The Annual House Swimming Gala took place this week with the girls kicking off on Wednesday and the boys taking to the pool today.
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Reception ‘Come and Learn’ Session
The children in Reception have enjoyed a ‘Superhero themed Come and Learn session’ today.
Year 2 Great Fire of London Day
The Year 2 children have rounded off their topic on the Great Fire of London today with lots of fun activities.
Year 3 – Meet the Mummy Trip
Year 3 had a great day on Valentine’s Day when they went to Liverpool to ‘Meet the Mummy!’ This trip was a great end to a fantastic topic on the Ancient Egyptians.
Imogen King
Imogen King competed in a dance competition last weekend and came second in Ballroom and a fabulous first in Latin.
Year 2 Trip – Staircase House Museum
Year 2 had a wonderful trip to Staircase House Museum in Stockport yesterday which rounded off a very exciting topic on the Great Fire of London and the Plague of 1665.
University Fair
We were delighted to welcome over 40 Universities from the length and breadth of the country, including the University of St Andrews, University of Leeds and the London School of Economics.
Super Swimming!
Year 7 student, Mark Tompsett, completed his final weekend of swimming at the Lancashire Counties Championships last week.
BPS Sportshall Competition
Our Year 3/4 boys and girls went to their first Sportshall competition, organised by the Blackburn Primary Schools’ Sports Association on Monday.
Visit by Mike Haines of Global Acts of Unity
Yesterday we had the honour of welcoming Mike Haines from Global Acts of Unity to Westholme to give a moving and thought-provoking talk to Year 9 and 10 students, in the Croston Theatre.
BAE Systems Make it Challenge
The BAE Systems Make it Challenge was held at BAE Samlesbury, not a long way from Westholme. The team of 7 students settled well as the day got underway with the ‘meet and greet’ at 9.00.
NEC Trade Fair
The NEC Birmingham once again provided our students with an amazing opportunity to represent James Hall Ltd and GAP as assistant buyers for new lines to be sold in their stores.
Digital Hive and the Future
On Friday morning the Lower Sixth Economics and Business students attended Digital Hive and the Future.
Astrofest Talk
Year 7 student, Peter Ward-Thompson attended Astrofest last week.
Year 6 Fire Visit
Year 6 enjoyed a visit from the Fire Service this afternoon
Oliver Conlan
On Saturday 26th January Oliver Conlan competed in The Pony Club Area Triathlon in Liverpool.
Construction Club Certificates
The children who took part in the Honor’s Big Build competition were really happy to receive their certificates and goody bags in Celebration Assembly this morning.
U11 Match Report – Westholme vs AKS
Match report from Mr Barnett
Chinese New Year Celebrations 2019 – The Year of the Pig
Chinese New Year has been celebrated in true style throughout all of our school sites during the past week.
Mental Health Week – Junior Assembly
Our Junior School pupils have had an interesting assembly this morning on the importance of Mental Health and talking about their thoughts and feelings.