On the 8th of May, Golborne High School proudly celebrated the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a vibrant, street party-style celebration. In honour of this historic occasion, pupils took part in a variety of games and activities that captured the spirit and joy of theoriginalcelebrationsfirstheldeightdecadesago
The History Department generously provided an array of cakes and sweet treats, adding to the festive atmosphere, while the canteen served a traditional hearty cottage pie followed by a delightful selection of beautifully prepared cakes and scones, courtesy of ourtalentedkitchenteam.
The school was awash with the red, white, and blue of the British flag, creating a patriotic backdrop as pupils also took time to reflect on the lasting significance of VE Day. Through learning and remembrance, they gained a deeper appreciation for this pivotal moment in history and the freedoms we enjoytoday.
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MEGAN SOARS TO WORLD MEGAN SOARS TO WORLD CHAMPION GLORY! CHAMPION GLORY!
r the Easter break, Year 10 pupil Megan travelled to ny Florida to compete in the U17 2 Small division at the tigious All Star World Cheer Championships with her m, Crimson Heat Phoenix Hydra.
owing an intensive three-day training camp, the team ready to take on the two-day event held at the Orange nty Convention Centre in Orlando a world-class ue and the perfect stage to showcase their talent Day 1, Crimson Heat Phoenix delivered a standout ne, placing 1st out of 37 international teams and uring their spot in the finals
k on the glittering stage for Day 2, Hydra gave another of-this-world performance, once again taking 1st place nst 14 other teams with a jaw-dropping routine ing them gold medals, championship rings, bracelets, returning home as World Champions in the U17 Level 2 gory!
OLIVIA DANCES TO VICTORY OLIVIA DANCES TO VICTORY
In addition to this remarkable achievement, Olivia has also been celebrating with her dance team, KAM Performing Arts Academy, after a fantastic performance at the 2025 National Performing Arts Alliance Troupe Festival at Middleton Arena in Manchester The team competed in five sections, taking home 1st place, two 2nd places, and a 3rd place, and even made it to the grand final! YEAR
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ELITE PROGRAMME AND SHINES PROGRAMME AND SHINES AT NATIONAL FESTIVAL! AT NATIONAL FESTIVAL!
Big congratulations to Year 7 student Olivia, who recently auditioned for 'The Associates' dance training program and was thrilled to earn one of just 30 spots!
Well done to Mason in Year 10, who plays for Warrington Rylands U16's Ultras football club. Last week they secured the Division 3 league title with a dramatic 2-2 draw with Ashton. Mason plays as a defender, a position he has played since he was five years old, originally with Earlestown before his transfer to Warrington Rylands three years ago. He is now looking forward to joining the U17's next season.
Congratulations to our Year 9 boys Sam, Josh, Ivan, Sam, Noah, Daniel, Fin, Tristan, and Harry who proudly represent Leigh United Phoenix in football.
The team has recently been crowned Bolton and Bury League Champions, an outstanding achievement after winning 15 out of 16 matches this season. Well done, a fantastic accomplishment!
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In January we honoured the remarkable accomplishments of our pupils in school by presenting certificates and badges to those who have earned 50, 100, 150, 200, and an outstanding 250 achievement points. These points are a testament to pupil excellence, consistency, and willingness to exceed our school's expectations. Awards are also given for top achievers, awarded for Highest number of achievement points, Zero behaviour points and 100% attendance and punctuality.
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On January 29th, students in Years 8–10 participated in the Intermediate Maths Challenge, a 60-minute, 25-question multiple-choice competition aimed at fostering mathematical reasoning, precision, and fluency The challenge featured engaging problems that challenge even the most experienced participants We are delighted to announce that 50 students from Golborne High earned certificates for their impressive performances. A special congratulations goes to Karson, Hitomi, and Aevin, who each earned a gold certificate and were invited to the next round which was held in March and saw Karson and Hitomi going on to earn silver and bronze certificates respectively
We are delighted to share the outstanding results from this year's UKMT Junior Maths Challenge – and what a performance it has been! Out of 116 students who took part, an impressive 75 have earned certificates. This is a tremendous achievement and a real testament to the hard work and mathematical ability of our students 11 Gold, 26 Silver, 38 Bronze Even more excitingly, five pupils were invited to take part in the next round of the competition in June
A huge well done to all involved – this has been a truly successful competition for Golborne
In May, pupils from Years 7-10 Liverpool Empire Theatre to w Hamilton The show, known fo Founding Father Alexander H of whom recently starred on s production of Footloose. Expe only inspiring but also a valua performers. We look forward t their involvement in our future shows!
Miss Rogerson's Extra-Curricular Dance Club is busy rehearsing and fine-tuning their routine in preparation for the upcoming Creative Arts Evening The club meets every Thursday after school in the Arts Theatre and is open to students in Years 7, 8, 9, and 10.
YEAR 10 STUDENTS SHINE IN CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY'S FUTURE READY PROGRAMME
Well done year 10
Miss Clegg and Mr Barker helped to support Sianna, Isla, Izzy, Theo, Laukik, Max, and Connor of Y10 to gain a place on the Cambridge University Future Ready programme where pupils successfully attended mentoring sessions designed to push their study skills and explore what it's like to think and write like a university student.
Our pupils created their own university style essay on this year's topic, 'Is knowledge dangerous?' while developing their critical thinking and essay-writing skills, preparing them for GCSEs and university All pupils successfully submitted university level quality responses, with Max placing in the top 5 of the national cohort of all pupils who gained a place!
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YEAR 11 STUDENT WINS EASTER CHOCOLATE HAMPER FOR REVISION EFFORTS!
Congratulations to our Year 11 student Atlas, the lucky winner of our delicious Easter chocolate hamper, presented here by Mrs. Knott! Atlas was among many dedicated Year 11 students who completed their Easter revision card and earned a spot in the prize draw
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in a Baking Masterclass!
May was extra sweet for Mr. Thompson’s Year 8 technology class as they rolled up their sleeves, chopped, stirred, and baked their way to apple crumble perfection! With the irresistible aroma filling the air, we ’ re not sure how many crumbles actually made it home!
