December 2019
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December 2019 This term has seen many highlights: from our Principal’s Welcome Student Council putting local general election candidates through their paces at our very own I would like to open my first Academy Update West Craven Question Time, through to address by expressing my heartfelt thanks to all welcoming back our former students at our Star the parents, carers, students and staff who have Awards evening last month. West Craven choir welcomed me so warmly into West Craven High delighted a packed audience at our annual School over the last half term. There can be no Winter Concert and the choir from the charity doubt that I join the school at an important and ‘Bethany Children’s Home’ wowed us at specially very challenging time in its history. Over the last arranged assemblies this month. Our team and few years student examination results have individual performances continue to dominate been disappointing, student attendance has school sport across the Pendle area with winners been below the national average and the in cross-country, badminton, table tennis and number of students excluded from school for football to name but a few. poor behaviour is too high. My priority as the new Principal is to continue the work already I would also like to thank Sophie Hollingworth undertaken by Pendle Education Trust in our Data and Examinations Assistant who leaves improving educational standards. I am delighted us to join the Manchester Coop Academy in to announce that we have recently appointed January. Sophie always goes the extra mile in two new Deputy Principals to further strengthen supporting students in what can be an anxious our senior leadership team. Sally Sumner joined time. We all wish her well for the future. us in November from Upper Wharfedale School In closing, I would like to personally thank you for and has a proven track record in driving up your continued support and wish you and your standards in the quality of teaching, learning and families a relaxing Christmas break and a behaviour. Graham Hazelwood will join us in peaceful New Year. January. Graham was instrumental in the Best wishes transformation of Batley Boys High School Mrs Tracy Foy - Principal where both student outcomes and attendance improved under his leadership. I have a very clear vision for the school and I have been privileged to work alongside staff who share my values. As a team we are committed to helping students achieve their very best. West Craven High School will be transformed over the coming months and years, and I look forward to updating you with our achievements on our journey to becoming a world class school. 6 Term Begins 4 Curriculum Evening 13 Elevate – Year 11, Ace your Exams Key Stage 4 February 15 PSHE Day 2 10 Year 10 Elevate January Time Management 20 World Religion Day 11 Safer Internet Day 27 Holocaust Memorial Day 11 Year 10 Parents’ Evening 29 Staff Training 4:15 – 7pm No after school clubs 14 School closes for half term 30 Year 7 reports issued 31 Young Carers Awareness Day Remembrance Sunday On Remembrance Sunday our Principal, Head Boy and Head Girl attended the remembrance ceremony in Barnoldswick. Staff Welcome Students in school observed a period of silence to remember all those who gave their tomorrow for our We would like to offer a warm today. welcome to staff who have recently joined the West Craven team. Lest We Forget. Sally Sumner Deputy Principal A little visitor to Child European Wado-Kai Development lesson Medal Winner On the last day of last term, Friday 18 October, In early November, Year 10 student, Nathan our Year 11 Child Development students had a Kay travelled to Budapest, Hungry to represent visit from Director of English, Mrs Stoker’s son England in the 47th European Wado-Kai Cup in Julian. both the Kata and Kumite (fighting) categories. 12 month old, adorable Julian really brought the Nathan was selected to compete for England at course to life, with our students showing interest Wado-Kai Karate, one of 17 different countries and enthusiasm and asking Mrs Stoker to compete, and the largest karate event that questions about his development. Nathan participates in. Having worked extremely hard over the past 8 years to reach The course covers all aspects of child this level, and giving 100% in Budapest, Nathan development from conception to five years, with was rewarded with two silver medals: one in students developing their essential theoretical Kumite (fighting), one in Kata, and one bronze knowledge and practical skills needed to create medal for team Kata. the best conditions for a child’s development Nathan has been a member of Pendle Karate and well-being. Club for over seven years, training three nights The students have completed