On Friday, we welcomed pre-school children and their families to Westholme Prep for the final time this academic year! Once we had all said hello to each other, we listened to a song all about minibeasts! After singing along, we read Julia Donaldson’s ‘Superworm’ and enjoyed spotting all the different kinds of minibeasts in the…
The final mountain bike trip for the academic year took place on Saturday 7 June. Eight intrepid students and two teachers braved the Lake District and were treated to some pretty variable conditions. There was plenty of sunshine, but rather a lot of it was in liquid form! All of the students got around the…
On Thursday evening, Prep 6 took to the stage for their vibrant and heartwarming production of The Circle of Life! From the very first rehearsal, we have been amazed by the dedication and enthusiasm of our young performers. They have poured their hearts into every song, dance and line, bringing the rich tapestry of the…
The children have all been working hard in Outdoor Learning and have had a lot of fun participating in a variety of activities. Prep R have enjoyed learning about seeds and enjoyed planting vegetables in their raised beds. They are looking forward to tasting the different vegetables and fruits they have worked hard to look…
Stone Age Adventures in Outdoor Learning! We held our Explore Together afternoon for Prep 3 students and parents on Monday, when children and parents took part in an exciting Stone Age-themed afternoon. As part of our history topic, they stepped into the shoes of early humans to experience life thousands of years ago! Using the…
This week, we welcomed former Head Boy Ben back to Westholme to deliver a Theatre Production Workshop to students in Years 10 & 12. Ben had many memorable moments on the Croston Theatre stage during his time at Westholme, and we are grateful that he took the time out of his busy schedule to share…
Lego Club have been very busy this term using not only their creative skills but also showing resilience and determination when their plans haven’t always been successful. The children have been working in groups on different designs while also choosing whether to use the Duplo or standard Lego pieces. They have designed farms containing a…
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…
On Wednesday morning, our Year 7 football team took to the pitch at Darwen FC to play local rivals St Bede’s in the final of the Blackburn with Darwen cup! It was great to see families and staff had come to support in the stands, as the boys made the short journey from school to…
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…
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