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.
Sixth Form
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!
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.
New Co-Curricular Timetables for 2022
The new term has seen the re-introduction of the popular co-curricular activities programme which launched last year, with a revamped schedule and activities list for students of all ages across the Senior School to enjoy.
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.
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.
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.
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!