With their batteries recharged during February half term, on Monday 22 February, Year 6 pupils ‘returned’ to school with such energy and enthusiasm. Keen to engage in their lessons this week the children have covered a wide range of topics. Below is just a taste of what they have been experiencing in class.
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Year 6 House Public Speaking
Despite the current COVID-19 restrictions being in place, as a school we did not want the children to miss out on the experience of competing in our annual Year 6 House Public Speaking competition.
Give it some Welly Westholme!
Written by Miss Cooper
At Westholme School we have a number of students who ride horses, both competitively and just for fun.
Year 3
We are so excited to let you know all about learning this half of term. We have worked incredibly hard and know Mrs Sutcliffe is proud of each and everyone of us and that she is also so thankful for having a class of wonderful, supportive parents too.
Music at Pre School, Infants & Juniors
Music has continued to play an important part throughout the primary years during our lockdown learning. Pre School have been learning songs about the wintery weather and about what we need to wear to be warm during these cold months. We’ve also been singing songs about Chinese New Year and trying to add actions so that we move like the Chinese lion and dragon as they parade through the streets bringing good luck for the new year ahead.
CyberFirst Girls Challenge
By Olivia and Ellen.
Year 1 Polar Explorer Topic Catch-Up
In Year 1 the children have been learning all about the Polar Regions and historical explorers. Two weeks ago we hot seated Ernest Shackleton.
Year 4 Snapshot of the Week
The Year 4 children have impressed Mrs Lowde and Mr Harrison with all their efforts with learning this week – at home for most, and in school for a few.
Clubs at Beardwood Bank
We have had further offerings added to our virtual club site this week to reflect both Children’s Mental Health awareness week and to reflect our pledge to try to help protect our planet.
This Week in Classics
Written by Mr Oracz – Head of Sixth Form and Classics
Macbeth, and the Potential of an Unopened Book!
Article written by Mrs Corrigan – Head of English.
Year 8 Book Boom!
At the beginning of December last year, the English Department launched the Westholme Book Boom to get pupils excited and engaged in reading for fun, not just in the classroom.
Charlotte’s Duke of Edinburgh’s Award success
Congratulations to former pupil Charlotte Cootes, who recently achieved her Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Make Your Mark
In November last year, Westholme took part in the UK Youth Parliament’s ‘Make Your Mark’ national campaign.
A Visit from St Nicholas
Mrs’s Long’s LAMDA Acting, Speaking, in Public & Shakespeare students have been working hard rehearsing a special poem for the festive season.
Last Day Festive Fun!
All of our students enjoyed a last day of activities, games and competitions before finishing for their Christmas holidays.
‘Into the Unknown’ – LAMDA
LAMDA students at the Senior School performed a rendition of ‘Into the Unknown’, originally recorded by Idina Menzel for the hit Disney film Frozen.
Junior School Virtual Carol Service
Although we would normally gather together with parents, siblings and friends at Blackburn Cathedral for the annual Carol Service, this year we have had to do things a little differently.
Infant School Nativity
Unfortunately due to Covid, the Infant School have not been able to perform their annual Nativity play as usual this year.
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.