West Craven High School

Out-of-School Achievement We are thrilled to share some fantastic news! Thomas's hard work, grit, and determination have truly paid offtoday he has signed a two-year contract with Blackpool FC! Congratulations, Thomas, on this incredible achievement. We can't wait to see where your talent and dedication take you next!

Tell Us About Your Out-of-School Achievements! We know that our students are achieving fantastic things outside of school, and we'd love to celebrate these successes with our community. Whether it's competing in a national competition, raising money for charity, completing a first Parkrun, or any other achievement big or small – we want to hear about it! Please share your news by emailing jevetts@pendleeducationtrust.co.uk and we will feature your stories in our weekly e-bulletin.

World Mental Health Day – Friday 10th October This Friday, we're joining the National Literacy Trust's #Take10ToRead campaign as part of World Mental Health Day. Taking just ten minutes out of your day to read can make a real difference to your mental health and wellbeing it's a simple way to relax, unwind and reset. Our students will be taking ten to read this Friday, and we'll be sharing some of their reading moments throughout the day. Let's all take 10 to read and support the power of reading for wellbeing. @Literacy_Trust #Take10ToRead

Supporting Attendance and Wellbeing Over the past few weeks, we've seen higher levels of illness across our school community, and we're delighted to welcome back many students who have recently been unwell. We understand that returning to school after a period of absence can sometimes be challenging, and we want to reassure families that support is available. If your child has been absent for several days and you have any concerns about their return, please don't hesitate to contact our Attendance Team or your child's Head of Year or Form Tutor. We are here to help make the transition back to school as smooth as possible. To report an absence, please contact school on a daily basis. This can be done by calling 01282 812292 (Option 1) or by emailing attendance@westcraven.co.uk . Daily contact is essential to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all our students. We also recognise that some students may have ongoing medical or other circumstances that impact attendance. Our team is here to offer guidance and support please reach out if you need any assistance or would like to discuss your child's individual situation. Together, we can help every student feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

It's Officially Spooky Season! Get your carving tools ready our Pumpkin Carving Competition is back! We're inviting all young people who live in the Barnoldswick community to show off their most creative, funny or spooky pumpkin designs. How to Enter: Carve your amazing pumpkin. Head over to our West Craven High School Facebook page. Post a photo of your pumpkin creation in the comments. The pumpkin with the most likes will win a special prize from West Craven High School! Competition closes: 9am on Friday 1st November 2025 Winner announced: Saturday 2nd November 2025 Please make sure your entry is your own work and created during the competition period. Good luck, and happy carving!

This week's parent newsletter can now be downloaded from our website: https://www.westcraven.co.uk/page/?title=Parent+E%2DBulletin&pid=103

Thank You for Joining Us at Our Open Evening We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the families who joined us for our Open Evening. It was wonderful to see so many of you exploring our school, meeting our staff, and taking part in the wide range of interactive activities on offer in classrooms. A special thank you also goes to our student helpers and prefects, who did a fantastic job welcoming families, leading tours, and sharing their experiences of life at our school. Throughout the evening, families had the chance to hear from our Principal, Senior Deputy Principals, Senior Prefects and Year 7 students, who all spoke passionately about our school community and what makes it such a special place to learn. We hope you enjoyed the evening and that it gave you a real sense of the opportunities, support, and warm welcome we offer every child. For families applying for a Year 7 place in September 2026, please remember the deadline for applications is 31st October 2025. Applications can be made online via the local authority website. https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/schools/apply-for-a-school-place/

It's finally here – Open Evening at West Craven High School! We can't wait to welcome our prospective families this evening from 6pm. Our Head Boy and Head Girl are ready to greet you as you arrive. During the evening you'll be able to: Pick up your copy of our brand-new prospectus Explore our classrooms and facilities Take part in exciting interactive activities Meet our inspiring teachers and brilliant students Ask questions and discover everything West Craven has to offer We look forward to seeing you tonight – it's going to be a fantastic evening!

Out of School Achievement Congratulations to Milo! who is currently in Year 11 at West Craven High School! Representing Earby Junior Cricket Club, Milo has had an outstanding year in cricket and has been recognised with an incredible amount of awards for 2025: Under-15s Batting Award Under-15s Fielding Award Michael Wiseman Youth Award for Cricket Under-15s Tom Barrett Memorial Trophy - Cricketer of the Year 2025 We are extremely proud of Milo for his dedication, talent, and sporting success a fantastic achievement that deserves to be celebrated!

Happy National Poetry Day! Today we're celebrating the power of words and creativity. Our talented Year 8 students have been busy reading and performing poems to mark the occasion, and we're so proud to share their work with you. Take a look at their wonderful performances in the video below #NationalPoetryDay #StudentVoices

Starting high school is a big step... but our new Year 7s have settled in brilliantly! We asked them how they've found their first few weeks here's what they had to say...