We are incredibly proud to celebrate our students who have recently been awarded their Duke of Edinburgh Award certificates.

Achieving a DofE Award requires commitment, resilience and determination, as students balance volunteering, physical activity, skill development and expedition challenges alongside their studies. Each certificate represents hours of hard work, teamwork and personal growth.

Well done to all our students for this fantastic achievement — a testament to your perseverance and willingness to challenge yourselves. We look forward to seeing where these skills and experiences take you next

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We are incredibly proud of Eva, Jack, Matthew, Sohana and Safa, who are members of the Halifax Panthers Junior Shadow Board.

Last week, members of the youth entrepreneurs management team had the fantastic opportunity to present directly to the club’s Board of Directors during a special meeting. The Junior Shadow Board was established to help the club develop fresh ideas that appeal to a younger audience, giving young people a real voice in shaping the future of the club.

During the meeting, students shared creative and well-considered ideas including kids camps, competitions and loyalty schemes, demonstrating excellent teamwork, confidence and commercial awareness.

An inspiring example of young people making a real impact in their local community well done to all involved!

Our students have arrived safely at Disneyland® Paris and are ready to begin an exciting and inspiring Computing! Live experience. They are staying at Disney’s Hotel Cheyenne and will be combining learning with this unforgettable setting ov

This week, we welcomed Smashed Live, an educational programme designed to help young people understand the causes and consequences of underage drinking.

Students watched a powerful drama performance following the lives of three teenagers, exploring the challenges they face when alcohol becomes part of their social world. Through relatable characters and real-life scenarios, the performance highlighted how quickly risky situations can arise and the pressures young people may feel around drinking.

After the performance, students took part in an interactive workshop, encouraging them to reflect on what they had seen and discuss wider issues around underage drinking. Together, they explored the social and emotional reasons young people may turn to alcohol, the impact it can have on health, relationships and wellbeing, the role of peer pressure in decision making, and where to seek support for themselves or others.

Our recent Science Fair was a fantastic showcase of student innovation, creativity and scientific thinking. The standard of entries was exceptionally high, making judging a real challenge.

Huge congratulations to our winners:

• Yulianna and Amelia – Using the Scientific Method: Investigating the effects of different drinks on dentine using eggshells. Their project stood out for its clear planning, strong logic and particularly thoughtful evaluation and reflection on the strengths and limitations of their study.

• Miguel – Using the Engineering Design Process: A coded car parking management system that followed the full design cycle from problem identification to testing and improvement. Miguel impressed judges with his working one-in-one-out system and clear explanation of how it could be developed further.

• Tarunikaa – Science and Design: A creative and interactive model of the solar system and constellations, helping others understand how the night sky changes across seasons and hemispheres. The project combined strong scientific understanding with excellent communication.

• Reeti – Science Research Project: “Why haven’t we cured cancer yet?” An ambitious and highly researched project exploring complex biological processes and cancer treatments, delivered with confidence and genuine curiosity.

• Khadeeja - Judge’s Choice Award – Energy Bus: A highly innovative and sustainable design where passengers generate electricity while travelling, showing outstanding creativity, inclusivity and real-world problem solving.

Judging was carried out by Dr Kerry Parris, Lecturer in Medical Education at The University of Manchester School of Medical Sciences, who praised the depth of understanding and quality of discussion throughout the fair.

A huge thank you to King Beds in Halifax for kindly sponsoring the prizes.

Well done to all students involved – a brilliant celebration of science at Crossley Heath!