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Friday, Mar 8

11

McRobb Butcher’s Technology!

On Monday 26th February, our Year 10 Hospitality and Catering classes were involved in a fantastic butcher session delivered by local butcher, Jamie McRobb.

10

Layton’s Victory!

On Saturday February 24th, Layton fought in the prestigious Hitman Fight League,

Friday, Feb 16

14

Well-being Ambassador Training

On Wednesday, fifty students were trained to be Well-being Ambassadors

03

Year 11 GCSE Mock Examination Results Assembly

Year 11 students received their GCSE mock examination results on Monday. There was a lot of excitement, and a few tears

Friday, Feb 2

Hot Off the Press!

Student journalists, and media students themselves, Tillie and Megan, caught up with our new Head of Media, Mr Byron to find out about his role and the subject…

Friday, Jan 19

10

Standish CHS Whole School Careers Fair

Following the success of last year’s Careers Fair, we are pleased to announce on Friday 8th March 2024, Standish Community High School will be hosting their whole-school Careers Fair.

03

Let’s Hear from the Chair!

Student journalists, Erin and Francesca, met up with our Chair of Governors, Mrs Djali, to find out more about her, the work she does for Standish and the role of being a governor…

Tuesday, Jan 16

16

YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2024

Enter the competition here

Friday, Dec 22

14

Charity Updates

It’s been a great half term for charity fundraising at Standish Community High School.

13

Christmas Celebrations

We have had lots to celebrate in the last two weeks of term. Nominated Successful Learners from department areas were treated to breakfast, hundreds of students were issued with their bronze achievement badges during assemblies

Friday, Dec 15

14

Standish in the Community

Last week, eighteen pupils from Standish Community High School took littering issues into their own hands by organising a litter pick to reduce the amount of rubbish on the Standish Mineral Line.

Friday, Dec 1

11

Class of 2023 GCSE Presentation Evening

Thank you to everyone involved in last week’s wonderful event to celebrate the successes of our Class of 23.

Friday, Nov 17

10

Midshires Interview

Sue Bradwell, manager and owner of Midshires Signature Services, met up with two of our student journalists to discuss her company and what they do here at Standish – all over a Midshires lunch of course!

Friday, Nov 3

12

Nathan is Young Person of the Year!

We are so proud to announce our fantastic Year 10 student Nathan K has been awarded Young Person of the Year!

Friday, Oct 13

04

Open Evening Success

Open Evening was its usual combination of excitement, bustle and laughter this year as potential students, accompanied by their families, came to Standish in unprecedented numbers to see what it is that makes us unique.

Friday, Sep 29

12

High Praise for Freya!

Poetry By Heart is a national competition that our pupils, at Standish Community High School, enter annually.

Friday, Sep 15

15

Iceland Visit July 2023

In July, 50 students were given the opportunity to take part in a five-day, four-night science educational visit to Iceland.

Friday, Aug 25

12

GCSE Results Day 2023 Photos

Please find photos from GCSE Results Day 2022 here.

10

Standish Success Stories

There are always some tears of joy and happiness on results day and this year was no different as staff, students and parents got the chance to celebrate some stunning successes for some very special individuals who’ve left their mark on…

Thank You to our Fantastic Head Prefects!

Head Prefects, Cameron Weir and Gethma Maharalalage Don, as well as Deputy Head Prefects, Olivia Kelly and Oliver Langton...

Academic Success

Anyone who knows Standish knows that it is a school that places the highest possible value on academic excellence

Sporting Successes at Standish

Every year at Standish, students surpass themselves with their outstanding sporting achievements and this year was no different.

GCSE Success for Standish Community High School

We would like to offer our heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2023 for their outstanding performance in this year’s GCSE examinations, resulting in a phenomenal set of GCSE results for students and the school.

Thursday, Aug 17

14

Amelie is British Double Champion

Amelie B year 7 is the new Junior Club British Show Jumping National champion

Friday, Jul 21

11

Aladdin

Congratulations to the Cast and Crew of Aladdin for a wonderful production

Friday, Jul 14

13

Goodbye Dr. Grundy!

For the better part of twelve years now, a deep, burly Boltonian accent has reverberated all across the campus here at Standish.

Thursday, Jul 13

17

RFL Try of the Week

We are delighted to say that one of our tries from the National Final has been nominated for the RFL try of the week, which also includes tries scored in the latest round of Super League fixtures!

Friday, Jun 23

15

Interview with Mrs Dixon

Y7 reporters, Isabelle and Grace, interviewed Mrs Dixon, our newest maths teacher at Standish!

Friday, Jun 16

Mayor’s Cadet

Cameron Weir, Sergeant with St John Ambulance and Year 11 Head Prefect at Standish Community High.

Class of 2023

Last week, our Class of 2023 got to enjoy the annual tradition of shirt signing on the Astroturf.