News Stories

• Students celebrate milestone in national award scheme
  Several Year 10 and 11 students have been congratulated after achieving their first award through the Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award scheme - a national personal development programme for young people aged 14 to 24.
• Nailed it! DT students build bench from scratch
  As part of a recent DT Challenge Day, a group of students spent the day constructing a bench using reclaimed timber from wooden pallets.
• The Great Withernsea Bake Off 2025
  Eleven students were given an opportunity to combine their culinary and creative skills in the now-annual end-of-term ‘Great Withernsea Bake Off’ competition.
• Inclusive Sports Day marks end of academic year
  On Thursday 17th July, the penultimate day of the academic year, the school held its annual Sports Day.
• WHS dancers bring the moves to Gotta Dance 2025
  A group of Year 10 dance students were recently given the opportunity to represent the school at a regional performance event, sharing the stage with peers from other schools and local dance organisations as part of a national celebration of talent.
• Year 10 master the art of jewellery casting
  As part of their Engineering studies, Year 10 students have completed a metal casting project focussed on transforming inexpensive materials into professional-looking jewellery.
• Camerata’s community concert a success
  The Manchester Camerata made a welcome return to Withernsea High School this week for a special concert featuring new music inspired by life in the East Riding.
• Free holiday clubs for FSM students
  The government-funded HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) Programme delivers a fantastic range of free activities available to children and young people who are eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals.
• WHS student speaks at House of Lords to back NHS recruitment drive
  A Withernsea High School student has lent her voice to a national campaign to boost NHS recruitment after being invited to share her thoughts on careers education at the formal launch of a pivotal new report in the House of Lords.   
• An evening of glamour and gratitude at Withernsea High’s Year 11 Prom
  Withernsea High School’s Year 11 students marked the end of their secondary education with a formal celebration at Hull’s MKM Stadium last Friday, July 4.