Our students have been having the adventure of a lifetime on their trip to Iceland, packed with unforgettable sights, natural wonders and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

Sunday started bright and early as we departed school at 7:45am and headed straight to Reykjavik for a Lava Show – a spectacular and fiery introduction to this land of ice and fire!

On Monday, we took a boat trip to the stunning island of Heimaey, where we hiked to the crater of a volcano, explored lava flows and ash deposits, and discovered why it's known as the Pompeii of the North. We then headed to the immersive Lava Centre Cinema before returning to the hotel for a well-earned rest.

Tuesday was a true showcase of Iceland’s natural drama. We began at the incredible rift valley at Þingvellir, stood in awe of the explosive geysers at Geysir, and felt the full force of the mighty Gullfoss waterfall. The perfect end to the day? A relaxing soak in the geothermal waters of the Laugarvatn Fontana Spa. Pure magic!

We’re so proud of how our students have embraced this journey — exploring geology, geography and the great outdoors in one of the most extraordinary landscapes on Earth.

Our U14 boys football team felt the disappointment of becoming Calderdale Schools’ Cup runners up in their final tonight against Brighouse High, but they must hold their heads high.

In a physically demanding contest, played in hot conditions, Crossley Heath shrugged off their underdog status playing some excellent football in the first 20 minutes. Captain George distributed well all game from midfield, and with another fine through ball he found Gabriel on the left who dribbled excellently to get behind the defence and put the ball in the path of Cory, who finished with superb composure and accuracy to give Crossley’s the lead.

Not long after, George played another pinpoint pass to flying striker Hasnain who sprinted clear of the defence to fire in from just inside the box, but celebrations were muted when the linesman raised the offside flag. 1-0 at half time.

The Crossley Heath defence were superb for much of the game. Hassan, Charlie, David, Ethan and influential keeper Aidan, kept the threatening Brighouse forwards at bay until midway through the second half when Brighouse scored from close in. 1-1.

The Crossley Heath squad tenacity and work rate has been the foundation block of their development and this brought chances to edge ahead in this game. Musa, Joe, Yousha and Sai were the epitome of that ethos in their time on the pitch. That effort carving out another chance that hit the post.

Crossley’s looked the more dangerous side in the closing 5 minutes with continued pressure at the Brighouse end. With full time and penalties approaching, it was heartbreaking to see Brighouse break away to score a winner after Aidan had pulled off a point blank save.

Despite the obvious disappointment for the team in this result, their development and progression has been clear over the last 3 years. We look forward to their Y10 campaign.

Thanks to all of our parents/carers/family members for your support this season!

A few weeks ago, you may have seen our brave students and staff take on the Ice Bucket Challenge, and we’re thrilled to share that we raised an amazing £650!

A huge thank you to our brilliant Head Girl Anaya and Head Boy Lakshya for organising the event. What a fantastic start to your leadership journey!

And of course, thank you to everyone in our school and wider community who donated so generously.

As the ice bucket challenge is in aid of mental health, we have decided to donate the funds to local #Halifax charity Invictus Wellbeing who provide crucial mental health and wellbeing support to young people through therapy, mentoring and early intervention services. They’re doing incredible work, and we’re so glad to be supporting them!

Find out more about Invictus Wellbeing here: invictuswellbeing.com

They did it! Massive congratulations to our incredible Crossley Heath staff team who completed the Calderdale Way Relay on Sunday!

Over 50 gruelling miles of hills, valleys, and winding trails — and they tackled it all with courage, teamwork, and true Crossley spirit.

From Ice Age-carved ridges to rough footpaths, our staff ran across some of the region’s toughest terrain, showing the same resilience and determination they bring to school every day.

We’re so proud of you — not just for crossing the finish line, but for inspiring our students and our whole community through your dedication and positivity.

What an incredible evening celebrating the sporting achievements of our fantastic Year 11 and Sixth Form students!

Held at the brilliant La Luna restaurant, our Senior Sports Presentation Evening was a chance to reflect on a year of hard work, dedication, teamwork, and success across a wide range of school sports.

From unforgettable victories to inspiring leadership, every award presented was a reminder of the passion and commitment shown by our students both on and off the field.

A huge congratulations to all of our award winners and nominees — you’ve done yourselves and Crossley Heath proud

Here’s to another year of sporting excellence!