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Monday 22 May 2023

This term we held the Year 7 Masterchef Competition. It was a lovely evening with a keen group of Year 7 participants.

Year 7 Squash Event

On Wednesday 17 May, Year 7 students took part in a Squash Activators Session. During the event, the PSA Foundation partnered with England Squash and Manchester City Council, to engage with hundreds of school children and members of the public, who had the opportunity to play with a squash coach on the mini-courts and earn a free taster session at a local squash facility. 

Year 8 Rowing Initiative

This year, Miss Bretherton has been running a rowing initiative with her Year 8 students. This unique schools’ rowing project was launched in Warrington in 2016, to give disadvantaged students the opportunity to row.

Eid Celebration Cooking Club

Our Key Stage 3 students came together to cook and celebrate Eid. Students were joined by a guest chef to create a fantastic chickpea and potato curry with garlic flatbreads. 

Stephen Lawrence Day

On Thursday 20 April 2023, we celebrated Stephen Lawrence Day at WHGS. The day began with a heart-warming assembly delivered by Ruth Ibegbuna (Founder of RECLAIM, Rekindle and The Roots Programme) about Stephen’s life.

Great British Spring Clean

As part of this year’s Great British Spring Clean, our Secondary Executive Council and Smart School Council carried out litter picks on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays during the weeks of 17-31 March 2023. 

Year 10 Work Experience Week

Work Experience took place during the week beginning Monday 27 March for our Year 10 students. Placements were with local businesses and within school for the students to utilise key skills and see a working environment first-hand.

Sixth Form Iftar

On Thursday 30 March, we hosted our first Iftar in the Sixth Form Centre. The atmosphere was electric and the students led the event perfectly.

Y8 Gateways

On Tuesday 28 March 2023, a group of Year 8 students were involved in a 'Familiarisation Visit' to the University of Manchester, as part of the Gateways Programme.


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