Written by Miss Cooper
At Westholme School we have a number of students who ride horses, both competitively and just for fun.
General News
This Week in Classics
Written by Mr Oracz – Head of Sixth Form and Classics
Macbeth, and the Potential of an Unopened Book!
Article written by Mrs Corrigan – Head of English.
Year 8 Book Boom!
At the beginning of December last year, the English Department launched the Westholme Book Boom to get pupils excited and engaged in reading for fun, not just in the classroom.
Charlotte’s Duke of Edinburgh’s Award success
Congratulations to former pupil Charlotte Cootes, who recently achieved her Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Make Your Mark
In November last year, Westholme took part in the UK Youth Parliament’s ‘Make Your Mark’ national campaign.
Last Day Festive Fun!
All of our students enjoyed a last day of activities, games and competitions before finishing for their Christmas holidays.
‘Into the Unknown’ – LAMDA
LAMDA students at the Senior School performed a rendition of ‘Into the Unknown’, originally recorded by Idina Menzel for the hit Disney film Frozen.
Junior School Virtual Carol Service
Although we would normally gather together with parents, siblings and friends at Blackburn Cathedral for the annual Carol Service, this year we have had to do things a little differently.
Infant School Nativity
Unfortunately due to Covid, the Infant School have not been able to perform their annual Nativity play as usual this year.
Christmas Card Competition for the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen
We were delighted to welcome the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen to the Junior School this morning.
Food for Thought!
Westholme’s Catering Manager – James Pate, has started a new initiative that will give students more control over the menu.
Year 8 Book Boom!
This year the English Department is launching the Westholme Book Boom to get pupils excited and engaged in reading for fun, not just in the classroom.
Duke of Edinburgh awards
Congratulations to everyone who has completed their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in the last 12 months.
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’.