News: Whalley Range 11-18 High School

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

FREE Holiday Activities Over The Christmas Holidays (30/11/2023)

MCRactive and Manchester City Council are offering thousands of FREE places for children eligible for benefits-related free school meals. Activities will range from sport and physical activities, arts and crafts and much more. In addition to the activities, their booked place will include a FREE...

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.

Year 13 Parents’ / Carers’ Evening (06/11/2023)

It's our Year 13 Parents' / Carers' Evening on Monday 4th December 2023, from 3.15pm - 6pm.

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.

Protecting Your Child Against Flu (31/10/2023)

Information from the NHS for parents and carers about flu vaccinations this winter.

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.

‘The Teenage Years’ Parenting Course Comes to Whalley Range (13/10/2023)

As part of the school's commitment to support parents, we are running a series of parenting support groups during November and December 2023.

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.

Welcome to Sixth Form Parent/Carer Evening (September 2023) (13/09/2023)

On Wednesday 13th September 2023, we held our 'Welcome to Sixth Form Parent/Carer Evening'. It was wonderful to meet so many of our Parents’/Carers’. We look forward to working in partnership over the coming years to ensure their daughters’ #RiseWithUs!

School Bus Service 2023/24 (04/09/2023)

Please see the bus service timetable for Whalley Range 11-18 High School, which contains information on the services that will operate for our school during the 2023/24 academic year.

Results 2023 (17/08/2023)

Congratulations and well done to the class of 2023 on their results this year.

Sixth Form Results 2023 (17/08/2023)

Congratulations to the class of 2023 for everything that they have achieved in their A Level and BTEC qualification results.

Free Bus Travel for Young People (Our Pass & Igo Card) (19/07/2023)

Our Pass and the igo card offer young people free bus travel on local bus services across Greater Manchester, making it easier to access education, work, training, culture and leisure opportunities in the city/region.

Range Review (13/07/2023)

Welcome to the latest edition (issue 3) of our community newsletter. We will be sharing and celebrating all of the wonderful things that our students have experienced since the start of this academic year.

Your Family, Your School and Online Safety (12/07/2023)

The Manchester Safeguarding Partnership (MSP) are working with Qustodio to provide some great offers for parents who have children attending a Manchester school.

NSPCC Online Safety Workshop for Parents (08/06/2023)

On Wednesday 21st June 2023 from 6-7pm, the NSPCC will be running a 'Keeping Children Safe Online' workshop for parents and carers via Zoom.

NatWest MoneySense ‘Wellbeing Toolkit’ for Parents (02/06/2023)

Dr Radha Modgil, NHS GP, broadcaster, author, and mental wellbeing expert, has teamed up with bestselling authors, mental health champions and educational experts, to offer you insight and support on money and wellbeing.

New Lord Mayor of Manchester (16/05/2023)

Meet Yasmine Dar, Manchester's new Lord Mayor and the city’s first female Asian Lord Mayor.

Envision Racing Team and the ‘Race Against Climate Change’ (09/05/2023)

It’s not every day that you’ll find a Formula E racing car sitting outside the main entrance of our school! Just as we approached the Easter break, we were lucky enough to secure a visit from Envision Racing, a Formula E team that is dedicated to accelerating the transition to e-mobility and rene...

Parenting (05/05/2023)

We know how challenging parenting is and we want to support you to be the best parents you can be. Here are some resources to help you manage your children’s wellbeing and behaviour, and support your family life.

Multicultural Day 2023 (28/04/2023)

On Friday 28th April 2023, we held our annual Multicultural Day, celebrating the diversity of our whole school community. The theme for this year’s event was 'Everyone Belongs'.

Support Students with Career Activities (25/04/2023)

Generations of students have passed through the doors of Whalley Range 11-18 High School. We are keen to keep in touch with students and hear of the exciting pathways you have travelled following studying at the school.

Keeping Your Home Free from Damp and Mould (20/03/2023)

The attached booklet from Manchester City Council, sets out helpful information and guidance about keeping homes free from damp and mould.

Whalley Range Celebrate World Book Day 2023 (28/02/2023)

There were activities and competitions aplenty during World Book Day 2023, with both staff and students getting fully involved.

Media Students at Britain’s Got Talent (13/02/2023)

Our Year 12 A Level Media Studies students had an exciting visit to see the filming of the Britain’s Got Talent auditions.

Insights into English and Related Subjects (06/02/2023)

A number of our Year 12 students visited The University of Manchester, as part of a taster day to explore university life and future pathways.

Quality in Careers Standard (20/01/2023)

Whalley Range 11-18 High School are delighted to have received re-accreditation for the national Quality in Careers Standard.