Une glace s’il vous plaît!
Year 7 students were given a cool way to practise their French and Spanish speaking skills on Thursday – by buying different flavour ice creams in the canteen. Je voudrais une glace au chocolat s’il vous plaît.
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Running the CET Mile
During PE lessons this week, students and PE staff took on the challenge of ‘The CET Mile’. The WHS course, named ‘The La’al Loop’, encircles the school and is just shy of 1 mile. For some it was a fun run, but others had their sights on breaking lap records. Huge well done to Elena…
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2024 Sports Award Ball
Our PE Department held their annual, prestigious WHS Sports Award Ball at Skitby House recently. The glittering event included prize givings, an evening meal, disco and 360 selfie camera to celebrate the achievements of teams and individuals who participate and contribute to sports at WHS. The evening was a massive success and was a fabulous…
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PA Students Hit the West End
34 students along with Miss Inglesfield, Miss Serrechia and Mr McGrath visited London recently, on the bi-annual Dance and Drama trip. As well as taking in the sights of London, the group enjoyed two dance workshops at Pineapple Studios with real West End professionals, and watched three West End musicals – Mrs Doubtfire, Standing at…
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Creating Career Links in Catering and Hospitality
Food Technology Teacher, Mrs Mothersdale, and Mrs Hill (Careers Lead) were recently invited to nearby Farlam Hall, along with other teachers from North Cumbria schools, in an initiative to highlight careers in hospitality and catering. In conjunction with Cumbria Tourism, Farlam Hall’s Michelin Star Chef, Hrishikesh Desai, is keen to create links between the industry…
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Big Day for Young Firefighters
It was a big day today for our Young Firefighter trainees who have gone through a five-week training programme at Carlisle Community Fire Station. In front of their families, the eleven Year 8 students celebrated their Passing Out Parade by demonstrating some of the skills they have learned, including hose work and a simulated rescue…
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Life-Enhancing Outdoor Experience
This year, our Year 9 students embarked on an incredible journey as part of their Character Curriculum option, Outdoor Learning. Throughout the year, they immersed themselves in various outdoor activities, learning essential skills and engaging in hands-on projects that included creating their own outdoor equipment and developing conservation areas on the school grounds. These experiences…
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Year 10 Be The Best They Can Be for Mock Interviews
Year 10 students took part in a mock interview and post-16 options morning on Monday. We welcomed representatives from agriculture, accountancy and the NHS, with interviewers from the business sector including small business owners as well as multinational companies such as Pirelli and Innovia. Contributors, Myerscough College, System People, Armed Forces, WHS Sixth Form, Carlisle…
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Work Experience for Year 12
Year 12 students are out of school on work experience this week and are enjoying some fantastic placements locally, including in the new radio station CRFM, Pirelli, Centerparcs, Avanti Trains and the Chamber of Commerce. Further afield, we have students undertaking placements in London, at a law firm and at Guys St Thomas Hospital. Several students…
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Summer Sustainability Fair
Our Open Spaces Summer Sustainability Fayre was held yesterday afternoon and we are particularly grateful to the exhibitors who came along including Tyne Valley Railways, Sustainable Brampton and Urban Village Retro (upcycling crafts). Open Spaces Lead, Ms Booker, who organised the event said, “A massive thank you to all the wonderful students who made yesterday’s…
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