Southlands High School

Year 7 English Trip to Yarrow Valley Country Park

Our Year 7 students enjoyed a fantastic English trip to Yarrow Valley Country Park, armed with clipboards and descriptive writing booklets.

On arrival, students immersed themselves in a fictional quest world, carefully observing their surroundings and recording their ideas and observations. The visit provided the perfect inspiration for a series of upcoming creative writing lessons back in the classroom.

It was a wonderful morning, and the pupils were fantastic representatives of Southlands High School throughout the trip. Their enthusiasm, creativity and excellent behaviour made us incredibly proud.

We look forward to seeing how their experiences at Yarrow Valley inspire their imaginative writing in the weeks ahead!

District Athletics Success!

We are incredibly proud of all the students from Southlands High School who attended the District Athletics event.

Our students were absolutely fantastic, demonstrating great determination, resilience and responsibility throughout the day. They represented Southlands High School with pride, and their behaviour was exceptional from start to finish.

We achieved several outstanding results, including a number of second- and third-place finishes in events such as the javelin, 100 metres and 200 metres. These accomplishments are a testament to the hard work, dedication and commitment shown by our students both in training and on the day of competition.

Every student who took part was an excellent ambassador for the school, and they should be extremely proud of their achievements, efforts and sportsmanship.

Well done to everyone involved – you have done yourselves and Southlands High School proud!

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As our WOW Weeks come to an end, we'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported our students throughout the programme.

The final week concluded with a visit to Runshaw College, where students experienced a range of A-level and vocational subjects and gained valuable insight into future pathways.

Students enjoyed an inspiring programme of talks, including:
*Ben T on the world of Digital Marketing
*James M from Lancaster University, who introduced students to the exciting field of Pharmaceutical Science
*Louise B, who shared her experiences as a TV Executive Producer and offered an insight into careers in television
*A visit to Preston North End F.C., where students explored career opportunities within the sports industry
*Liam M, who discussed his career journey and the experiences that led to his role as Director of a heating company
*A visit to The Royal Exchange Theatre to see behind the scenes and look at potential careers in the world of theatre

A special thank you also goes to all the employers and organisations who welcomed our students for work experience placements. Your support has provided invaluable real-world experiences, helping our students develop skills, confidence and aspirations for the future.

Thank you for helping make WOW Weeks such a success!

Huge Congratulations to James in year 10.
We're delighted to share that James has recently passed his Rockschool Drum Exam Grade 3 with a fantastic Distinction!

This is an outstanding achievement and a testament to James' hard work, dedication, and commitment to developing his drumming skills.
Well done, James – keep up the excellent work and we look forward to seeing what you achieve next on your musical journey!

Parents & Carers of Secondary School Pupils
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If your child has shared information about where young people are accessing these products, please consider reporting it anonymously. Every report helps protect children and young people, supports action against illegal traders, and makes our communities safer.

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By working together, we can help keep our young people safe.

As part of our WOW (World of Work) Week, our Year 10 students had the fantastic opportunity to visit Wigan and Leigh College this week.

Students sampled a range of vocational, A Level and technical subjects, giving them valuable insight into the wide variety of courses and progression routes available after school. The experience helped students explore their interests, discover new opportunities and gain a flavour of what they may wish to study in the future.

A huge thank you to Wigan and Leigh College for welcoming our students and providing such an engaging and informative experience.

WOW (World of Work) Week has continued throughout this week, with our Year 10 students gaining valuable insights into a range of exciting career pathways.

Students attended presentations from:
🔹 Neil M – sharing his career journey to becoming CEO of the Mosaic Trust
🔹 Rachel – discussing careers in Human Resources
🔹 Ady F – providing an overview of Accounting and Finance
🔹 Harry F – exploring opportunities in Horticulture and Agriculture

These sessions have given students a fantastic opportunity to learn about different industries, career routes and the skills needed to succeed in the workplace.

A huge thank you to all our guest speakers for giving their time and inspiring our students with their experiences and expertise.

WOW (World of Work) Week

A huge thank you to United Utilities for welcoming a group of our Year 10 students to their construction site today as part of our World of Work Week.

United Utilities is currently undertaking a major £12 million upgrade project to improve water quality and reduce storm overflows into the River Yarrow. During the visit, students had the opportunity to tour the site, wear industry-standard safety equipment, and learn about the important work being carried out.

Students also asked questions and gained valuable insight into the wide range of careers available within the utilities, engineering, and construction sectors.

Thank you to everyone at United Utilities for providing such an informative and inspiring experience for our students.