Colne Primet Academy

As a result of the forecast temperature, we have reviewed the activities and plans for all 3 trips on Thursday to ensure that everyone is still able to get the most out of the day and have a fantastic experience. All students have been briefed in assembly this week on the need to wear sunglasses/hats, their full Primet PE kit and suitable footwear appropriate for the weather and activities, as well as bringing sun cream and plenty of water. We recommend students coming to school with sun cream pre-applied and bring this with them to reapply during the day. For each trip, we are ensuring there is additional water supplied for each trip, and enough shade throughout the day to avoid being in the sun too long. We have also factored in additional and more regular drink breaks into each itinerary. Below are the adjustments for each year group trip. Year 7 We have taken the decision to alter the Year 7 Pendle Hill trip route. The trip will still begin and end at Barley car park. However, we will now be following the more shaded, wooded route of the Pendle Sculpture Trail in Aitken Wood. Year 8 We have liaised with The Leisure Box to ensure the indoor activities are as well-ventilated as possible with roof-fans in operation throughout the day. Outdoor activities have been shortened and will be reviewed on the day if they need to be amended further. Year 9 Go Ape have confirmed the treetop adventure trail is completely shaded and all other activities will take place under gazebos or shaded areas when needed. The schedule will also be adjusted if additional breaks are needed throughout the day. We are really looking forward to a memorable day making experiences together! Mr Farmer Assistant Principal

Primet hosted the 7 rounders tournament in the extreme sunshine on Tuesday and all girls that competed from the Pendle Schools did really well to cope. Our Primet girls again did us proud with some outstanding batting on display, with a high amount of rounders and half rounders being scored each game. Some hard-fought games saw us miss out by either a half rounder or full rounder on 3 games which showed how close the tournament was. Well done to the girls for finishing 4th and we are looking forward to building on the performance from this year when they are in year 8.

Following last week's Prom, today we got our Class of 2026 back together again for their leavers' assembly and shirt signing. Staff and students had a fantastic afternoon reminiscing about five years at Primet and celebrating all of the reasons they are #ProudToBePrimet We're looking forward to seeing them again on results day in August and at our Star Awards in the Autumn term.

Our latest parent newsletter is now available! This week's edition is packed with celebrations, achievements and exciting updates, including: Stars of the Week A night to remember at the Year 11 Prom Our Year 11 High Achievers A focus on Science Pendle Inter-School Athletics Competition Work Experience Updates Food Technology highlights Plus much, much more! Click the link below to read the full newsletter and catch up on everything happening at Colne Primet Academy https://www.colneprimet.co.uk/page/?title=Newsletter&pid=84

Pendle Inter-School Athletics Competition We are incredibly proud of all our athletes who gave 100% at the recent Pendle inter-school competition. Their commitment, determination and team spirit were clear throughout the event, with many students achieving impressive 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishes. A special congratulations goes to the teams for their overall standings: Boys' team – 3rd place Girls' team – 2nd place These results are a true reflection of the hard work and dedication shown by every competitor. Well done to all involved – a fantastic achievement! #proudtobeprimet

Each year, we take pride in celebrating our Year 11 High Achievers. Their stories of hard work and success are captured in individual case studies, proudly displayed around the school corridors for everyone to see. Here's a glimpse of some of the inspiring courses and pathways our students are pursuing, demonstrating the amazing possibilities that lie ahead after Colne Primet Academy. Nelson and Colne College Sixth Form

Introducing our 2026 Prom queen, Kenya and Prom king, Marley. They've asked that we post both the official photo and their selfie!

The Prom dance floor is really filling up now! #ProudToBePrimet

Students have headed straight out on to the dance floor at Prom 2026! They're also busy voting for this year's Prom Queen and King. Proud to be Primet!!

Students in 8C have been showcasing their skills and creativity in Food Technology, as part of their recent 'Cook's Choice' project. Each student planned and prepared their own dish, demonstrating independence, confidence and a range of practical cooking techniques. We were incredibly impressed with the effort, presentation and thought that went into each meal. A special mention goes to Ira, Annie, Rory and Esme, whose standout dishes really caught our attention – fantastic work! Well done to all of 8C for their enthusiasm and commitment in the kitchen!

The police have confirmed the incident is resolved, and all students will be dismissed to go home as normal at the end of the school day. Staff will be in duty including around the local area as we see students on their way home. Thank you for your support.

Unfortunately, we are having to postpone the year 11 leavers assembly, we haven't taken this decision lightly, however, as we have Ofsted in school over the next two days, it was felt that we wouldn't be able to celebrate with students in the way they deserve, as many leaders and pastoral staff will be tied up with the visit. We have changed the date to Tuesday 23rd June at 2.30pm. Prom on Thursday is going ahead as planned. We look forward to seeing all year 11 students then to celebrate at both events.