w/c Monday 13 July 2026
Litter picking scheme rota
Monday: 8A, Tuesday: 9A, Wednesday: 10A, Thursday: 11A, Friday: 7A
The order of weeks will be as follows:
Form Group P - w/c 11th May
Form Group E - w/c 18th May
Form Group R - w/c 1st June
Form Group O - w/c 8th June
Form Group M - w/c 15th June
Form Group I - w/c 22nd June
Form Group N - w/c 29th June
Form Group G - w/c 6th July
Form Group A - w/c 13th July
Form Group T - w/c
Charity Day – Running Order
Running Order
Period 1: Year 7
Period 2: Year 8
Period 3: Year 9
Period 4: Year 10
Stall holders will return to lesson during period 5.
Charity Day (Wednesday 15th July)
Form tutors please may you read this to your form group.
If you have submitted an idea for a stall on Charity Day, you should have had an email response from me. If your stall has been approved, you will have been emailed a stall number. If your stall has not been approved, you will not be able to take part. If you are unsure, come and see me or email.
On the day, you should arrive at the Sports Hall as soon as you get into school (early if possible). You should then find your stall number and get set up - there will be signs on the wall/desks indicating which stall is where. Please do not swap the signs around. Please do not take tables from other stalls all stalls will be allocated a table and chairs, with certain stalls needing more than one table. I will decide this.
On the day, when the bell goes for registration, you need to go to your form room and get your mark for the day – NO EXCEPTIONS! There will be staff around in the sports hall so your stall will be safe! Please don’t say, ‘I’ve already seen my form tutor’, or, ‘My friend is telling them I’m in.’ You need to go to your form. As soon as you’ve registered, return to the sports hall ready for period 1.
It is now up to you to get everything you need organised for the day. Please do not arrive on the day asking to borrow some paper, Sellotape, an extension lead, some Blu tack, a pen, some change –anything! YOU need to organise yourselves. Think about making you stall appealing – eye catching and please make sure you are super organised.
REALLY IMPORTANT!
You need to provide a small container for your money (a plastic tub or sandwich box) AND a float – an amount of change to give to people who don’t have the right money. For example, if your activity costs 50p, you will need some 50p coins to give in change. Record how much money is in your float, and you can knock this off your takings at the end – or donate it to your charity, of course. If you want to have a look around yourself, always leave at least one person on your own stall. AT NO POINT SHOULD YOU LEAVE YOUR STALL UNATTENDED. The money you make on your own stall is NOT for you to spend on others! Bring your own money to spend!
Stalls will be open periods 1-4, with a year group visiting the sports hall each period. At the end of period 4, you need to clear any mess from around your stall. DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING BEHIND! Glitter stalls, drinks and food – do not leave a mess! Once you have cleared up, you will go to p5 and lunch as normal. As far as possible, we will be sticking to normal allocated lunch slots, but if you are on blue lunch, you may be a bit late as you will need to clear up
Finally, at the end of period 4, you will need to count your money and HAND IT TO Mrs Isherwood, or Sadia , Nadia Lola, they will be in the YEAR 7 OFFICE, with a note of your stall name, your chosen charity and the amount you have raised.
All money will be sent to your nominated charity by school cheque, with an accompanying letter, which will include the names of the people on your stall. We do not allow students to take the money home with them to present to their charity. If this is a problem, please reconsider whether you want to run a stall.
For anyone who is not running a stall, please make sure you bring in some money – we will NOT be taking card payments on the day!
Charity Day is always very busy, sometimes a bit messy but thoroughly enjoyable and VERY worthwhile. Have a great day!
Mr Mercer has nominated Mysha Begum, Iqra Miah and Aneesa Ali for wonderful support in a practical experiment and in dealing with a student who was not engaging the way that they should. Well done to them all!
iPad update - streamlining our apps
To improve device performance and save storage space, we have moved several less-frequently used iPad apps to the Jamf Self Service app.
What this means for you: If you notice an app is missing from your device, it hasn't been removed permanently. It is now available for "on-demand" download. This keeps your device running faster by only installing what you need.
How to get your apps:
Open the Self Service app on your device.
Browse or search for the application you need.
Click Install.
The app will download and install in the background immediately.
Your iPad storage should be no more than 90% full
Please keep an eye on the amount of space you are using on your iPad and delete any unwanted personal apps. Keep at least 10% of storage space free so you can install updates and any apps your teachers want you to use.
Free sanitary products for students
Access to essential sanitary products should never be a barrier to education, dignity, or wellbeing.
To support our school community, we are offering a range of free period products including pads, tampons, period pants, and Tampax — available for anyone who needs them.
Discreet. No questions asked.
How to collect:
Visit Room B31 before school or during break times
Or speak directly with Ms. Southee
Weekly Collection Point:
Tuesdays after school in B31
Feel free to drop in and collect what you need.
Stay Safe Online – Don’t Share Your Passwords!
Your school login is just like your house key – it keeps your digital life safe and private. Sharing your password with friends (even your best friend!) is never a good idea. Here's why:
Someone could change your work or delete it.
They might send messages pretending to be you.
You could get in trouble for things you didn’t do.
Cyber Safety Tips:
Keep your passwords secret – don’t even tell your friends.
Use a strong password that’s hard to guess (not “123456” or “football”).
Log out when you’re finished, especially on shared devices.
If you think someone else knows your password – tell a teacher or IT straight away.
Need to change your password?
Follow the simple steps here:
https://sites.google.com/haslingdenhigh.com/hhsportal/it-support/passwords
Let’s all do our part to keep our school accounts safe!
