What an incredible celebration of creativity it’s been across the school! Our Creative Careers Industries Week has been packed with inspiration, hands-on experiences and a real insight into where creative subjects can lead.

From 9 students diving into Fine Art and Textiles taster sessions (including paper garments made in just 20 minutes! ), to lunchtime creative challenges exploring fine art, illustration, digital art, animation, game art, architecture and fashion design the energy and imagination on display has been amazing.

Students have designed mascots, created adverts, experimented with different media and styles, used industry-standard software like Adobe Photoshop, and even designed their own computer game characters

We’ve also loved hearing from our inspiring alumni, including Emily Stollery, Annie Wade-Smith and Amanda McDermott, who shared their journeys and showed just how many exciting career paths creativity can open up.

A real highlight of the week was our Year 12 trip to the University of Huddersfield, where students experienced university life first-hand through workshops in Fine Art, Illustration and Textiles. Huge thanks to the university staff and student ambassadors for such a motivating day

Thank you to everyone who got involved at lunchtimes, took on challenges, collected passports and earned house points - and well done to our Year 7s for getting started on their competition entries… more on that soon!

The future of the creative industries is looking very bright.

We wanted to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to former student Sam and his company 74 Solutions for so kindly sponsoring our upcoming production of Matilda 

74 Solutions is a Leeds-based enterprise architecture and IT consultancy, supporting organisations with complex system design, integration and digital transformation. Sam and his team work closely with government and higher education clients, helping to build robust, scalable and well-integrated digital solutions.

Their support is helping us bring Matilda to life, and with rehearsals and preparations well underway, it’s already shaping up to be a truly amazing show. We can’t wait to see it all come together this July.

 Pictured here are some of our cast when they went to watch the stage show a little while ago to soak up all the inspiration.

Thank you again for supporting the arts at Crossley Heath School. We’re incredibly grateful. Support like this makes such a difference, and we’re always thankful for any further support towards our productions.

Huge congratulations to Ruby in 8A, who took part in her first Winter Guard UK competition on Sunday in Stoke and what a debut it was!

Ruby was part of a team of nine young performers aged between 10 and 13. This was their first time competing in the Junior League, having moved up a level due to one team member turning 13. That meant they were up against teams with performers aged 16 and 17, a tough challenge by any measure.

Despite this, the team performed brilliantly and finished in bronze position, far exceeding expectations and showing incredible confidence, teamwork and determination.

With competitions coming up in Liverpool, Leeds, and the World Finals in Worcester this April, this is an amazing start to their season.

Well done, Ruby! We’re so proud of you and wish you and your team the very best in the competitions ahead!

Following on from our recent Prize Giving celebrations, we’re delighted to recognise Katherine, recipient of The Heath Old Boys Prize for Excellence in Sport (Girls).

Katherine was selected for this award in recognition of her outstanding commitment, composure and leadership throughout the season. She consistently remained calm under pressure, providing a steady and reassuring presence that kept her team focused and united.

Playing with excellent skill and quiet determination, Katherine led by example rather than words, demonstrating resilience, maturity and sportsmanship throughout her time representing Crossley Heath. Through her performances and attitude, Katherine is helping to carry forward the proud sporting legacy of Heath Grammar School, which was long known for its sporting excellence.

We’re incredibly proud of you, Katherine, and look forward to seeing you continue to build on this legacy in the years ahead.

As part of our Prize Giving celebrations, we’re delighted to recognise Aqib, who received the Outstanding Contribution to House Activities Award.

Aqib was always hugely passionate about our house system and was a true team player, consistently encouraging others to get involved and step outside their comfort zones. He threw himself into every opportunity with enthusiasm, supporting those around him and contributing positively to house events across the school.

From singing a solo as Freddie Mercury during House Music, to fully committing (blue paint and all!) to his role as the Caterpillar in Alice in Wonderland, Aqib embraced each role with confidence - all while remaining a popular, well-liked and respectful presence around school.

This award celebrates Aqib’s energy, teamwork and willingness to give things a go. He's already greatly missed, and we’re excited to follow his achievements as he moves on to the next chapter.

Congratulations, Aqib!

We’re incredibly proud of Zara in Year 11, who had the amazing opportunity to take part in the Opening Ceremony of the ISU European Championships in Sheffield. What a fantastic experience to be involved in such a prestigious international event on home ice.

Zara’s involvement doesn’t stop there, she’ll be returning again tonight as an Ice Marshall and will also play a role in the medal ceremony, making this an unforgettable few days at the championships.

A brilliant achievement and a wonderful example of dedication and commitment. Well done, Zara!