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News: Whalley Range 11-18 High School

All of the latest news from Whalley Range 11-18 High School.

Range Review (20/03/2025)

Welcome to the Spring 2025 edition of our community newsletter. This edition highlights the remarkable opportunities our students have experienced during the past term.

Do You Need a Bit of Extra Help? (26/02/2025)

Wood Street Mission is a children’s charity that supports families from Manchester and Salford who are struggling to make ends meet. They offer practical help with everyday items.

Illegal Imported Sweets and Drinks Warning (25/02/2025)

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute has issued a warning that imported sweets and fizzy drinks with known links to hyperactivity and cancer have flooded the UK.

Think Pharmacy First (23/01/2025)

Most pharmacies in England are now providing the Pharmacy First service.

Year 9 Options 2025 (19/12/2024)

Making your Key Stage 4 option choices is an important time for all Year 9 students. Please take the time with your parents/carers to review the information below to ensure you make informed choices.

CyberFirst Trip to Media City (25/11/2024)

A group of Year 9 students with an interest in Computer Science visited Media City to take part in a range of exciting cyber activities.

Sixth Form Applications (07/10/2024)

Sixth Form applications for September 2025 are now open!

iDEA Awards 2024 (25/09/2024)

A significant number our current Year 10 pupils have been presented with iDEA Award certificates relating to their hard work and commitment in Year 9 computing lessons.

Staying Safe on Mobile Devices (17/09/2024)

The debate about teenagers and their use of mobile technology has been a key focus in the news this summer, not just in the UK but all over the world. Whichever side of the debate you agree with, most people agree that everyone needs to be mindful of how they use their devices and should learn ho...

Hollie Guard – A FREE Personal Safety App (05/09/2024)

As the new school year starts and students are making their way to and from school (or if they are generally ‘out and about’ with friends) we would like to tell you about this great safety app called 'Hollie Guard'.

Results 2024 (22/08/2024)

Congratulations and well done to the class of 2024 on their results this year.

Sixth Form Results 2024 (15/08/2024)

We are very proud of the achievements of our students at Key Stage 5. There are a range of outstanding results for both Advanced Level and Advanced BTEC, with students moving on to a range of courses at university and apprenticeships. We wish them all the best of luck in the next steps of their a...

School Games Platinum Award (18/07/2024)

We are delighted to announce that we have achieved the School Games Platinum Mark Award for the 2023/24 academic year.

Coping with Exam Stress (10/05/2024)

Tips and guidance on how you can take the 'stress' out of 'exam stress'.

Restaurant (08/04/2024)

We are delighted to welcome our new catering partner, Innovate. Innovate are part of the Impact Food Group (IFG) and will be working with our existing catering staff to provide an exceptional catering experience.

Published Author Visits WRHS (26/03/2024)

As part of the school's commitment to literacy, students were given the opportunity to take part in a workshop with a published author.

Celebrating Different Minds (18/03/2024)

This year, Neurodiversity Celebration Week is taking place on 18th March - 24th March 2024.

World Book Day 2024: Promoting a Love of Reading for Students (08/03/2024)

As part of the school's focus on promoting reading for pleasure, we relish the opportunity to celebrate World Book Day. This involves staff dressing up as their favourite characters to promote discussions around reading for pleasure and lots of competitions in which students can take part.

Whalley Range Alumna Appointed as Premier League Community Captain (27/02/2024)

Former student Arissa, was actively involved with the Manchester United Foundation whilst here at Whalley Range and since leaving, has continued to play a key role in the organisation. In recognition of her dedication, she was presented with the Community Captain’s armband and pennant by none oth...

Multicultural Day 2024 (26/02/2024)

On Friday 16th February 2024, we held our annual Multicultural Day, celebrating the diversity of our whole school community. Students and staff dressed in clothing that they associate with their culture, embracing national, international, and local heritage.

Free Parental Control App for Mobile Devices (09/02/2024)

With recent, shocking, news headlines and national growing concern about some children’s use of the Internet and social media apps, a reminder that the Manchester Safeguarding Partnership have teamed up with Qustodio to offer all parents of children who attend a Manchester school free access to Q...

Whalley Range Achieves the One Education Reading Award (Gold) (29/01/2024)

We are delighted to announce that we have achieved the One Education Reading Award (at GOLD level), for our commitment towards building a successful reading curriculum.

Students Explore the Cyber World at HOST (06/12/2023)

A group of Year 9 students with an interest in Computer Science visited Media City to take part in a range of exciting cyber activities.

Deloitte Visit (17/11/2023)

Through our amazing link to Deloitte with our Sixth Form, eight of our Year 9 students were provided with the opportunity to visit Deloitte’s London office.

Media Students Uncover the Magic of Harry Potter (31/10/2023)

On 28th September 2023, a group of enthusiastic media based students departed on an unforgettable journey to the magical world of Harry Potter in London.

Students Aim High at Futures Fest 2023 (20/10/2023)

Whalley Range 11-18 High School hosted its annual Futures Fest, offering students the chance to meet a wide range of colleges, training providers and universities to explore their future options.

The Lunar STEM Challenge (20/10/2023)

As part of the Lunar STEM Challenge, a number of Year 8 students attended The University of Manchester to take part in various activities around engineering.

Black History Month: ‘Celebrating Excellence’ with MU Foundation (19/10/2023)

As part of Black History Month 2023, MU Foundation hosted a ‘Celebrating Excellence’ event, which provided students from across the Foundation’s partner schools with the opportunity to engage with BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) professionals from a variety of sectors.

Cost of Living and Health Advice (27/09/2023)

Learn more about the NHS Healthy Start Scheme, Winterwise program, and other cost of living advice.

Whalley Range Sixth Form: Apply for 2024 (25/09/2023)

Applications to Whalley Range Sixth Form College for September 2024 are now open.