Inspirational Student Rescues Hikers on Helvellyn

Caelan Blades, 16, a Functional Skills English and Maths student and former pupil at Mount Carmel RC High School, embarked on a hike up Helvellyn with his friend, Rowan earlier this year. Setting off at 6am in fine weather, the pair were eager to reach the top. However, after over an hour of walking, the […]
Musical Theatre and Dance Students to Perform Alongside East 17

Our skilled Musical Theatre and Dance students will be taking to the stage at Colne Cricket Club Music Festival alongside iconic 90s boyband East 17. This will be one of the students’ first major public performances of the new academic year and is a fantastic opportunity for them to perform as a part of a […]
Students Go the Distance Fundraising for South Africa Adventure

An intrepid team of Uniformed Public Services and Sport students have successfully completed the Miles with Meaning challenge, taking their first steps towards the adventure of a lifetime in South Africa. Learners worked together to walk, run and cycle over 6,000 miles – conquering the equivalent of the impressive distance between Burnley College and their […]
‘Best Performance Ever’ as Science Students Celebrate Olympiad Wins

We celebrated our best ever performance as thirteen students were awarded certificates at this year’s Chemistry Olympiad. The UK Chemistry Olympiad is a competition made up of three stages that develop critical problem-solving skills, learn to think more creatively and get a chance to test their knowledge in real-world situations. The first round was a […]