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Read MoreGreat Yorkshire Show
Published 17/07/24As part of their career experience, year 10 had the opportunity to visit the Great Yorkshire Show last Friday. With nearly 200 pupils attending, they had a great time, and conducted themselves in a manner that made staff proud to see how well they engaged with the public and businesses at the show. With 140,000 people visiting the event over four days, students could start to comprehend the sheer size and breadth of the agricultural industry on their doorstep. An industry that they can be a part of when they leave us next year. (31) Day 4 Highlights of the Great Yorkshire Show 2024 - YouTube
Read MoreYear 10 careers talk with Nelson & Colne college.
Published 17/07/24A big thank you to Nelson & Colne's liaison and science teams for coming to school and talking about future careers with year 10. Moving into year 11, they will be coming in to support students with college applications post-16, and we will keep you up to date with any open evenings being held. Students recently visited their campus and could see the refurbishments taking place to improve learning environments, including the creation of dedicated teaching facilities for subjects, such as automotive, ICT, science and engineering. Nelson & Colne College | One of the Top Colleges in the Country!
Read MoreThe Royal Navy career talk with year 10.
Published 17/07/24A future in the Royal Navy can be whatever you want it to be and, with over 100 different roles available, there’s something for everyone. Year 10 had the chance to ask questions and discover the various career opportunities in the Royal Navy. A huge thank you to David from the ministry of defence for coming in to talk about the various opportunities they offer, and his experiences serving in the oldest of the UK's armed services. Royal Navy Jobs | Royal Navy (mod.uk)
Read MoreWoodheads & Morrisons careers talk for year 10.
Published 17/07/24Woodheads is one of the best known names in the British meat industry, with a history stretching back over 100 years. Today, Woodheads is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, having become one of our first vertically integrated suppliers in 1991. Year 10 had a chance to learn about the food sector and job opportunities on our doorstep. The company provides opportunities in manufacturing, logistics, retail, engineering and head office work throughout the country. Woodheads - Morrisons Farming (morrisons-farming.com)
Read MoreYear 10 careers talk with the army.
Published 17/07/24Huge thank you to Graeme from the ministry of defence for sending in two members of his majesty's armed forces. They talked about their experiences serving during conflicts and humanitarian missions, along with the various routes and support the service can provide students thinking of pursuing a career in the army. The British Army | Army Jobs and Recruitment (mod.uk)
Read MoreYear 10 careers talk with Burnley College.
Published 17/07/24With applications opening soon for 2025 intake, it was wonderful that Burney College could come and talk to our year 10s ahead of September regarding the options they can make in year 11. With a new university facility also being built for 2024, students will be ideally placed to take advantage of immersive skill laboratories, robotics and automation classrooms along with dedicated employer engagement areas. BCUC Expansion - Burnley College Burnley College
Read MoreYear 10 careers talk with Lancashire Constabulary.
Published 17/07/24A huge thank you to John from Lancashire Constabulary who came in to spend a day talking to our year 10 about future careers in the police service. He really engaged with the students, highlighting various career options along with the rewards and challenges they could expect in the job.
Read MoreYear 10 careers talk with XLCR
Published 17/07/24The wonderful team from XLCR came to talk to our year 10s about future careers in the motor industry and to design some vehicles ready for next year's soap box challenge in Colne. The importance of showing students the types of jobs that are available in our local community cannot be underestimated. A huge thank you to the team for taking the time to come and visit us.
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Read MoreBao Bun development
Published 15/07/24Using food colouring should not be the first thing you reach for when changing the appearance of a dish. Year 8 students took their Bao Buns to the next level by experimenting with natural food colours to produce vibrant Bao Bun cheeseburgers. Green - pandan leaf, Black - charcoal, Yellow - tumeric, and Pink - beetroot.
Read MoreRewards in DT
Published 15/07/24Rewards come in all shapes and sizes. In Design & Technology lessons, pupils can get a 3D printed robot by demonstrating our core values of ambition, respect and collaboration. Beep boop!
Read MoreYear 10 taster day - Nelson & Colne College
Published 15/07/24Year 10 students' second further educational experience was held last week at Nelson & Colne College. Again, students took part in two taster lessons from across a wide-ranging curriculum and could see the refurbishment work taking place in their engineering facilities, ready for September. From child care, salon work, STEM escape rooms, sports, virtual reality and law to name a few. Moving into year 11 in September, we will keep you informed of any open evening while the year 11 personal development lessons help students with applications and interview techniques. Nelson & Colne College | One of the Top Colleges in the Country!