October 2019
A wide range of high quality learning Principal’s Welcome experiences beyond the classroom Welcome to the first edition of our Academy a well-planned and resourced Update for this academic year. Whilst students PSHE/Citizenship and careers curriculum have been busy and working hard in all their to prepare for future learning and lessons, they have also been taking part in employment
enrichment opportunities which help them to a reading academy where students read develop personally by taking on ambassador widely, confidently and fluently roles or joining clubs and teams for after school or opportunities for students to deliver spoken lunchtime events. We encourage all students to presentations take a full and active part in their learning both in opportunities for students to produce well- and outside the classroom. presented, accurate, extended pieces of In addition to the programmed lessons and writing in a range of lessons
activities we have also held academy or trust support for students to develop their events to focus on fundraising or national themed numeracy skills and apply them in a range events which encourage our students to think of of subjects others, give to others and think beyond the day to guidance on how to improve as day experiences. We successfully raised £589.04 independent and reflective learners for Macmillan Coffee morning with lots of creative cakes and time spent helping to serve, provide a We expect all students to:
warm welcome and simply spend time together.
Each week in our academy we have two themes have high levels of attendance and – one is a reflective personal development theme punctuality and the other is a pastoral focus for action. respect self, others and what the academy provides These are given time and attention in assemblies, in form time and on the screens around the site. be resilient and be prepared to fail many
times and be a better learner for it We have welcomed into our academy community
new students and staff and it has been I am sure it is reassuring for you as a parent to highlighted how it is a collective responsibility for read our list of priorities and can appreciate why all of us to help new members to settle in and get we have the themes, activities, PSHE days, to know their way around. rewards and high expectations that you have seen
Well done to all those students who have fully evidenced throughout this half term and will participated in opportunities beyond the continue to see. I am sure you also see that none classroom and have actively supported others. of it is possible without the close working team The governors, leaders and teachers have set around each student – the team being you as their key development priorities for the benefit of all parent with us as a professional body of experts
students and to ensure the daily experience is the trained in our specialist areas and working collectively and collaboratively to get the best best it can be. We have decided that for 2019/20 these are to provide: outcomes for your child. You may feel at times that you don’t agree with
commitment to making West Craven a great school that you don’t agree with certain decisions and that serves the local community where students actions, but be assured all contribute to the above make good progress and benefit from an enriching being achieved. That doesn’t mean we never make education. This ties in very closely with my own mistakes – as we do and we will always educational philosophy; everyone deserves to have acknowledge this. To work in partnership calls for a good quality education, the opportunity to fulfil trust, respect, patience and understanding. their potential and to strive towards the academic or As we head into a new half term we welcome our vocational career of their choice. new Principal Mrs Foy with whom I will be working My priority as the new Principal is to ensure that closely in my role as Executive Principal. This West Craven continues its journey to improve at provides a stable and committed team leading the pace and is a school that students are proud to go Academy well supported by experienced to and teachers are inspired to teach in. I join West governors. Craven from the White Rose Academies Trust in Leeds, where I was Senior Vice Principal I thank you for your support over this half term, responsible for student achievement at Leeds City wish you a lovely half term break and look forward Academy. I am proud that under my leadership the to welcoming your child back on Monday 4 Academy secured better than national average November, looking smart and taking pride in full GCSE results for the first time in the school’s uniform, worn correctly and with basic equipment history as well as receiving an 'Outstanding' for learning in a waterproof school bag and with a OFSTED judgement for leadership in May 2019. waterproof coat (no hoodies), focused and ready to learn. Alongside getting to know all the students, staff and local community, I look forward to working closely L Blomley – Executive Principal with Lynne Blomley and the Pendle Education Trust team in driving forward our ambitious vision to raise academic achievement and give students an unrivalled educational experience in the Pendle Welcome from Mrs Foy area.
