On Friday 4th March, 46 Art students in Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 were afforded the exciting opportunity of working alongside a practising artist for the entire day.
General News
World Book Day 2022
Last week, Westholme students celebrated World Book Day in a variety of ways. Students across the Senior School were celebrating by decorating their form class doors in a literary style!
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
Happy Chinese New Year!
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
Last week, we were delighted to welcome The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Derek Hardman, to Westholme.
Prep School Carol Service
This afternoon, the students from our Prep School gathered together with parents, siblings and friends at Blackburn Cathedral for the annual Carol Service, led by The Very Reverend Peter Howell-Jones, Dean of Blackburn.
A shining example from our Sixth Form mentors
Enterprising Sixth Form students have set up a mentoring scheme for younger students during lunchtime extra-curricular activities.
‘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
On Wednesday 17th November we were delighted to welcome comedian Michael McIntyre to Westholme School!
Year 11 Art trip to London
Written by Miss Laura Dent – Teacher of Art, Photography and Textiles
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
Today we were delighted to host our annual Year 5 STEM Challenge Day with visiting schools from across Lancashire. After having to postpone, delay and reschedule, it was an absolute joy to have the junior students back in school for a day full of STEM based fun.
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
Westholme Head Boy Ben Middleton, Jake Sharrocks and Fin Shepherd will drive across the country to visit all 92 professional league football grounds across the UK in order to raise money and awareness for their chosen charity CALM.
Capturing a Moment in Time – literally!
On Tuesday we undertook the exciting task of sealing a time capsule in the main corridor wall that is currently under construction for our brand new Prep School. Principal Dr Robson and Mrs Barnett, Head of the Prep School, visited the site at Wilmar Lodge along with students who will be coming there permanently from September.
National Poetry Day
The Power of Poetry
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!
Will, in Year 10, along with 5 other gifted young riders from Blackburn and District Pony Club have made local history with their trainer, Elaine Barker, by qualifying as one of only 6 teams across the country, for the Prince Phillip Cup, a mounted games competition.
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.