We have numerous students working hard towards their Duke of Edinburgh Awards, whether that’s gold, silver or bronze levels. As well as accomplishing challenging expeditions, physical, voluntary and skills sections must be fulfilled too. To complete each award, significant commitment, motivation, independence and resilience is required, so we’re especially proud to hear news of some…
DetailsMost of our students were out and about enjoying the great outdoors during our ‘Character Development Day’ on Thursday, 17th July. As well as spending quality time with their peers, the aim of the day to promote our nine Key Character Qualities – positivity, empathy, virtue, courage, passion, curiosity, independence, collaboration and honour. Our Year…
DetailsYear 8 threw themselves into a brilliant day of culture at the Brontë Parsonage Museum on Wednesday. After an interesting talk about the extraordinary Brontë sisters, the students headed out onto the windswept Moors, channelling their inner Emily as they searched for echoes of Cathy and Heathcliff in the landscape. Back at the museum, they…
DetailsA group of our chess players faced nine opponents from Trinity School this afternoon, on home ground. The 9-v-9 was a very cordial but tense fixture, with each player getting the chance to take on several competitors from the opposing side. The games were rounded off with a fun speed-chess doubles match. The final score…
DetailsToday we hosted the Carlisle and Eden Secondary Schools’ Boccia Competition at William Howard School. Between Trinity School, St John Henry Newman Catholic School and our own teams, the competition them was fierce with six teams in total. Sadly, a few other schools withdrew beforehand but with a smaller number of teams, they were able…
DetailsForty students travelled to Manchester City on Tuesday to watch Manchester City vs Bayer Leverkusen. Despite City losing, students got to see Haaland, Foden, and Doku in the second half which they won’t forget!
A chance to find a good read for summer and share some favourite stories…
While others were just beginning the Easter holidays, a group of our energetic students and Performing Arts staff were embarking on a 24-hour danceathon. Between 4:30pm on Friday, April 4, and 4:30pm on Saturday, April 5, the dancers tackled ballet, Irish dancing, musical theatre, cheerleading, as well as a dance battle and Beyoncé masterclass. They…
DetailsOur PE Department held their annual, prestigious WHS Sports Award Ball at Skitby House recently. The glittering event included prize givings, an evening meal, disco and 360 selfie camera to celebrate the achievements of teams and individuals who participate and contribute to sports at WHS. The evening was a massive success and was a fabulous…
DetailsA belated well done to Year 13 student Lorna Mattinson, who took on the 10-mile Brampton to Carlisle Race (starting from William Howard School), on Sunday 19th November. In doing so, Lorna also raised funds for the MacMillan Cancer Support charity. Lorna said: “I have been running for a few years now and enjoy running…
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