Renowned Astronaut Tim Peake visits Westholme to talk about his new book: ‘The Cosmic Diary of A Future Space Explorer’. This special visit was arranged by our friends at events company Book, Bean and Ice Cream, and it was eagerly attended by both students and staff alike. The event was for our own Prep students…
Last week, students and Staff in Prep welcomed back former OW Mark Tompsett, who won a Brozne Medal at the Paralympic Games! Mark paid us a special visit to talk to students about his success and show students pieces of special memorabilia from the Games, such as his swimming hat, tracksuit, swimming trunks, and of…
As the new academic year gets underway, I wanted to take a chance to issue everybody a very warm welcome back, or indeed, welcome for the first time to those of you who are new to the Westholme family. I know that the start of a new year can be a particularly daunting time for…
This term, some of our sporting students have achieved some fantastic results which we are very proud of. Here are a few below, well done! Leiyah (Year 7) Congratulations to Leiyah, in Year 7, on her recent fantastic news. She has now been selected to ride for England, in the European Teams Championship 2024, which…
Year 7 and 8 students put their Maths skills to the test, in the UKMT Junior Maths Challenge, earlier this term. This is a multiple-choice test, designed to promote mathematical reasoning, precision of thought and fluency in using mathematical techniques to solve interesting problems. We are delighted to have received a fantastic set of results,…
Last week, we saw our Lower Senior performing arts students showcasing their musical and theatrical talents in the dazzling Aladdin Jr. The audience in the Croston Theatre have been thrilled by the magical adventure, which showcased over three nights. The story of Aladdin Jr is a tale packed with courage, adventure and discovering the magic…
Friday 18th November, saw the whole school celebrate the ‘Wear it Pink’ fundraising event in order to raise money for Breast Cancer Now. All the money raised by the nationwide event goes towards Breast Cancer Research, and helping those currently living with breast cancer. You can find out more about this fundraising event here –…
Last Thursday, we were delighted to be visited by the multi-award-winning author Phil Earle; he has won the British Book Award for ‘When the Sky Falls’ and has been writer in residence for the leading reading charity, Book Trust. Author Phil Earle spoke to Prep 4, 5 and 6 about his extraordinary journey from being…
We are delighted to be welcoming our 7th Principal to Westholme School in September, Mr Paul Taylor. Mr Taylor shone out above all other candidates in our rigorous recruitment process, and demonstrates all the skills, experience and qualities to build upon the progress that Westholme has made over the last 100 years. We are very…
On Thursday, we celebrated European Day of Languages! Originating in 2001, the aim of the day is to encourage language learning across Europe, and was jointly organised by the Council of Europe and the European Union. Mrs Blizzard, Head of Modern Foreign Languages, spoke alongside members of the INSPIRED Sixth Form in a special assembly…
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