Congratulations to our Stars of the Week, who have received the most STAR reward points over the last five days. All these students have shown outstanding effort to meet the expectations of our four Star values! #Service #Teamwork #Ambition #Respect #WeAreStar #TheValleyWay

A massive well done to our Year 10 boys' football team for their efforts in the Rossendale Cup semi-final last night. A tight game played in great spirits. Congratulations to Whitworth HS PE, Sport & DofE on their win and good luck in the final #WeAreStar #thevalleyway #respect #teamwork

Check out our latest newsletter for April at the following link: bit.ly/3Pdfvo0
Its great to see so many of our students involved in a range of activities. #WeAreStar #TheValleyWay

This week in STEM club, our ship has sunk but luckily, we see a small island on the horizon...our challenge is to stay alive until help arrives! This week we built our own watermill and explored how to harness the kinetic energy from a gushing river on the island #WeAreStar #STEM

Fantastic GCSE photography piece completed today, we look forward to seeing the next stages of exam! Good luck to all our Year 11 Photographers! #WeAreStar #TheValleyWay

Congratulations to our Stars of the Week, who have received the most STAR reward points over the last five days. All these students have shown outstanding effort to meet the expectations of our four Star values! #Service #Teamwork #Ambition #Respect #WeAreStar #TheValleyWay

Following our Zombie Apocalypse theme last half term, STEM club resumes next Tuesday with a new and exciting theme! Come along to discover more! #STEM #WeAreStar #thevalleyway

Although the focus is on mobile phones, the following personal electronic devices must be switched off and not seen too: smart watches, headphones, tablets/iPads, music players, digital cameras/video recorder, handheld games. #WeAreStar #TheValleyWay #NoPhoneZone

You are not allowed to use a mobile phone on the school site. The phone must be switched off and placed into the students school bag (not their blazer) or handed in to be locked away by the Head of Year (students will be rewarded for this). #WeAreStar #TheValleyWay #NoPhoneZone

We understand your concerns to ensure your child is safe. Of course your child can bring their phone and use it to and from school, however we ask it is not seen or heard once they are on the school site. #WeAreStar #TheValleyWay #NoPhoneZone

Health Concerns: Excessive use of mobile phones can lead to physical and mental health issues. Prolonged screen time can cause eye strain, sleep disturbances, and sedentary behavior, which may contribute to obesity. #WeAreStar #TheValleyWay #NoPhoneZone

Cyberbullying: Mobile phones provide a platform for cyberbullying, where students can send hurtful messages, spread rumors, or share inappropriate content. This can lead to emotional distress and negatively impact the well-being of students #WeAreStar #TheValleyWay #NoPhoneZone

Disruption of classroom environment: The use of mobile phones in class can disrupt the learning environment. Incoming calls, text messages, or notifications can create distractions not only for the phone user but also for other students. #WeAreStar #TheValleyWay #NoPhoneZone

Academic dishonesty: Mobile phones can facilitate cheating during exams or assessments. Students can easily access information or communicate with others to share answers, compromising the integrity of the evaluation process. #WeAreStar #TheValleyWay #NoPhoneZone

Distraction: Mobile phones can distract students from their studies and classroom activities. They may be tempted to use their phones for social media, games, or messaging, which can hinder their focus and attention. #WeAreStar #TheValleyWay #NoPhoneZone

A reminder as explained in the recent parent/carer letter, The Valley will become a “NO PHONE ZONE” from Monday 15th April. Please take the time to read our new mobile phone policy on the following link: bit.ly/3Pdfvo0 . #WeAreStar #TheValleyWay

As they finish for the holidays today, we wish all of our pupils and staff at BRGS Bay Leadership Academy Eden Boys' School, Preston Highfield Leadership Academy @Tauheedulboys @Tauheedulgirls The Olive School, Blackburn The Olive School, Preston and The Valley Leadership Academy an amazing Easter break.

Congratulations to our Stars of the Week, who have received the most STAR reward points over the last five days. All these students have shown outstanding effort to meet the expectations of our four Star values! #Service #Teamwork #Ambition #Respect #WeAreStar #TheValleyWay

Last week, our Year 9 students had a fantastic opportunity to visit the Work-Wise STEM Careers Event. This immersive experience provided a glimpse into the vast array of opportunities awaiting our budding scientists, engineers and innovators! #WeAreStar #thevalleyway #ambition

Congratulations to our Stars of the Week, who have received the most STAR reward points over the last five days. All these students have shown outstanding effort to meet the expectations of our four Star values! #Service #Teamwork #Ambition #Respect #WeAreStar #TheValleyWay