Girls Football

Well done Frankie Congratulations to Frankie-Leigh Forrest who has been appointed as the Barclays Girls Football Game Changer.  She will work across Burnley and Pendle to help bring about change and provide girls with equal access in not just football but all sports. Frankie is one of just 300 Game Changers working across the country.  Frankie will also lead and chair the Burnley and Pendle Girls Football Youth Steering Group. Frankie plays football for Unity College and out of school she plays for Great Harwood.  She is an outstanding sports person playing a wide range of sports including rugby, athletics
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CHARITY CHRISTMAS COLLECTION

We have decided to take part in a couple of different charity collections in the run up to Christmas.   For hundreds of families and individuals in our local community, the financial burden of Covid-19 has caused an unparalleled challenge.   Please can staff and students support us by donating any new, unwrapped toys and gifts for children who might not otherwise receive a Christmas present this year.  The gifts will then be distributed to those in need in our local community.  This year more than ever, a gift from you could bring joy to a local child and help make their
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UNITY COLLEGE ARE UNITED AGAINST BULLYING

  Monday 16th November marks the start of “Anti-Bullying Week 2020” across the UK and Unity College joined in the campaign to raise awareness of this with an odd socks day. Odd socks day is a way to highlight the fact that we are all unique and to be understanding of one another’s differences.  Unity College takes a strong stance against bullying and uses anti-bullying week as an opportunity to further instil the values of UNITY, PASSION and RESPECT. Throughout the week students will be completing activities and discussions within their PD and iD lessons to improve their understanding of
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U13 Boys Lancashire Handball Finals

The U13’s boys team competed in the Lancashire Handball Finals on Friday 28th February at Clayton Green Sports Centre, Chorley. The final comprised of 9 teams who had all won their own competitions held within their respective towns. To qualify for the finals Unity had beat both Blessed Trinity and Sir John Thirsby. The final was organised into two pools. Unity were placed in Pool A alongside 4 other schools. To qualify for the semi finals, the top two teams from each group advanced. Unity began against Bishop Rawstorne, Chorley. The first half was tightly contested but Bishop’s took control
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U12’s Rugby vs St Augustine’s

The year 7 boys’ rugby team travelled to St Augustine’s for their first fixture since their English schools festival in Preston.  After having a rucking/counter-rucking session in training led by the school’s year 10 boys, Unity began strongly with Jack Butler-Howarth turning to ball over before setting up Harry Sunter for blistering run down the wing to score in the corner. Harry then added his second try soon after with a similar run. Not to be outdone, St Augustine’s then began to apply pressure and were rewarded with a try of their own.  Jayden Lampard then fought his way through
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U13 Boys’ Lancashire Bowl

The Under 13 boys’ rugby team took part in the Lancashire School’s Bowl competition last week, in testing weather conditions at Preston Grasshoppers RUFC. Due to several players unavailable the squad was made up of seven year 8’s and eight year 7’s, competing against teams of predominantly year 8 students.  The team’s first game was a loss to eventual competition winners Priestnall, whilst the boys battled well they were outdone by good running and some excellent cross field kicks. The team also had a narrow 2-1 loss to St Hilda’s before battling out a 1-1 draw in their third game
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Unity Girls’ Rugby in Yorkshire

The Under 13 girls’ rugby team traveled across the Yorkshire border last week for a tournament against other Yorkshire schools. The tournament was held on Keighley Rugby Club’s all weather pitch and gave the girls the chance to challenge themselves against four other schools. After adverse weather and the Christmas holidays had prevented training since the start of December, the girls came up against a strong Whitcliffe side, showing resilience and determination but conceding two well worked tries to lose 2-1. Following this their confidence and defensive structure greatly improved and they were able to earn two hard fought 1-1
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Carols On The Balcony

The Unity College tradition of Carols on the Balcony was thoroughly enjoyed by all of the College community at break today. Thank you to Mrs Wilson and the prefects for their Christmas Spirit.
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U16s Girls Lancashire Cup Football

On Tuesday 3rd December, Unity College U16s (year 10 and 11s) participated in a Lancashire Cup football game against Our Lady and St John, Blackburn.  Unity won 4-0 and all girls played extremely well together.  Sophie Riley scored 2 goals, one from a corner and one from open play and Jaiden Hutchinson and Nellie Roberts also score 1 a piece.  Kaitlyn Gallery played extremely well and got players player of the match.  Demi-Lee Guest did fantastic in goal and managed to save some amazing shots on target.  Each player who participated in the game gave 100%.  Well done girls.  The
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SEMI FINAL SPOT FOR U15 RUGBY

The U15 Lancashire Bowl quarter final saw Unity College face off against St Margeret’s Academy. The visiting Liverpool team had won the previous two meetings between the schools, with Unity needing to be at their best in order to compete.  Unity started strongly, with Daniel Maymond scoring in the corner after some early pressure, before adding a second between the posts shortly after. From here, Unity grew in confidence and through good supporting runs saw Matas Zalieckas add a try of his own.  The game continued to be a hard fought battle in the middle of the pitch, with Unity
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