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.
Sixth Form
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.
Sixth Form latest news
The INSPIRED Sixth Form has been bustling with positivity, enthusiasm and a general excitement for the start of the new academic year.
Final Thoughts from INSPIRED Sixth Former, Caitlin Slater
Coming to the end of the second week after returning to school, there is definitely excitement around with students and staff enjoying being back after the summer break. Everyone is settling back into Westholme way of life with chatter and laughter, filling the corridors once again.
Gymnastics success for Caitlin
On June 12, Caitlin (who will be continuing into Year 13 in September) competed in the Kyolis Cup, her first international individual competition hosted by France.
A Level student case studies
Congratulations to all of our A level leavers on all of their hard work this year. You can find out more about what some of our students are doing after their time at Westholme below:
A Level records smashed by INSPIRED Sixth Form students
Westholme INSPIRED Sixth Form’s ‘lockdown graduates’ are departing, destination ready, with so much more than outstanding academic results, says Principal Dr Richard Robson.
Student Enrichment 2021
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.
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.
Year 13 Leavers ’20/21
Year 13 Leavers Assembly & BBQ
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.
Eco-friendly EPR!
Year 7 and Sixth Form EPR students have been exploring all things Eco in the past few weeks. Lessons have brought to light topical debates and addressed fundamental questions that humans need to face when considering their relationship with the planet.
This Week in Classics
Written by Mr Oracz – Head of Sixth Form and Classics
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.