Carleton’s Candy Canes – Business Builder Challenge

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4
December
2024

Carleton’s Candy Canes – Business Builder Challenge

In November, seven students from Carleton High School participated in a business pitch to raise funds for the Prince of Wales Hospice. The pitch was part of the Hospice’s Business Builder Challenge, and the students had to present their business idea to a panel of five local business experts, four members of the Prince of Wales Trust team, and two Carleton High School staff members. The students pitched the idea of selling Christmas Candy Cones and at the end of her pitch, Karen Horner from Handelsbanken, expressed her support and agreed to help bring the idea to life. Karen also… Read more

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16
October
2024

Building the Future: Students ingrained in Carleton High School history

On Friday 11th October, students and staff at Carleton High School participated in a steel signing ceremony of the new 3-storey building. The ceremony featured a presentation which outlined the week-by-week construction plans for the building. Students and staff then joined a guided tour, during which they had the unique opportunity to sign their name on one of the steel beams – securing their place in Carleton High history. Sofia, Year 11 student at Carleton High School, shared her experience “As Head Girl at Carleton High, it’s amazing to experience the presentation of the new building that will benefit future… Read more

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23
May
2024

‘Ground breaking’ ceremony

‘Ground breaking’ ceremony at Carleton High School On Friday 3rd May, Carleton High School students and staff were accompanied by key stakeholders from Morgan Sindall and the Department for Education, to mark the official breaking of the ground at the new build site. As part of the government’s flagship School Rebuilding Programme, Carleton High School will be replacing the school’s multiple teaching blocks with an entirely new 3-story building, securing the future of the school and high educational standards for all of its students for decades to come. The event saw Morgan Sindall present to those in attendance the plans… Read more

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15
May
2024

‘Carleton Talks’ Podcast Series

‘Carleton Talks’ Podcast Series: Empowering Student Voices on Modern Issues Carleton High School is proud to announce the launch of an ambitious new initiative, ‘Carleton Talks.’ Carleton Talks is a captivating podcast series crafted by students in collaboration with an award-winning content creator, Podlounge. This project represents a dynamic exploration of pertinent issues faced by young individuals in contemporary Britain. Through Carleton Talks, students from various year groups delve deep into topics such as social media, gender equality, religious diversity, and LGBTQ+ rights. Each podcast episode showcases insightful discussions and personal reflections from Carleton High students. Assistant Headteacher Kaeti Rawling… Read more

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19
January
2024

The Power of Education

In the heart of Pontefract, a group of nine schools are making waves in the education sector. Pontefract Academies Trust, comprising of seven primary schools and two secondary schools, was once struggling with underperformance. However, thanks to a significant shift in its leadership and culture, the Trust has undergone a remarkable transformation. Today, it stands tall as an outstanding success story of school improvement, with staff and students playing a vital role in its journey to success. In 2018, the primary schools’ performance across the Trust was amongst the weakest in the country. But this year, the primary schools’ performance… Read more

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16
May
2023

Pontefract Academies Trust work boost children’s attendance and achievement through teacher performances.

May and June can be particularly stressful times in schools when children are preparing for exams. It as these times, more than any, that children may need an additional reason to love going to school. At Carleton High teachers rewarded students with their take on the ‘Masked Singer’ while at Carleton Park Primary the teachers surprised the pupils with a Staff Flash Mob Dance in their interpretation of ‘Carleton’s Got Talent’. Joe Ayre, Headteacher at Carleton Park Junior and Infant School said “The atmosphere in the school was euphoric. We began with two teachers doing the Cha Cha Slide and… Read more

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5
April
2023

Pontefract Academies Trust gives life changing opportunities to students.

The Pontefract Academies Trust provides children in the Pontefract area outstanding life opportunities academically, socially, culturally and on the sports field. In 2022 both Carleton High School and The King’s School boasted GCSE results that placed the students in the top 15% nationally in terms of progress. This holiday teenagers from both schools experienced lifechanging opportunities in New York, Italy and Switzerland that extended beyond the curriculum to create memories and life skills that will last a lifetime. Shaheen Shariff, Headteacher, Carleton High School noted “School trips are special; they create lifelong memories for students and staff, there is always… Read more

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4
April
2023

Plans revealed for Carleton High School’s rebuild under the government’s flagship School Rebuilding Programme

Carleton High School, part of Pontefract Academies Trust, has today, Thursday 22nd December revealed the plans for the replacement of its school’s multiple teaching blocks with an entirely new 3-story building, securing the future of the school and high educational standards for all of its pupils for decades to come. Under the government’s flagship School Rebuilding Programme, all costs are being covered for the work to create the new building, which is expected to meet all of the latest environmental and education standards. Work is expected to begin August 2023 and to complete over a period of 12 – 18… Read more

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19
December
2022

Pontefract Academies Trust Choir Debut Performance

On Saturday 17th December, our fabulous Pontefract Academies Trust choir put on their first-ever performance at Wakefield Cathedral with the Yorkshire Philharmonic Choir. A big thank you to the students who represented all eight of our schools and Mr Parkinson, Headteacher at De Lacy Primary School for directing the choir. Thank you for all of the time and effort that has gone into rehearsing for this special event. The performance was stunning, and we couldn’t be prouder of everyone involved. For some of the students, it was the first time they had ever performed for an audience. Well done. Read more

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