We’ve had an exciting day celebrating Pi Day 2025! Recital competitions were held at both Prep and Seniors, with some outstanding results. Sienna won the Prep competition by reciting 260 digits of Pi, whilst Natalie recited an incredible 1027 digits over at Seniors! Natalie beat her own school record from last year to win, with…
Professional basketball player and mental health advocate Kofi Josephs visited Westholme to share first-hand advice on maintaining positive mental health and building resilience. Kofi, who represented Team England at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and competed internationally for Great Britain, has experienced the intense highs and lows of a high-performance lifestyle. Through his own journey, he recognised the…
Last week saw four magical evenings of performance as senior students performed a stunning rendition of Grease. Transported back to 1950s high school America, audiences heard musical numbers by Sandy, Danny, the Pink Ladies and the T-Birds which left their feet tapping along to the nostalgic hits such as Greased Lightnin’ and Summer Nights. The…
Over the February half-term, Lower Senior students had the opportunity of a lifetime to go skiing in Italy. After setting off and safely navigating through a long day of travelling to the resort, they were able to unpack and unwind. Embracing the beautiful conditions, students took to the slopes with enthusiasm and the usual Westholme…
We were delighted to hold our fabulous Performing Arts Showcase in the Croston Theatre, where our Senior students performed a wide array of individual and group acts. From dance, to drama and singing performances there was a whole host of talent on show. Congratulations to all of our students who took part, in what was…
On Tuesday evening, we welcomed over 600 visitors and over 70 exhibitors through our doors for our University, Apprenticeships and Careers Fair. What a turn out it was and thank you to all of our exhibitors, external visitors and internal families who came on the evening. Organised by Mr Oracz, Head of our INSPIRED Sixth…
On Wednesday evening, we held our Soloists Recital for Senior students in the Croston Theatre, in front of family and friends who had come to watch. The evening was organised and presented by Director of Music Mr Holt, Mrs Lewis and Mrs Holland. It was a chance for students from Year 7 to Upper Sixth…
We held our Senior Carol Service in the beautiful surroundings of Blackburn Cathedral. Organised by Director of Music Mr Holt and Mrs Lewis, it is always one of the highlights of the Westholme School calendar. Needless to say, this year proved to be no different! Our students put on a fabulous showcase of musical celebration,…
Last Friday, it was the turn of our Prep students to take part in their carol service at Blackburn Cathedral. What a splendidly festive occasion it was! The Cathedral looked magnificent with Christmas trees, wreaths and candles in decoration for the Christmas season. Students performed brilliantly in front of family and friends, having learnt their…
Lower Prep pupils wowed their families and friends with their performance of Born in a Barn. There was a good deal of commotion in the Bethlehem stable when the animals realised that there was a baby in the barn! All the animals and especially the cockerel learnt about their special guest from the donkey. As…
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