Well done to Gwen Mearns in Year 11 who received this week’s Headteacher’s award. Gwen is a student who sets the highest standards at all times, in every lesson and around school. Her most recent data report showed 9 out of 11 Exceptional Behaviour for Learning scores and she is our highest attainer in Year…
DetailsFive of our talented Year 13 Mathematicians performed brilliantly in the UK Mathematics Trust Challenge before half term. They did so with less than 24 hours notice and displayed exceptional attitude and effort in completing the challenge. Well done to Louie Newton, Antonia Kirkpatrick, Fergus McGlone, Evan Drummond and Ewan Dearman. A special mention to…
DetailsCongratulations to our Year 7 students for their hard work and dedication during Assessment Week (27th-31st January)! The Year Group did really well, with lots of students picking up an award for the highest score in their class. Furthermore, 20 students earned a Silver Award for an average score of over 80% across all their tests…
DetailsWell 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,…
DetailsHaving been accepted by the British Showjumping Association to compete in the event, Year 12 student Imogen Rome travelled to Sentower Park in Belgium during mid-November for the Indoor Youth Showjumping Festival. Imogen recounts, “There were around 90 people in my class, most of them being from Europe but some were from America. I was…
DetailsWe’re thrilled to report that WHS Sixth Form student Oliver Wightman, as part of the GB Wheelchair Rugby Team, achieved bronze in the European Championships held at The Hague, Netherlands between Tuesday, 22 April and Sunday, 27 April. The British team secured their medal with a 59-48 victory against Germany in the third-place playoff fixture.…
DetailsThis week’s Headteacher’s Award was presented to Year 7 student Thomas. Thomas consistently demonstrates a high level of enthusiasm in everything he does. He has completed several Get Ahead Tasks across a range of subjects and always gives his best effort in lessons, which is reflected in the numerous ‘Learner of the Lesson’ awards he…
DetailsThe RE Department were thrilled to welcome Gen Lhachog from Uma Kadampa Buddhist centre in Carlisle, on Thursday. A native Cumbrian and a Buddhist Nun, Gen spent an hour with our Year 11 GCSE Religious Studies class discussing how her Buddhist beliefs and practice influence her everyday life. She then visited a Year 7 RE…
DetailsThis week, the Headteacher’s Award goes to Bella Richardson. Since moving into her new Maths class Bella has proved to be a simply outstanding pupil. Bella is polite, respectful, eager to do well and works exceptionally hard in and out of the classroom. She asks for extra past papers to complete and makes the most…
DetailsWhat a joyful end to the term! The school was filled with festive colour, beaming smiles and true Christmas spirit. Crazy Christmas jumpers and cosy pyjamas set the scene for the Christmas holidays. Lucky ticket holders were treated to a hilarious performance of Cinderella during breaktime (see separate post) and The Friends of WHS provided…
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