Curriculum Enrichment
What makes Westholme different?
Unrivalled holistic excellence is a unique educational philosophy that puts equal value on subjects, clubs, societies, activities and experiences inside and outside the classroom.
At Westholme, we pride ourselves in offering an unparalleled emphasis on the acquisition of the 21st century essential skills in a happy and fulfilling environment. Many parents remind me on a daily basis that it is not just qualifications that will enable our young people to thrive in life, but it is who they become as a person, their character, leadership, communication skills and so on.
Our students stand out – head and shoulders above their peers because when they leave our INSPIRED Sixth Form at 18 years old, alongside incredible academic rigour, they have enjoyed a wonderfully enriching educational experience. For 100 years, we have believed in offering our students the time to develop their talents, the opportunity to explore their passions and as the late Sir Ken Robinson would have said, the experiences to find their element.
We continue to offer unequalled provision outside the classroom for our young people to acquire the 21st century essential skills through fun, excitement and enjoyment. Most clubs, societies, activities and experiences are included within our fees and are provided free of charge by our inspirational
teaching staff.
Our extensive Co-Curricular provision is the cornerstone of our distinctive forward-thinking educational ethos and I encourage every Westholmian to think beyond their boundaries, take pleasure in challenging themselves and simply love every single minute of finding their element!
Dr Richard Robson, Principal
Westholme Enterprises Scheme
Through the Westholme Enterprises Scheme, students develop business skills and hone their entrepreneurial flair by running their own Private Limited Company. 21st century skills such as determination, optimism and emotional intelligence are woven into the exciting academic curriculum and provision outside of the classroom. INSPIRED Sixth Form also provides the opportunity for students to produce and broadcast news programmes. Westholme School Student News (WSS News) is an impressive team of dedicated students working together to develop skills in technology and media.
Sixth Form News
Spring Concert 2023
The late, great Aretha Franklin said that music is “transporting…it can take you right back to the very moment certain things happened in your life. It’s uplifting, it’s encouraging, it’s strengthening.” This was certainly the case on Thursday 28 April as we hosted our annual Spring Concert in the Croston Theatre.
Sports Awards 2023
On Friday 28 April we held our magnificent annual Sports Awards Dinner at Ewood Park, the home of Blackburn Rovers FC.
INSPIRED Diploma gets off to a flying start
This year, we are delighted to be launching our INSPIRED Sixth Form Diploma. After the success of the Holistic Award programme which launched for Senior students last year, the INSPIRED Sixth Form Diploma celebrates key 21st Century skills and abilities, rewarding those who show commitment and engagement to all aspects of INSPIRED Sixth Form life.