West Craven High School

What a fantastic evening at our Summer Concert! Our students wowed the audience with an incredible showcase of musical talent, confidence, and dedication. From uplifting ensemble performances to memorable solo moments, every student should be proud of what they achieved on stage. A huge thank you to our families, staff, and supporters who joined us and helped make the event so special. Most importantly, congratulations to all of our performers for their hard work throughout the year and for delivering such a wonderful celebration of music. Well done, everyone! We can't wait to see what you'll achieve next year.

What a fantastic afternoon welcoming our Year 5 and Year 6 pupils from our local primary schools to celebrate our Animal art competition! The first, second, third and fourth place entries from each primary school were proudly displayed alongside our Year 11 GCSE Art Exhibition, showcasing the incredible creativity and talent of our young artists. Every child received a certificate and a prize in recognition of their outstanding artistic efforts. It was wonderful to celebrate their achievements, and we hope they enjoyed seeing their work displayed in a real exhibition setting. Congratulations to all of our talented winners, and thank you to our local primary schools for taking part!

Out of School Achievement Congratulations to Jessica in Year 7, who achieved a fantastic result at the Barnoldswick Fun Day on Saturday. Jessica competed in the Under 14 running race and delivered an outstanding performance, crossing the finish line in 1st place. This is a wonderful achievement and a testament to Jessica's hard work, determination, and commitment to athletics. We are incredibly proud of her success and look forward to hearing about her future sporting accomplishments. Well done, Jessica!

What a fantastic matinee performance of The Addams Family Experience by our talented West Craven High School students! It was wonderful to welcome pupils and staff from our local primary schools to enjoy today's performance. The audience gave our cast the perfect opportunity to perform in front of a live crowd ahead of the main evening production, and they certainly rose to the occasion! We hope everyone who joined us had a brilliant time. If you'd like to experience the show for yourself, join us on Tuesday 14 July at 6:00pm. Tickets are available now via our Eventbrite page – we'd love to see you there! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/west-craven-high-school-presents-the-addams-family-experience-tickets-1989377095445?aff=oddtdtcreator

This week's Parent Newsletter is now ready to read! In this week's edition, you'll find: Stars of the Week A pastoral update from Year 7 A History curriculum update Sports news, including rugby and cricket highlights Year 10 Taster Day at Nelson and Colne College Highlights from our fantastic Transition Day and evening for our new Year 7 students joining us in September Information about our GCSE Art Exhibition and Summer Concert Details of The Addams Family production and how to book your tickets ...plus much, much more! We hope you enjoy catching up on everything that's been happening across school this week. https://www.westcraven.co.uk/page/?title=Parent+E%2DBulletin&pid=103

The Addams Family Experience – Summer Show 2026 We are delighted to invite families and members of the local community to our summer production of The Addams Family Experience! Our talented students have been working incredibly hard alongside Stage Door Youth Theatre to bring this exciting and entertaining musical to life, and we cannot wait to share it with you. Tuesday 14th July 2026 6:00pm – 7:00pm West Craven High School This is a free event, and everyone is welcome to attend. To help us manage numbers, please book your tickets in advance through our Eventbrite page. Please follow the link below to register for your tickets. We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating the fantastic achievements of our students! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../west-craven-high-school...

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What a fantastic Transition Day at West Craven High School! Today, we were delighted to welcome our new Year 7 students from all of our feeder primary schools. It was wonderful to see everyone meeting their form tutors, making new friendships, exploring the school, and getting a real taste of life at high school. Throughout the day, students took part in a range of fun activities and lessons, helping them build confidence and excitement ahead of joining us in September. We hope you all had as much fun as we did! This evening, it was equally fantastic to welcome so many parents and carers to our Transition Evening. It was a great opportunity to find out more about the school, see our school uniform, and hear from our Principal about the exciting journey ahead. Thank you to everyone who joined us today and helped make it such a memorable occasion. We can't wait to welcome our new Year 7 students back in September to begin the next exciting chapter of their education. #WestCravenHighSchool #TransitionDay #FutureYear7 #WelcomeToWestCraven

This week's Parent Newsletter is now ready to read! In this edition, you'll find: Stars of the Week Year 9 Stretch and Challenge Day at Nelson and Colne College Sports updates, including the Team Pendle Rounders Tournament and our cricket teams Details of our upcoming GCSE Art Exhibition Information about our Summer Concert A Food Technology update A fond farewell to our incredible Year 11 Class of 2026, including highlights and beautiful photographs from last night's Prom A Year 5 Maths Challenge Information on how to get tickets for our upcoming production of The Addams Family ...and much, much more! We hope you enjoy reading this week's edition and celebrating another fantastic week at West Craven High School https://www.westcraven.co.uk/page/?title=Parent+E%2DBulletin&pid=103

A fond farewell to our incredible Class of 2026. One final moment together, singing Oasis at the end of an unforgettable prom night. It's a memory we'll treasure for years to come. We are so proud of everything you've achieved and can't wait to see where your futures take you. Wishing each and every one of you happiness, success, and every good fortune for the years ahead. Good luck, Class of 2026 – you'll always be part of our school community.

A Perfect Send-Off for Year 11 This week, West Craven High School proudly said a fond farewell to our fantastic Year 11 students as they marked the end of their high school journey in true style at their prom. The Class of 2026 certainly made it an evening to remember. Held at the beautiful Crow Wood Hotel, the venue provided a stunning setting for a night filled with celebration, laughter and reflection. From the moment students arrived, there was a real sense of occasion, as they stepped out dressed to impress elegant gowns, sharp suits and plenty of confident smiles made for a spectacular sight. The evening began with a delicious sit-down meal, giving friends the chance to relax, chat and enjoy each other's company one last time as a year group. As the night went on, the dance floor quickly filled, with music, laughter and joyful moments shared throughout. It was a wonderful opportunity for students to look back on their time at West Craven High School and celebrate the friendships and memories they have made along the way. Events like these are always special, but this year's prom was particularly memorable a fitting send-off for a year group that has shown resilience, spirit and a strong sense of community. We are incredibly proud of all our Year 11 students and wish them every success as they take their next steps. Whatever the future holds, we hope they carry with them the happy memories of their time at West Craven High School and especially this unforgettable evening.

Primary Maths Challenge at West Craven High School On 25th June, we were delighted to host the United Kingdom Maths Trust (UKMT) Primary Team Maths Challenge at West Craven High School. The event brought together talented Year 5 mathematicians from a our local primary schools for a day of exciting and engaging problem-solving. The children worked collaboratively in teams, tackling a variety of challenging activities including a group round, logic round, cross number, and relay round. The competition provided a fantastic opportunity for children to develop their mathematical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills. It was inspiring to see such enthusiasm, resilience, and creativity from all participants, who represented their schools with great pride. The atmosphere throughout the day was both supportive and competitive, with pupils encouraging one another and celebrating their successes. We would like to thank all the schools who attended, as well as the staff and volunteers who helped make the event run so smoothly. A special congratulations goes to our winning teams: 1st place - Barnoldswick Church of England Primary School 2nd place - St Joseph's Primary School 3rd place - Salterforth Primary School 4th place - Coates Lane Primary School Well done to everyone who took part, we look forward to welcoming you again for future events!