Last weekend saw 28 Year 11 students venture to White Peak in Derbyshire to complete their Bronze Final DofE Expedition.
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Prizegiving Ceremony
Last night’s Prizegiving Ceremony at King George’s Hall was a wonderful event which saw us celebrate the success of the last academic year.
Award Winner
On Tuesday Mrs Barnett was thrilled to go to the Blackburn College FE Star Awards where our very own Miss Cowgill won the EYFS Apprentice of the Year award.
Triathlon Success
Congratulations to Year 8 student, Lara Ingram-Weston who competed in the Cadence Tri, Junior Triathlon in Wales at the weekend.
Branch of Bowland
On Friday, the students attended their first House Assembly and met their Heads of House and House Captains.
Cricket Representation
During the summer holidays, Year 9 student, Finlay Testa represented the school at County level.
Peel Scholarship Award
Congratulations to former students, Eloise Mackay and Alex Schofield, who have both been awarded a Peel Scholarship.
Fantastic Football
Following a successful season playing for Burnley FC academy and the school U14 football team, Will Couch was selected to represent the Independent Schools FA (ISFA) U15 national team during the summer break.
Team Building Day
On the first day of the academic year our Upper and Lower Sixth students enjoyed a challenging trip to the Anderton Centre in Chorley.
Society of Heads
We are proud to announce that our Principal Lynne Horner has been elected as Chair of the Society of Heads for the year 2018 – 2019.
Food, Glorious Food
At Westholme School, it is believed that a healthy mind and body are vital to success at school and developing a commitment to a healthier lifestyle will be of lifelong benefit to the pupils.
Induction Day Delight
Yesterday, we welcomed our Year 7 and Lower Sixth Form students to school for their own induction day, ahead of the official start of term which is today.
Hockey Summer Camp 2018
This summer we introduced Hockey Camp 2018, where boys and girls from Years 6 -10 took part in coaching drills and games tailored to every player’s needs.
Choir Tour 2018
Here is our report on yet another very enjoyable and successful Summer Choir Tour.
Forest Friday Adventures!
The children in Nursery have been very adventurous this summer with Mrs Holland, our Forest School teacher.
GCSE Results 2018
Amidst another year of huge national GCSE reform, Principal Lynne Horner is very pleased with the results at Westholme.
A Level Results 2018
The Upper Sixth have achieved a wonderful set of A Level results with a 100% pass rate across all subjects. Spirits are high in the Common Room as the students and parents come in to collect their envelopes.
Transition Day
Last week the Pre School children and Nursery children enjoyed a fun craft afternoon on their transition visit to Westholme.
Summer Swim Camp 2018
Following on from the success of previous Swim Camps, this summer we decided to host two weeks of energetic sporting activities at the summer Swim Camp 2018.
Millie’s Mark Award!
Winning the quality mark for Nursery and Infant School