I am delighted to be joining West Craven High Please do contact me at school should you have School as Principal from 4 November. It was an any queries or follow us on absolute pleasure to attend the Open Evening held Twitter@westcravenhigh last week to meet current and prospective students Tracy Foy - Principal and their families. This event showcased the amazing work undertaken by our students and staff across all curriculum areas. I was particularly proud to hear from our Head Boy and Head Girl addressing a packed library speaking with confidence about student life here at West Craven. Since my appointment, I have visited the school a number of times to meet with students, staff and governors. What is apparent to me is everyone's commitment
4 Staff training – No after school December homework clubs 4 Term Begins November 9 Year 11 Mock Art Exams 11 Remembrance Day 12 Bethany Children 11 Anti-bullying week 16 Elevate – Year 10 Study Sensei
18 Year 11 Mock Exams (18 – 29 November) 20 Last day of term - students
dismissed @ 12:30 pm
28 Star Awards @ 7pm
Staff Welcome We would like to offer a warm welcome to staff members who have recently joined the West Craven team
Mrs A Stoker Mrs A Woodward Director of English English Teacher
Miss A Hunt Mr D Newell Mrs C Knight Mrs S Al-Talib Mr S Wallace English Teacher Resistant Materials Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher
Mrs T Birtwell Mr A Watson Miss N Porter Mr S Byrne Mrs C Horne Mr R Gill PE Teacher MFL Teacher Humanities Teacher Humanities Teacher CVoc Technician Site Supervisor
Lynne Blomley, Executive Principal at West GCSE Results 2019 Craven High School, said: “It was fantastic to Students at West Craven High School were all see so many students celebrating their GCSE smiles after opening their GCSE results achievements with their family, friends and envelopes to find a range of high grades. Academy staff. They celebrated with family, friends and staff “Students and staff have worked incredibly hard from the Academy as they unveiled results to produce these high grades and it is rewarding which have helped them to progress to a wide to see an improvement on last year’s results. range of college courses, apprenticeships and “After collecting their results, the students were employment. excitedly sharing their plans for the next few Amongst the students celebrating were twins years, including studying A Level and vocational Michael and Alan Hanson who achieved four courses and progressing to apprenticeships. We grade 8s, three grade 7s and six grade 6s can’t wait to follow their progress on their between them. They have now progressed to journeys and want to tell them again how proud study A Levels at Nelson and Colne College. we are of their achievements at West Craven.” Charley Berry achieved a grade 9 in English as well as grade 8s in Biology, History and Art and former Head Girl Samantha Kendall was delighted with a grade 9 in Art. She has now progressed to A Levels at Nelson and Colne College and hopes to pursue a career in the science industry. Galius Cerniauskas achieved a grade 8 in Art and is progressing to Nelson and Colne College to study Level 3 Engineering with Maths. He plans to pursue a career as an architect. He said: “Staff at West Craven have been really supportive throughout my time there and I'm delighted with my results." Bradley Maden achieved outstanding results and has progressed to study A Levels in Geography, Maths and Biology at Nelson and Colne College. He plans to pursue a career as a geologist. He said: "I'm delighted with my GCSE results and the support I received from staff at West Craven High School. I'm looking forward to moving on to college now." Three students also achieved the prestigious and highly sought after grade 9 in Italian.
Streetwise Safety Dissection in Biology Thank you to the team from Performance in Science Teacher, Miss Grant, demonstrated a Education who came to deliver a road safety lung dissection to her Year 8 students – a really performance to our Year 7 students. The interesting lesson in biology! students explored risk, responsibility and Students have been learning about the process consequences as a pedestrian as well as of breathing; the dissection offering the personal safety and behaviour. opportunity to see inside the lungs, to look at their structure and the different tissues they are made up of. Thank you to Brown’s Butchers for kindly donating the organs.
Excelling at Art
Congratulations to Year 11 students: Ashleigh Anderson, Abbi Gallacher, Sinead Hant, Bradley Nelson, Abbie Rushton, Morgan Smith and Adrian Tillotson whose GCSE Art work has been selected to hang in the Executive Principals and Chief Executives office.
Macmillan Coffee Morning
A big thank you to all those who baked, donated and supported our Macmillan Coffee Morning and for making this a highly successful and sociable event.
We raised an amazing £589.04.
Art Ambassadors
A huge congratulations to all our Art Ambassadors who have been specially selected because of their individual flair and creativity within Art and Design. They are celebrated on the display board outside the Art rooms and have a pin badge to represent their status. They will be showcasing the Art Department at events throughout the year and will work with us to develop the Art curriculum. A fantastic opportunity for these amazing artists! Well done to you all.
Teaching Assistant of the Year Congratulations to Mrs Freeman who has been nominated for Teaching Assistant of the Year. Mrs Freeman was nominated because she always goes the extra mile for students. She supports extracurricular activities at lunch and after school and offers support to students with special educational needs and those in Year 11, assisting with their learning in core subjects and developing study skills. Mrs Freeman was presented with a bouquet of flowers, chocolates and a certificate from Ben at Teaching Personnel. National Teaching Assistants’ Day (16th September 2019) was created by Teaching Personnel to recognise the valuable contribution Teaching Assistants make to the education and support of school children across the UK.
Mental Health Awareness Day
To raise Mental Health Awareness, Katy Westwell, our Emotional Wellbeing worker arranged lots of fun activities in the main hall during lunchtime. Along with support and advice for our students activities included an inflatable penalty shoot- out, giant Jenga, giant Connect 4, Snakes and Ladders and lots of other fun activities including a photo booth with props. Katy said, “Today was amazing all round, raising awareness for mental health and helping students open up and support each other. The activities bought students together from all year groups. The energy and laughter in the main hall was contagious, with students asking when we could do it again.”
