Our featured Alumnus of the Month is Josh Burge. Josh’s journey since leaving William Howard School in 2014 is a remarkable example of how early interests can evolve into a fulfilling career. His introduction to Human Resources (HR) came through his A Level Business Studies class with Mrs Hill, which sparked his passion for the…
DetailsRyan Hetherington is our Alumnus of the Month for February. He left William Howard School in 2022 after completing his A-levels. During his time at WHS, Ryan was presented with several opportunities to gain work experience and create relationships with local businesses. The Dream Placement scheme, managed by the Centre for Leadership Performance, gave him…
DetailsOur final featured alumni for 2024 is Callum Thurlbeck. Callum’s career path has been shaped by a mix of academic achievements and hands-on experience in the aviation industry. After leaving William Howard School in 2012, Callum pursued his passion for aviation by enrolling at the Newcastle Aviation Academy. He then completed a BSc degree at…
DetailsOur Alumnus for August, Ben Hoskins, has fond memories of his time at William Howard —particularly of the friendships he made, many of which he still maintains today. At school, Ben especially enjoyed Business and Biology. Both subjects allowed him to develop strong problem-solving skills, while Business helped him refine his professional communication—an asset that…
DetailsOur August Alumnus of the Month is Professor Jez Willis – one half of the electronic music duo ‘Utah Staints’, who had a string of chart-topping singles in the 1990s. While they headlined at Solfest, Mrs Gregory presented Jez with a WHS gold Scallopian badge on behalf of the school. Jez left William Howard in…
DetailsGrace Bareham is our Alumna of the month for September. Grace left WHS in 2018 and went on to study Primary Education (5–11) BA (Hons) at York St. John University. While at WHS, Grace particularly enjoyed Health and Social Care, where she developed a strong interest in children’s development. Combined with her A Level in…
DetailsWe are delighted to celebrate the achievements of Annie Booker, a former William Howard School student who left in 2017 and has gone on to build an inspiring creative career. After leaving William Howard, Annie pursued her passion for art by completing a Level 3 Diploma and Foundation Degree in Art and Design at college.…
DetailsBecky Cahill is our Alumna of the Month. Becky left William Howard in 2011 and really enjoyed her Health & Social Care course while at school, so much so that she became a Play & Learning Worker for Family Action when she left WHS. In 2021, Becky’s career took a new direction and she started…
DetailsOla Miskow is our Alumna of the Month for October. Ola left WHS in 2017 and attended Northumbria University where she studied Law for four years with Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC). Following the completion of her Masters Degree and BPTC, in November 2022 Ola was called to the Degree of the Utter Bar by…
DetailsKaya Farrugia-Palmer is our featured alumna this month. Kaya left WHS in 2018, after completing her A Levels, and during her time here, she particularly enjoyed English Literature, finding the lessons fascinating and inspiring. She was fully engrossed in the creative subjects, including Art, Performing Arts, Music and Drama, and she made the most of…
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