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Whitmore High School

2 years

Whitmore High School Estyn Inspection Report 2022 We are delighted to be able to share our outstanding inspection report Introductory message from Mr Robinson - Link to full report -

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

Just been around our fantastic new building...courtyard is starting to take shape!

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

Despite the current situation, we are fortunate to still have a full complement of teaching staff allowing normal lessons to continue. Thanks to all staff for another great day of learning! We will continue to keep you updated of any changes.

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

1 year

Farewell to our caretaker John after 34 years at Barry Comprehensive/Whitmore High. We wish you a very happy retirement!

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

3 years

We have been delighted with the response to our new clubs offer at Whitmore High. Over 150 pupils in KS3 stayed after school each day! Please see below the timetable for the first half-term. With 23 clubs available, we are sure you will find something you would like to try!

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

2 years

Following our excellent Estyn inspection, we were asked to produce two case studies to showcase our effective practice. These have been published today. The first focused on the high standards of teaching and learning at Whitmore High School.

A whole-school approach to securing high standards of teaching and learning | Estyn

www.estyn.gov.wales

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

Our work packs for KS3 have been created and will be available from tomorrow both in paper form and on the school website

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

6 years

Very excited to meet our new y7 pupils this morning. Lots of smiles and very smart throughout. Great start to the new school and new year! Nobody should worry about any blazer supply issues, these can be ironed out as the term begins.

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

6 years

Lots of work happening to get the school ready for opening next week (Tuesday: y7,11,12,13 Wednesday: all year groups)

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

A dedicated KS4 revision section of the school website will go live on Monday. Thank you to all the staff who have worked incredibly hard to get the resources ready in time

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

5 years

SCHOOL IS CLOSED TODAY (Friday) due to a site inspection showing significant ice in many areas. The safety of the pupils and staff has to be prioritised.

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

5 years

Due to the continuing warm weather, there will be no requirement for pupils to wear blazers (or optional jumper) until the end of term. ☀️ Must be back on in September of course!

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

Well done to the Whitmore team...Welsh Schools’ Geology Champions! Mr Prickett has been after that trophy for years!

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

Whitmore pupils return to school following coronavirus closures

Vale of Glamorgan pupils return to school following coronavirus closures

ALL secondary and primary schools in the Vale of Glamorgan re-opened to pupils for the first time in more than three months on Monday, June 29.

www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

Following the Welsh Governments announcement today, we will close Whitmore on Friday afternoon at 3pm. We will continue to update you as soon as we receive more information.

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

6 years

Our Y7 Open Evening (for children entering y7 in September 2019) is next Thursday 27 September 5.00-7.00pm. Please retweet @romillypsyear6 @gladstonebarry @highstreetps @atbarryisland @allsaintsps

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

5 years

School will close at 12.20pm on Friday 19th July due to it being the last day of summer term. School buses have been rescheduled for this time. We hope all pupils and families have a great summer holiday 🌞

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

5 years

Really proud of our year 11 boys collecting their GCSE grades today. A really good set of results, but all pupils are great successes in our eyes! 🥇 #onwards

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

6 years

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

6 years

Excited to receive our new Whitmore motivational posters today - featuring our brilliant new Year 7s!

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

3 years

Live lessons starting with tutor time tomorrow. Please see parent letter below

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

We have had a number of attendance queries from parents today. In line with Vale advice we are maintaining a ‘business as usual’ approach. Please be assured that we have followed all PHW guidance and the safety and wellbeing of our pupils and staff is our highest priority.

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

2 years

Following our excellent Estyn inspection, we were asked to produce two case studies to showcase our effective practice. These have been published today. The second case study focused on the development of an effective culture for learning.

Developing an effective culture for learning | Estyn

www.estyn.gov.wales

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

3 years

Just to confirm - return dates are as follows Year 11, 12 and 13 – Return on the 15th March Year 10 – Return on the 22nd March Year 7 – Attend school on Wednesday 24th March Year 8 – Attend school on Thursday 25th March Year 9 – Attend school on Friday 26th March

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

Parent letter for the reopening of Whitmore on the 29th June

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

6 years

We are all really proud of Morgan here. An outstanding student as well as facing down this challenge: Overcoming my stammer... on national radio - BBC News

Overcoming my stammer... on national radio

Seventeen-year-old Morgan set himself goals to improve his confidence - including a live radio interview.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

Life lessons with Whitmore High School, Barry, head teacher, Innes Robinson

THIS week I have resorted to bribing my eldest with surprises (toys), to get him to do his home schooling.

www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

5 years

Due to the nature of our building, some classrooms can get very hot (on hot days like these). As a result, pupils who would like to wear their PE kits to school for the next three days, may do so. PE kit or normal uniform only though - NOT ‘own clothes’.

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

1 year

Our School Remembrance Garden is starting to take shape. Two of our students have been working hard this morning planting the centrepiece - a cherry blossom tree - which will grow in memory of pupils and staff who are sadly no longer with us.

