On Wednesday and Thursday evenings, audiences were treated to a delightful performance of Oscar Wilde’s famously witty and whimsical play “The Importance of Being Earnest”. With only a limited number of tickets on sale, the seating in the Croston Theatre had been set up to create cabaret style seating plan for a relaxed atmosphere around…
On Thursday, a group of enthusiastic Westholme students from Years 7 to 9 took part in an inspiring day at the Sustainable Schools Conference held at the iconic Ewood Park, home of Blackburn Rovers. The event brought together schools from across the region, all united by a shared goal: building a greener future. From the…
Last Friday, Year 9 & 10 EPR students hosted ‘Night at the Movies’; a fun-filled charity event where delicious treats were in abundance and students enjoyed a cinematic experience in the Croston Theatre. The evening began after school in the dining room, where students tucked into a party tea of pizza and chips. The group…
This week, Miss Roberts and Mr Holt travelled to London with four of our students for the National School Theatre Awards, being held in the Gillian Lynne Theatre in the heart of the West End. We were honoured to be nominated for both Best Ensemble and the star prize of Best Musical for both Aladdin…
On Monday 23 June, Prep 4 enjoyed an exciting day at the Blue Planet Aquarium — luckily, there were no shark attacks! When asked about what the most memorable part of the day was, many children instantly mentioned their time in the aquarium’s underwater tunnel! Whilst there, the children gasped in awe as colourful sharks,…
On Thursday evening, we held our inspirational Dance Showcase in the Croston Theatre. It was the ideal opportunity for our talented students to perform in front of an audience and demonstrate their abilities. This year has been a big year for Dance at Westholme. Students have taken part in many workshops with professional dancers and…
This Friday, we held our Year 12 Induction Day. Organised by Head of Sixth Form Mr Oracz, students were able to take part in taster lessons across a whole range of subjects that are available to them as Sixth Formers at Westholme. Students started the day with a welcome in the Common Room by Mr…
This week, we had some amazing news from our Prep 6 swimmers, who have recently broken school records on the national stage. The team of four took home the bronze medal in the medley relay race at the English Schools’ Swimming Association (ESSA) Primary Schools’ Team Championships. Finishing in third place, Westholme Prep represented the…
Following Prep R’s visit to Sharples Farm back in the Spring Term, on Thursday they welcomed Mrs Burns to Westholme. Mrs Burns was also Prep R’s ballet teacher at the start of the academic year, and they have loved the opportunity to learn about her life on the farm too! During Prep R’s visit to…
On Wednesday afternoon, we welcomed a new intake of Year 7 students for their induction day at Westholme. It was a chance for them to learn more about the school, meet their new classmates and teachers, have some taster lessons, and get involved in some fun activities! On arrival, they were greeted by some of…
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Westholme School was inspected by ISI on 5th, 6th and 7th November 2024. Download Inspection Report
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