We are delighted to share that our wonderful Table Cricket Team have been shortlisted for a Cumbria Sports Award in the Junior Team of the Year category sponsored by Everyone Active. Two members from the team have been invited to attend the awards ceremony on Thursday, 16th April 2026 at Energus in Workington. We wish them…
DetailsFive teams of staff dancers went head-to-head for the title of WHS Strictly Champions 2026 on Thursday night. After an introductory dance number by the WHS Dance Club to warm up the 100 strong audience, first competitors out on the dance floor were Cooper and Terry, celebrating the music and traditions of the Emerald Isle…
DetailsMany of our students played a key role in the recent CET@10 celebratory event, which marked ten years since the establishment of Cumbria Education Trust (CET). Alongside the fantastic musical accompaniment from our orchestra and a captivating performance of a musical theatre piece from Newsies, two of our Sixth Form students — Joe and Poppy…
DetailsCongratulation to one of our Year 10 soccer superstars – Oscar Murphy recently attended a talent identification camp at St George’s Park National Football Centre (home to England’s National football teams). Oscar plays in several of Carlisle United youth teams (U15, U17 and U18) and was put forward for the special training camp by the…
DetailsOur talented rock bands are hitting the stage for a night of unforgettable music! Join us as they perform iconic hits from legendary artists including Bon Jovi, Linkin Park, Dire Straits, Michael Jackson, and many more. From classic anthems to high-energy contemporary tunes, this is a concert you won’t want to miss. Come support our…
DetailsWe are holding the opening of our newly developed Memorial Garden on Tuesday, 24th June 2025. The garden was created with the generosity of Storey homes, Landmarc at Spadeadam, the Woodland Trust, Cumbria Building Supplies, Mr & Mrs McGaffin, and of course our wonderful Service students and SEN students. We’re particularly looking forward to welcoming…
DetailsWe are very proud to announce that our Learning Support Team Leader, Nicola Grogan, was chosen as this year’s Outstanding Apprenticeship Mentor award winner by training provider System People, during National Apprenticeship Week. System People’s Teaching Assistant tutor, Shirelle Van Aarle, nominated Nicola for the award. She described Nicola as “an exceptional mentor who consistently…
DetailsThree of our Trust schools got together yesterday to compete in the very first Cumbria Education Trust inclusive sports event which we hosted at William Howard School. Debbie Davies from Panathlon came along to set up the activities for the Panathlon Xtend Multi-Sports event, before training some of our Year 9 Sports Leaders in how…
DetailsAt William Howard School, our recent decision to create a mobile device-free environment during the school day has been met with resounding success. Following thoughtful discussions with parents and students, we implemented a policy that allows students to bring their mobile phones to school but requires them to be turned off and stored in bags…
DetailsWilliam 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…
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