Unity College is preparing for its first ever Reading Week, which will take place during the week beginning the 3rd December 2018. A sponsored Readathon will be held during this week in which all students are being encouraged to complete a sponsored read. The money raised will be donated to the ‘READ FOR GOOD’ charity which provides children in hospital with free, brand new reading books as well as funding storyteller events on children’s wards. The college will also benefit by receiving a 20% discount off a variety of newly published books. More details about the charity can be found
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Year 7 Rugby Tournament
The year 7 rugby boys competed in their first tournament on Thursday 15th November at Burnley Rugby club. They played a round robin format against Clitheroe Grammar, All Saints, Blessed Trinity, Sir John Thursby and Shuttleworth. The boys were unbeaten throughout the entire tournament, winning four and drawing one, with seven different try scorers. Every player put in an outstanding performance, with key attacking praise for Thomas Ashworth and Macaulay Houghton, scoring four and three tries respectively. Solid tackling from Gabriel Metcalf, Archie McIvor and Patrick Horan saw Unity concede only 4 tries throughout the day. The college
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Lest We Forget
Head Girl, Ariane Limmer, and Head Boy, Charlie Ball, will be attending a Remembrance Service in Burnley on Sunday 11 November and will lay a wreath from the students, staff and governors at Unity College.
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European Day of Languages
The European Day of Languages was a great success and was enjoyed by all who took part. Students were invited to come and play a selection of traditional French games, such as ring toss and pin the beret on Mademoiselle Lord. For the price of fifty pence, students received a raffle ticket, entrance into the room and the chance to take part in our activities. Students could also try a taste of Spain for just twenty pence and these caramel waffles went down a treat. A talented group of Year 10 MFL students helped to make the event a success and
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A Special Remembrance Poppy 1914 – 1918
In Textiles this week, we have completed a project based on celebrating the centenary of the end of World War One. Each student has made a poppy which was then mounted onto a large scale poppy for the remembrance of the soldiers that laid down their lives for what they believed in. ‘Lest we Forget’ 1918-2018
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Restart a Heart
Throughout the day on Thursday 18/10 and Friday 19/10 255 staff and students have been trained in the basics of CPR by a team of volunteers from North West Ambulance Service, Lancashire Fire Service and Lancashire Constabulary. The student feedback has been massively positive. They were also kind enough to allow one of our year 11’s to join the team to support his future aspirations to be a paramedic.
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Cross Country Winners
The overall results were as follows: Year 7 Girls: 1st Year 7 Boys: 1st Year 8 & 9 Girls : 2nd year 8 & 9 Boys : 1st Year 10 & 11 Girls : 4th Year 10 & 11 Boys: 3rd Lexi Hogatt 3rd year 7 girls Cameron Halstead 1st Yr7 boys William Woodruff 1st Yr8 boys Megan Rodriguez 3rd Yr8 & 9 girls Callum Halstead 3rd Yr9 Boys Jackson McKay 1st Yr10 Boys Lennon Jackson 3rd Yr 10 boys Sophie Ashworth 1st Yr10 Girls Our Students put in a fantastic Effort and came away with brilliant places, everyone at
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Under 14’s Lancashire Cup
Under 14’s Lancashire Cup rugby game against Maricourt After early pressure from Unity, the deadlock was broken by a try from debutant winger Daniel Maymond, before adding his second after sprinting the entire length of the pitch. Unity then withstood a large amount of pressure from the away team, with both forwards and backs demonstrating fearless tackles and commitment for their team mates. Thomas Wooller was then able to touch down between the posts, allowing Ben Uttley to score the conversion. Maricourt fought back however, securing their own try just before half time. In the second half, another blistering run
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Athletics
Unity College Whitewash Unity College took all the accolades at the Burnley Schools year 7 and 8 athletics event. Unity dominated, with both teams; year 8s and year 7s winning both events. This means that both year 7 teams will progress to represent Burnley at the Lancashire School Games in Blackpool later in the term. Pupils came together to encourage each other through the field and track events and were a credit to the school both in terms of quality and attitude. The Unity College PE teachers were all extremely proud of all of their athletes.
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New PE Kit
A new PE Kit has been launched. New years 7’s MUST purchase the new kit. All other years can continue to wear the old kit and when items need replacing can either replace with new or old. Suppliers in Burnley Whittakers Schoolwear, Pendle Village Mill, Hollin Bank Road, Brierfield, Nelson, BB9 5NG, Tel: 01282 442424 Moonline Fashion, 88 Colne Road, Town Centre, Burnley BB10 1LW, Tel: 01282 414621
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