On Wednesday 15th January, our A Level French students visited Manchester Metropolitan University for an Essay Writing Workshop on the film they are studying this year; La Haine.
Senior School
Cooking Basics for University
Some of our Sixth Form students enjoyed a PSHEE lesson with a difference today. Our Head Chef, Matt Burke and Catering Manager, James Pate, from Thomas Franks hosted a ‘Cooking Basics for University’ session.
Christmas Celebrations
The last week of term at Westholme has been full of the joy of Christmas and festive activities galore!
Odd Arts – Exploring key issues around radicalisation
Today, the Schools Working Together group took part in a session being run by Odd Arts regarding Isolation to Radicalisation.
Senior School Carol Service
After the success of the Junior School Carol Service last week, the Senior School service took place yesterday evening at Blackburn Cathedral and the festive cheer was there to be felt by all.
Burnley FC scholarship for Year 11 pupil Will Couch!
We were delighted to hear that Will Couch, one of our Year 11 pupils, has been offered a 2-year football scholarship from Burnley FC Academy.
Write for Rights
This Tuesday, the Sixth Form leaders of the Amnesty International Human Rights Group held a ‘Write for Rights’ stall in the hallway outside the dining room. Catching students and staff on their way into and out from lunch, they were helping to raise awareness of individuals suffering from human rights abuse all around the world.
Spanish Play at the Croston Theatre
On Friday, we welcomed visiting schools from all over Lancashire to join our own students to watch a Spanish play by returning theatre company Onatti Productions.
English Schools’ Swimming Championships
On Saturday, four students from Years 7 and 8 travelled down to the London Aquatic Centre to compete in the National finals of the English Schools’ Swimming Championships.
Year 8 and The Real Game
Our Year 8 students enjoyed taking part in the Real Game this morning and had an insight into careers, lifestyle choices and working life.
BIMA Digital Day
Year 10 Computer Science students took part in BIMA Digital Day and we welcomed Space48 to talk about designing, growing and building eCommerce.
Maths Week England 2019
This week, pupils at Westholme Senior School will be participating in numerous events as part of Maths Week England.
Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge Weekend
This weekend, 12 students from Year 7-11 set off for the Yorkshire Peaks to take part in their own 3 Peaks Challenge.
U11 Hockey Tournament
A tip top afternoon of hockey at Stonyhurst.
Girls Hockey Tour
On the first morning of Half Term, 31 excited hockey players met at school at 3am ready for 5 day adventure on Westholme’s first overseas sports tour.
English Schools XC Cup
On Tuesday 5th November the school cross-country team competed in the English Schools’ Cross-Country Cup at Stonyhurst College.
Boys’ Sports Tour 2019
Our Senior students have once again had an incredible time on annual Boys’ Sports Tour in Madrid.
Y7 and Y8 Swimming
A huge congratulations to our Y7 and Y8 swimmers who won the freestyle relay at the English Schools Championships which were held in Liverpool earlier this month.
Senior House Cross Country
The Senior House Cross Country event took place today and despite the extremely soggy conditions, it was contested with great spirit and impressive effort from everyone!
Biology Week 2019
Biology week activities have been enjoyed by many students and staff.