Crossley Musicians Hit the Right Note in Birmingham!
Published 14/07/25
We are incredibly proud of the Crossley Heath Band, who performed brilliantly as part of the National Festival of Music for Youth at the iconic Symphony Hall, Birmingham! 
Their hard work, talent and teamwork truly shone on a national stage — they represented our school with style and skill. What an amazing experience!
And the music didn’t stop there... 
Following their performance, the band took part in a professionally run Jazz Workshop at the CBSO Centre, where they had the opportunity to further develop their musicality and creativity with expert guidance.
Basement Tour: Students explored years’ worth of hidden graffiti, artwork and artefacts. They discovered original features like the school's original washing facilities, heard spooky stories, and visited 'Gun Alley' - once used by young men training for the war. Practicing their aim with replica rifles, students reflected on the bravery and sacrifice of those former pupils. At the end, each student signed their name on a special board, becoming part of the school’s rich history.
Clocktower Tour: After climbing right up into the rafters (not one for those afraid of heights!), our winners were treated to stunning views over Halifax, an insight into the clock's history and inner workings, and the chance to leave their mark among decades of signatures from staff and students of the past.
To our amazing staff volunteers – thank you for the countless hours behind the scenes, from rehearsals to costumes, lighting, staging and everything in between. Your dedication makes these moments possible.
And to our brilliant audiences – thank you for coming along, clapping, laughing, and joining us on the journey. Your support means the world.
It was a real family affair for the Clarke family – with Ruby starring in the cast, Charlie as one of our wonderful backstage crew and big brother Alfie Clarke, star of Emmerdale, proudly cheering them on from the audience!
After top scoring last week for Yorkshire U15 away to Derbyshire with 77 off 94 (10 x 4 and 2 x 6) and hitting England’s Ashes winner Tim Bresnan for 6 in Lightcliffe CC’s 150th anniversary fixture, year 10 student Monty again top scored yesterday for YCCC U15s v Cheshire at York CC with 71 off 72 including 11 x 4s.
Congratulations to this years winners..... Queens! Queens came out on top and claimed victory with an impressive performance and are closing that gap on Savile!
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Our top fundraisers will win brilliant prizes, including exclusive tours of our clocktower or basement, signing their name in there as part of our school’s history and joining a very select group who’ve done so before! 
