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.
Sixth Form
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.
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.