Our INSPIRED Enrichment Programme was set up for pupils in Yr 11 & 13 to enjoy a wide range of co-curricular activities for the final weeks of their Summer Term.
General News
Prizegiving
In the final week of term we celebrated prize giving for both our Junior and Senior School pupils in separate ceremonies in the Croston Theatre.
Sports Days
In the penultimate week of term, we were delighted to be able to hold both our Infant & Junior and Senior School Sports Days at Wilmar Lodge.
New Student Executives ’21/22
We are delighted to share with you the new Student Executive team for 2021/22!
Apprenticeship Success!
Congratulations to two of our INSPIRED Sixth Form leavers who have received outstanding Apprenticeship offers.
Eloise’s Oxford Offer
Congratulations from everyone at Westholme to Eloise, who received an offer to study English and French at the prestigious St Hugh’s College, at Oxford University. Her four-year course will include a year abroad for her third year.
Mrs Pat Cave in Memoriam
We were saddened to hear the news that Mrs Patricia Cave, a former Deputy Head, has passed away following a short illness.
This Week in…EPR
This week, EPR lessons have focussed on tackling fascinating questions about human experiences and matters of faith; there have been lively discussions and lots of creative and critical thinking skills being developed.
Little Voices After School Programme
Westholme are delighted to be working with Little Voices to provide children from our Junior School with an After School programme of Musical Theatre lessons and LAMDA exams.
Easter Orienteering!
Year 4 were excited to take part in Easter orienteering yesterday to end their map work topic in geography this term.
Census Day 2021
For over 200 years, the UK has taken a census of its population every 10 years.
Year 10 Maths Feast Competition
The Maths department are very proud of our Year 10 pupils who took part in the North West Maths Feast Competition on Tuesday 16th March.
Give it some Welly Westholme!
Written by Miss Cooper
At Westholme School we have a number of students who ride horses, both competitively and just for fun.
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.