PleckgateHighSchool

A multicultural school where ALL children Aspire and Believe, Act and Succeed.

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🤖 Our STEM Club pupils have been putting their creativity and engineering skills to the test with an exciting robotics project!

👏From sketching robots using sensors, microcontrollers & servo motors to designing helpful robots using logic & creative thinking!

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🥳The latest edition of The Pleckgate Weekly is now live!

👏Catch up on all the latest news, achievements, events and opportunities from around school this week. From pupil successes to upcoming events, there’s plenty to celebrate!

➡️Read here: https://t.co/rOjgn6B6ww

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🏆We are incredibly proud to have Nikki as part of the Pleckgate family. A truly deserved recognition for over 30 years of dedication to supporting and inspiring young people across Blackburn.

👏Congratulations Nikki!

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Congratulations to Nikki Hartley, recipient of the John Robertson Outstanding Achievement Award 2026

For 30 years+, Nikki has inspired & supported young people across Blackburn through her dedication to education and leadership.

A truly deserving recognition

#1VAD2026

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🏏A fantastic start to the cricket season for our Year 7 & 8 boys teams, securing two wins over in their brand new kits!

👏Strong performances with both bat and ball showed the promise these teams have for the summer ahead.

♥️Well done boys!

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👏Well done to our Year 9 pupils Muhammed, Safiya, Afia, Uzair, Arham & Aliciana who represented Pleckgate at the Runshaw Philosophy Cup against schools from across the area.

♥️The team showed excellent confidence, teamwork & critical thinking throughout the competition!

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🎉Family Hub Blackburn with Darwen are hosting a Parenting Celebration Day on Wednesday 24th June at 9:30am!

👏Families can access free resources, activities & support, while parent and professional voices are welcomed to help shape the future parenting offer across Blackburn.

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🌟The latest edition of The Pleckgate Weekly is out now!

Inside this week’s edition:
🎒 Duke of Edinburgh adventures
📚 Important GCSE exam information and support
👏 Inspiring former Pleckgate pupils returning to support our students

➡️Read it here: https://t.co/mPxsiabjh9

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🏏A fantastic display from our Year 9/10 cricket team, securing victories against St Bede’s & Wilfrids!

👏A dramatic final-ball catch from Jazib sealed the win against St Bede’s, while superb bowling from Izun & Junaid led to a win over Wilfrids.

❤️Well done to all involved!

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🧠A huge thank you to former Pleckgate pupil Zainab for returning to speak with our Year 10 Sociology pupils about the exciting opportunities available at the University of Manchester.

👏It was fantastic to hear advice and experiences from a former pupil!

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❤️Good luck to all of our Year 11 pupils as they begin their GCSE examinations this week!

🌟You have worked incredibly hard and we are so proud of the determination, resilience and commitment you have shown throughout the year.

👏You’ve got this!

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🗞️The latest edition of The Pleckgate Weekly is out now!

Inside this week:
🏅 Boccia Team Success
🎨 Dima wins a national anti-racism award
💧 Year 7 pupils raise money for water pumps

➡️Read more here: https://t.co/TEQbhJCEeA

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🎊A huge congratulations to Dima, for taking 1st place at the Show Racism the Red Card competition, beating thousands of pupils nationwide.

💪🏻Huge thanks to Mr Papa for organising the opportunity & helping pupils engage with this crucial message for our society.

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🥈Huge congratulations to our Boccia team who secured an incredible 2nd place out of 9 schools!

👏A fantastic display of teamwork, precision and determination from Murtaza, Mussa, Faez, Ahmed & Mustafa!

💙Well done Boccia Boys!

👉 Read more: https://t.co/kdCrzAAfo5

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🏆 CHAMPIONS! 🏆

⚽️Our Year 7 team clinched the League Play-Off Cup with a brilliant win over local rivals TIBHS.

⚡ Musa with both goals
🧤 Strong defending & top saves
🔥 Dominant performance throughout

👏A fantastic team effort -proud of every player!

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📢We’re hiring at Pleckgate High School

Vacancies:
🪵Design Technology Teacher
🧪Science Teacher (Maternity Cover)
💼Business Studies Teacher
💻Computer Science Teacher
📚English Teacher
☎️Administration & Finance Assistant

➡️Apply now: https://t.co/QDHuVur5IK

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🎤Our Spring Concert was incredible!

🎶From singers to pianists, drummers to guitarists, our pupils showcased amazing talent.

✨For many, it was their first performance and they truly impressed the audience

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🏰Year 7 pupils brought history to life on their visit to Skipton Castle.

❤️From exploring the banquet hall, kitchens & dungeon to completing the Medieval Trail at Craven Museum, a fantastic day of hands on learning!

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📰Pleckgate Weekly is out now!

💼Highlights include Year 10 workplace visits, careers interviews, a staff spotlight on our Exams Manager, and an inspiring visit from a former Pleckgate pupil to Year 11.

➡️Read more here: https://t.co/iQjVzVmodn

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Former Pleckgate pupil Yamin, returned to inspire Year 11 with top revision tips.

Now, he is a Nuclear Engineer at AtkinsRéalis and Pleckgate Governor, he shared advice on planning, past papers & effective study habits.

An inspiring morning for our Year 11s.

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🚨 We’re hiring!

👨‍💼Join Pleckgate High School as a Design Technology Teacher from September.

❤️Teach across KS3 & KS4, deliver hands-on lessons in well-resourced spaces & inspire pupils to design, create & succeed.

➡️Find out more: https://t.co/QDHuVur5IK