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Class of 2017 aiming high
Pleckgate High School students are aiming high – with one setting his sights on becoming a lecturer at Oxford University. Pleckgate enjoyed outstanding GCSE results and their students have big...
View ArticleHeadteacher’s Update – September 2017
Dear Parents/Carers May I take this opportunity to welcome your child back to Pleckgate, after what I hope has been a restful summer holiday. I would also like to extend a warm welcome to our new year...
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Open Evening and Open Morning
There was a record turn-out at Pleckgate High School’s Open Days as the school continues to flourish following its outstanding GCSE results. Prospective students, with their parents, heard from Head...
View ArticleYear 7 Cricket Team
Pleckgate High School’s Year Seven cricket team went from strength to strength last year. The team came together for the first time having come from different primary schools and formed a strong team...
View ArticleYear 8 Cricket Team
Last year Pleckgate High School’s Year Eight cricket team were christened ‘The Invincibles’ after going a whole season unbeaten. The team, captained by Qasim Akbar who is also at East Lancs Cricket...
View ArticleDropping Off and Picking Up from School
The road outside school is obviously very busy at the start and end of the day. Please can parents/carers in the interest of the safety of the children and all pedestrians, please under no...
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The Weavers Triangle
On 25th September, 12 of Pleckgate’s History students went on a History trip to Weavers Triangle in Burnley which was once the heart of Burnley’s textile industry. The students learnt about the history...
View ArticleProgress 8 Achievement
Pleckgate is in the top 18 per cent of schools nationally after the Progress 8 league tables were released. Progress 8 measures pupils’ progress between Key Stage Two and Key Stage Four across eight...
View ArticlePleckgate Walkers!
Two Pleckgate teachers hope they are still walking tall after a year of fundraising for Cancer Research UK. Mrs Turnbull is an engineering teacher at Pleckgate while her husband is a technician. Both...
View ArticleRemembrance Poems
Our Year 10 students have been studying poetry in the genre of “Power and Conflict” as part of their English Literature GCSE course. They were given the opportunity to write their own poems in the same...
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Awards Evening – Class of 2017
Harpz Kaur encouraged Pleckgate High School students to follow their dreams at their awards evening for their class of 2017. Harpz is the presenter on the weekday Breakfast Show for BBC Asian Network...
View ArticleNational Poetry Day
National Poetry Day took place at Pleckgate High School on Thursday 28th September as part of the National Poetry Day’s celebrations all over the country. The theme for this year was ‘Freedom’ and...
View ArticleIt’s Good to Talk
Pleckgate students have found it’s good to talk. The school have appointed 44 Literacy Leaders in Year 10 and 11 to listen to Year 7 students who need help with their reading. It’s twice a week in form...
View ArticleStaying Safe Online
Many children and young people may receive gifts over the festive season such as Smartphones, Tablets and Gaming consoles which allow them to connect online. Please find below a link to a resource...
View ArticlePleckgate support Nightsafe
Generous staff and students at Pleckgate High School brought some Christmas cheer to Nightsafe. Nightsafe is a charitable organisation in Blackburn supporting the homeless, aged 16-24-year-olds. Former...
View ArticleTackling Poverty in Africa
Pleckgate IT technician Talha Mulla has travelled to South Africa as he continues his charity work – supported by his school. Talha, 22, volunteers for the Al-Imdaad Foundation UK and he will be part...
View ArticlePleckgate’s Progress Score Boost
Pleckgate High School has received a boost as their Progress 8 result has been increased to +0.4 – confirming them in the top 18 per cent of schools nationally. Progress 8 is the government’s way of...
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Bubble Rush 2018 – Sunday 6th May
Pleckgate’s Year 7 pupils were definitely bubbly at the launch of East Lancashire Hospice’s Bubble Rush. Blackburn Rovers defender Paul Downing came along to make sure the event had the perfect kick...
View ArticlePleckgate’s part in innovative history project
Pleckgate’s history department has gained worldwide acclaim after using 21st Century technology to take students back to the 16th Century in a new forward-thinking project. Pleckgate have been using...
View ArticleBreakfast with the Headteacher
Congratulations to Pupils who have been selected to attend breakfast with the head teacher. The selection of pupils reflect their hard work and diligent approach to school life throughout the previous...
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