Bouldering Enrichment
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Bouldering Enrichment

The ISF and Year 11 bouldering enrichment is well under way. The students have been participants on an induction to bouldering course at our local indoor wall – Onyx Climbing. They have been learning about technique and positioning as well as how to boulder safely. They are steadily working through the different bouldering grades with…

Year 12 Sociology students visit the Pankhurst Centre in Manchester
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Year 12 Sociology students visit the Pankhurst Centre in Manchester

Year 12 Sociology students were recently taken to the home of modern British feminism – Emmeline Pankhurst’s home in Manchester. Emmeline and her two children Christabel and Sylvia lived in what is now the Pankhurst Museum between 1897 and 1907. Students were fascinated by the history of these women, and how they came about to…

Celebrating Diversity in Science
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Celebrating Diversity in Science

On Thursday morning, Head of Biology Mrs Carey led a whole school assembly on the subject of Science! She was joined on stage in the Croston Theatre by INSPIRED Sixth Formers and science enthusiasts Michaela and Poppy. Firstly, Mrs Carey asked the audience to describe the images that come to mind that would best describe…

Mountain Biking Trip to Whinlatter Forest
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Mountain Biking Trip to Whinlatter Forest

Last Sunday, Dr Watson led a group of intrepid students up to the beautiful scenery of Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District for a mountain biking trip. Whinlatter Forest is home to some stunning views, and offered our students a fantastic range of routes featuring twists and turns, and ascents and descents. There were nine…

Elizabeth Reaches Final Of Scottish Open
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Elizabeth Reaches Final Of Scottish Open

Congratulations to Westholme student and aspiring tennis player Elizabeth, who recently shared some fantastic news with us.  Elizabeth recently travelled up to Scotland with her doubles partner Mia, to play in some National Level tournaments. They entered the Scottish Open and played brilliantly, reaching the final and beating some quality opposition on the way. The…