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,…
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…
DetailsAfter the success of last year’s “Take a Risk” week, our teachers once again embraced the challenge of trying innovative, quirky ways to teach the curriculum throughout the week. The wide range of activities created a fantastic energy around school. In Mr Green’s Year 8 DT lesson, students took the task of programming outside. They…
DetailsHot on the heels of the brilliant Brickyard gig, our musicians had another great night at the Summer Concert on Monday. WHS Choir, Orchestra and Rock Bands were joined by pupils from eight local primary schools (Lanercost, Brampton, Crosby-on-Eden, Warwick Bridge, Fir Ends, Longtown, Gilsland and Castle Carrock). Director of Performing Arts, Mrs Cooper commented:…
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…
DetailsOur astro-turf pitch was a scene of pure joy on Wednesday morning, when young pupils from some of our primary feeder schools came along for a multi-sports activity session. The sun shone and although it was a little breezy, it did not diminish the Reception and Key Stage 1 children’s enthusiasm to participate. We are…
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