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Lancashire Champion again! Congratulations to our Year 10 student who won the Lancashire Schools Boys’ Shot Put title for the second year. He was competing against the best across Pendle at the Lancashire Schools Track and Field Championships in Preston! We’re so proud!

MHCC U15 beat Balshaw’s in a cup clash! A resilient batting effort posted 100 from 16 overs. Balshaw’s started well, but disciplined bowling & sharp fielding kept us ahead! ✅ Through to Round 3 🌟 POTM: Abu Bakar – led from the front with a superb all-round display

Yr 10 Head Student Applications are OPEN! Be a voice for students, support events, and boost school life. If you’re positive, reliable, and ready to make a difference, apply via your Progress Group Teams page. Successful applicants will be invited to interview. Good luck!

New Club Alert: Race Around the World! Mrs Burgoyne invites students to a new club, starting next week on Monday 8th June. Inspired by the hit BBC show, this is an opportunity for students to explore different countries and cultures as they “travel” around the globe together!

Year 7 students rose to our challenge - climbing the iconic Pendle Hill together as a community! They completed a five-mile walk that brought our core values of Respect, Aspiration and Resilience to life. Read all about it: bit.ly/43dqSTd

When Year 7 climbed Pendle Hill, Mr Butt raised £140.33 for charity! To match the donations, he also carried 1kg per £10 raised in a weighted vest. Funds will support local food parcels, with students helping to prepare them. Thanks to all who donated - well done, Mr Butt!

Congratulations to our Year 7 and 8 students who took part in the @UKMathsTrust Junior Maths Challenge! Everyone should be proud, all received a certificate for their efforts. Special congratulations go to our Silver and Bronze award winners for their outstanding achievements!

Year 11 - Tomorrow is your last chance to buy your ticket on Arbor for the Leavers’ Celebration. Our red carpet event will include: 🏆 Awards (voted for by Yr 11) 🍔 Tasty food 🎧 DJ & dance floor 📸 Pop-up photo booth 🍬 Sweet cart 🎥 360° camera Secure your place now!

Year 11 : A reminder of your exams for next week (commencing 8th June.) Keep up all your hard work! Please see a copy of the GCSE Exam Week timetable handout for 8-12th June on our website Exam Hub. #Respect #Aspiration #Resilience #BestinEveryone #EveryMinuteMatters

Our new Year 9 Say No Bro group kicked off their 9-week programme at the Nature Warriors Centre! An active first session with Rash leading warm-ups and fitness challenges - great energy from everyone! We're excited to share their progress @MHCC_PVoices

Our Debate Club are proudly wearing their new badges, funded by their bake sale and designed in collaboration with the students themselves! These badges represent teamwork, group discussion, and the confidence that comes from practising speaking skills. Well done, Debate Club!

Our Year 9/10 This is Nelson team have been busy starting work on painting their exhibition space. The preparations are underway ahead of exciting upcoming installations for the opening of their space at the Pendle Festival of Culture. We can’t wait to see it come together!

Stay up-to-date with all the latest news from Marsden Height Community College and our students! Please find our 18th May 2026 bulletin on our website here: tinyurl.com/4ehvjaum

Year 11: You will soon receive an invitation to New Student Days at the colleges you have applied to. This will be an amazing opportunity to get a taste of the courses you've applied for and to see what college life is like! #Post16 #Futures #Careers

Year 11: You’re warmly invited to the Year 11 Leavers’ Celebration! Join us for a night of music, laughter and memories as we celebrate your achievements - tickets £10 (refreshments will be provided.)

Mr Butt has raised £130 so far for his charity Pendle Hill climb with Year 7 next week. This means 13kg will be added to his weighted vest so far!! Donations can still be made via Arbor. All proceeds will go towards food parcels for the local community. Thanks for your support!

Year 7 Parents/Carers: We have sent you a letter about the Pendle Hill Walk for the plans for your child for Weds 20th OR Thurs 21st May, depending on their Progress Group. To provide consent, please log into the Arbor app. Contact the school office if you require any help.

Interviews for Positive Voices took place last week, led by our current team. 42 students interviewed for 14 places. Successful candidates find out this week! A training residential is planned for May, where PV14 will share their projects and reflect on their learning.

A brilliant away win for our Year 9/10 team in the U15 competition vs Parrs Wood HS! Batting first, the boys scored 92 off 16 overs, with Haaris scoring 30. Subhan’s incredible 3 wickets for 1 run sealed the win and sent MHCC into the next round!