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…
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 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…
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…
Year 7 Roman villa competition This term, our Year 7 Classicists donned their hard-hats to become architects inspired by the ancient world. In small groups, or as soloists, Forms went up against each other to build the best villa, adorning the interior with mosaics and frescoes like the ones seen in class. The competition was…
Thursday morning saw the transformation of the Prep hall into a buzzing French café! The tables were set, the music was playing and breakfast was served. Prep 2 and Prep 3 students all received a menu of Pâtisseries and Boissons, together with French phrases to help the children order their pastries and drinks. Sixth Form…
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