County Boccia Champions

On Friday, our Boccia team headed to Penrith to compete in the County Final. There were six teams in all from secondary schools across Cumbria – our team, one from Sandgate School in Kendal, two from Queen Elizabeth School in Kirby Lonsdale, one from Netherhall in Maryport and one from Cumbria Academy for Autism, in…

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Complete Cohorts Captured

The point in our calendar when the Year 11 and Year 13 cohorts assemble for their official group photographs seems to come around so quickly each year! This morning, students were patiently arranged in height order for the Tempest Photography photoshoot. It’s a poignant moment, before the summer exams are in full flow, when the…

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Comic Relief Karaoke

There was certainly some ‘comic relief’ in the performance hall during lunchtime today, where a teachers’ karaoke thrilled the audience and raised a fantastic £225 in the process. Students were able to purchase tickets for £1 to witness the starring staff perform like they’d never seen before! History teacher Mr Campbell kicked off the show…

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Colour Run Postponed

***Following a course inspection we are postponing the colour run for a week. It will be the same arrangements but next Sunday – 28th September, 10am at William Howard School. This is to ensure the safety of all participants *** THERE’S STILL TIME TO SIGN UP FOR SUNDAY’S RUN! The Friends of WHS group have…

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Cohorts Assemble for Official Photograph

It’s that poignant moment in the academic year – just before the summer exams begin in earnest – when the Year 11 and Year 13 cohorts assemble for their official group photographs. This morning, the smiling students were patiently arranged in height order for the Tempest Photography photoshoot. Photographs will be available to order shortly.

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Coffee Morning Raises Funds for Sensory Garden

We were delighted to have raised our target of £100 from our Valentine’s-themed coffee morning on Friday 14th February, organised by the Student Leadership Team. The funds were being raised to develop the sensory garden in Learning Provision, where we can now add items including a grass sensory wall, outdoor clock, solar water feature, waterproof…

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Close-knit Crochet Club

New members were warmly welcomed to the Crochet Club during breaktime on Tuesday, and it was very heartwarming to see the more experienced crocheters patiently pass on their skills to those new to the craft. We’re looking forward to seeing their creations throughout the coming weeks. If anyone has suitable yarns they can donate to…

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CIAG Morning

Years 11, 12 and 13 students were immersed in thinking about their next career steps today, with an event held in school to alert them to opportunities in Further Education, Higher Education and Apprenticeships. A range of lectures took place throughout the day from colleges, training providers, local businesses and universities. Our sincere gratitude goes to…

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