The school came alive again today as we warmly welcomed back our students for the brand-new academic year. Everyone looked refreshed and excited to catch up with classmates. We were especially delighted to be joined by our new Year 7 students and hope they enjoyed their first day as part of our WHS community. Today…
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…
DetailsAt the end of this term, we bid a very fond farewell to Mrs Mothersdale, who leaves William Howard School after 23 years to take up her new role as a Lead Adviser SEND with WMF local authority. Since joining WHS in 2001, Mrs Mothersdale has been a pivotal part of the school community, taking…
DetailsWe have had a wonderful end to the Autumn Term, with plenty of festive fun. The classrooms, corridors and common rooms were jollied up with a sea of Christmas jumpers, pyjamas, and glittering accessories. A massive thank you to all the students and staff who paid a donation to ‘Save the Children’ for wearing something…
DetailsOn Friday, schools from across the North of Cumbria came together at Carlisle College, to compete in the Lord’s Taverners North Cumbria Secondary Table Cricket Competition. With 15 teams participating, competition was fierce. The teams were placed in four pools with the winner of each pool progressing to a semi-final and then to a playoff…
DetailsYear 11 celebrated in style on the hottest day of the year – possibly the century – at Garden at Eden on Thursday night. 194 students pulled out the stops, dressed to the max and arriving in every imaginable vehicle. From Ferraris and Porsches to Harleys and wagons – with the traditional tractor convoy ending…
DetailsSixth Form student Grace Little undertook a Dream Placement recently as part of the scheme run by the Centre for Leadership Performance. Grace reported: “During my dream placement I spent 5 days at Paragon Vets, observing leadership and shadowing in many different aspects of the company. Not only did I get to watch the day…
DetailsWe 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…
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