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

6 years

Two new water fountains going in today #littlethings #bringabottle

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

6 years

Many thanks to the builders who worked extra hours until the last few weeks to make sure the building was ready. New toilets, Sixth Form refurbishment, some outside seating

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

6 years

Probably the best part of the day was seeing the girls and boys from all the local primary schools meeting and really enjoying their day @WhitmoreHigh @romillypsyear6 @gladstonebarry @highstreetps Barry Island Primary @ColcotPrimarySc @JennerPark @CadoxtonPS @atbarryisland

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

We have just received approval from the council for our risk assessment regarding the start of term. Full details will be on the website and sent by parent pay tomorrow morning. The schedule for return is the same as detailed in the July 17th letter.

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

20th April - New Headteachers blog post

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

30th March - New Headteachers blog post

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

Life lessons with Whitmore High School, Barry, head teacher Innes Robinson

I made the mistake last week of giving the boys a choice of what to have for breakfast.

www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

6 years

Great day with whole school in. Each year group welcomed by Heads of Year and Mr Thompson. Year 8 here looking really smart.

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

Press up challenge...Mr Williams lost! Next, Joe Wicks fitness challenge

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

5 years

Great sports day with all of Key Stage 3

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

This is lovely!

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

Letter regarding September opening

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

6 years

Student parliament members (and dedicated staff!) collecting for @BBCCiN at @WhitmoreHigh

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

Life Lessons with Whitmore High School, Barry head teacher Innes Robinson

I promised myself I wouldn’t do it…told myself I was better than that…even questioned others who took the plunge first, but after only two…

www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

1 year

Very exciting! The site manager and grounds staff have been busy putting up the poly tunnel in our new school garden. It's starting to take shape.

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

6 years

Great Open Evening tonight! Many thanks to all our amazing student helpers, teachers and families who attended. Looking forward to seeing all these children full time in September! @romillypsyear6 @atbarryisland @highstreetps @gladstonebarry @allsaintsps

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

3 years

Another great session for the endurance club in preparation for upcoming events. Get ready to see a Whitmore team at the Barry Parkrun, Newport Velodrome and the Penarth Duathlon next year

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

5 years

A very Merry Christmas to all pupils, families and the local community from Whitmore High. Nadolig Llawen!

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

5 years

Charity hamper delivery today by members of the school parliament. Look out for Mrs Price’s hat!

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

5 years

Delighted to see that our very own Mr P (Best Teacher) and 6th former Daley Chapman (Young Person) are each in the final 3 of Bro Radio’s Community Awards!

Bro Radio

@BRORADIO

5 years

Head over to as we announce the finalists of Bro Radio's Community Awards with @wessexgarages Nissan or keep an eye out on from around 7:15pm. #broradio #bca19 #LoveLocalRadio #ValeOfGlamorgan

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

6 years

Pleased to announce the new @Twitter account for Whitmore High School, Barry. Please follow us as we move towards our official opening date in September 2018.

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

6 years

Popular lunchtime club, Disney Voices...

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

5 years

Really nice write up about the school from @barrydistrict @SharonBarrynews School of the month

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

Life Lessons with Barry Whitmore High School head teacher, Innes Robinson

I looked at my four-year-old.

www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

Letter regarding reopening of Whitmore

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

5 years

So @WhitmoreHigh leaves the @BRORADIO awards with our head held high and exceptionally proud of our amazing ambassadors Mr P and @daleychappo26 , nominated for their outstanding work which has improved the lives of so many in @VOGCouncil this year. Well done all!

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

Life Lessons with Whitmore High School head teacher, Innes Robinson

LAST year I floated the idea of buying a surf skateboard.

www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

6 years

Great morning meeting all the new girls joining @WhitmoreHigh . A happy, confident and clever bunch. Boys already recognizing faces from primary school! #educationtransformation

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

6 years

Well done to the @Whitmorehigh7 rugby team @WhitmoreHighPE who won a gripping game tonight against @PencoedtreHS following a blistering first half! Game played in great spirit by both sides. Looking forward to many such meetings in the future #localderby

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

Please click on the link below for the Headteachers blog which will provide regular updates while Whitmore High School is closed

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

5 years

Most importantly - staff won 1-0 in the dying seconds through a clinical Mr Manley strike (Assist: Mr Kennedy)

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

6 years

Double excellent! Well done to all involved 🥇 🥇

Whitmore High PE

@WhitmoreHighPE

6 years

A fantastic day at the @CVSFA Year 7 and 8 5aside competition. The @WhitmoreHigh lads were superb on both teams and they only went and won 2 competitions! Thanks to all who organised for a great day!🏆🏆

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

6 years

Y8 girls excelling in Engineering. Thanks to @AlunGriffiths_ #stem #GirlsinSTEM #girlsinengineering

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

5 years

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

1 year

Our school grounds are looking stunning today in the sunshine. The poppies are out in full bloom and the wildflowers are attracting the bees 🐝

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

5 years

Mr Burrows looks very pleased with his lunch! celebrating @NSHW #HealthySchoolMealsVog at Whitmore High

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

Year 7 Letter re: September opening

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

5 years

Looking forward to welcoming all pupils back tomorrow morning! Week 2, not week 1.

