Chemistry Trip to Lancaster University
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Chemistry Trip to Lancaster University

On Thursday, Year 12 Chemistry students travelled to Lancaster University for an Aspirin Masterclass. Mrs Anafi led the trip, and students were able to use the facilities at the University whilst learning new skills and cutting-edge techniques. They conducted several experiments; carrying out titrations monitoring the pH of reacting solutions to determine the most appropriate…

Sixth Form Oxbridge session
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Sixth Form Oxbridge session

This week, a number of students were fortunate to benefit from an Oxbridge session on personal statements and the college selection process, with Old Westholmian Julia Gartold taking time out from her studies at Oxford to lead a session with our current applicants. Since leaving Westholme, where she was Deputy Head Girl and led and…

Kordian offered work experience with BAE systems
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Kordian offered work experience with BAE systems

Congratulations to INSPIRED Sixth Former Kordian, who has recently been accepted on a weeks worth of highly valuable work experience with BAE Systems. Taking place in June, Kordian will be able to use the time to speak to the engineers at BAE, ask questions and gain knowledge from experts in their field. Kordian is excited…

A Night to Remember: Adventure-Filled Sleepover at Prep!
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A Night to Remember: Adventure-Filled Sleepover at Prep!

A Night to Remember: Adventure-Filled Sleepover at Prep! Last Friday, Prep was transformed into an exciting, one night only, unforgettable overnight sleepover filled with fun, creativity and wildlife wonder. Excited chatter filled the air on Friday morning as the Prep 2 and 3 children arrived for another school day, sleeping bags in hand, ready for…

Mark Tompsett visits Prep Swimming Gala
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Mark Tompsett visits Prep Swimming Gala

Mark Tompsett visits Prep Swimming Gala Big thank you to Westholme Alumni and Paralympic Bronze medalist Mark Tompsett for coming in this morning and being guest of honour at our Prep swimming gala. Students, staff and parents were treated to a spectacle, with Mark even getting back in the pool and taking on Westholme students in…

Prep 2 & 3 visit the Philharmonic Orchestra
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Prep 2 & 3 visit the Philharmonic Orchestra

A Musical Journey Through Storyland: Prep 2 and 3 Visit the Philharmonic Orchestra On Tuesday morning, Prep 2 and 3 children set off on a magical musical adventure to hear the Philharmonic Orchestra perform “Storyland” — a concert specially created for children to explore the wonder of orchestral music through familiar tales. The excitement was…

Mary Poppins Theatre trip
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Mary Poppins Theatre trip

Written by Miss Loudonsack Mary Poppins wasn’t just ‘practically perfect’ it was a supercaliliftagilisticexpialidocious spectacular show. The students all thoroughly enjoyed the whole production with its stunning set, colourful costumes and fabulous performances from all the cast. On Wednesday 14 May, two coach’s departed Westholme on the 70+strong trip to see Mary Poppins at the…