After a tense few weeks of exams, there was relief and celebration this morning as Year 11 students gathered one last time for the traditional shirt signing and final assembly. The students were in buoyant mood as they enjoyed brunch in the canteen before Mr Anderson (Year 11 Director of Learning) led their farewell assembly.…
DetailsOur sports hall was full of excited students on Monday for the CET Panathlon Multi-Sports Competition. Seven teams from across the Trust’s Secondary Schools took part: three from William Howard School, two from Whitehaven Academy, one from Workington Academy and one from Kirkby Stephen Grammar School. Debbie Davies from the children’s charity Panathlon arrived early…
DetailsWe are delighted to share that this year’s A Level results are extremely pleasing, and we could not be prouder of our students. Their hard work, determination, and commitment have paid off, and they have achieved the success they deserve. Our leavers are now heading off to an exciting variety of next steps from Mechanical…
DetailsNext July, our local area will proudly host a stage of the 2027 Tour de France, one of the world’s most celebrated sporting events followed by millions globally. This week, we were delighted to welcome Mark Fryer, Leader of Cumberland Council, who spoke to our A Level PE students about the impact of hosting such…
DetailsOur Year 12 Geographers enjoyed lovely weather last week when they spent 4 days in Yorkshire, visiting case study locations and collecting data for their NEA investigations. Their research included the effects of tourism on the North Yorkshire Moors; media representations of Scarborough; clone towns and the liveability of Beverley; as well as the changes…
DetailsDAY 1 Our Sixth Form English students arrived safely in London on Monday for the start of their cultural immersion. After dropping their bags at the hostel, they made their way down to the South Bank. Starting with a boat tour down the Thames, they then headed onto the London Eye. After a nervous start…
DetailsWith the conclusion of COP28 the previous day, our Open Spaces ‘Christmas Eco Fair’ was well-timed. The hall was turned green with an array of environmental organisations and stalls. During afternoon lessons, Years 7 and 9 students came along to learn how our actions impact on biodiversity, habitats and climate, but everyone can make a…
DetailsThis week’s Headteacher’s Awards goes to Thomas Proudfoot in Year 10. Thomas joined us part way through Year 10, but he has made a phenomenal start to life at WHS. Indeed, his considerable haul of House Points are indicative of what an impressive young man he is. In History, he is regularly producing grade 9…
DetailsOur sports hall was filled with enthusiasm and energy on Friday, when schools from across the North of Cumbria came together to compete in the North Cumbria Schools’ Boccia Competition. There were 12 teams in all, from five schools: Workington Academy, Netherhall, Cumbria Academy, Mayfield and William Howard. All the students had a wonderful day…
DetailsOur A Level French students flourished on their recent immersive visit to France, where they had lessons and visited a museum to learn about the French Resistance; learnt about Oradour-sur-Glane and then visited the memorial village; had a tour of a château and saw frescoes from the Middle Ages; had a conversation lesson with French…
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