Message from the Headteacher

I have had the privilege and honour of working at Unity College and prior to that Towneley High school since August 1997, initially as Head of Lower School, then Deputy Headteacher before becoming Headteacher in September 2003. I have informed the governors and staff that I plan to retire in the Spring of 2022. The Governing Body have decided to advertise for a new Headteacher sooner rather than later and the new Headteacher, once appointed will work alongside me until Spring 2022. Due to the increased popularity of the college and the huge demand for places there is expansion of
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Young Writers Competition

Recently students entered the Young Writers’ Let It Snow competition and a selection of students have been successful and have been offered the opportunity to be published in a special anthology. Congratulations to Alfie Canby, Ellie Armitage, Courtney Hughes, Owen Devonport, Sam Payne, Kenzie Kalique, Louise Murray, Lauren Taylor, Mehdi Shah and Demi Wareing.
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NCS Assembly

NCS with Inspira attended Unity College on 6th January to offer students a chance to sign up with NCS to experience the summer of a lifetime! The attached document provides more information for parents: NCS Assembly Letter
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MFL Christmas Competition

In Year 7 MFL lessons this term, we have studied how Christmas is celebrated in France, Germany or Spain as part of the KS3 Scheme of work. As part of their learning, students have talked about different traditions and learnt key vocabulary linked to the topic. For their recent homework task, students completed an independent research task and entered their homework into the ‘Year 7 MFL Culture competition’. Class teachers were overwhelmed with the effort students put into their homework. Two winning entries were chosen from each class.
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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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