Junior UK Maths Challenge Seven local primary schools, each brought four gifted and talented students to take part in the fifth annual maths challenge. Working in teams the students completed a maths relay, including logic, speed and group rounds to complete the challenging mathematical problems. Well done to all who participated – congratulations to Coates Lane Primary who were the overall winners and to runners up St Joseph’s and Gisburn Primary Mrs Leak, Director of Maths, said, “A fantastic day was had by all. The buzz in the room was electric. It was lovely to see so many students so engaged with such challenging maths problems.”
English Schools Fell Running Championships Well done to the Barlick Fell runners who represented West Craven High School when they competed in the English Schools Fell Running Championships, hosted by Giggleswick School, on Sunday 6 October. After torrential downpours the runners tackled the hilly and water logged terrain in damp and windy conditions – achieving some fantastic results. Year 7 students: Logan McCredie finished 17th out of 121 runners – the 15th boy and Lily- Grace Clayton finished 36th girl. Years 8 student Jody Whitfield is still awaiting her finishing position after a controversial race end and Year 9 student Ciara Duffy finished 149th out of 166 runners, the 28th girl to finish. With Year 11 student Jack Villiers finishing a commendable 8th out of 109 runners. Thank you to those parents who provided photographs and to Dave Woodhead – woodentops.org.uk. Pride of Britain Award
Maths teacher, Sam Boatwright will be heading to this year's Pride of Britain finals after being selected as the ITV Calendar regional fundraiser of the year winner. ITV filmed a piece for Sam's nomination at West Craven and roped in his brother, Primet English teacher Luke Boatwright for a spot of filming too.
Sam's award win comes after his epic triathlon challenge this summer. Well done from everyone at Pendle Education Trust, we can't wait to see you at the finals!
To view the announcement visit: https://www.instagram.com/p/B3KuoTBpq3I/?igshid=uerx8vzij22j …
Hola Mexico!
West Craven Geography teacher Mrs Price will be spending this half term in Mexico with four other teachers after winning a Rainforest Alliance and Tui Care Foundation competition designed to provide peer-to-peer training and a once in a lifetime professional development experience. Mrs Price found out about the competition on a Geography teachers’ social media forum and after registering her interest in the challenge, was tasked with teaching a Sustainable Tourism topic to students. Mrs Price worked with Year 9 students at West Craven High School to come up with ideas for a sustainable tourism resort. She submitted photos and work from the project and was shocked when she received a call during the summer holidays to say she would be one of five teachers from across the UK to be heading to Mexico in October. We can't wait to hear all about it when Mrs Price returns after the half term break.
PSHE and Careers Day
Tuesday, 15 October was our first Personal, Social, Health, Citizenship and Careers Education collapsed curriculum day, aimed to help prepare students for life by developing the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to keep themselves healthy and safe, and prepare them for life and work in modern Britain. Offering a broad curriculum, for all years, exploring healthy living, sexual health, positive relationships, careers, citizenship, British values and safeguarding students through our Prevent sessions – equipping students to make well informed decisions. Year 11 students were treated to four sessions of interactive workshops around life beyond West Craven High School and the Year 12 choices available to them. Sessions were put on by Burnley College post 16 options liaison team members, Craven College admissions and apprenticeship staff, Nelson and Colne College tutors for A Levels, vocational options and apprenticeships and Accrington and Rossendale vocational and apprenticeship teams. Students reported, “It was really useful, I have made a timeline of things I have to do now and prepare for the rest of this year. I didn’t know that I had to speak to employers now, if I want an apprenticeship next year. I found it extremely interesting, thank you!”
Fennella qualifies for Regional Swimming 100% Attendance Championships Well done to the 300 students who gained 100% Congratulations to keen swimmer Fennella attendance this half term – this is a fantastic Turner who has qualified for the North East achievement. Regional Swimming Championships. In recognition of their 100% attendance students Following on from her success at the Yorkshire were issued with a voucher that they Swimming Winter Competition, this is exchanged, in the dining hall, for a Halloween Fennella’s first qualification to Regional Level cupcake and also a certificate to celebrate their where she will compete at Ponds Forge achievement. International Swimming Pool in Sheffield on Well done, keep it up! the 2/3 November. A member of Skipton Swimming Club, Fennella trains five times each week, including a 5:30am start before school – totalling 11 hours per week; demonstrating true commitment and dedication to training and her swimming! Good luck Fennella!
Star of the Week
7.1 Freya Craddock - For volunteering to do a speech at Open Evening. 7.2 Libby Edmondson - For helping out during the Open Evening and in form. 7.3 Paige Davies - For being helpful in form. 7.4 Annie Wilkinson - Excellent spellings every week and a pleasure to have in form. 7.5 Ellie Dean - Excellent form rep who is always prompt and organised.
