West Craven High School

Cyber Education We were delighted to take 22 of our students to Nelson and Colne College today as part of Lancashire's Cyber Education Week 2026. The day brought together schools from across the county to explore the exciting world of cyber technology, digital skills, and future career opportunities. Our students took part in a full programme of handson workshops and interactive sessions, giving them the chance to try out a range of techbased activities. From problemsolving challenges to demonstrations in STEM, languages, psychology, and maths, the day offered something to spark curiosity in everyone. They also had the opportunity to hear from industry specialists and learn more about the growing range of cyberrelated careers now available in Lancashire. Throughout the day, our students represented the school brilliantly. They showed enthusiasm, teamwork, and a real willingness to step outside their comfort zones. Staff at the college were full of praise for their engagement and attitude. Events like this are an important part of helping young people understand the future skills they may need and the exciting possibilities ahead of them. We are proud of how well all 22 students embraced the experience and hope the visit has inspired them to think big about their next steps. A huge thankyou to Nelson and Colne College and the Lancashire Cyber Partnership for hosting such a valuable and enjoyable day.

West Craven Runners Shine at Lancashire Schools Cross Country Four talented West Craven students proudly represented Pendle at the Lancashire Schools Cross Country event held on Saturday morning at Witton Park, Blackburn. The runners - Izabella, Max, Callum, and Lola competed against an exceptionally strong field of athletes from across the Lancashire region. All four demonstrated outstanding resilience, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the event, showcasing the spirit and dedication of West Craven students. A special congratulations goes to Max (bib 340), who delivered an exceptional performance, finishing 4th in his race. His impressive result has earned him a coveted place representing Lancashire at the English Schools Championships this coming March a fantastic achievement and a testament to his hard work. Well done to all our runners for making the school and Pendle proud!

Reminder for Monday!

West Craven High School Newsletter – Now Live! Our latest school newsletter is now available, and it's a bumper edition as we've combined the past few weeks into one! Inside this issue you'll find: Stars of the Week Curriculum updates for Maths and French Poetry competition winners Inspire Challenge information News about our Addams Family summer show ...and much more! It's a great way to catch up on what's been happening around school and celebrate our students' achievements. You can read the newsletter here: https://www.westcraven.co.uk/page/?title=Parent+E%2DBulletin&pid=103

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