Huge congratulations to our students who represented Calderdale so superbly at the West Yorkshire Cross Country Championships on Saturday.
Well done to Harriet and Tara in the Year 10/11 race, and to Raphael and Jack in the Year 7 boys’ race, for their fantastic efforts.
A special congratulations goes to Ruby (Year 7), who finished an outstanding 7th place.
An excellent achievement by all involved – we are very proud of you
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!
Huge congratulations to our KS3 Girls Badminton Team, who have been crowned Yorkshire Champions! An outstanding achievement and a testament to their hard work, teamwork and determination. The team will now progress to the North East round in Middlesbrough on 10th March – we wish them the very best of luck.
Well done as well to our KS4 Badminton Team, who put in an incredible performance and narrowly missed out on qualification for the North East round after a three-way tie for the top spot. Qualification was decided on a count-back, with just 10 points separating them from the eventual winners. An amazing effort by the girls and a performance to be very proud of.
Fantastic representation of the school from both teams
On Friday, we hosted our very first Winter Ball for all Sixth Form students, and what a fantastic evening it was!
The night featured food and drinks, a DJ who kept the dance floor busy, and a 360° photo booth that captured some brilliant memories with friends. It was wonderful to see our Sixth Form students dressed up, celebrating together and enjoying a special night to remember.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening such a success!
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.
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.
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!
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 our brilliant Eco Club, who have successfully achieved Level 1 of the RHS School Gardening Awards!
This award recognises the fantastic work our students have done in planning, planting and caring for their garden, while learning about sustainability, teamwork and the natural environment. It’s a great first step on their gardening journey and a real achievement to be proud of.
Well done to all the students and staff involved for their enthusiasm, commitment and care for our school environment. We can’t wait to see what Eco Club grows next as they work towards the next level! 
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!
Huge congratulations to this fantastic group of Year 12 students who have successfully completed their First Aid at Work course here at school as part of their enrichment opportunities.
The training was delivered in-house by Mrs Hughes, our Health and Wellbeing Assistant, making this the second cohort to complete the course, with more to follow!
Mrs Hughes praised the group for their hard work, with everyone passing with flying colours and showing particular confidence and teamwork when practising two-person CPR.
A brilliant achievement and such an important life skill. Well done all!
