West Craven High School

Calling all Year 10! Ready to step up? Become a West Craven Prefect! Do you want to be a role model, represent the West Craven Way and make a real difference in school life? This is your chance! Why apply? Gain leadership experience Be a voice in school events – including Y11 Prom Support younger students Boost your college and job applications Earn respect from staff and students Enjoy perks like a prefect badge, tie... and even a lunch queue pass! What's involved? 2 break duties a week Supporting school events Modelling outstanding behaviour Being a proud ambassador for West Craven How to apply: Pick up an application form from your form tutor and return it to Ms Janjua by 22nd May. Make your mark. Lead the way. Become a Prefect.

West Craven Students Shine at Sustainability Fund Event A huge well done to our students from West Craven High School who recently took part in the Pendle Education Trust Sustainability Fund event. The event brought together schools from across the Trust to pitch innovative ideas aimed at reducing their carbon footprintand our students represented us brilliantly. Amy, Summer, Eva, and Evan delivered an impressive proposal focused on encouraging more students to cycle to school as a way of reducing emissions and promoting healthier lifestyles. As part of their plan, they identified that our current bike shed is in need of repair. The students proposed using funding to refurbish the space, including installing new panels and creating a more welcoming and secure area for bikes. Alongside the improvements, they also plan to lead a student-led campaign across school. This will include assemblies, posters, and leaflets designed to raise awareness and encourage more students to choose cycling as a sustainable alternative to travelling by car. We are incredibly proud of their creativity, confidence, and commitment to making a positive difference to our environment. Well done to everyone involved!

Pendle Education Trust Sustainability Fund Event Students from across Pendle Education Trust came together for an inspiring and impactful Sustainability Fund event, hosted at Nelson and Colne College. Student representatives from West Craven High School, Colne Primet Academy, Casterton Primary Academy, Castercliff Primary Academy and Pendle Primary Academy all took part, pitching innovative ideas to reduce their school's carbon footprint. In a "Dragons' Den"-style format, students presented their proposals to an expert panel of judges, including representatives from Silentnight, Reed Recruitment and Taylor Shaw Catering Services, alongside Nelson and Colne College and the CEO of Pendle Education Trust. The creativity and passion on display were exceptional. Students shared a wide range of ideas, from promoting cycling to school and reducing car usage, to developing school gardens, composting initiatives and other environmentally conscious projects. We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our judges for generously giving their time and for their contributions to the Sustainability Fund. Their support and expertise play a vital role in helping bring these student-led ideas to life. It was a fantastic day that truly highlighted the commitment of our young people to sustainability and environmental responsibility. We are delighted that funding has now been awarded, enabling students to bring their ideas to life and make a real difference within their school communities. We look forward to seeing these projects develop and the positive impact they will have across the Trust.

Year 11 Prom - final call for tickets! Deadline for purchasing tickets is this Friday!!! Year 11 Prom – Class of 2026 Join us for a special night to celebrate the end of your high school years and make unforgettable memories with your friends! Date: Thursday 25th June 2026 Venue: Crow Wood Hotel, Burnley Arrival: 6:30pm Event Time: 7:00pm – 11:00pm Ticket Price: £40 - buy now on ParentPay! Includes a two-course meal, welcome drink, and DJ entertainment Dress Code: Formal attire Don't miss this incredible evening – we can't wait to celebrate with you!

Out of School Achievement – Dance A huge congratulations to Katie for her fantastic success at the Own the Floor 2026 dance competition in Warwick. Competing at a very high level, Katie placed 2nd in Senior Lyrical with her routine "Dandelions" and an impressive 4th in Senior Jazz with "I Move On". As well as these brilliant results, Katie is continuing to develop her passion for dance and will be moving on to begin a coaching qualification in September. She is also preparing for a large showcase performance in Birmingham this November. We are incredibly proud of her dedication, talent and achievements – well done, Katie!

