Prep 6 Explore History on WW2 Museum Trip to Western Approaches
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Prep 6 Explore History on WW2 Museum Trip to Western Approaches

This week, Prep 6 visited Western Approaches WW2 Museum in Liverpool. First, we looked at artefacts to infer if the belongings on our table belonged to an evacuee, submariner, warden, fire guard, soldier or home cook. Next, we watched the declaration of war and a news reel about what to do in an air raid….

Multicultural Awareness Day at Westholme School
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Multicultural Awareness Day 2025

On Wednesday 20 November, we celebrated Multicultural Awareness Day, which focused on creating unity through celebrating diversity. Students and staff across the entire school dressed in clothing to represent their cultural background and upbringing. Mrs Oracz led a special assembly in the morning to introduce the day, and it was obvious from the sea of…

UKMT Senior Mathematical Challenge
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UKMT Senior Mathematical Challenge

This year’s UKMT Senior Mathematical Challenge saw exceptional performances from our students. The challenge is known for its difficulty, requiring participants to solve complex, non-routine problems that test logic, creativity and deep mathematical reasoning. Our students’ success in achieving four golds, four silvers, and fifteen bronzes is a testament to their hard work and dedication….

Prep Holiday Club Arts & Crafts Week Page
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Prep Holiday Club Arts & Crafts Week Page

The first week of half term was spooktastic over at our first Prep holiday club of the year! Arts and Crafts week took off with a range of exciting techniques and crafting outcomes for our children to explore new ideas and leave each day with a variety of Halloween inspired pieces. Clay, Photography and textiles…

Year 13 Mock Interviews
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Year 13 Mock Interviews

In anticipation of pending interviews for both university courses and degree apprenticeships, our Year 13 students demonstrated incredible confidence and quality in virtual and in-house mock interviews. We were very grateful to Westholme alumni, university admissions tutors and Westholme parents for giving their time to offer personalised interviews on the career aspirations of each subject….

Honouring Remembrance Day at Westholme
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Honouring Remembrance Day at Westholme

On Monday morning, we held a special Remembrance Day assembly, led by Head of History, Mr Fuller and members of our INSPIRED Sixth Form. Mr Fuller reminded us why we celebrate Remembrance Day and why it is such as special day in the history of the British Isles and the world in general. Students read…

Years 12 and 13 Visit Stratford-upon-Avon for Othello Performance
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Years 12 and 13 Visit Stratford-upon-Avon for Othello Performance

On Saturday 9 November, years 12 and 13 English Literature students visited Stratford-upon-Avon to see the Royal Shakespeare Company’s adaptation of Othello at the famous Swan Theatre. The trip was a great success and students enjoyed the high quality of the production and acting that were on show. They were captivated by director Tim Carroll’s…