Wake Up Wednesday – Creative Ways To Encourage Reading
Tomorrow is World Book Day, and it’s the perfect chance to spark a love of reading in every child. Stories don’t just build literacy skills, they inspire curiosity, boost confidence and open doors to new worlds. This week’s #WakeUpWednesday highlights simple,...
Marsden’s Trip to Salvation Army
Marsden students enjoyed an inspiring visit to the Salvation Army in Nelson on 3 March 2026, where they learned first‑hand how charities support local communities. As part of their learning objectives, students explored how foodbanks operate, discovered the wide range...
Action for Happiness – Mindful March
This months theme for the calendar is Mindful March. This is to encourage those to pause, breathe and notice so that we can respond more mindfully.
PCHS Panathlon
Our KS3 classes arrived to take on a carousel of activities, competing against other schools. Rotating through bowling, golf and darts, they faced off against other schools with determination, ambition and teamwork to take home the trophy. There were triumphant...
Steam Festival
The year 9 pupils took a trip to Nelson and Colne college to attend the STEAM Festival on 27 February 2026. They have taking part in activities such as Talkioke, rocket‑making, drawing and exploring memory‑foam technology from Silentnight, while meeting employers from...
Aldi, Colne Trip
Students from the Digital Careers group visited Aldi Colne on 26 February 2026 to explore how workplace technology supports modern retail. The visit linked to key educational objectives, giving students the chance to see tools such as CCTV, barcode scanners and...
Pizza Making Workshop
We’re excited to invite you to a fun and interactive Pizza‑Making Workshop for parents and carers! Join head chef Jack and sous chef Alison as we guide you through creating your own delicious handmade pizzas. This is a great opportunity to learn new skills, meet other...
Winston Plowes Artist Visit
As part of our Spring 1 theme of “Famous artists – shape and colour”, the Themes classes of Calder, Wenning and Yarrow had a very special visitor into school on Monday 2nd February 2026. Winston Plowes is a land artist, based in Hebden Bridge, who came to spend the...
Wake Up Wednesday – WhatsApp
With its end-to-end encryption and huge popularity, WhatsApp is often seen as a private and secure way to stay in touch; however, that same privacy can make it harder for trusted adults to see when things go wrong. This week's #WakeUpWednesday guide explains how...
Prom Dresses
There is a fantastic selection of pre-loved prom dresses, suits, accessories which would be perfect for pupils attending your school proms. 59 Market Street, Colne, BB8 0LL Open Tuesday – Saturdays 10am – 5pm Closed Sundays & Mondays
Children’s Mental Health Week
Today in Hodder, as part of Children’s Mental Health Week, we spent time exploring what makes each of us special. The students reflected on their own unique qualities and were able to think of many wonderful things that make them who they are. They proudly shared...
Safer Internet Day Assembly 2026
On 10 February 2026, our Student Online Safety Group delivered a confident and engaging whole‑school assembly for Safer Internet Day: “Smart Tech, Safe Choices.” Their presentation helped students understand what AI is, how it can be used positively or negatively, and...
Wake Up Wednesday – Fostering A Sense Of Belonging
Feeling a sense of belonging plays a vital role in children’s wellbeing, confidence and gives them the ability to thrive, both academically and emotionally. This weeks #WakeUpWednesday guide explores why belonging matters and how small, everyday interactions can make...
Digital Careers – Asda Trip
Students from the Digital Careers (Computing) group enjoyed an insightful visit to Asda in Colne on Thursday 5th February, where they explored how information technology supports everyday operations in a large retail environment. As part of their research task,...
Lancashire SEND Roadshow
2025/2026 Lancashire SEND Roadshow will be running all across Lancashire up until the 1st of July. The roadshows are for families and practitioners to find out more about support and services available for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and...
TeenTech Visit
Students from KS3 and KS4 took part in the TeenTech Virtual Event on 4 February 2026, where they heard inspiring talks from female IT professionals and explored a range of digital career pathways. The event supported key Gatsby Benchmarks by helping students learn...
Wake Up Wednesday – Supporting Safe Use Of AI
AI is becoming a familiar part of young people’s online experiences, with a growing number of school tools and entertainment platforms now using it . This #WakeUpWednesday guide breaks down what AI really is, helping adults explain it clearly and realistically so...
Action For Happiness – Friendly February
February's theme for Action for Happiness is Friendly February, encouraging us to be more friendly to those around us.
Wake up Wednesday – Mental Health Misinformation Online
Who should young people trust for mental health advice online? From TikTok to Instagram, children and young people are turning to social media for support, but not all content is accurate or helpful. This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide explores how mental health...
Visit From Burnley College’s Caitlin Hanson
On 23rd February 2026, our Digital Journalism students had an inspiring and highly interactive experience as we welcomed Caitlin Hanson, School Liaison Officer from Burnley College, for a careers‑focused visit that brought real‑world industry practice directly into...
Coffee Morning
On Thursday 22nd January 2026, we hosted our coffee morning with Alison McConville and The Social Prescribing Team, Sammy and Gary. Steph Douglas, Senior School Nurse also popped in for a chat. We discussed how the Social Prescribing Team can support our young...