Year 13 Mock Interviews
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Year 13 Mock Interviews

In anticipation of pending interviews for both university courses and degree apprenticeships, our Year 13 students demonstrated incredible confidence and quality in virtual and in-house mock interviews. We were very grateful to Westholme alumni, university admissions tutors and Westholme parents for giving their time to offer personalised interviews on the career aspirations of each subject….

Othello trip
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Othello trip

On Saturday 9 November, years 12 and 13 English Literature students visited Stratford-upon-Avon to see the Royal Shakespeare Company’s adaptation of Othello at the famous Swan Theatre. The trip was a great success and students enjoyed the high quality of the production and acting that were on show. They were captivated by director Tim Carroll’s…

Astronaut Tim Peake visits
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Astronaut Tim Peake visits

Renowned Astronaut Tim Peake visited Westholme on Wednesday 9 September, to talk about his new book: ‘The Cosmic Diary of A Future Space Explorer’. This special visit was arranged by our friends at events company Book, Bean and Ice Cream, and it was eagerly attended by both students and staff alike. The event was for…

OW Mark wins Bronze in Paralympic Games!
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OW Mark wins Bronze in Paralympic Games!

Last week, students and Staff in Prep welcomed back former OW Mark Tompsett, who is now a Paralympic Bronze Medalist! Mark paid us a special visit to talk to students about his success and show students pieces of special memorabilia from the Games, such as his swimming hat, tracksuit, swimming trunks, and of course, his…

Remembering Former Head Boy, Yusuf Mumtaz
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Remembering Former Head Boy, Yusuf Mumtaz

Last week, we received the tragic news of the passing of former student and Head Boy, Yusuf Mumtaz, aged 21. Yusuf left Westholme in 2021 with outstanding A level results. He had secured a highly-sought after Degree Apprenticeship at Jaguar Land Rover and the whole School community was immensely proud of his achievements, in the…

Kangaroo Maths Challenge
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Kangaroo Maths Challenge

Year 7 and 8 students put their Maths skills to the test, in the UKMT Junior Challenge, earlier this term. This is a multiple-choice test, designed to promote mathematical reasoning, precision of thought and fluency in using mathematical techniques to solve interesting problems. We are delighted to have received a fantastic set of results, with…

Aladdin JR Brings Disney Magic To The Croston Theatre
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Aladdin JR Brings Disney Magic To The Croston Theatre

Last week, we saw our Lower Senior performing arts students showcasing their musical and theatrical talents in the dazzling Aladdin Jr. The audience in the Croston Theatre have been thrilled by the magical adventure, which showcased over three nights. The story of Aladdin is a tale packed with courage, adventure and discovering the magic within….