half of their OCR a week with coach, Steve Grant. Child Development course and they are Congratulations Nathan, a fantastic currently studying nutrition which includes achievement! breast and bottle feeding and weening, so this adorable little chappie really helped with their studies. Teacher, Miss Royston said, “Several students in this class wish to develop their knowledge in this field when they progress to further education, so this was a great opportunity for them. It was wonderful to see them so passionate about this subject.” Pendle Schools 7 a-side Pendle Schools Football Football Champions Well done to our Year 7 footballers who were runners up in the Pendle Schools 7 a-side Football Tournament. Played on Friday, 22 November, at Fisher More, the team gave an all-round fantastic performance. Well done to all the players: Corey Cowgill, Ben Harrison, Grace Hindley, Scarlett Leary, Brandon Mayor, Alfie Morrison and Rafael Phipps. Congratulations to player of the tournament Scarlett Leary. Results v Primet Academy – 4-0 win v Fisher More – 1-0 win v Pendle Vale 1-1 v Park High – 1-0 loss Well done to our Year 9 boys who won the Pendle Schools 7 a-side Football Tournament. On Friday, 8 November, at Fisher More, the team put on a superb performance and remained unbeaten throughout the competition. Well done to: Rhys Baker, Harry Baldwin, Callum Beck, Oliver Coupe, Leo Garner, Kian Pickering, Kian Noon and Danyaal Shazada. Congratulations to Rhys Baker who was given Player of the Tournament. Results v Park High 0-0 v Pendle Vale 3-1 v Marsden Heights 4-0 v Fisher More 3-0 Football Friendly Well done to the West Craven girls mixed year football squad who put on a fantastic performance when they played a friendly match against Primet Academy, on Thursday 28 November. This was the first match for the mixed year squad, with all the girls playing exceptionally well and putting on a brilliant team performance. Well done to team captain Rachele Borseti and congratulations to player of the match, Paige Barnes, who scored a hat-trick! A great team effort with a 7-2 win under their belt. A great result! Pendle Schools Badminton Pendle Schools Badminton Tournaments have been taking place throughout November. Students compete in the group stages of the tournament and group winners continue through to the knock-out rounds. Under 14’s Girls Singles The under 14’s Girls Tournament took place at Pendle Vale on Monday, 18 November. Despite our girls playing against Year 9 students, Year 7 student, Rosie Hill won her group to compete in the final, with Year 7 student Freya Craddock and Year 8 student Darci Whittaker finishing 3rd and 2nd respectively in their groups. In the final round Rosie played against a Year 9 student from Fisher More, who also plays for Lancashire. Playing extremely well, demonstrating determination and resilience, Rosie came runner up in a closely fought final. Under 16’s Girls Singles Tuesday 19 November, was the Under 16’s Girls Tournament, which saw Year 10 student, Poppy Hill finishing runner up, losing to a county player in a closely fought final. Dynamic Duos bag Badminton Doubles! Under 14’s Doubles Champions Monday, 25 November, was the Pendle Schools Doubles Tournament at Pendle Vale, when Year 7 students Rosie Hill and Freya Craddock, Year 8 students Martha Green and Darci Whittaker represented West Craven. Martha and Freya, Rosie and Darci teamed up to compete against all the Pendle schools. Both pairings played well with Rosie and Darci making it through to the final, resulting in a fantastic winning performance. Congratulations to Rosie and Darci who finished the overall tournament winners. Under 16’s Doubles Champions Monday, 2 December, was the Under 16s Pendle Schools Badminton Tournaments at Pendle Vale. West Craven were represented by pairings Darci Whittaker and Victoria Whiteside, Laura Hadfield and Katie Wilkinson and sisters Rosie and Poppy Hill. Both Darci and Victoria came 3rd out of their pairs round, with Laura and Katie also coming 3rd in their round. The Hall sisters made it through to the final, playing some fantastic badminton along the way. Well done on bagging a win, against Park High, in what turned out to be a close fought final, with a finishing result of 21-18 to Rosie and Poppy. Well done to all who competed, some amazing team work along with some fantastic results! Pendle Schools Badminton Mixed Doubles Champions Congratulations to Poppy Hill and Alex Cruise-Brown who were the Under 16s Badminton Mixed Doubles Champions. Competing against other Pendle schools the duo met Park High in the final; winning with an impressive margin 21-15. Well done! our PE Ambassadors, providing excellent support during the House Cross Country and two primary events: Cross Country and Year 5 and 6 Indoor Athletics.