Author: Haslingden High School

Musical celebration of Scouting in Rossendale

A CENTURY of Scouting in Rossendale was celebrated at the Bacup Hub with a special concert. 2nd Rossendale Scout Group Band along with our own Big Band and Valley Academy Choir played and sang in the concert on Friday 12 October. Head of Expressive Arts Mr Gibbs said: “I think it […]

Sky Is Not Limit For Space Teacher

A high-flying teacher from our school has landed himself the top job at a prestigious space school in America. By day Mr Farnworth is Head of Media Studies at Haslingden High School… but during the summer he heads up the United Space School in Texas with nearly 50 students eager […]

Following in the footsteps of The Bard

STUDENTS got to walk in the footsteps of William Shakespeare on an English trip to his birthplace of Stratford-upon-Avon. The school trip was organised by Mrs McGinn and saw a party of 14 Year 11 and 12 students enjoying a behind the scenes tour at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. English […]

Luke takes world of ballet by storm

Luke Wilson, Year 10, has been selected for a role with the English Youth Ballet following auditions in April attended by more than 300 entrants.  He will join the prestigious group for its production of Swan Lake later this month.  Luke will feature in the show at Southampton for three […]

Open Evening

A SPOOKY camping trip in a forest and a mathematics fairground of fun were just two of the attractions enjoyed by visitors to the school open night. Around 600 prospective parents and students packed the school to view the different faculties and see what life is like at our school. […]