West Craven High School

The final parent newsletter of this term can now be found on our website: https://www.westcraven.co.uk/page/?title=Parent+E%2DBulletin&pid=103 A reminder that we close at the end of the school day for the Easter break, returning to school on Monday 13th April. We wish all of our families a relaxing break.

Inspiring the next generation of sustainable designers! Students from West Craven High School joined peers from across the region at the CORVS 4 Conference at Grindle Pavilion for a fantastic day of creativity, collaboration and innovation. Working alongside industry experts, students took on real-world roles including project managers, architects, engineers, quantity surveyors and landscape architects to design a sustainable classroom of the future The event, chaired by Alison Watson MBE (Class of Your Own) and attended by the Mayor of Ribble Valley, Cllr Simon O'Rourke, showcased the power of partnership between education and industry. A huge thank you to all supporting professionals and organisations who helped bring this experience to life A brilliant example of students engaging with real-world challenges and exploring future careers in sustainability and the built environment. #CareersEducation #Sustainability #FutureCareers #STEM #BuiltEnvironment #WestCraven #Collaboration #ClimateAction

Our latest Parent Newsletter is now live! In this week's edition, you'll find: Stars of the Week Information about Mock Results and the GCSE Summer 2026 exam timetable An update on Year 10 work experience Curriculum updates for Science and Geography Highlights from the Jekyll and Hyde theatre performance A pastoral update for Year 9 And much more Take a look and see what's been happening across school. https://www.westcraven.co.uk/page/?title=Parent+E%2DBulletin&pid=103

Eid Mubarak to all our children, families, staff and wider community members celebrating this weekend. Wishing you all a blessed Eid and a wonderful long weekend. #beNeighbourly #eid

Year 7 Netball: Strong Team Performance Against Park HS Our Year 7 netball team put in a fantastic performance against Park High School, battling hard in very windy conditions. Despite a narrow 1–0 defeat, the girls showed great determination, resilience, and teamwork throughout the match. It was particularly encouraging to see so many players confidently trying out different positions during each third of the game, demonstrating their versatility and willingness to learn. The team worked tirelessly for one another and represented the school brilliantly. A special mention goes to Izzy McFadden, who was named Player of the Match for her outstanding performance as Goal Keeper, making some excellent interceptions and defending superbly under pressure. We now look ahead to next week, where the team will be competing in the Year 7 Pendle Schools Tournament, hosted by Pendle Vale. We wish them the very best of luck

Today, our Year 11 students had the exciting opportunity to watch a live theatre performance of Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde in school. The production was arranged to support students with their GCSE English Literature studies and provided a fantastic opportunity to see the well-known story brought to life on stage. Originally written by Robert Louis Stevenson, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde explores powerful themes such as duality, good versus evil and the complexities of human nature. Seeing the characters and key moments performed live helped students deepen their understanding of the text, its themes and the dramatic tension within the story. Experiencing the story through theatre allows students to engage with the narrative in a different and memorable way, helping them visualise important scenes and better interpret the language and character motivations they study in class. Performances like this are a valuable part of preparing for GCSE examinations, as they help reinforce knowledge and build confidence in analysing the text. The production was thoroughly enjoyed by our Year 11 students and provided another engaging opportunity to support their learning as they continue preparing for their upcoming GCSE English Literature exams.

Out of School Achievement! A huge well done to Abel (Year 7) who competed at the ITFU Midlands Open Championships on 15th March. Abel put in an outstanding performance and came away with two bronze medals! He achieved: Bronze in Patterns, competing in a strong group of 14 competitors Bronze in Sparring, showing great skill and determination Fantastic work, Abel we're incredibly proud of your dedication and success!

This Week's Parent Newsletter is Now Available! Our latest Parents' Weekly Newsletter is now live and ready to read. Take a look at some of the fantastic activities and opportunities our students have been involved in this week. In this edition: Celebrating British Science Week Our Macbeth on Stage performance supporting Year 11 GCSE studies Students cooking up delicious pancakes Year 8's Defence of the Planet activity at Nelson and Colne College Highlights from our wonderful Easter Concert A look back at the Pendle Education Trust Careers Day Important pastoral updates for Year 8 It's been another busy and exciting week across the school! Read the full newsletter here: https://www.westcraven.co.uk/page/?title=Parent+E%2DBulletin&pid=103

Our Year 8s = Future Planet Protectors! A huge well done to our amazing Year 8 students who took part in the Defenders of the Planet Stretch & Challenge Day at Nelson & Colne College! They explored climate change, biodiversity, fast fashion, and sustainability, then created incredible campaign ideas to help protect our planet. Their creativity, teamwork, and confidence during presentations were outstanding. We're so proud of how they represented our school!

Bringing Shakespeare to Life: Macbeth for Year 11 On Wednesday 11th March, during lessons four and five, our Year 11 students were treated to an incredible inschool live performance of Macbeth. This special event supported their GCSE English Literature studies and brought Shakespeare's world vividly to life right before their eyes. Watching the play performed on stage helped students connect more deeply with the characters, themes and dramatic moments they've been exploring in class. Seeing key scenes acted out made the language, relationships and plot clearer and even more memorable. Experiences like this are invaluable as students prepare for their GCSE examshelping them visualise the play, understand Shakespeare's language with more confidence and recall important moments and quotations. A huge well done to everyone involved in making this happen. It was a fantastic experience and a brilliant way to support our Year 11s as they continue their revision journey!

British Science Week: Life Cycles Up Close! Our classrooms have been bursting with excitement this British Science Week thanks to some very special new arrivals... fresh frog spawn in every class! Over the weekend, the warm indoor conditions worked their magic, and students arrived to find that the frog spawn had already begun to hatch. Now, tiny tadpoles are wriggling around their tanks giving pupils a realtime look at one of nature's most incredible transformations. Meanwhile, the frog spawn in our school pond is developing more slowly, offering a brilliant chance for students to compare habitats and explore how temperature and environment affect growth. It's handson science at its best! Over the next few weeks, our young scientists will continue to observe the tadpoles as they grow, change, and eventually develop their front legs a key moment before they're gently acclimatised to life in the outdoor pond. British Science Week is all about sparking curiosity, and what better way than watching a full amphibian life cycle unfold right before our eyes? Stay tuned for updates as our tadpoles continue their exciting journey!

TONIGHT!! Easter Concert – You're Invited! We are delighted to invite all parents, carers, and families to our West Craven High School Easter Concert on Wednesday 11th March, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. This special event will feature a wonderful programme of live performances from our talented students, who have been working hard to prepare an exciting mix of musical pieces. From beautiful vocals to impressive instrumental work, it's set to be an uplifting celebration of their creativity and dedication. Free entry – no tickets needed! Simply come along, find a seat, and enjoy an hour of fantastic music. We encourage you to bring family and friends to support our young performers - your presence truly makes the evening memorable for them. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this joyful event together