West Craven High School

The Year 9 Netball team travelled to Park High School for their latest league fixture, fully aware that they would be facing a strong and determined opponent. With no time for a warm-up, the match began swiftly, and West Craven made a slightly shaky start. A few unforced errors in the first half handed Park some valuable possession, leading to scoring opportunities and a 5–2 lead at half-time. After a focused team talk, the girls returned to court with renewed energy and determination. Their second-half performance was nothing short of outstanding. The defensive duo of Frankie and Bobbie-Jane were exceptional, keeping Park from scoring a single goal in the half! Meanwhile, Emma showcased superb shooting skills, netting four impressive goals to complete a remarkable comeback. The game ended in a thrilling 6–5 victory for West Craven a testament to the team's resilience, teamwork, and fighting spirit. To top it off, Emma was deservedly named Opposition Player of the Match. Well done to all the girls for an incredible effort and a fantastic result!

Out of School Achievement! We're so proud of Katie, who trains at Sheldon's School of Performing Arts in Skipton and is part of their competition team, performing at events across the UK! Katie is currently competing in Senior Lyrical with her beautiful routine "I Can't Make You Love Me" and Senior Jazz with the energetic piece "I Move On." Last season, she achieved amazing results at Own the Floor in Coventry, earning 1st place in Jazz and 4th place in Lyrical! Katie has a busy year ahead with competitions in Warwick in March and London in May, and she's also set to begin her Junior Coach course next year the first exciting step in her dance career! Keep shining, Katie we're so proud of all your hard work and dedication! #OutOfSchoolAchievement #ProudMoment #DanceStar #PerformingArts #SheldonsSchoolOfPerformingArts #Skipton #FutureDanceCoach

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Banned Books Week In our library, we've been raising awareness of the Banned Books Week by creating a special section dedicated to books that have been challenged or banned over the years. Students have really enjoyed exploring these titles and discussing why they were banned encouraging thoughtful conversations about freedom of expression, diversity of ideas, and the importance of reading widely.

Today, our school library was filled with magic as we celebrated Harry Potter Book Day 2025! This year's theme, Friends and Foes, inspired students to explore the magical friendships and rivalries that make the world of Hogwarts so unforgettable. Students enjoyed reading their favorite Harry Potter books and took part in a variety of fun, interactive activities in the library. From quizzes and games to magical challenges, everyone had a chance to dive into the enchanting world of Harry, Hermione, Ron, and their unforgettable friendsand foes! It was wonderful to see so many students engaged, laughing, and sharing their love for the Harry Potter series. Harry Potter Book Day reminded us all that whether in books or in life, friendship and even a little rivalry can bring a touch of magic to our days.

Our football teams have been showing fantastic skill, teamwork, and determination as the season continues! The Year 7 boys' football team extended their unbeaten start to the season with an exciting 3–2 victory over Park High School. It was a thrilling match from start to finish, with every player giving their all. The team demonstrated excellent teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanshipqualities that have been key to their early-season success. Well done, boys, on another outstanding performance! Meanwhile, the Year 10 team put in a spirited display away at Park High. Despite their hard work and commitment, they were narrowly defeated 3–1. The score line doesn't reflect the team's effort and determination throughout the game, and they can take great pride in how they represented the school. With performances like this, a win is surely just around the corner! A huge well done to all the players and coaching staff for their continued enthusiasm and dedication. We're excited to see how the rest of the season unfolds!

Year 11 – your revision timetable is now live! Students can now attend their after-school Period 6 revision sessions each week to get extra support in every subject. These sessions are a fantastic opportunity to strengthen your knowledge, ask questions, and prepare for your upcoming mock exams and GCSEs. Next week in tutor time, all Year 11 students will receive a copy of the timetable along with their revision planner and strategies guide. Let's make every session count! #Year11 #Revision #Period6 #GCSEPrep #WestCravenHighSchool

Positive Attendance Postcards We're really pleased to introduce our brand-new Positive Attendance Achievement Postcards! These will be sent home each week to students who have shown real effort in improving their attendance and punctuality. Whether they've worked hard to be in school every day, made progress with their attendance, or are making sure they arrive on time to lessons we want to recognise and celebrate their commitment. It's all about rewarding those positive steps and encouraging every student to keep going and do their best!

Out of School Achievement! We're thrilled to share an incredible achievement from Ava! Ava has been riding ponies competitively since she was just three years old, and this year, all her hard work and dedication have paid off she has qualified for the world-famous Horse of the Year Show! Even more impressively, Ava qualified on her very first attempt with her pony, Jimmy, and will be competing at the NEC in Birmingham on Sunday 12th October. This is an outstanding accomplishment the Horse of the Year Show is one of the most prestigious events in the equestrian world. We couldn't be prouder of Ava and wish her the best of luck as she represents herself and our school on this incredible stage! (Ava also features in this month's edition of Northern Horse Magazine what a star!)

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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.