News Stories

• Dangers of underage drinking explored during thought-provoking performance
  Earlier this week, Year 7 students were given an opportunity to explore the issue of underage drinking thanks to a thought-provoking drama performance aimed at preventing alcohol misuse and promoting healthy lifestyles.
• Networking event inspires careers conversations
  A business networking event has provided an opportunity for Year 7 students to meet and engage with representatives from over 25 local employers and education providers.
• Remembrance Wreath Raffle
  As we approach this year’s Remembrance Day, we are pleased to offer an opportunity for a member of the Withernsea High School community to receive one of three handmade wreaths of remembrance.  
• Students benefit from bike health checks
  As part of a continuing programme of activities designed to encourage and support safe and sustainable travel, young people who cycle to and from school in Withernsea have been given an opportunity to have their bikes serviced and checked for safety.
• Running club members take on Parkrun
  Members of Withernsea High School’s weekly running club were among over 100 participants in last weekend’s Withernsea Promenade Parkrun.
• International praise for coastal erosion film
  A film, featuring students from Withernsea High and inspired by the experiences of people dealing with the impact of erosion on the Holderness coast, has won international praise for its portrayal of life by the sea.
• Career Journey – Alex Tallett
  While at a recent careers fair, Withernsea High School’s Careers Leader, Viki Foster, spoke to representatives from construction company Balfour Beatty who revealed they had recently taken on a former student of the school as an apprentice.  
• Foundations laid for careers in construction
  A group of Year 11 students from Withernsea High School have been given an opportunity to explore the wide variety of jobs available within the construction industry at a joint business, trade and careers event.
• Students learn essential life-saving skills
  Year 7 students at Withernsea High School are among some of the estimated 35,000 students at schools across Yorkshire who have learnt essential life-saving skills as part of this year’s Restart a Heart campaign.
• Inspirational careers event attracts record number of visitors
  Organisers of an ‘inspirational’ careers fair are celebrating the success of their most recent event after attracting a record number of visitors for the second year in a row, including a group of students from Withernsea High School