Elizabeth makes National Tennis Quarter Finals
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Elizabeth makes National Tennis Quarter Finals

Congratulations to Elizabeth in Year 11 on making the National Tennis Quarter Finals! Over the Easter break, Elizabeth travelled down to London to play in the U16 Junior National Championships at the National Tennis Centre. Elizabeth entered both the singles and doubles competitions, and was testing her skills against some of the best players in…

A Classical Civilisation Trip for the Ages!
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A Classical Civilisation Trip for the Ages!

Written by Head of INSPIRED Sixth Form and Head of Latin and Classics, Mr Oracz Historians have raised the question for decades about how advanced the world might be today if the Roman empire had not fallen. The advancements in architecture, education, medicine, philosophy, science, you name it, changed the world, past and present. And…

Westholme School's INSPIRED Sixth Former student, Darcie, receiving her award for Best Soloist at the National Youth Brass Band Competition
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National Youth Brass Band Competition

Congratulations to INSPIRED Sixth Former Darcie, who was recently awarded Best Soloist in the prestigious National Youth Brass Band Competition. This year, the competition was held at Hymers College in Hull. Darcie travelled to the East Coast to take part in the event, which is one of Britain’s oldest musical institutions. Darcie did fantastically well…

Olympian James Guy Visits
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Olympian James Guy Visits

Last week, Westholme School was privileged to welcome Olympian, James Guy, for an exclusive session with our sports scholars and swimming team. As one of Britain’s most accomplished swimmers, James shared his incredible journey, from early training days to standing on the podium and winning a gold medal at the Olympic Games. During his visit,…

Westholme School hosts first ever community Iftar to celebrate Ramadan
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Westholme School hosts first ever community Iftar to celebrate Ramadan

Westholme welcomed more than 50 guests to its inaugural community Iftar – the evening meal when Muslims break their fast during Ramadan. The event, held in the dining hall, brought together students, families, staff and members of the wider community to celebrate diversity, foster understanding, and share a special evening of food and faith. Children…

Westholme School's Junior Journalists Club meeting former journalist, Lisa Egan-Woodhouse
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Junior Journalists

Westholme School’s ‘Junior Journalists’ club welcomed a special visitor this week – former journalist Lisa Egan-Woodhouse. Lisa, who used to work for titles such as the Lancashire Telegraph, Manchester Evening News, Accrington Observer, Rossendale Free Press and Stockport Express, told the Prep-R, 1 and 2 children the differences between a lead story and a nib…

Prep 6 Pupils Shine in Public Speaking Final
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Prep 6 Pupils Shine in Public Speaking Final

Every child in Prep 6 entered our Public Speaking Competition. Each student had to either read an extract from a book they had particularly enjoyed or write a speech about something they were interested in. They performed their speeches to the whole of Prep 6. The Prep 6 teachers, alongside Mrs Hornby, had a very…