On Friday 5th May, nine of our Year 10 Engineering students went to Kirklees College Engineering Centre. First of all, the students were given a tour by some of the college tutors. It was great to see the wide range of facilities and get a glimpse into college life. Then, they went to three different sessions: Practical beam analysis, materials …
The annual Rotary Technology Tournament was hosted by Greenhead College this year. Eight of our students, from the Engineering Club took part, split into two teams. Team One: Tim Spencer, Daniel Smith, Iwan Gibson, Will Peacock. Team Two: James Palmer, Lara Exley, Imogen York, Oshini Chanaya Ramanayake. The task was to create a vehicle which could travel along a string, …
Y7 and Y8 pupils took part in a workshop held in the DT department. Professional Artist, Trafford Parsons has been working with a number of Kirklees schools, creating designs with pupils, which will be printed on large banners and displayed in St. George’s Square in Huddersfield town centre to mark the King’s coronation. They were brilliantly behaved, produced some great …
The Engineering Club have been busy this half term, working on a collection point for plastic bottle tops. The bottle tops would normally be thrown away causing plastic pollution, unnecessary landfill and wasted valuable resources. The bottle tops collected, will be melted down and made into fun and useable products. The sustainability project will raise environmental awareness and team work …
The drama department had a fantastic visit from the ‘Stage-ed’ theatre company, who gave our Year 11s a brilliant workshop on ‘Blood Brothers’. One of the GCSE spec musicals. Well done to all involved
A fantastic Winter Showcase, another performance to a sold out audience. The showcase had a fantastic atmosphere and definitely got the buzz of Christmas spirit going. With a variety of singers, actors, dancers and musicians the night was a brilliant variety of talent. It was also a pleasure to be supported at the showcase by Reinwood Junior School, performing extracts …
The Y11 GCSE Drama students performed their devised performances before October half term, and what a spectacular amount of talent they have! Pupils have been working very hard in after-school rehearsals and in lessons to ensure their work was of a high standard. These performances count as part of their actual GCSE grade and we couldn’t be prouder of what …
Thank you to everyone who came and supported our students at this year’s talent show. We had a sell-out crowd, and I’m sure you will agree that the talent was phenomenal this year. The winners of the talent show this year are as follows: KS3 runner up: Katie Holdt Y9 KS3 Judges Winner: Calum Wilson Y8 KS3 Audience Winner: Mahsa …
A massive congratulations to the whole Cast and Crew of Beauty and the Beast. The production ran over two nights and were a spectacular success!All pupils involved were absolutely fantastic, giving up their free time committing to after school and lunchtime rehearsals and working tirelessly to put this amazing production together. The PA team are so proud of everyone involved …
We have organised a trip to see Mary Shelley’s seminal Gothic text Frankenstein as a performance at the Viaduct Theatre in Halifax. Letters have been emailed out but if you would like more information, please contact Miss Newing.
Children’s author Clare Weze delighted year seven with her recent visit to the schools Learning Resource Centre [LRC]. Every year seven student was given a copy of her debut book The Lightning Catcher to read over the summer break, and the book was a hit with both staff and students! Students queued eagerly at lunchtime to talk to Clare …
Team English dressed up as our favourite Shakespeare characters for Open Evening last night. HG6 was transformed into Castle Dunsinane and prospective students and their families were guided around a series of stations to complete puzzles. If they worked out the playwright’s name correctly, they got a tasty treat at the end 🙂 Huge thanks to Mrs Gibson for the …
Creative writing sessions are re-starting this Friday, 24th September in HF9 with Miss White and Mrs Hepworth-Tweed. Look out for our first magazine issue of 2021-22 which will be released before half term!
