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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Inter-Schools RE debate

Eight year 9 students made an impressive debut into the world of competitive debating on Tuesday 16th July as Unity College took part in an inter-schools debate at Burnley College.  Competing against 5 teams from other local schools, they made a valiant effort to win 2 qualifying stages in order to reach the semi-finals. Topics on the agenda included ‘Should children be allowed to choose their own religion?’, ‘Does God exist?’ and ‘Should Religious education be part of the curriculum?’.  Excellent effort was made from our students on the panels to defend their arguments against judges and audience questions. Our
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University Of Oxford Trip

For the past three years, five Unity College students have undertook a unique training programme designed by Nelson and Colne College to extend and enrich the perspectives of gifted and talented students from year 9 onwards.  The programme included Unity College students, working alongside students from other secondary schools within the area.  Students have taken part in activities such as a university challenge quiz and a set of STEM related challenges to broaden their skills for their future education, including attending one of the Russell Group Universities.  Last week, five students from Unity College enjoyed a residential trip to the
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2019 Ski Trip Update

To view the full journey of the 2019 Ski Trip please click on this link here. https://unity-college.com/parents/trip-blogs/
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