Author of the Month January 2023
January 2023 – Author of the month – Rick Riordan Rick Riordan is most well-known for the Percy Jackson series. His other series include The Kane Chronicles, The Heroes of Olympus, Magnus Chase and...
View ArticleBook of the Month – February 2023
February 2023 – Book of the Month – Harry Potter February is Harry Potter month. Around the world, Harry Potter fans young and old celebrate and share their love for the book series by taking part in...
View ArticleYear 7 Netball Victory!
The year 7 netball team beat TIGHS 5-4 in their recent league match. Player of the match – Yellow team – Aleena Player of the match – Green team – Sophie Players; Zaina, Ayisha (Yellow Captain), Aysha,...
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Young Green Britons Challenge
Pleckgate was selected as just one of 16 schools in the UK to take part in an eco-pilot scheme. It’s the Young Green Britons Challenge pilot scheme, an initiative of the Ministry of Eco Education, with...
View ArticleAlaska Pink Salmon Delivery!
The Catering department in school has been lucky enough to be chosen to be one of 250 schools to receive a delivery of 40 pieces of Alaska pink salmon for free. It is part of the Fish Heroes project,...
View ArticleRovers v Reading Trip
H-edge-ing to Glory? Blackburn Rovers 2 v 1 Reading After being instructed in CPD that reading is the key to success for Pleckgate pupils this fixture was swiftly booked. This superb experience was...
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Michael Morpurgo live event
Year 8 pupils were given the opportunity to watch a live reading event with the famous author Michael Morpurgo. This formed part of the many activities we enjoyed for World Book Day. Celebrating 40...
View ArticleCharity Bake Sale for Earthquake Disaster
Pleckgate’s Anne Frank Ambassadors helped to fundraise for Turkey and Syria after the recent earthquake. The Ambassadors decided to hold a bake sale to raise funds for the disaster. Computer Science...
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Decorate a Door Competition – World Book Day
Year 7, 8 & 9 tutor groups produced some amazing, creative doors for our annual ‘Decorate a Door’ competition for World Book Day. Well done to all involved! This competition involves tutor groups...
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Salmon!
Salmon was on the menu at our Year 10 Hospitality and Catering Level 1 and 2 class. Pleckgate was one of just 250 schools selected for the Food Teachers Centre FISH Hero Programme where Alaskan pink...
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The Orchestra Through the Ages
Hallé Orchestra Set Works Concert The Orchestra Through the Ages January 2023 In January 2023, pupils from Year 9, 10 and 11 had the opportunity to watch the Hallé Orchestra perform at the Bridgewater...
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The Lion King Musical
The Lion King Musical March 2023 In March 2023, Year 7 pupils at Pleckgate had the opportunity to see Disney’s The Lion King Musical at The Palace Theatre in Manchester. With music from Elton John and...
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Mrs Savage – Subject Leader of the Year nomination!
Pleckgate High School’s Head of Religion and World Views Jenny Savage has been short-listed for a coveted Times Education Supplement (TES) Award. Mrs Savage is one of eight candidates in the category...
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Holocaust survivor Anne Super meets with our Year 7 ambassadors!
Pleckgate pupils heard the moving story of Holocaust survivor Anne Super through the school’s partnership with The Anne Frank Trust and the link with The Fed. Pleckgate is one of 10 Anne Frank Trust...
View ArticleLancashire Telegraph article: Pleckgate High School pupils hear from...
We are honoured to have featured in the Lancashire Telegraph, and we are even more proud of our pupils for their hard work and dedication. Please read the following piece by Amy Farnworth, Chief...
View ArticleYear 7 Rounders Tournament
A huge congratulations to the Year 7 rounders team who finished 4th place in the League Tournament on Thursday 15th June.
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Schools Linking Project
Year 9 pupils from both Pleckgate and St Bede’s High School met for the first time to conclude on their Schools Linking Project. The initiative linked the two classes in order to aid their exploration...
View ArticleAladdin Showcase – Thursday 13th July 2023
Pupils in the above photo from left to right, Zainab Ahmed (Year 9), Lucy Turner (Year 10), Hooriya Ahmed (Year 9) and Sanaa Hussain (Year 9). During music lessons, pupils in Year 7 have been...
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HAF Summer 2023
Please see poster about the ‘Get Stuck In’ Summer clubs that are free for pupils eligible for free school meals. Please phone 07879 774978 for more details and to book a place.
View ArticleYear 10’s take part in a Model United Nations at Lancaster University
Head of Religion and World Views Mrs Savage took three Year 10 pupils to Lancaster University to take part in a Model United Nations with other schools. The three-day event was organised through the...
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