The year 2023 represents an important milestone in the school’s history as we are delighted to be celebrating 100 wonderful years of Westholme!
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Senior Ski Trip to Italy
Over February half-term some of our students were lucky enough to take part in a fantastic Ski-Trip to Italy. And what a week it was, filled with pizza, pasta and lots of pistes! We ventured to Italy on the first ski trip for Seniors since 2020 with 93 smiling faces.
A Visit from Record-Breaking Author A.F. Steadman
At the beginning of February we welcomed the record-breaking debut author A.F. Steadman to Westholme, to introduce her brilliant new novel ‘Skandar and the Unicorn Thief’.
Exciting House Quiz!
Earlier on this month we held the always enjoyable House Quiz for students in Years 9 and 10. Set up in the Croston Theatre on the stage, students represented their houses in teams.
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.
Centenary shop launches today!
We are excited to officially launch a range of limited edition centenary merchandise to celebrate 100 years of Westholme! From teddy bears, notebooks, key rings, to your new favourite coffee cup, we are proud to offer a range of items to commemorate our centenary in style.
A spectacular start to our Alumni Centenary Lunches
We held our first Centenary Alumni Lunch on Saturday 28 January and what an event it was! As the first of our series of lunches, and the first of a long list of events taking place throughout the year, it was a fantastic way to start what we’re sure will be a year to remember in Westholme’s special history.
Harry receives offer from Oxford to study Maths
Our INSPIRED Sixth Form student, Harry Smith, has received an offer from Hertford College, Oxford University, to study mathematics.
Rosemere Cancer Foundation Open Evening
Since Westies opened in 2015, we have annually given 10% of our brought forward cash to charity. This year, the Finance Team decided to give £250 to Rosemere Cancer Foundation, a local cancer centre situated in the heart of Preston. This £250 was also kindly match funded by school.
Senior Carol Service
On the last Thursday evening of the Autumn and Winter term, we held our annual Senior Carol Service in the magnificent surroundings of Blackburn Cathedral. It was a fantastic opportunity for our students in the Orchestra, Swing Band and Choirs to show off their talents in front of family and friends, on a wonderfully wintery and festive occasion.
Santa Fun Run
On a snowy Wednesday morning, we saw students in Prep running a Santa Fun Run round the astroturf, which had been specially organised by INSPIRED Sixth Former and keen runner Charlotte.
Prep Carol Service
Towards the end of last term, Prep held their annual Carol Service at the Cathedral. It was a wonderful service and the children sang, performed, read and played beautifully and before the service we listened to the string and recorder groups, who played spectacularly well.
Food, Glorious Food!
This term our students have once again been enjoying innovative and seasonal dishes courtesy of our catering partners Thomas Franks. Every day they are offered freshly cooked, nutritious, and healthy food that aids them with their studies and provides everything they need for a balanced diet.
Senior House Quizzes
Students in Year 11 and INSPIRED Sixth Form took part in the Senior House Quiz this week, and what good fun was had by all who were involved and came to watch!
A weekend of adventure, culture and delicious French cuisine for Year 5 and 6
Twenty-seven Year 5 and 6 pupils embarked on a half-term adventure to explore the culture, history and culinary delights of France – the first French trip to take place in nearly four years.
Students Raise A ‘Spotacular’ £1,609.30 for Children in Need
Last Friday we celebrated Children in Need across the whole school in support of the charity with a Dress Down Friday! Members of the INSPIRED Sixth Form charity team led an assembly in the morning for children of the Prep, raising awareness of Children in Need and the goals of the organisation.
There’s No Prep Like Westholme!
On Wednesday 16 November, we were delighted to welcome a plethora of guests to Westholme for the official Opening of our Prep. This included inviting 75 dignitaries and supporters who all have special links to Westholme and the local community in some way, to attend the event. Amongst the guests were The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, the High Sheriff of Lancashire, Mrs Croston (Westholme Principal 1988 – 2013) and Mrs Anne Longson, the Great Niece of the school’s founder, Miss Emily Singleton.
OWs Lend Their Support to Year 13 Students at Mock Interview Event
We move closer and closer to the new year, when the Westholme Family will come together to celebrate 100 years of unrivalled holistic excellence, and this week we had a taste of what that celebratory atmosphere will feel like, as a large number of Old Westholmians returned to school as part of our Mock Interview event.
GCSE Results Reflect True Westholme Spirit
“Today’s GCSE success is testament to the true Westholme spirit” says Westholme Principal, Dr Richard Robson.
STUDENTS SMASH A LEVEL RECORDS FOR THE SECOND YEAR RUNNING
Westholme INSPIRED Sixth Former’s today celebrated record breaking results, with a staggering 67% of students achieving at least grade A or above; 26% leave Westholme with at least 1 A* grade and just over a quarter of our students accomplishing a clean sweep achieving all A/A* grades.