We were very pleased to welcome back Anna Nicholson – Paralympic shot put bronze medallist and former WHS student – last Monday to provide some inspiration and coaching for our current students. Anna began by visiting a Year 7 PE class, where she gave an encouraging talk explaining how her journey in sport started when,…
There was a great sense of release on Friday morning as Year 11s celebrated the end of the summer exams – their smiles were as bright as the sunshine as they gathered for the traditional shirt signing and final assembly. Miss Mulholland (Year 11 Director of Learning) led their farewell assembly, which took them on…
On 16th June, staff at William Howard School came together to celebrate the successful completion of their departmental professional development projects. Over the past few months, each department has been exploring a variety of innovative themes, including the integration of AI in education, reciprocal reading strategies, the use of Cloud Design Box, and new approaches…
Students in the Year 9 German Character Curriculum class with Mrs Terry have spent several weeks building up to running a full café scenario enacted entirely in German. Students learned German vocabulary linked to food, drink and cafés. They created their own menus for a pancake house in Germany. Students carefully thought through what language…
Our 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…
Our talented rock bands are hitting the stage for a night of unforgettable music! Join us as they perform iconic hits from legendary artists including Bon Jovi, Linkin Park, Dire Straits, Michael Jackson, and many more. From classic anthems to high-energy contemporary tunes, this is a concert you won’t want to miss. Come support our…
We are holding the opening of our newly developed Memorial Garden on Tuesday, 24th June 2025. The garden was created with the generosity of Storey homes, Landmarc at Spadeadam, the Woodland Trust, Cumbria Building Supplies, Mr & Mrs McGaffin, and of course our wonderful Service students and SEN students. We’re particularly looking forward to welcoming…
As part of our ongoing commitment to outdoor learning, a group of 24 enthusiastic students took part in an exciting raft building session led by Talkin Adventures on Monday, 9 June. This provided a fantastic opportunity for students to develop practical skills, build confidence, and strengthen teamwork, all while having plenty of fun out on…
Our table cricket team are off to Lord’s in two weeks’ time to play in the Lord’s Taverners National Table Cricket Finals. On Monday, 9 June, Ben Pitkeathly from Carlisle United Football Club came along to see them in action at their after-school club and presented them with a signed Carlisle United football to use…
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…