This Week's Parent Newsletter is Now Live! Our latest newsletter is ready to view – packed with updates, celebrations, and key information for families. In this edition, you'll find: Stars of the Week A Maths curriculum update Information about our Leading Parent Partnership Award "No Mow May" – supporting biodiversity in our school grounds A Year 9 pastoral update Prom ticket reminders (don't forget to book!) Updates on our "We Are a Reading Academy" journey Summer term after-school and lunchtime clubs Fantastic out-of-school achievements from our students Click the link below to read the full newsletter. https://www.westcraven.co.uk/page/?title=Parent+E%2DBulletin&pid=103 Thank you, as always, for your continued support

Out of School Achievement We are delighted to share a fantastic out of school achievement from Year 7 student Jessica. Jessica recently came third in the Barlick Fell Runners end of winter season athletics event held at Seedhill. She competed across a range of events, including nerf throwing, long jump, 60m and 400m, and performed brilliantly throughout. A wonderful achievement and a great example of commitment and determination – well done, Jessica!

Out of School Achievement Well done to Oscar, who plays for Barlic Town Under 12s On Sunday 27th April, the team had a fantastic match against Todmorden Raptors, showing great teamwork and determination throughout the game. The match ended with an impressive 8–4 win, with Oscar scoring an incredible 4 goals! Oscar's passion for football shines through every week, with his dedication, hard work, and determination clear to see both in training and on match days. A brilliant performance, Oscar keep up the fantastic work!

Out of School Achievement A huge well done to Lola for her fantastic achievements at an in-house gymnastics competition on Saturday 26th April at Ambitions Gymnastics, Crosshills Lola competed brilliantly across several events, achieving: 1st place – Vault 2nd place – Bars routine 2nd place – Beam Lola also stood out as the only gymnast to perform a front somersault in her routine – a skill she has been working hard on and performed amazingly on the day! We are so proud of Lola's dedication, confidence, and determination. Well done, Lola – keep reaching for the stars!

Last Week's Parent Newsletter is Now Available! Catch up on all the latest news and celebrations from across school in our most recent newsletter In this edition: Stars of the Week Curriculum update from Computing Important Ofsted letter from Lancashire County Council Netball team success After-school dance group update Uniform reminders (school shoes) Pastoral updates for Year 7 & Year 8 Attendance information Prom Night – 25th June (tickets available now!) ...and much more! Make sure you don't miss outtake a read today https://www.westcraven.co.uk/page/?title=Parent+E-Bulletin&pid=103

Out of School Achievement – Rugby Success A huge congratulations to Imogen, who finished the rugby season on a real high. In the final game of the season, she was awarded Opposition Player of the Match following what can only be described as a highly impressive and determined performance. Her aggressive display of rugby stood out to all and was a fantastic way to round off the season. Very well done, Imogen – we're incredibly proud of you

Out of School Achievement – Rugby Success We are extremely proud to celebrate the fantastic achievement of our student Zen , who has been crowned a Lancashire Rugby Champion as part of the Nelson & Colne Under 12s rugby team. Throughout the season, rugby clubs from across Lancashire were split into four pools, with each team playing one another. The top two teams from each pool progressed to the Lancashire Rugby Festival, held at Leigh RUFC on Sunday 19 April. Zen's team finished top of their pool with an unbeaten season, earning their place at the festival. On the day, the team showed outstanding determination and teamwork, battling through five round-robin matches before progressing to the semi-finals. In a hardfought game that went 10 minutes into extra time, they defeated Fylde to secure a place in the final. The team went on to deliver an impressive performance, winning the final 21–7 against Vale of Lune to claim the Lancashire title. Now that the rugby union season has ended, the players have transitioned into rugby league, playing for West Craven Warriors in Barnoldswick. Following an unbeaten season last year, they are currently competing in Division 1, facing some of the strongest clubs in Yorkshire. A huge congratulations to Zen on this outstanding sporting success a brilliant example of dedication, resilience, and teamwork both in and out of school. (Zen is pictured first boy on the front row)