It was wonderful to welcome in our new cohort of students today, for their induction day. It was a chance for the Year 6 pupils to experience a school day at WHS as well as meet with their new House Tutors and other key staff. They had a tour of the building and attended some…
DetailsToday is World Book Day and to mark the occasion a host of reading-themed activities took place in school. Everyone (other than Year 11 students who are focussed on sitting mock exams) were invited to come to school dressed in comfy clothes or as a fictional character. In a ‘book relay’, the whole school shared…
DetailsOur Get Cosy and Read Day on Friday set the vibe for the weekend. What better way to spend a stormy day, than huddled down with a good book in a cosy corner? The day, intended to nurture a love of reading, was filled with imaginative book related activities during lessons, including making graphic novels…
DetailsGroups of Year 11 Geographers carried out field investigations at the Silloth coast this week. As part of the Geography GCSE, all students are required to complete two days of fieldwork. The first day of fieldwork comprised human geography and took place in Carlisle. This fieldwork covered physical geography with the students collecting data to…
DetailsOur Year 10 geographers enjoyed glorious sunshine this week when they visited the Silloth coastline to collect data for their Physical Fieldwork exam. They were looking at the effects of coastal management as well as testing out a range of fieldwork techniques.
DetailsOur Year 11 Geographers have been out of school recently collecting a variety of data in nearby Cumbrian villages. The trip focused on ‘human geography’ and pupils assessed and compared services and environmental quality at Cumwhinton, Thursby, Abbeytown and Burgh by Sands. Additionally, they carried out a vehicle and pedestrian tally at each location and…
DetailsYear 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.
Thirty Year 10 Geographers enjoyed a great opportunity to develop their love of the subject and see the locations that they study at GCSE, with a visit to London last week. After arriving at Euston station on Thursday morning, they headed to the National History Museum where they explored the Volcano and Earthquake exhibition. Then,…
DetailsA group of Year 10 Geography students had a fieldwork trip to the Solway Coast on Friday (15th March). Mrs Magson said, “It’s been a really great day – no rain at all. We broadened the day to include trying lots of different techniques for the fieldwork paper, as well as collecting data for students’…
DetailsA huge thank you to everyone who generously donated gifts for our Mission Christmas Appeal in support of CFM’s Cash for Kids, and toys and games for the Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw Children’s Hospice Appeal. The Mission Christmas trolley was overflowing with presents, which are now on the way to help ensure that no…
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