News: Whalley Range 11-18 High School

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

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.

Range Review (24/03/2024)

Welcome to the Spring 2024 edition of our community newsletter. It includes celebrations of the incredible opportunities available to our students during the last term.

Celebrating Different Minds (18/03/2024)

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

Year 10 Parents’/Carers’ Evening (18/03/2024)

It's our Year 10 Parents’/Carers’ Evening on Wednesday 8th May 2024 from 3.15pm - 6pm.

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.

Year 9 Options 2024 (21/12/2023)

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.

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.

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.

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.