We welcomed Year 5 pupils from our feeder primary schools this morning for a series of WHS taster lessons. Children from Brampton, Castle Carrock, Gilsland, Irthington and Longtown enjoyed hands‑on sessions in History, Geography, Design Technology and Dance. They travelled through time with History teacher Miss Scullian, launched rockets with Mr Brown in DT, learned…
Congratulations to our Table Cricket Team, who were one of three finalists for Junior Team of the Year 2026 at the Cumbria Sports Awards. Last…
Year 11 student Eve received a Headteacher’s Award this week. Eve is an exceptional student who throws herself wholeheartedly into every aspect of school life.…
Just before Easter, the Head of Eden House, Mrs Beaumont, along with a group of Eden House representatives, visited Jigsaw Children’s Hospice to deliver the…
The recent music trip to Italy was truly unforgettable. Blessed with sunny weather and wonderful food, the group had the opportunity to visit the beautiful historic cities of Venice and Verona, taking in the rich culture and atmosphere of both locations. A highlight of the trip was a day at Lake Garda, where they enjoyed…
Following an overnight ferry crossing, students and staff arrived at Toverland Theme Park to begin what would be an exciting and rewarding sports tour. Despite mixed weather conditions, everyone made the most of the opportunity and thoroughly enjoyed a fantastic day exploring the rides and attractions. Tuesday marked the start of the sporting schedule. Both…
We were delighted to welcome guests today for the official unveiling of a fabulous new artwork in our reception area. It was an honour to have Julie Minns MP join us to cut the ribbon and reveal the piece. The specially commissioned illustration features William Howard School nestled amongst beloved Brampton landmarks. Created by local…
This week’s Headteacher’s Award is proudly presented to Max in Year 12, an exceptional student who consistently demonstrates maturity, kindness and a strong work ethic.…
