The boys and girls in Year 2 braved the weather today and were very excited to bring their bikes and scooters to school for ‘CycleDay’ as part of their ‘Healthy Me’ project.
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Polar Explorer Day
Year 1 were very excited to take part in their Polar Explorer day today.
A Level Essay Writing Workshop
On Wednesday 15th January, our A Level French students visited Manchester Metropolitan University for an Essay Writing Workshop on the film they are studying this year; La Haine.
Junior Interhouse Sportshall
A great day of Junior sport! One in which every single pupil had an equal chance to compete and be a true Westholme hero for their house.
Y5 TRIP TO JODRELL BANK
Brilliant, brain-boggling and the best day!” Just some of the words used to describe the Year 5 trip to Jodrell Bank on Wednesday 15th January.
Cooking Basics for University
Some of our Sixth Form students enjoyed a PSHEE lesson with a difference today. Our Head Chef, Matt Burke and Catering Manager, James Pate, from Thomas Franks hosted a ‘Cooking Basics for University’ session.
Christmas Celebrations
The last week of term at Westholme has been full of the joy of Christmas and festive activities galore!
Dressage Team Competition
Sunday saw the first competition for the school dressage team. Despite the snow and a few last minute edits to the team, we had four students compete.
Christmas Performance at Stanley House
On Thursday Year 3 and 4 and the Senior Choir had the fantastic opportunity to sing at Stanley House at the Lancashire Christmas Business Network Lunch.
Year 11 Mock Election
As part of our programme to ensure our students are fully engaged with current affairs, the Social Science Faculty ran a Mock Election for Year 11 students to see if our results were similar to the General Election.
Born in a Barn!
There is a good deal of commotion in a Bethlehem stable when the animals realise that there is a baby in the barn!
Odd Arts – Exploring key issues around radicalisation
Today, the Schools Working Together group took part in a session being run by Odd Arts regarding Isolation to Radicalisation.
Senior School Carol Service
After the success of the Junior School Carol Service last week, the Senior School service took place yesterday evening at Blackburn Cathedral and the festive cheer was there to be felt by all.
Burnley FC scholarship for Year 11 pupil Will Couch!
We were delighted to hear that Will Couch, one of our Year 11 pupils, has been offered a 2-year football scholarship from Burnley FC Academy.
Nursery and Pre School Nativity
Whoops-a-Daisy Angel
The children of Preschool and Reception took part in their captivating performance of ‘Whoops-a-Daisy-Angel’, which took place at the Nursery and Infant School this morning.
Write for Rights
This Tuesday, the Sixth Form leaders of the Amnesty International Human Rights Group held a ‘Write for Rights’ stall in the hallway outside the dining room. Catching students and staff on their way into and out from lunch, they were helping to raise awareness of individuals suffering from human rights abuse all around the world.
Fairtrade Christmas Stall
We were delighted to welcome Mrs Greenlees from Fairtrade back to the School this morning to help host a Fairtrade produce stall in the LRC. Students and staff took the opportunity during break from their lessons to stock up on their favourite Fairtrade products.
BDSSA Cross Country
It was fantastic morning at Witton Park in the Blackburn with Darwin Cross-Country Championships. There was a host of successes throughout the age groups and all runners should be proud with their efforts.
Senior UKMT Challenge
On Friday, a team of four Sixth Form students took part in the UKMT Senior Team Regional Final at Lancaster University.
Junior School Carol Service
On Friday afternoon, the students from Junior School gathered together with parents, siblings and friends at Blackburn Cathedral for the Carol Service, led by The Very Reverend Peter Howell-Jones, Dean of Blackburn.