1st May 2026 – Sports Hall
School Build Photo of the Week
Extreme Photo Competition Winners
A huge thank you and a massive well done to all students who took part. The entries were absolutely fantastic—so imaginative, creative, and, in some cases, downright daring! From reading on the slopes to balancing books in precarious places (and possibly even testing whether books are waterproof!), it’s safe to say our students took “extreme reading” very seriously.
It was incredibly close, which made judging no easy task. Every single entry deserved recognition and the effort put in over the Easter break was brilliant to see.
Mrs Mitchell
Head of Art, Photography & Design & Technology
Educake – March Leaderboard
Arkwright Scholarship
We are delighted to share some fantastic news from our student community.
Congratulations to Daisy, who has successfully been awarded an Arkwright Scholarship – a prestigious honour that recognises outstanding students with a passion and aptitude for engineering, design and innovation. This is a highly competitive process and Daisy’s achievement reflects not only her academic ability but also her determination, creativity and commitment.
To become an Arkwright Scholar, Daisy first had to submit a detailed application demonstrating her interest in STEM subjects, alongside evidence of her problem-solving skills and achievements. She then completed a rigorous aptitude examination designed to challenge her engineering thinking and analytical ability. Following this, Daisy attended a formal interview where she presented her ideas and discussed her aspirations with industry professionals. Successfully progressing through each of these stages is a remarkable accomplishment in itself.
As an Arkwright Scholar, Daisy will benefit from a range of opportunities that will support her future ambitions. These include financial support for her studies, access to mentoring from industry experts and enrichment experiences such as networking events and visits. The scholarship is widely recognised and will open doors as she continues her journey into further education and, potentially, a career in engineering or related fields.
We would also like to give a special mention to Abeeha, who also took on the challenge of applying for the Arkwright Scholarship. The application process is demanding, and putting herself forward in such a competitive field is an achievement to be proud of. We commend her effort, resilience and enthusiasm.
Well done to both students for representing our school so positively. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for them.
Mrs Honeyman
Associate Assistant Headteacher
Music Festival Success for Anya
Huge congratulations to Anya B (Year 7) who performed at the Regional Final Competition in Leeds.
Here she is photographed with some of her most recent medals and trophies.
Read all about her experience below:
My experience at the EPTA Regional Finals Competition in Leeds 2026:
At the EPTA Regional Finals, I played ‘Spraymist’ by Walter Carrol. I had worked so hard on the piece (with the help of my family and my piano teacher, Maria), practicing every part again until it felt like I could play it without thinking. When I stepped onto that stage, I still felt a little nervous, like always, however, the moment I started playing, everything felt perfect and I could tell that the audience enjoyed it because they all sat super still! After I had finished, my mum told me that the adjudicator, Joanna Garcia said, “Wow!” under her breath as I finished the piece. Mrs Garcia praised the emotion that I put into the piece and said it felt like it came from within. Hearing that made me feel amazing because Mrs Garcia is such an amazing pianist and I couldn’t believe she noticed my shaping of the piece. It made me realise how much I’ve grown as a pianist and how much I love playing in festivals and concerts and sharing my skill to the pianist world.
By Anya B, 7P
LAMDA Success!
We are delighted to announce that the 23 students who entered for the Grade 3 Speaking Verse and Prose exam all passed with Merit or Distinction! A fabulous achievement for each and every one of our students. Students in Year 8 all study the LAMDA course as part of the technology rotation. Students learn to stand with the correct posture and to speak with clear diction, appropriate pace and projection. In the exam, students are asked to recite a poem set by the exam board and deliver some prose from a chosen book they have read; all from memory. Students are also encouraged to add some actions in order to communicate the story of the text they are delivering.
We are incredibly proud of each and every one of our students and look forward to the next entry in July. Well done, everyone!
Mrs Alison Cattanach
Associate Assistant Headteacher
Head of Music
Year 9 Netball
After two rearranged dates, the sunshine finally came out for our Year 9 netball players and they played their socks off! This team always comes out with a smile and determination and it was no different tonight. The girls came 3rd in South Ribble for their final tournament of the season and we look forward to getting back on court in September!
Netball Team: Phoebe, Erin, Pippa, Sophie, Ellie, Izzy, Alyce, Tess, Gabby.
Mrs Finnigen
PE Department
Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (Maternity Cover)
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School Build Photo of the Week
17th April 2026
Extreme Reading Competition
Thank you to all the students who took part in the Extreme Reading Photo Competition. A huge thank you to everyone who submitted an entry. The photos are absolutely amazing! So creative, fun and impressive.
Voting is now open for students and staff, so make sure you check out all the entries displayed in the hall and pick your favourites!
Good luck to all who entered!
Mrs Mitchell
Head of Art, Photography & Design & Technology
