On Thursday, Year 12 Chemistry students travelled to Lancaster University for an Aspirin Masterclass. Mrs Anafi led the trip, and students were able to use the facilities at the University whilst learning new skills and cutting-edge techniques. They conducted several experiments; carrying out titrations monitoring the pH of reacting solutions to determine the most appropriate…
This week, a number of students were fortunate to benefit from an Oxbridge session on personal statements and the college selection process, with Old Westholmian Julia Gartold taking time out from her studies at Oxford to lead a session with our current applicants. Since leaving Westholme, where she was Deputy Head Girl and led and…
Congratulations to INSPIRED Sixth Former Kordian, who has recently been accepted on a weeks worth of highly valuable work experience with BAE Systems. Taking place in June, Kordian will be able to use the time to speak to the engineers at BAE, ask questions and gain knowledge from experts in their field. Kordian is excited…
Last Friday, we held our Year 13 Stand Down Ball, for our INSPIRED Sixth Formers. It was an incredible evening for our students, as they came together to celebrate their time at Westholme. Staff and students enjoyed an evening of fine dining and fun: There were presentations, performances, dancing and many a group photo. Congratulations…
Thank you and good luck to all of our Year 13 Leavers, after they took part in their Stand Down assembly and lunch on Wednesday. Head of Sixth Form Mr Oracz, introduced a special stand-down assembly to celebrate their time at Westholme this morning in the Croston Theatre, alongside Principal Mr Taylor. Students stood up…
A huge congratulations to Harry, one of our incoming Sports Captains, for his outstanding performance on Sunday as part of the Preston Grasshoppers Senior Colts team. Harry and his teammates travelled to Eccles Rugby Club to take on Fylde in the highly anticipated Lancashire U18 Cup Final. In what proved to be an incredibly physical…
After a restful Easter break, it is so exciting to be back for the Summer Term at Westholme. Already, students have dived right back into co-curricular activities alongside their academic subjects. Notably, the Year 13 A Level Drama students performed for an examiner on Wednesday, marking the start of exam season. As well as this,…
At the end of last term, it gave us great pleasure to appoint our new Head Girl, Elley, and Head Boy, Zak (both centre in the picture below). Congratulations to them both as we now look forward to seeing them make their mark on the school in their senior year as Westholme students. The news…
Congratulations to INSPIRED Sixth Former Darcie, who was recently awarded Best Soloist in the prestigious National Youth Brass Band Competition. This year, the competition was held at Hymers College in Hull. Darcie travelled to the East Coast to take part in the event, which is one of Britain’s oldest musical institutions. Darcie did fantastically well…
Last Wednesday, Year 12 students visited a UCAS fair in Manchester, organised by Head of Careers, Mrs Hibberd. The event was an incredible eye opener for the students, showcasing national universities from Oxford, Cambridge and Manchester to Falmouth and Creative Arts specialist institutions. The fair additionally showcased some incredible apprenticeship opportunities for companies such as…
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