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.…
DetailsThere was a jubilant atmosphere of relief and celebration this morning as Year 11 marked the end of their summer exams with the traditional shirt-signing and Leavers’ Assembly. Students gathered in the canteen to enjoy brunch with staff before Ms Ledger, Year 11 Director of Learning, led a heartfelt farewell assembly. The event was filled…
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 very proud of our students and the excellent A Level results they have achieved this year. Their hard work and commitment has enabled them to secure a wide range of exciting destinations, including university courses, apprenticeships, employment and other specialist pathways as shown below. This diversity of opportunities reflects the character of this…
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…
DetailsOur Year 12 Geographers visited Wales last week to collect data for their NEA (Non-Examined Assessments). Their investigations ranged from accessibility of tourist footpaths, to the influence of the Welsh language on lived experience, and the microclimates of different land uses. The group also visited some amazing sand dunes to experience a “hot desert” environment.…
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…
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