Terrific Ten Pin Team Spirit

Twelve excited Years 7 and 8 students headed off to Hollywood Bowl in Carlisle yesterday, for the annual Panathlon North Cumbria Secondary Schools’ Ten-Pin Bowling Challenge.   Twenty teams took over the venue for the morning, all having a wonderful time. Laughter and happy voices could be heard all around while they bowled.   Both…

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Year 7 House Challenge Day

To welcome Year 7 into their new Houses, the students attended a Hogwarts-style ‘sorting hat ceremony’ with their Heads of House yesterday morning. Once they had established which House they belonged to – Eden, Talkin, Gelt or Vindolanda – the students spent the rest of the day entering into a range of challenges and competitions…

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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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CET’s Big Coffee Morning

Last Friday, numerous cakes, biscuits, buns and hot drinks were devoured across all of our Trust schools for CET’s Big Coffee Morning, in an effort to raise money for the Macmillan Cancer Support charity. Castle Carrock Primary School held a Grandparents Coffee Afternoon, followed by a celebration assembly whilst Caldew Lea Primary School had a…

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Lively Historical Debate

Did Elizabeth I have the right to execute Mary Queen of Scots? The question was discussed in a House of Commons style debate in a history lesson this morning. Mr Campbell played the part of Speaker, while 8Y1 split ranks to put their points across. Our informed Members argued passionately, waving their papers amongst calls…

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Geographers Investigate Silloth Coast

Groups of Year 11 Geographers carried out field investigations at the Silloth coast this week. As part of the Geography GCSE, all students are required to complete two days of fieldwork. The first day of fieldwork comprised human geography and took place in Carlisle. This fieldwork covered physical geography with the students collecting data to…

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Learning about the Fascinating History on our Doorstep

Once again, our new Year 7s have begun their History course with a study of the local area, helping the students appreciate the relationship between a place and historical events. Each class is taking a guided tour of Brampton, highlighting the fascinating significance of some of its landmarks. The whistle-stop tours included St Martin’s Church,…

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An Inspiring Karate Student

Well done to Year 9 student, Lily Prudham who received the Headteacher’s award from Ms Pigdon this week. Lily was nominated by a teacher for her dedication, focus and talent that not only is seen through her studies in school but also in her Karate. She is already a brown belt and, even more importantly,…

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Happy 80th Birthday Margaret

Astonishingly, our age defying Cleaning Manager, Margaret Smith celebrated her 80th birthday recently. She has been a cleaner at William Howard School for 47 years, starting in 1976 at the White House School site. That’s a colossal mileage of vacuuming! Margaret isn’t planning to hang up her duster any time soon though. Ms Pigdon said:…

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