The year 2023 represents an important milestone in the school’s history as we are delighted to be celebrating 100 wonderful years of Westholme!
General News
Rosemere Cancer Foundation Open Evening
Since Westies opened in 2015, we have annually given 10% of our brought forward cash to charity. This year, the Finance Team decided to give £250 to Rosemere Cancer Foundation, a local cancer centre situated in the heart of Preston. This £250 was also kindly match funded by school.
Senior Carol Service
On the last Thursday evening of the Autumn and Winter term, we held our annual Senior Carol Service in the magnificent surroundings of Blackburn Cathedral. It was a fantastic opportunity for our students in the Orchestra, Swing Band and Choirs to show off their talents in front of family and friends, on a wonderfully wintery and festive occasion.
Santa Fun Run
On a snowy Wednesday morning, we saw students in Prep running a Santa Fun Run round the astroturf, which had been specially organised by INSPIRED Sixth Former and keen runner Charlotte.
Prep Carol Service
Towards the end of last term, Prep held their annual Carol Service at the Cathedral. It was a wonderful service and the children sang, performed, read and played beautifully and before the service we listened to the string and recorder groups, who played spectacularly well.
Food, Glorious Food!
This term our students have once again been enjoying innovative and seasonal dishes courtesy of our catering partners Thomas Franks. Every day they are offered freshly cooked, nutritious, and healthy food that aids them with their studies and provides everything they need for a balanced diet.
Senior House Quizzes
Students in Year 11 and INSPIRED Sixth Form took part in the Senior House Quiz this week, and what good fun was had by all who were involved and came to watch!
Students Raise A ‘Spotacular’ £1,609.30 for Children in Need
Last Friday we celebrated Children in Need across the whole school in support of the charity with a Dress Down Friday! Members of the INSPIRED Sixth Form charity team led an assembly in the morning for children of the Prep, raising awareness of Children in Need and the goals of the organisation.
There’s No Prep Like Westholme!
On Wednesday 16 November, we were delighted to welcome a plethora of guests to Westholme for the official Opening of our Prep. This included inviting 75 dignitaries and supporters who all have special links to Westholme and the local community in some way, to attend the event. Amongst the guests were The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, the High Sheriff of Lancashire, Mrs Croston (Westholme Principal 1988 – 2013) and Mrs Anne Longson, the Great Niece of the school’s founder, Miss Emily Singleton.
OWs Lend Their Support to Year 13 Students at Mock Interview Event
We move closer and closer to the new year, when the Westholme Family will come together to celebrate 100 years of unrivalled holistic excellence, and this week we had a taste of what that celebratory atmosphere will feel like, as a large number of Old Westholmians returned to school as part of our Mock Interview event.
GCSE Results Reflect True Westholme Spirit
“Today’s GCSE success is testament to the true Westholme spirit” says Westholme Principal, Dr Richard Robson.
STUDENTS SMASH A LEVEL RECORDS FOR THE SECOND YEAR RUNNING
Westholme INSPIRED Sixth Former’s today celebrated record breaking results, with a staggering 67% of students achieving at least grade A or above; 26% leave Westholme with at least 1 A* grade and just over a quarter of our students accomplishing a clean sweep achieving all A/A* grades.
Mark’s National Swimming Success
Huge congratulations to Mark, who recently finished Year 10 and will be moving into Year 11 in September, for his superb performance at the recent National Swimming Finals.
Remembering Mrs Jepson
We are saddened to announce the passing of former pupil and PE teacher Elizabeth (Liz) Jepson (née Scott) aged 84 following a short illness. Liz attended Westholme between 1944-49 and returned to the Senior School as a PE teacher in 1972 where she taught for 28 years before retiring in 2000.
Celebrating a fantastic academic year!
On Friday, 8 July we celebrated the achievements of our students with our annual Senior Prize Giving ceremony in the Croston Theatre.
Year 12 Induction Day
Towards the end of June we welcomed a whole host of Year 12 students to our INSPIRED Sixth Form induction day, where they could enjoy a taste of what it would feel like to be a Sixth Form student at Westholme.
Annual Art & Photography Exhibition
On June 22 we were delighted to showcase the artistic abilities of our amazingly talented students in the annual Art & Photography Exhibition.
Student Trip – 3D Design and Manufacturing Conference, Birmingham
Written by Mr Walker, Director of Creative Arts & Technology
Attendees of both Design & Technology and Computer Science Clubs were treated to a day out at the NEC Birmingham for the TCT 3Sixty event.
Creative Arts & Technology Experience Day
On Thursday 9 June, we held a circus themed Creative Arts & Technology experience day to remember at the Senior School for external pupils in years 4 and 5.
A Royal Celebration!
This year we celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in style across both the Prep School and Senior School.