William Howard School has been recognised for delivering high-quality computing education to young people, developing their digital skills and preparing them for the future. We achieved the national Computing Quality Mark after evaluating our computing education and demonstrating high-quality provision. The Computing Quality Mark is awarded by the National Centre for Computing Education and recognises…
DetailsWilliam Howard School is delighted to have been asked by the Youth Sport Trust to become a Lead Inclusion School for Physical Education and Sport for Cumbria. As a Lead Inclusion School, William Howard will host a variety of inclusive sporting events throughout the year for other schools from all around Cumbria, as well as…
DetailsArtwork produced by a group of students on Character Development Day at the end of summer term, is now on display at RSPB Geltsdale. The ‘bio-blitz’ themed exhibition is open until the end of November and includes pieces from children at Hallbankgate Village School and Brampton Arts & Crafts Club. Local artist Kathy Kemp, worked with…
DetailsWe were delighted to welcome Rebecca Collihole from Burnetts, the largest solicitors’ partnership in Cumbria, into school on Thursday. She delivered an excellent presentation to our Year 11 cohort on careers in law, sharing insights into the profession as well as her own inspiring journey from William Howard School student to Partner at Burnetts. Rebecca…
DetailsIn February, twenty students from Years 7, 8 and 9 took LAMDA examinations in Solo Acting at Level 1 and Level 2. The results are in, and we are proud to announce that they all did exceptionally well, passing with either Merit or Distinction. Their teacher, Ms Lewis, is delighted and said: “The students worked…
DetailsTrampolining On Tuesday, we welcomed Nelson Thomlinson School for our first trampoline competition. Pupils have been working hard in extracurricular clubs to learn and practice their routines ready for the day. During the afternoon, 65 pupils from both schools completed two routines being judged by a selection of pupils who have completed judging training. Their…
DetailsYear 7 Football The Year 7 boys football team had their first match of the season this week and came out 3-2 winners against QEGS in the County Cup. Goals were scored by Finn, Max and Curtis. Well done team! Year 9 Netball Our Year 9 netball team took part in the Carlisle City Tournament…
DetailsYear 9 & 10 Rounders – WHS vs Caldew School It was a perfect evening on Friday, 9th May for the first rounders fixture of the season, with the sun shining down on an eager and enthusiastic Year 9 and 10 squad. Despite Year 10s losing the coin toss, so batting first (not the ideal…
DetailsNetball Three of our netball teams were in action against Caldew on Thursday, 30th January, with our Year 10 team and our Year 9 A&B teams playing. The Year 10 team demonstrated some excellent interceptions in their game against a very strong and experienced opposition. WHS played exceptionally well during the middle part of the…
DetailsNetball It was a gorgeous evening for the netball fixture against Caldew, with the sun shining and both teams in high spirits. We had three teams playing: Year 7, Year 7/8, and Year 10. Our fixtures against Caldew are always closely contested, and we knew we would have to dig deep until the final whistle.…
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