Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 10 May 2021 marks the launch of Mental Health Awareness Week, the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health. This year the theme is Nature and how connecting…
Wellbeing Wednesday
This week we are going to look at anxiety, but first lets just have a brief moment, to highlight that MENTAL HEALTH is EVERYONE’S business. We all have times when…
Youth Council Open Letter
I am sharing with you an open letter, written by West Cumbria Youth Council and endorsed by Workington Reds and Whitehaven AFC,
Student Work
A painting done by Jacob (9NMG) over the Christmas Period. It represents some of his thoughts surrounding mental health. The left eye (hand behind bars) represents your mind trying to…
Smashed
Smashed is a global education theatre programme dedicated to reducing underage alcohol consumption. It combines a powerful and inspiring live performance, interactive workshops, teaching resources and online learning to engage…
National Online Safety
#WakeUpWednesday see attached link to your free online safety guide: https://nationalonlinesafety.com
Smashed Project
Smashed Project will be coming to the Whitehaven Academy on February 13th to educate our students on the dangers of underage drinking. Smashed is delivering behavioural and attitudinal change around…
Year 11 Leavers Hoodies
Letters are going out on Monday 18th November 2019 to enable students in Year 11 to order leavers hoodies. All orders must be placed and paid for in full by…
BBC Children in Need
Friday 15th November is Children in Need day and, as a school, we always support this amazing day. This year is no exception as we will be running a number…
REACT Roadshow 2019
React Engineering came to the academy to deliver their annual roadshow in collaboration with The Science Museum and the University of Carlisle. The show was centred around life in space…