8.1 Joshua Shailes - improvement in our form time spellings and perfect equipment checks over the current half term. 8.2 Angus Walker - For improved focus and for the number of achievement points. 8.3 Oliver Gelding - Dependable form rep - collecting the daily information for the form. 8.4 Seamus Driver - Outstanding effort across a variety of subjects, having 33 positive points and no negatives. 8.5 Jackson Grace - Continual positive attitude to school life and a helpful attitude in form.
9.1 Kieron Farrell - For his friendly attitude towards everyone in form. Always willing to help out and for having no negative points. 9.2 Blazej Klosek - For working hard, gaining recognition across a number of lessons and no negative points. 9.3 Harry Baldwin - For being the boy with the most house points. 9.4 Max Lea - For a great work ethic and having the most achievement points out of all the boys in form. 9.5 Rubee Richards - Consistently producing good work across the school.
10.1 Cameron Ronald - Being a good form rep and collecting the contents of the form box each day. 10.2 Demi Francis - Highest achievement points this week. 10.3 Cassie Brotherton - Consistently producing good work across the school. 10.4 Laura Hadfield - Most amount of achievement points. 10.5 Joshua Thomas - The most class charts points.
11.1 Isaac Southern - Great work during the Friday Quiz. 11.2 Finley Richards - Attitude to learning. 11.3 Billy Haythornthwaite - Excellent attitude to school work. 11.4 Evie Roberts - For helping out around school. 11.5 Abby Needham - Always working hard.
Accelerated Reader
Year 7 100% Club Year 8 Harris Brierley The following students have successfully read Oliwia Babiarz Taylor Camfield and quizzed on their reading book at 100% Molly Beedham Korey Dixon between the Lincoln Dewhurst Chester Foley Seamus Driver 9 September 2019 – 11 October 2019 Michail Gounalakis Well done and congratulations to Amabel Foster-Bond Brett Harper Martha Green Rayan Houssairy x2 Violet Haworth x3 Scarlett Leary Faith Henstock x5 Chloe Lee x2 Leland Hornby Rafael Phipps Eloise Jamieson Aidan Probets Louis Lomas Anna Salimpur Jacob Miller Jenson Shackleton Thomas O’Neill Joshua Taft Rose Piskorska Alex Taylor Ruby Rebanks Emily Taylor Oakley Rees Lucas Underwood Fennella Turner x2 Annie Wilkinson George West
100% Club
Accelerated Reader
Year 7 Highest Word Count Year 8 7.1B Rosie Hill The following students have read the most 8X1 Faith Henstock 7.2A Emily Taylor words between the 8X2 Fennella Turner 7.3R Harris Brierley 9 September 2019 – 11 October 2019 8X3 Louis Lomas 7.1N Logan McCredie Well done and congratulations 8X4 Jamison Craddock 7.2O Usman Zia 8X5 Jake Ford
Highest Word Count Voucher Winner Well done to the top reader in Year 7, Rosie Hill and 9 September 2019 – 11 October 2019 Faith Henstock, Year 8, for reading the most words All the names of students who gained 100% on an this half term. Accelerated Reader quiz this half term were entered into a prize draw. Congratulations to Year 7 and 8 students, Joshua Taft and Violet Haworth respectively, who each won a £5 Love2shop voucher.
Rosie Hill Faith Henstock Well done to Rosie who Well done to Faith who has read a total of 119,635 has read a total of 511,603 words this half term. words this half term.
Sporting Fixtures
Football Football
7 a-side competitions 7 a-side competitions Boys A Team @ Fisher More Boys B Team @ Fisher More
Tuesday 5th Nov Year 11 Thursday 14th Nov Year 9
Thursday 7th Nov Year 10 Friday 15th Nov Year 10 Friday 8th Nov Year 9 Thursday 21st Nov Year 11
th nd Monday 11 Nov Year 8 Friday 22 Nov Year 7 Tuesday 12th Nov Year 7 Tuesday 26th Nov Year 8
Cross Country Table Tennis Festival Inter-schools KS3 Pendle Schools Cross Country @ Pendle Vale Wednesday, 27th November Tuesday 10th Dec 3-6pm 1 – 3 pm @ Nelson + Colne Rugby Club
Badminton Pendle schools competitions
Monday 18th November under 14s Girls (singles) @ Fisher More under 14s Boys (singles) @ Park High
Tuesday 19th November under 16s Girls (singles) @ Marsden Heights under 16s Boys (singles) @ Pendle Vale
Monday 25th November under 14s Girls (doubles) @ Park High under 14s Boys (singles) @ Pendle Vale
Monday 2nd December under 16s Girls (doubles) @ Pendle Vale under 16s Boys (doubles) @ Park High
Monday 9th December under 14s (mixed doubles) @ Park High under 16s (mixed doubles) @ Pendle Vale
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