News Stories

• Power of petitions explored during Parliament visit  
  As part of their personal development studies, a group of year 8 students from Withernsea High School recently enjoyed a unique learning experience at the Houses of Parliament.
• Careers programme helps to unlock future study and employment opportunities
  To help them navigate the selection processes that will unlock future study and employment opportunities, students have benefitted from a series of activities designed to develop the skills and techniques required to thrive in an interview situation.
• School Magazine
  We are delighted to announce the release of our brand-new school magazine, WHS Connected. Copies of the magazine are being posted home to parents/carers and should arrive by the weekend (21/22 December). 
• Causes and consequences of crime explored
  Year 9 students recently enjoyed a full day of interactive workshops led by Prison! Me! No-way! – a nationally registered charity whose aim is to raise awareness among young people about the causes, consequences and impacts of crime.
• Students showcase skills with Dickens-themed Christmas decorations
  A collaboration between the school’s Design Technology and English departments has led to the creation of literary-themed decorations for this year’s school Christmas tree.
• Students enjoy hands-on activities at Humber STEM event
  A group of fifty year 9 students recently attended this year’s Humber STEM event where they took part in a range of hands-on activities that helped them to develop their problem-solving, teamwork and leadership skills.
• Site visit inspires next generation of engineers
  Budding young engineers at Withernsea High School have been given an opportunity to explore careers in engineering with a first-hand look at the site of a multi-million-pound construction development near Hull.
• Ice
  Please take care when arriving at school this morning, Thursday 21st November. Please stay on the main paths and take extra care when walking into school.
• Turning setbacks into success: Entrepreneur shares valuable life lessons with students
  An entrepreneur whose early failures helped to shape future successes in the world of business was the source of inspiration for a motivational speech delivered to students at Withernsea High School this week. 
• Remembrance at Withernsea High School
  Staff and students at Withernsea High School marked this year’s Armistice day by joining millions around the country in observing a two-minute silence at 11.00am.