A drop in session for students on a Tuesday & Wednesday morning 8 - 8.15am is available in G3 (near Student Services) and will be for general queries and help with any questions, school work or revision.
We look forward to seeing you
Miss Marshall
FINAL CALL for students looking to join the Dungeons & Dragons club! If you like telling stories, making jokes, and snacks, then this is the club for you. It is free to join, no prior experience or equipment needed.
See you there!
Mr. Robinson
Year 7 Wellbeing Club
Starting on Wednesday 1st October at 8.40am in B56
A new wellbeing club for Year 7 only, run by our Y11 wellbeing prefect Scarlett Turner.
Come along and bring a friend!
Drama Club starts this Friday 16th January, 3:00–4:00pm in Room B24.
Come along to build confidence, get creative, play drama games, and have fun—no experience needed!
All students are welcome.
Calling All Student DJs!
Do you have experience in DJing or mixing music?
Would you be interested in showcasing your skills or developing them further in school?
We're looking for students who are passionate about mixing tracks and creating great vibes to get involved in music opportunities at school.
If this sounds like you, come and see Mr Gibbs or Mr Peel in B43 or B42 at any point during the week.
Let’s get the decks spinning!
Crochet Club
Crochet Club will be starting on Monday 22nd September from 3.00pm until 4pm in the library. All year groups are welcome. Everything you need can be provided - or you can bring your own if you’d rather. Suitable for beginners but keen crocheters and experts also welcome! Room B33
Mrs Smithson
Form Literacy
Please remember that you have the Accessit and ePlatform apps on your iPads. Accessit is regularly updated with news and competitions and is also where KS3 students can review for your ‘Go for Gold’ awards. EPlatform enables you to access books that you can read on your iPads.
Mrs Morgan, Ms Choudry and Mrs Khattak
Reading
Yr 7, 8 and 9 students - remember to read and review on the AccessIt app to add towards your ‘Go for Gold’ total. You receive 10 house points for each review as well as prizes and certificates when reaching the targets. You will find many eBooks on 'ePlatform' too.
Yr 9, 10 and 11 students - don’t forget to take a look at our ‘16 before 16’ list and try to complete the challenge! Please see Ms Choudry and Mrs Khattak in the library or Mrs Morgan in the English block for more details.
House points
Now you have all had the chance to settle in it is a great opportunity for me to remind you of the fantastic rewards we have on offer at Haslingden. House points are awarded for your efforts and achievements consistently and we want to see you enjoy the fruits of your labour! Check out the prizes we have on offer below. Remember, it is not just house points that impact your ability to enjoy your rewards but also respect cards and attendance so keep working hard in all these areas.
Many thanks,
Mrs Brady
Rewards co-ordinator
Click on the list of vacancies below for further information:
Spencer Hayes Group Ltd Level 3 Apprentice Multichannel Marketer
C Caswell Engineering Services Ltd Apprentice Technical Support Technician Level 3
The Canopy Company Ltd Sheet metal fabricator/welder Level 3
Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprentice
MPCT – Military Preparation College Training
MPCT is a UK‑based training provider supporting young people aged 16–19.
MPCT offers:
A practical, structured learning environment
Classroom learning combined with physical training and personal development
Support to build confidence, discipline, resilience, and employability
Recognised qualifications and improved wellbeing
There are other progression routes if you are interested in armed forces careers:
Prospectus: https://mpct.co.uk/prospectus/
Post 16 Choices Open Events 2025 - 26
Accrington & Rossendale College:
Tuesday 30 September 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Wednesday 22 October 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Blackburn College:
Tuesday 23 September 4.30 - 7.30pm
Wednesday 1 October 4.30 - 7.30pm
Saturday 15 November 10 - 1pm
Tuesday 3 February 4.30 - 7.30pm
Thursday 16 April 4.30 - 7.30pm
Burnley College:
Wednesday 17 September 5.30 - 8.30pm
Thursday 2 October 5.30 - 8.30pm
Tuesday 18 November 5.30 - 8.30pm
Wednesday 21 January 5.30 - 8.30 (Themis Apprenticeship Careers Event)
Tuesday 10 February 5.30 - 8.30pm
Bury College:
Tuesday 7 October 5 - 7.15pm
Thursday 16 October 5 - 7.15pm
Saturday 8 November 10.30 - 1pm
Haslingden Sixth Form
Tuesday 21st October 5.30 - 7.30pm
Hopwood Hall College:
Saturday 4 October 10.30 - 1.30pm
Wednesday 22 October 4.30 - 6.30pm
Wednesday 19 November 4.30 - 6.30pm
Myerscough College:
Saturday 4 October 10 - 1pm
Saturday 15 November 10 - 1pm
Saturday 7 February 10 - 1pm
Saturday 18 April 10 - 1pm
The Manchester College:
Tuesday 7 October 5 - 7pm
Saturday 15 November 10 - 1pm
Thursday 5 March 5 - 7pm
North Lancs Training Group Accrington:
Offer study programmes, traineeships and apprenticeships - please check their website or contact 01254 395355
Training 2000 Blackburn:
Offer aspiring clubs, traineeships and apprenticeships - please check their website or contact 01254 54659
Careers guidance
If you would like to request a careers meeting with Mrs Hoban to discuss your next steps, please email ghoban@haslingdenhigh.com or sfinney@haslingdenhigh.com
Mindfulness clubs at 8.40am-8.55am
Monday - Year 10
Tuesday - Year 9
Wednesday - Year 7 & 8
B56
All welcome, bring a friend!
Mrs Connor