
General News


World Book Day 2022

Rising Stars
This week students have been busy rehearsing their performances for the ‘Rising Stars’ production which took place in the Croston Theatre on Thursday evening. There was a wide variety of stunning acts on show, from solo recitals to group dances and performances.

Chinese New Year Celebrations

CBE for Old Westholmian Sophie!
*Photo credit: Tom Manly
We were delighted to hear the news that Professor Sophie Scott, an Old Westholmian and current neuroscientist at University College London (UCL), received a CBE from Prince Charles this week.

Oxford Offer for Julia
We’re delighted to say that Julia, our Deputy Head, received some fantastic news this month after being given an open offer to study Biology at Oxford University.

The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen

Prep School Carol Service

A shining example from our Sixth Form mentors

‘Standing Up’ with our human rights group
Members of Westholme’s Amnesty Human Rights Group are building a petition to help raise awareness for the release of two British-Iranian nationals held against their will in Iran – both imprisoned in Iran for charges they strongly deny.

An evening with Michael McIntyre

Year 11 Art trip to London
Year 11 artists and photographers were afforded the opportunity to join us both for an exciting and energetic trip to London on 11th November. The journey began by train from Preston to London Euston and from there we set off on our first underground journey to Camden.

Westholme STEM Challenge

Senior School House Cross-Country
Last week we held the House Cross-Country competitions at the Senior School, arguably one of the biggest sporting occasions in the school calendar! Overall we saw some fantastic performances and the spirit and determination from our students made it a great day of competitive racing.

Driving the 92 for CALM

Capturing a Moment in Time – literally!

National Poetry Day
Choice: the theme of National Poetry Day 2021. And it came as no surprise that Westholme students took this theme and ran, or should I say sprinted, with it. Our students never fail to disappoint with their unique creativity.

Footballing Fundraiser for CALM
On Monday 25 October, three of our Sixth Former students will set off on an extraordinary week-long road-trip to visit all 92 professional league football grounds across the UK.

Will’s amazing success!

Year 7 Trip to Winmarleigh Hall
On Friday 17th September, the Year 7 students headed off to Winmarleigh Hall for a couple of days packed with excitement, activity and adventure.