our students discovered…

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Angels for Angels

We are supporting ‘Angels for Angels’, which recognises and celebrates the hard work and dedication of the 7000 wonderful staff who work in the hospitals of the North Cumbria Integrated Care Trust.   Our students have been decorating angels with messages of thanks for the NHS staff, and these will be delivered to the Chaplain…

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An Inspiring Karate Student

Well done to Year 9 student, Lily Prudham who received the Headteacher’s award from Ms Pigdon this week. Lily was nominated by a teacher for her dedication, focus and talent that not only is seen through her studies in school but also in her Karate. She is already a brown belt and, even more importantly,…

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