West Craven High School

Tell Us About Your Out-of-School Achievements! We know that our students are achieving fantastic things outside of school, and we'd love to celebrate these successes with our community. Whether it's competing in a national competition, raising money for charity, completing a first Parkrun, or any other achievement big or small – we want to hear about it! Please share your news by emailing jevetts@pendleeducationtrust.co.uk and we will feature your stories in our weekly e-bulletin.

Calling all local makers and small businesses! We're inviting members of our local community to join us at our Christmas Show and Market on the 10th December. If you sell Christmas crafts, gifts, bakes or produce, we'd love you to come along and have a FREE stall at our Christmas Market. Stalls open from 5:30pm before the Christmas show and again during the interval a perfect chance to share your festive creations with our school community! To book your free table, please get in touch with Jevetts@pendleeducationtrust.co.uk and we'll make sure you're all set up. Let's make this a magical evening full of music, community and Christmas cheer! Please share this post!!

Don't forget that the deadline to apply for a secondary school place for September 2026 is the 31st October. Applications need to be made on the Lancashire County Council website.

Some half term ideas from our partners at Burnley FC in the Community and Whitehough Outdoor Centre.

West Craven High School has been awarded the Silver Artsmark Award by Arts Council England in recognition of its ongoing commitment to providing high-quality arts and cultural education. The Artsmark Award is the only creative quality standard for schools and education settings, accredited by Arts Council England. It supports and celebrates schools that champion the arts and embed creativity across the whole curriculum. Achieving the Silver Award demonstrates West Craven High School's dedication to ensuring that all students have access to inspiring opportunities in the arts, culture, and creative learning. Through a wide range of artistic and cultural experiences, the school continues to nurture creativity, imagination, and expression among its students. Mr Bates, Principal at West Craven High School said... "We are extremely proud to receive the Silver Artsmark Award. This recognition reflects the creativity, enthusiasm, and hard work of both our staff and students. At West Craven High School, we believe that the arts play a vital role in developing confidence, self-expression, and a love of learning, and we are committed to continuing to build on this success. This national recognition highlights West Craven High School's commitment to making the arts- including drama, art, and music - an integral part of school life and ensuring that creativity continues to thrive across the curriculum."

West Craven High School - Halloween Bake Sale- Friday 24th October! Our amazing Senior Prefects are getting into the spooky spirit with a Halloween Bake Sale this Friday to raise money for the Year 11 Prom! Bring some change and grab a scary-good treat at break or lunch! Donations of cakes and bakes are also very welcome just drop them off on Friday morning. Let's make it fang-tastic and support our Year 11s!

Our parent newsletter can now be downloaded from our website https://www.westcraven.co.uk/page/?title=Parent+E%2DBulletin&pid=103

Alumni Success Story – Evie We're always so proud to hear about the success of our former students! Evie, who attended West Craven High School, is now studying her T-Levels at College and is doing brilliantly. It's fantastic to see our students continuing to thrive and achieve great things after leaving West Craven. Well done, Evie we're so proud of you! #WestCravenHighSchool #AlumniSuccess #Proud #TLevels #FutureSuccess

West Craven High School Star Awards 2025 We are delighted to announce that our annual Star Awards will take place on Tuesday 18th November 2025. This special evening is an opportunity to celebrate the hard work, achievements, and successes of our students across the year. Date: Tuesday 18th November 2025 Arrival: from 6.30pm Event starts: 7.00pm Finishes: 9.00pm Selected students who are receiving an award will receive a personal invitation, and their families are warmly invited to attend and share in the celebrations. We are also pleased to welcome back our former Year 12 students, who will be collecting their GCSE certificates on the evening. The Star Awards is always a highlight of the school calendar, bringing our community together to recognise and celebrate the achievements of our students. We look forward to an inspiring evening of success and pride.

Meet Our Year 10 School Ambassadors! I am incredibly proud to introduce our newly appointed Year 10 School Ambassadors a group of inspiring, dedicated, and passionate students who will represent our school with pride and purpose. These ambassadors have been selected for their leadership, kindness, and commitment to making a positive impact within our school community. They will play a key role in supporting their peers, promoting our school values, and helping to shape a vibrant and inclusive environment for everyone. Join us in congratulating our ambassadors and celebrating the exciting journey that lies ahead! As School Ambassadors, these students will represent our school in a variety of ways, helping to foster a strong sense of community and belonging. This role provides a valuable opportunity to develop leadership, communication, and organisational skills qualities that will serve them well both in school and beyond

The Year 9 Netball team travelled to Park High School for their latest league fixture, fully aware that they would be facing a strong and determined opponent. With no time for a warm-up, the match began swiftly, and West Craven made a slightly shaky start. A few unforced errors in the first half handed Park some valuable possession, leading to scoring opportunities and a 5–2 lead at half-time. After a focused team talk, the girls returned to court with renewed energy and determination. Their second-half performance was nothing short of outstanding. The defensive duo of Frankie and Bobbie-Jane were exceptional, keeping Park from scoring a single goal in the half! Meanwhile, Emma showcased superb shooting skills, netting four impressive goals to complete a remarkable comeback. The game ended in a thrilling 6–5 victory for West Craven a testament to the team's resilience, teamwork, and fighting spirit. To top it off, Emma was deservedly named Opposition Player of the Match. Well done to all the girls for an incredible effort and a fantastic result!

Out of School Achievement! We're so proud of Katie, who trains at Sheldon's School of Performing Arts in Skipton and is part of their competition team, performing at events across the UK! Katie is currently competing in Senior Lyrical with her beautiful routine "I Can't Make You Love Me" and Senior Jazz with the energetic piece "I Move On." Last season, she achieved amazing results at Own the Floor in Coventry, earning 1st place in Jazz and 4th place in Lyrical! Katie has a busy year ahead with competitions in Warwick in March and London in May, and she's also set to begin her Junior Coach course next year the first exciting step in her dance career! Keep shining, Katie we're so proud of all your hard work and dedication! #OutOfSchoolAchievement #ProudMoment #DanceStar #PerformingArts #SheldonsSchoolOfPerformingArts #Skipton #FutureDanceCoach