Lostock High School

Free creative writing & performance workshops for young people 🎤✍️

Trafford Libraries, in partnership with Young Identity, are offering a fantastic series of FREE writing and performance workshops for young people aged 13–16 this summer at Urmston Library.

These sessions are a brilliant opportunity for young creatives to work with professional writers, artists and directors, explore different styles of writing and performance, and build confidence in sharing their own ideas and stories.

Through engaging activities and collaborative sessions, participants will have the chance to develop their creativity in a supportive community of young writers and performers.

📍 Urmston Library, 28 Golden Way, Manchester, M41 0NA
📅 Every Tuesday, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
🗓️ From 2 June – 28 July 2026

A wonderful opportunity for any students interested in creative writing, spoken word, storytelling or performance.

☀️🌿 Wishing our school community a wonderful Whit Half Term 🌿☀️

As we break up for Whit Half Term, we would like to wish all of our students, families and staff a restful and enjoyable break.

The weather is looking lovely, so we hope everyone gets the chance to relax, recharge and enjoy some well-deserved time with family and friends.

A special mention goes to our incredible Year 11 students, who have worked so hard throughout exam season so far. We hope you use this break to recharge your batteries, look after yourselves and return feeling refreshed and ready for the final stretch of your GCSEs. We are all very proud of your resilience and determination.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Monday 1st June.

Have a wonderful half term!

🏅⚽ Celebrating sporting success at Lostock High! ⚽🏅

We are delighted to share that Lostock High School has achieved the School Games Mark Award for the 2025/26 academic year!

The School Games Mark is a Government-led award scheme, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust, which recognises schools for their commitment to developing participation, competition and opportunities in sport both within school and across the wider community.

This award reflects the hard work, enthusiasm and dedication shown by our students and staff throughout the year. From competitive fixtures and clubs to leadership opportunities and inclusive participation, school sport continues to play a hugely important role in life at Lostock High.

We are incredibly proud of all the students who have represented the school in competitions, supported events as leaders and officials, and embraced opportunities to get involved in sport and physical activity.

A huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to this achievement and helped make school sport such a positive and inspiring part of our school community.

Celebrating our ReachOut graduates! 🌟🎓

Today we celebrated the graduation of our fantastic Year 8 and Year 9 ReachOut groups, and we could not be prouder of everything they have achieved.

The ceremony was filled with certificates, prizes and plenty of proud moments as students were recognised for their commitment, growth and participation throughout the programme.

ReachOut is a mentoring programme focused on developing important social and emotional skills, helping young people build confidence, resilience, communication, teamwork and self-belief. Over the course of the programme, students have challenged themselves, supported one another and grown enormously both personally and socially.

It has been wonderful to watch their confidence flourish, and today’s celebration was a reminder of just how much they have accomplished.

A huge well done to all of our graduates, you should be incredibly proud of yourselves!

Have your voice heard with Trafford Youth Cabinet! 🌟📢

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? The Trafford Youth Cabinet (TYC) is currently recruiting new members aged 11–18 from across Trafford.

TYC is made up of young people who work together to influence the decisions, policies and services that affect young people locally and beyond. Members have opportunities to represent young voices through organisations including the UK Youth Parliament and the Greater Manchester Youth Combined Authority (GMYCA), as well as helping to organise conferences and projects across Primary, Secondary and SEND settings.

Joining TYC is a fantastic opportunity to:
✨ Develop valuable skills and confidence
✨ Build your CV and future career prospects
✨ Meet new people and make friends
✨ Speak up about issues that matter to you
✨ Help shape the future for young people in Trafford

No previous experience is needed — just enthusiasm, ideas and commitment!

📍 Open to all young people aged 11–18 who live, work or study in Trafford
🕔 Meetings take place every Wednesday, 5pm–7pm

To find out more or sign up, email:
📧 [email protected]

Revision in Full Swing for Year 11! ✏️📚

The Geography room was an absolute hive of revision on Wednesday morning, with standing room only as Year 11 students came in before school to prepare for their Paper 1 exam.

It’s been fantastic to see so many students taking advantage of the expert support, guidance and encouragement from the Humanities team as they approach this important exam period.

And the dedication continues today, with more revision support for History from as early as 7.30am before the exam begins.

A huge well done to our Year 11 students for their commitment and resilience during exam season — and thank you to the Humanities team for the ongoing support and encouragement.

Good luck, Year 11, we’re all rooting for you!

Year 11 explore future pathways at Skills Centre Trafford Park 🏗️🔧

A huge thank you to The Skills Centre for hosting a group of our Year 11 students this week.

Students had a fantastic experience touring the facilities and learning about the wide range of vocational opportunities available, including joinery, bricklaying, electrical installation, automotive maintenance and plastering.

With industry-trained tutors and realistic working environments, the visit gave students a valuable insight into careers in the trades and helped them see these pathways in action. Experiences like this are incredibly important in helping young people explore their options and understand the many exciting routes available after school.

A special thank you to Kyle, Paul, Paul, Ben, Ian and John for the warm welcome and for generously sharing your time, expertise and experience with our students. Your enthusiasm and support made the visit truly memorable.

We really appreciate your support in helping inspire the next generation.

⚖️🗣️ Year 10 knife crime awareness workshop 🗣️⚖️

Recently our Year 10 students took part in an important and thought-provoking workshop delivered by magistrates from the Greater Manchester Adult & Youth Courts.

The session focused on the serious issue of knife crime, helping students understand the real-life consequences, legal implications and wider impact that carrying a knife can have on individuals, families and communities.

Hearing directly from magistrates gave students a valuable insight into the justice system and encouraged honest discussion around personal responsibility, decision-making and staying safe.

We are very grateful to the magistrates for taking the time to speak with our students and deliver such a powerful and informative session.

🚭🎲 Year 8 va**ng prevention workshop

Our Year 8 students recently took part in an engaging and informative va**ng prevention workshop, designed to raise awareness about the risks of va**ng and support informed decision-making.

The session combined important health education with interactive activities and games, including a Traitors-style challenge, which made the learning both memorable and enjoyable.

Through these activities, students explored topics such as peer influence, making safe choices and understanding the impact of va**ng on health.

It was fantastic to see students fully engaged, thinking critically and contributing thoughtfully to discussions. Sessions like this play a vital role in empowering young people with the knowledge and confidence to make positive choices.

🍪✨ A Sweet Finish to STEM This Term!

We’ve wrapped up the term in STEM on a delicious note, with students baking shortbread biscuits and decorating them with their own fondant creations.

It’s been a wonderfully creative (and very tasty!) term, with students also mastering fluffy pancake stacks and croissants earlier on.

Along the way, they’ve developed key skills in precision, planning, creativity and problem-solving - all while having plenty of fun.

A fantastic way to combine practical learning with a touch of sweetness - well done to everyone involved!

🪵🎨 Year 8 bring designs to life in Technology

Our Year 8 students have been busy developing their skills in Technology, planning and creating their own unique woodwork characters this term.

Starting with just an idea and a simple rectangle of wood, students worked through the full design process - sawing, sanding, drilling and painting - to transform their concepts into finished pieces.

It has been fantastic to see such creativity, precision and practical skill on display, with every character reflecting the individuality and imagination of its creator.

A brilliant example of hands-on learning, where students can take pride in what they’ve designed and made from start to finish.

How amazing are these?!