Congratulations to everyone who has completed their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in the last 12 months.
General News
Intermediate Biology Olympiad
During lockdown over the Summer, some of our Year 12 (now Y13) biologists took part in the Intermediate Biology Olympiad.
An Interview with Dr Richard Robson
Dr Richard Robson is the incoming Principal at Westholme School. We interviewed Dr Robson prior to his arrival in January 2021.
Inter House Cross Country Races
The School cross country races took place last week at Wilmar Lodge and there were some fantastic efforts and impressive times from everyone involved.
Year 13 Biology field trip to Blencathra
Article written by Miss Incerti
Year 13 biologists recently spent two enjoyable days at the Blencathra Field Studies Centre, in the Lake District, working on the Ecology topics for their A Level.
Remembrance Day 2020
Yesterday, Westholme students commemorated Remembrance Day throughout the Senior and Junior School.
Katherine Gostick – Published author and Westholme alumna
Katherine Gostick – Alumna 1985.
We are delighted to hear that former Westholme student, Katherine Gostick, née Croasdale, has recently published two books: ‘Finding a Place to Park my Melon: Memoir of a Trailing Spouse’ and ‘The Spy who Saved Christmas’.
Alumna Sophie awarded CBE
Professor Sophie Scott CBE – Alumna 1971 – 1983
Last week, we were delighted to hear that former Westholme student Sophie was awarded a CBE for her services to Neuroscience.
New Partnership announced with Heaton Sports Club
We are delighted to announce that we are partnering with Heaton Sports & Cricket Club in Bolton for the next three years.
Masked students still have a voice
This lunchtime, representatives from all year groups gathered together to launch the 2020/21 student council.
Sixth Form Chemistry
This morning, members of the Sixth Form chemistry class were tasked with the challenge of producing Benzene Carboxylic Acid.
Be Seen in Green Fundraising
Today our students wore green and blue in support of the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity and the NHS.
Year 8 Writing Competition Winners
Pupils from Year 8 entered their work into the ‘Rotary Young Writer’s Competition’.
Poetry Prize
At the end of the last academic year, Patrycja Glaczkowska entered a creative writing competition organised by the Rotary Club of Blackburn.
Biology Challenge Success
Just before lockdown, students in Year 10 (now in Year 11) took part in this annual, national competition, organised by the Royal Society of Biology.
Macmillan Charity Cake Sale
On Thursday and Friday this week, our students took part in a charity cake sale to help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support, with huge help from Thomas Franks who baked all of the wonderful treats.
Westholme students ‘adopt a grandparent’ for National Grandparents Day
Students in Year 7 have worked in conjunction with Springfield Care Home in order to help mark National Grandparent’s Day on October 4th.
National Poetry Day
Article Written by Mrs Corrigan, Head of English.
As an English teacher, I have a tendency to be hyperbolic and today I am going to continue to conform to this stereotype. National Poetry Day at Westholme never fails to be a unique experience; pupils embrace the poetry challenges with genuine enthusiasm and creativity.
Into the Sixth
Yesterday, our Year 11 students had a taste of their future with our ‘Into the Sixth Form’ introduction afternoon.
Year 10 EPR Conference
On Thursday 24th September our Year 10 GCSE EPR students took part in an online Conference organised by Sian Howell-Jones the Educational Officer from Blackburn Cathedral.