William Howard School narrowly beat Queen Elizabeth Grammar School in an ‘edge-of-your-seat’ basketball match yesterday. In the first external basketball match that WHS have played in a number of years, Jack Turnbull, Charlie Wightman, Jay Mackay, Harry Whittaker, Theo Lamont and Seb Tyson took on a well-drilled QEGS team. WHS trailed in the first quarter…
DetailsAs an antidote to ‘Blue Monday’ – the third Monday of January dubbed to be the saddest day of the year – we held a ‘Random Acts of Kindness Day’ to spread some joy in school. Staff and students were encouraged to complete RAK pledge cards, which were then posted into the pledge box in…
DetailsYear 8 have been writing ballads based on historical events in their English lessons. Using the conventions of the ballad form – including a regular rhyme scheme and meter and a repeated chorus or refrain – students have recounted various fascinating historical tales ranging from the abolition of slavery, Napolean’s defeat at Waterloo and the…
DetailsCongratulations to our winners of The Outward Bound Trust golden tickets. The tickets entitle the students to 80% off the cost of a summer adventure at one of their amazing centres with activities like gorge scrambling, rock climbing, cutter sailing and canoeing. To be selected for one of the tickets, the students had to write…
DetailsEarly on Monday 28th April, 26 excited Year 10 and Year 12 students set off on their Outward Bound adventure to Ogwen Cottage in stunning Eryri (Snowdonia), Wales. Spirits were high as they embarked on the journey, and after a smooth and easy trip, they arrived ready to begin an action-packed programme. Wasting no time,…
DetailsCelebration Assemblies were held for Years 8 and 10 today, and Years 7, 9 and 12 last Friday, when students were awarded for their contributions and hard work in their subjects and extracurricular participation. Special awards were also presented to three students from each year group who had outstandingly demonstrated our three core values: Respect,…
DetailsYear 10 student Theo Lamont is the deserving recipient of this week’s Headteacher’s Award. Theo has had an exceptionally positive return to school starting his GCSE courses with a drive and determination to be the best he can be. There have been many positive statements about Theo’s exceptional attitude to learning in all subjects, especially…
DetailsA student who reminds us why our work is so special was presented with the Headteacher’s Award this week – Year 10 student Ava is a resilient and exceptional young person who truly demonstrates our core values every day. She is consistently respectful, listens attentively, and responds positively to staff and peers. Her commitment to…
DetailsA heap of prizes went under the hammer during our end-of-term Achievement Point Auctions this week. There was lots of excited bidding as students used their accumulated Achievement Points to compete for a terrific range of sought-after prizes. These included golf vouchers, doughnuts, football and netball parties, bacon buttie deliveries, vouchers, a film screening, queue…
DetailsThe temptation-filled table in the foyer attracted plenty of attention during break time today, helping to boost funds for the smooth running of a special trip to Athens for a group of Sixth Formers. Mrs Croucher said, “The Year 12 students involved did a wonderful job sell cakes throughout the day. The money raised- over…
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