Today marked the 11th anniversary of Wear Red Day, and our usual navy livery turned bright red as students and staff proudly Showed Racism the Red Card. As part of Black History Month, assemblies this week have shared inspiring stories of anti-racism— reminding us all of the importance of unity and respect. Our Sixth Form…
Beautiful owls captivated students during the second of our Animal Encounters sessions after school on Thursday. Gary from The Cumberland Birds of Prey Centre introduced three remarkable birds: Ester, an African spotted eagle owl; Alan, a barn owl; and Gizmo, a morepork owl (also known as the boobook owl). Students not only had the thrilling…
Two outstanding students were chosen to receive a Headteacher’s Award this week. Firstly, Isabella in Year 7 has already proved to be an exceptional student…
WHS is delighted to be one of over 1,200 secondary schools taking part in Bookbuzz, a nationwide reading programme that helps create excitement about books and supports a whole-school reading culture. Supported by BookTrust, the UK’s biggest reading charity, Bookbuzz gives every new student the chance to choose a book to keep, chosen from 16…
Last week, our A Level Art students took part in a wonderful workshop led by Mark Bradley, a local watercolour artist who exhibits widely across Cumbria. In a tranquil and inspiring session, students had the opportunity to develop their skills and creativity, benefiting greatly from Mark’s expert guidance and tuition.
KS3 Geographers have recently completed their first ‘Getting Ahead Task’ (GAT), entering the Royal Geographical Societies annual “Young Geographer of the Year”. As usual there…
It’s been fantastic to see so many students taking part in the extra-curricular inclusive sports clubs since the start of term. These sessions offer students a great opportunity to be active, have fun, and make new friends. The afterschool club on Mondays continues to be popular, with students from across the year groups coming together…
Year 7 House membership was revealed in true Hogwarts-style today with an anticipation-filled sorting hat ceremony, where students discovered their new teams: Eden, Talkin, Gelt, or Vindolanda. The morning was filled with fun challenges—from quizzes and biscuit decorating to dancing and an inflatable assault course—all aimed at earning House Points. The event ended on a…
