West Craven High School

Year 9 Parents' Evening – This Thursday. A reminder that Year 9 Parents' Evening is taking place this Thursday from 4:00pm–6:45pm. This is a great opportunity to meet with your child's teachers and discuss their progress and learning in Year 9. All subject teachers will be available to speak with you during the evening. We look forward to seeing you there and working together to support our Year 9 students

AUDITIONS NOW OPEN! We're thrilled to announce that this summer's school production will be The Addams Family Musical! Students are invited to audition Tuesday after school, 3:30 – 4:45pm Room T2 Auditions and after-school drama sessions will be run by the brilliant Stagedoor Youth Theatre, so it's a fantastic opportunity to develop performance skills and get involved in an exciting production. Want to be part of the cast? Simply attend the Tuesday extracurricular after-school club and audition! Creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky... don't miss out!

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This Friday!!!

Year 8 students have made a fantastic start on their Pop Art project, beginning with creative and well-researched research pages. There is already some excellent design work on display, with students exploring bold colours, patterns and influential Pop Art artists. Well done to Year 8 for such an enthusiastic and impressive start, we look forward to seeing how these projects develop.

Bake Sale Alert! Our amazing students are hosting a Bake Sale to fund exciting new mental health resources! Date: 23rd January Location: Main Hall Time: Break & Lunch Suggested donation: £1 Want to help? We'd love your support! Please send in cake donations in the days leading up to the event. These initiatives showcase the creativity and compassion of our students as they work to make a real difference. Thank you for supporting them in these inspiring challenges! #BakeSale #StudentInitiatives #SupportOurStudents

Premier League Inspires Challenge: Students Leading the Way in Mental Health Initiatives! We're proud to share our incredible student-led project promoting mental health and wellbeing across our school community. Clarets for Change – Year 10 & 11 A passionate group of students have launched Clarets for Change, using the power of sport to make a positive impact on mental health. Event: 5-a-side Football Tournament Date: 2nd February Location: Our school Who can join? Trials are open to all year groups, sign up with your Head of Year! Spectators welcome! Come along and cheer on the teams. Look out for posters around school for more details. Together, let's support these inspiring initiatives and champion mental wellbeing! #PremierLeagueInspires #MentalHealthMatters #ClaretsForChange #StudentLeadership

Imogen Gibson School of Dance – After School Club Love to dance or want to try something new? Join the Imogen Gibson School of Dance at West Craven High School everyone is welcome! Every Thursday 3:30 – 4:30pm The Gym Sessions run weekly and are a great way to build confidence, fitness and dance skills in a fun, supportive environment. Sign up today! If you'd like to come along, simply turn up on the day and introduce yourself to the teacher, Imogen. We look forward to seeing you on the dance floor!

Stage Door Youth Theatre – After School Club Do you love drama, performance, or want to build confidence on stage? Our Stage Door Youth Theatre after school club at West Craven High School has spaces available! Every Tuesday 3:30 – 4:45pm Room T1 Students will have the chance to develop acting skills, creativity and teamwork in a fun, supportive environment. To take part, please come along on a Tuesday at 3:30pm to Room T1 and complete a registration form. We'd love to welcome some new faces come and take centre stage!

We are currently seeking local employers and organisations who can support our Year 10 students by offering a two-week work experience placement this academic year. Work experience is a vital opportunity for young people to develop confidence, workplace skills and a clearer understanding of future career pathways. By opening your doors to a student, you can help inspire the next generation while sharing your expertise and insight into your industry. Placement dates: Monday 16 March – Friday 27 March Placements are voluntary and can be tailored to suit your organisation. Whether you are a small business, large employer, or public sector organisation, your involvement can make a real difference. If you are interested in offering a placement or would like more information, please get in touch: Jevetts@pendleeducationtrust.co.uk Employers will be fully supported throughout the placement by our staff, who will act as a point of contact before and during the work experience period. Thank you for supporting our students and helping to shape their futures.