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"Pupils benefit immensely from the vast extent and high quality of the extra-curricular experiences that leaders provide for them. There is something for everyone to join in and enjoy. The impressive selection of activities includes an international film club, and chess club as well as a spectacular range of sporting and music opportunities."
Ofsted, 2022
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Friday 3 July 2026 Rounders – Preston Schools’ Tournament 2026 On Wednesday, 1st July, the Year 7 rounders team participated in the Preston Schools’ Rounders Tournament hosted at Archbishop Temple. The format of the competition meant that all teams played in a round robin.
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Friday 3 July 2026 Year 9 Pupils Awarded 1st Place in BAE Systems Competition A group of Year 9 pupils recently took part in a project focussing on sustainable design and manufacturing using 3D printed outcomes. The competition organised by BAE Systems, is to encourage pupils into 3D manufacturing, Product Design and Engineering.
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Friday 3 July 2026 Preston U12s Town Team – Win the Treble! Some of our pupils played for the U12s Town Team at Pool Foot Farm on Sunday 28th June. I was delighted to hear that after a 7-2 win over Chorley, the team has won the treble.
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Friday 3 July 2026 Mathematics Challenge at Lancaster University School of Mathematics This week, two teams from Broughton were invited to Lancaster University School of Mathematics (LUSoM) on London Road to take part in a Mathematics Challenge competition. Across both days, pupils competed in four timed rounds. Three rounds required collaborative team problem-solving, while the fourth was a relay round in which pupils worked in pairs to solve problems and pass their answers along to their teammates.
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Friday 26 June 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup – Old Trafford Cricket Ground On Thursday this week, the girls’ cricket teams went on a trip to watch India v Bangladesh in the women's T20 World Cup at Old Trafford Cricket Ground. It was a hot and sticky journey to get there on the minibus bus, but once in the ground we were sat in shade and there was a nice breeze to keep us all cool!
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Friday 26 June 2026 Year 8 Rounders – Broughton Crowned Preston Champions! On Wednesday, 24th June, it was the turn of the Year 8 rounders team to compete in the annual Preston rounders tournament at Archbishop Temple. The scorching heat didn't seem to bother the Broughton girls, who won all three group matches against Our Lady's, Longridge and Ashton, to finish as group winners. Broughton then faced Archbishop Temple in the semi-final, which they won convincingly by 4.5 rounders to 1, managing to bowl the whole team out in 13 balls.
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Friday 26 June 2026 Year 8 Science Trip to London - 2026 On Thursday, 11th June, 40 of our Year 8 pupils embarked on an exciting and educational trip to London, packed with discovery, culture, and fun! The day began with a visit to the Science Museum, where pupils explored interactive exhibits and cutting-edge technology, sparking curiosity and wonder. After an inspiring afternoon, the group enjoyed a buffet at Pizza Hut, which was a big hit with everyone and gave us the energy for the evening ahead.
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Friday 26 June 2026 Year 11 Prom It was a pleasure to celebrate with our Year 11 pupils at their Prom last Friday evening, 19th June. Held once again at Barton Grange, the event was a wonderful success, with pupils arriving in style and enjoying an evening of celebration. It was fantastic to see everyone looking so smart and embracing the occasion with a real sense of pride in all they have achieved during their time at school. The Prom provided a fitting opportunity to mark the end of their secondary school journey and we wish our Year 11 pupils every success in the future.
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Friday 26 June 2026 Preston City Athletics Competition - Broughton Secure 1st Place! On Tuesday, 23rd June, it was the annual Preston City Athletics Competition at ULAN sports arena. With temperatures reaching 30 degrees in the afternoon, it was an extremely hot and humid day for both athletes and staff. Despite the weather, Broughton produced some absolutely fantastic performances both on the track and on the field. Among the 16 Broughton first places achieved, three out of four of our relay teams achieved first place, securing double points.
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Friday 26 June 2026 Blackcurrants for jam making in September 2026 Year 10 GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition pupils, have been helping to gather in the blackcurrants, which are at their best with the recent rain and warm weather.
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Friday 19 June 2026 Lancashire U16 School Boys – Quadruple We are very proud to say that Rayhaan (11H), was part of the U16 Lancashire School Boys team who have just made history this season winning the quadruple, making them the most successful Lancashire team in over 100 years of County Football.
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Friday 19 June 2026 Year 7 Bronze Cooking Award for Zsolt (7S) Year 7 pupil, Zsolt (7S), has planned and prepared several dishes as part of the Bronze Cooking Award. The dishes were professionally displayed and photographed
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Friday 19 June 2026 Year 9 Rounders On Wednesday, 17th June, the Year 9 rounders team competed in their annual Preston rounders tournament. Broughton got off to a good start, winning all their league games to progress through to the semi-finals as group winners.
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Friday 19 June 2026 Teddy Bear Picnic - Broughton Pre-School Broughton Pre-School children joined us on Wednesday 18th June for a Teddy Bear Picnic. Assisted by Year 9 pupils, they took part in food tasks to help prepare their picnic. They also joined in the Bear Hunt in the Food garden. They all had a fabulous time … and were so excited, they have been still talking about it at nursery for several days! Thank you to the Year 9 pupils for helping on the day:
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Friday 12 June 2026 Nishi (9C) - KS3 Cooking Award Nishi has achieved all three of the Cooking at Home awards; Bronze in Year 7, Silver in Year 8, and this year, her Gold in Year 9. Nishi has excelled in all areas of organisation, preparing and presenting her final dishes to a high standard.
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Friday 12 June 2026 Tennis Coaching We were delighted to see such a fantastic turnout for our very first tennis coaching session at Broughton Tennis Club on Wednesday evening. Pupils who attended showed great enthusiasm, energy and a real willingness to learn, making it a hugely successful start to what promises to be an exciting opportunity.
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Friday 12 June 2026 Year 8 'Megaday' at Cardinal Newman College Ten Year 8 Pupils attended Cardinal Newman College on Wednesday 3rd June for another of the IN4 Megadays. Over the course of the day they tested AI models, programmed Lego robots and deciphered codes.
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Friday 12 June 2026 District Football U13 Preston District Team On Tuesday, 9th June, the U13 Preston district team beat Hyndburn 4-2 in the Lancashire Final. We had four pupils representing Broughton in the team (from left to right): Elsie Ogden, Jessica Cox, Louisa Kitchen and Darcey Skelton. Well done!
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Friday 12 June 2026 Rounders News - Years 9 & 10 Year 9 Rounders On Tuesday 9th June, the girls’ Year 9 rounders team played against Archbishop Temple at home. We managed to get through the first innings in light rain, then mid-way through the seconds innings the heavens opened, bringing hailstone and torrential rain! The match was abandoned, but Broughton took the win after winning the first innings and leading the second innings.
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Friday 12 June 2026 Visit to Brontë Parsonage Museum On Monday, 8th June, a group of Year 10 pupils enjoyed a visit to the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth. The day began with a guided walk around the historic village, exploring the landscape and locations that influenced the writing of the Brontë sisters. Pupils then took part in an engaging Gothic writing workshop led by a resident expert, who explored how the Brontës used setting, mood and the supernatural to create tension and mystery in their writing. Finally, the group explored the Brontë Parsonage Museum and its exhibition, gaining a fascinating insight into the lives, works and enduring legacy of the Brontë family.