Y7 and Y8 pupils took part in a workshop held in the DT department. Professional Artist, Trafford Parsons has been working with a number of Kirklees schools, creating designs with pupils, which will be printed on large banners and displayed in St. George’s Square in Huddersfield town centre to mark the King’s coronation. They were brilliantly behaved, produced some great …
The drama department had a fantastic visit from the ‘Stage-ed’ theatre company, who gave our Year 11s a brilliant workshop on ‘Blood Brothers’. One of the GCSE spec musicals. Well done to all involved
A fantastic Winter Showcase, another performance to a sold out audience. The showcase had a fantastic atmosphere and definitely got the buzz of Christmas spirit going. With a variety of singers, actors, dancers and musicians the night was a brilliant variety of talent. It was also a pleasure to be supported at the showcase by Reinwood Junior School, performing extracts …
The Y11 GCSE Drama students performed their devised performances before October half term, and what a spectacular amount of talent they have! Pupils have been working very hard in after-school rehearsals and in lessons to ensure their work was of a high standard. These performances count as part of their actual GCSE grade and we couldn’t be prouder of what …
Thank you to everyone who came and supported our students at this year’s talent show. We had a sell-out crowd, and I’m sure you will agree that the talent was phenomenal this year. The winners of the talent show this year are as follows: KS3 runner up: Katie Holdt Y9 KS3 Judges Winner: Calum Wilson Y8 KS3 Audience Winner: Mahsa …
The PE department took some year 7&8 netballers to see Leeds Rhinos superleague team beat Severn Stars, we were then lucky enough to meet some of the amazing players. Including Jade Clarke who is England’s most capped player ever and Lydia Walker who is a former pupil of Salendine Nook. We’re glad everyone had a great time!
A massive congratulations to the whole Cast and Crew of Beauty and the Beast. The production ran over two nights and were a spectacular success!All pupils involved were absolutely fantastic, giving up their free time committing to after school and lunchtime rehearsals and working tirelessly to put this amazing production together. The PA team are so proud of everyone involved …
Students in Years 7, 8, and 9 are welcome to attend our Computing Club on Thursdays after school. Students work on various projects that will allow them to learn how to code in various programming languages.
We have organised a trip to see Mary Shelley’s seminal Gothic text Frankenstein as a performance at the Viaduct Theatre in Halifax. Letters have been emailed out but if you would like more information, please contact Miss Newing.
Students in Years 7, 8, and 9 are welcome to attend our Computing Club on Thursdays after school. Students work on various projects that will allow them to learn how to code in various programming languages.
Children’s author Clare Weze delighted year seven with her recent visit to the schools Learning Resource Centre [LRC]. Every year seven student was given a copy of her debut book The Lightning Catcher to read over the summer break, and the book was a hit with both staff and students! Students queued eagerly at lunchtime to talk to Clare …
A fantastic Winter Showcase, another performance to a sold out audience. The showcase had a fantastic atmosphere and definitely got the buzz of Christmas spirit going. With a variety of singers, actors, dancers and musicians the night was a brilliant variety of talent. It was also a pleasure to be supported at the showcase by Reinwood Junior School, performing extracts …
The Y11 GCSE Drama students performed their devised performances before October half term, and what a spectacular amount of talent they have! Pupils have been working very hard in after-school rehearsals and in lessons to ensure their work was of a high standard. These performances count as part of their actual GCSE grade and we couldn’t be prouder of what …
Thank you to everyone who came and supported our students at this year’s talent show. We had a sell-out crowd, and I’m sure you will agree that the talent was phenomenal this year. The winners of the talent show this year are as follows: KS3 runner up: Katie Holdt Y9 KS3 Judges Winner: Calum Wilson Y8 KS3 Audience Winner: Mahsa …
A massive congratulations to the whole Cast and Crew of Beauty and the Beast. The production ran over two nights and were a spectacular success!All pupils involved were absolutely fantastic, giving up their free time committing to after school and lunchtime rehearsals and working tirelessly to put this amazing production together. The PA team are so proud of everyone involved …
The PE department took some year 7&8 netballers to see Leeds Rhinos superleague team beat Severn Stars, we were then lucky enough to meet some of the amazing players. Including Jade Clarke who is England’s most capped player ever and Lydia Walker who is a former pupil of Salendine Nook. We’re glad everyone had a great time!
