Panathlon Excitement

Harraby Campus Sports Hall was the scene for the latest Panathlon event in Cumbria on Wednesday. Their multi-skills events have proved so popular over the last couple of years that two competitions had to be held, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, in order for all the schools to be able to…

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Perfecting Presentation

Matt Rayson, Head Chef and Business owner of The Old Bank Restaurant in Carlisle visited the Year 11 Food and Nutrition class today. He demoed some presentation and plating up techniques to help the students with their Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) tasks next term. Their teacher, Mrs Mothersdale said, “The students really benefitted from his advice…

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Safer Internet Day 2024

The dangers of Internet resources, including social media platforms, have been shown in sharp relief in recent times. Like so many tools and opportunities, the Internet offers students benefits as well as dangers. Safer Internet Day 2024 takes place on 6th February 2024, with celebrations and learning across the UK based around the theme ‘Inspiring…

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National Apprenticeship Week

This week is National Apprenticeship Week. To launch the week at WHS, Carlisle College staff visited to give our Year 11 students a presentation explaining the difference between an apprenticeship and a college course, as well as the various apprenticeship routes that are now available in our local area. During their Personal Development lessons, both Year…

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Our First Prefect Selection Day

25 students from Years 12 and 13 worked alongside the Sixth Form Leadership Team to take part in our very first Prefect Selection Day last Friday. The students had applied for Prefect and Senior Prefect roles across a range of key areas, including Community, Academic, Extra-Curricular, Sport and Media. They participated in a range of…

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Excellent Work Ethic Rewarded

Well done to Year 11 student, Tomasz Arczynski who received the Headteacher’s Award this week. Tomasz was nominated for his sustained and continued work ethic throughout his schooling at William Howard. On average, he is currently achieving a grade higher than his expected grades. It is not only his academic excellence that makes him exceptional,…

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Advice From Oxford University

Molly Lockwood, a Schools Liaison and Outreach & Recruitment Officer from The Queens College, Oxford University visited William Howard School last week to talk to a group of Year 10, 11 and 12 students about the University and what it offers. Her presentation about life at university and the advice she provided will be helpful…

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Students Make Their Mark

Students are being given an opportunity to have their say on what matters to them in the national Make Your Mark (MYM) young people’s ballot, taking place from January 29th to March 8th. During PD lessons this week and next, our students are able to visit the ballot box and vote for the issues they…

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Towering Teamwork

During their PD lesson yesterday, 8YT were focusing on teamwork. They were tasked to create the tallest freestanding tower using only paper, sticky tape and scissors. Each of the three groups worked well together, sticking to their own roles whilst helping others at the same time. Teacher, Mr Byers said, “The students were very enthusiastic…

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