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

New Headteachers blog update - 7th May

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

5 years

Delighted to show @JaneHutt AM for @VOGCouncil around the school today with our outstanding y7 student ambassadors. Really interesting discussions over with the pupils over Welsh education issues and social policy.

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

New Headteachers blog update - 14th May

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

We have a dedicated Coronavirus page on the school website which will be updated frequently. For more information please click the link below

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

New Headteachers blog update - 21st May

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

Life Lessons with Barry Whitmore High School head teacher, Innes Robinson

IMAGINE the scene…I’d gone out for a swim in the Pembrokeshire sea just before dusk, the beach was deserted, the water calm, the sun just…

www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

5 years

Exciting times as we begin pupil presentations and feedback for the new @WhitmoreHigh building @atkinsglobal @morgansindallci

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

3 years

KS4 Results Reminder: GCSE WJEC confirmed results will be posted first class today for arrival on the morning of 12th August.

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

Information letter for parents 9th September

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

5 years

Amazing! Well done all! 🥇

Whitmore High English Department

@EnglishWhitmore

5 years

The results are in @ the ESU Public Speaking Competition. Heat 2 - Best Chair: Luke Beecham; Best Questioner: Thomas Froud; Best Team (with speaker Ryan Ellis): WHITMORE HIGH SCHOOL! Welsh Finals on 5th March next! Congratulations! Well done Dan, Holly & Caitlin in Heat 1 too.

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

5 years

The @VOGCouncil consultation for the new school building plans is live online.

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

2 years

Boy suicidal and had no school for two years after being expelled

"He was suicidal and would not leave his room. He did not want to live. He felt there was no purpose to his life. It was awful, so traumatic"

www.walesonline.co.uk

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

Life Lessons with Barry, Whitmore High School head teacher, Innes Robinson

EXERCISE, reading a book, looking at my smartphone.

www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

6 years

Future musical stars of @WhitmoreHigh

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

6 years

Great stuff Troy!

Whitmore High PE

@WhitmoreHighPE

6 years

A truely outstanding achievement by @WhitmoreHigh Troy Perret by coming 1st in first boys Year 7 x-country race of 2018-2019. Well done. #brightfuture #firstofmany

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

New Headteachers blog update - 1st June

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

24th April - New Headteachers blog post

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

6 years

Really excited to see new y7s tomorrow (8.30) in new WHS uniform - staff will be available to meet and direct from 8.00am. Also looking forward to seeing Sixth Form and y11 returning. Wednesday at 8.30 for all other year groups.

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

5 years

Delighted to present Ellen Woodfield with this book, which contains her own finely-crafted poem full of symbolism. Well done Ellen! @Whitmorehigh7 @EnglishWhitmore

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

6 years

Mrs Ellis beginning the collection buckets for @BBCCiN at @WhitmoreHigh

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

6 years

Girls - new sports clubs as set out below. Boys - y7 football trials Tuesday after school, y7 rugby (open to all boys regardless of skill/ability) Thursday and Friday after school.

Mrs M Davies

@MrsMDaviesPE

6 years

@WhitmoreHighPE @WhitmoreHigh PE clubs starting next week. Looking forward to seeing you there!

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

5 years

Another great @ArtsWhitmore show - ‘Oliver!’ Amazing talent throughout

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

Barry schoolboy rapper Ray-Tee is all set to 'battle' on The Voice Kids on ITV

TWELVE-YEAR-OLD, Ray Tee will go into battle for a place in the semi-finals of The Voice Kids which will be broadcast this Saturday, August 8.

www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

6 years

School photographers are in for y7 pupils on Monday and all girls across the school. We will be arranging days for new photographs for boys in y8-11 over the next few weeks.

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

Life Lessons with Barry Whitmore High School head teacher, Innes Robinson

WHISPER it quietly but over the last few weeks, my children have got easier.

www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

Brilliant, great job Science!

Whitmore High Science

@WhitmoreHighSci

4 years

Goggles and gloves @WhitmoreHigh boxed up and ready to be delivered to frontline staff in the #NHS . Delighted to be able to help these amazing people who are working so hard for our health #StayHomeStaySafe #ProtectTheNHS

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

Life Lessons with Barry Whitmore High School head teacher, Innes Robinson

"GRYFF, how was your day at school?"

www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

3 years

Life Lessons with Barry Whitmore High School head teacher, Innes Robinson

AS I handed the final payment to my builder this week I felt elation.

www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

5 years

V unlucky for @WBWhitmoreHS who hit the bar three times (Elliot Oxley each time). VAR may well have ruled the first one in as it bounced down and *probably* behind the line. Strongly suspect a rematch on the cards in 12 months time...

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

Great game of Kwik cricket!

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

6 years

End of a really enjoyable first week. Well done to all students. Enjoy your weekends!

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

4 years

Life lessons with Barry Whitmore High School head teacher, Innes Robinson

THE Welsh Government guidance came in.

www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk

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Whitmore High School

@WhitmoreHigh

5 years

Really good to welcome @VOGCouncil Cabinet Member for Learning and Culture Councillor Bob Penrose to walk around the school today and discuss education Year 7 pupils

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