Written by Mr Oracz – Head of Sixth Form and Classics
Sixth Form
Charlotte’s Duke of Edinburgh’s Award success
Congratulations to former pupil Charlotte Cootes, who recently achieved her Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Sixth Formers put on a show for Mrs Horner’s leaving assembly
Today the Sixth Form came together to say farewell to Mrs Horner in a special assembly held in the Croston Theatre.
GCSE awards ceremony for Lower Sixth students
A special awards ceremony was held in the Lecture Theatre this afternoon for students in Lower Sixth who had not received their GCSE certificates last year in our usual annual awards ceremony, due to Covid-19.
Mock Interviews for Year 13
Over the past few weeks, we have held special ‘Mock Interview’ days for students in Year 13 to help them prepare for their future careers.
Duke of Edinburgh awards
Congratulations to everyone who has completed their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in the last 12 months.
Intermediate Biology Olympiad
During lockdown over the Summer, some of our Year 12 (now Y13) biologists took part in the Intermediate Biology Olympiad.
An Interview with Dr Richard Robson
Dr Richard Robson is the incoming Principal at Westholme School. We interviewed Dr Robson prior to his arrival in January 2021.
Year 13 Biology field trip to Blencathra
Article written by Miss Incerti
Year 13 biologists recently spent two enjoyable days at the Blencathra Field Studies Centre, in the Lake District, working on the Ecology topics for their A Level.
Sixth Form Chemistry
This morning, members of the Sixth Form chemistry class were tasked with the challenge of producing Benzene Carboxylic Acid.
Macmillan Charity Cake Sale
On Thursday and Friday this week, our students took part in a charity cake sale to help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support, with huge help from Thomas Franks who baked all of the wonderful treats.
WSS News Team
It gives us great pleasure to announce the airing of the very first broadcast from our new Sixth Form news team, WSS News (Westholme School Student News).
Congratulations to Our Upper Sixth Leavers: A-level results announced
For pupils across the country and around the world, 2020 has been one of the most challenging years in education, and beyond.
Senior School Last Day Entertainment
This Wednesday, we were proud to present a variety of student performances for everyone to enjoy on the last day of term.
Student Leaders
We would like to congratulate our new Heads of School and Sixth Form School Officers for 2020-21.
Upper Sixth Stand Down 2020
This week would have been the Stand Down for our Upper Sixth students, when we would normally have a whole school assembly to celebrate their time at Westholme and wish them the best in their forthcoming A Level examinations.
National Youth Theatre Success
Congratulations to Year 11 student, Grace Ade-Hall who has been accepted for the National Youth Theatre this year.
‘Give it up’ Campaign
Today, the Sixth Form Amnesty International Human Rights Group Leaders took part in a campaign called ‘Give it Up!’.
YEAR 12 UCAS TRIP
On Friday, Year 12 went to the UK University & Apprenticeship Search event at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester.
Extended Project Qualification Presentation
Year 13 students have been working hard all year on completing their Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).