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Thursday 26 June 2025 Â鶹ÊÓƵ Litter Pick – Climate Champions Pupils and staff from all three schools in the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Academy Trust joined forces with local volunteers to carry out a major community litter pick — taking action to protect the environment and give back to their local areas.
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Thursday 12 June 2025 Rivington and Blackrod High School Granted £2.2 Million for Green Energy Transformation We are delighted to announce that one of our schools, Rivington and Blackrod High School, has been granted over £2.2 million in funding through the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme to
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Thursday 5 June 2025 A Spotlight on Our Commitment to Sustainability This World Environment Day 2025, we are proud to spotlight the progress being made across our schools to tackle climate change and build a greener, more sustainable future for our communities.
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Thursday 15 May 2025 Former Rivington and Blackrod Pupils Cycle the Western Front Way This June, a group of former Rivington and Blackrod pupils — Colin, Kevin, Rob and Russ — will undertake an incredible challenge: cycling the Western Front Way from the Swiss border to Nieuwpoort on the Belgian coast.
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Wednesday 2 April 2025 The Great British Spring Clean 2025 As part of the nationwide Great British Spring Clean and Great Big School Clean 2025, all three schools within the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Trust worked together to make a significant environmental impact, showing their commitment to keeping their school communities clean and green.
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Monday 31 March 2025 New EV Charging Points Installed Across Our Schools We are pleased to announce the installation of brand new electric vehicle (EV) charging points across our schools. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to...
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Monday 17 March 2025 Yasmin Qureshi MP Visits Harper Green for International Women's Day Harper Green School welcomed Yasmin Qureshi MP on Friday, 7th March 2025, as part of their International Women’s Day celebrations.
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Wednesday 5 March 2025 Students Experience the Magic of New York Students at Rivington and Blackrod High School recently returned from an unforgettable trip to New York, where they had the chance to...
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Wednesday 5 March 2025 Lostock Primary School Officially Joins Â鶹ÊÓƵ Trust We are delighted to announce Lostock Primary School officially joined the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Trust on Saturday, 1st March 2025. This marks the beginning of an exciting new partnership for both Lostock Primary School and our Trust.
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Friday 28 February 2025 An Unforgettable Adventure on the Ski Slopes A group of students from Rivington and Blackrod High School recently returned from an incredible skiing trip to Sestriere, a stunning resort in the Italian Alps known for its Olympic history.
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Thursday 27 February 2025 Creative Fairytale and Folklore Writing Workshop with Author Marie Basting Earlier this week, students at Harper Green School took part in a fun and inspiring writing workshop with award-winning author Marie Basting.
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Monday 10 February 2025 Year 11 Student Competes in 2025 National Indoor Athletics Championships A huge congratulations to Ryan, a Year 11 PE student at Harper Green, for his outstanding performance at the 2025 British National Indoor Athletics Championships in Sheffield this weekend.
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Thursday 6 February 2025 An Inspiring Day at GCSE Science Live! for Year 10 Students On Wednesday, 5th February 2025, Year 10 students at Harper Green School had the exciting opportunity to attend the GCSE Science Live! Workshop at The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester.
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Friday 31 January 2025 Ali Kahn From Big Comedy Shop Returns to Inspire Students for Children's Mental Health Week In preparation for Children's Mental Health Week, Rivington and Blackrod High School welcomed Ali Kahn from Big Comedy Shop in to school to deliver a series of assemblies and workshops focused on...
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Monday 13 January 2025 Harper Green Student Raises £200 for Farnworth and Kearsley Foodbank Tyler, a student at Harper Green School, has raised an amazing £200 as part of his Duke of Edinburgh Award and decided to use the money to buy vital food donations and essential items for the Farnworth and Kearsley Foodbank, a charity that provides food and support to local families in need.
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Friday 10 January 2025 A 'Wicked' Trip to the Theatre Earlier this week, RBHS Drama students had an amazing opportunity to experience the magic of Wicked at the Palace Theatre in Manchester.
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Thursday 19 December 2024 Spreading Kindness This Christmas In recent weeks, staff, students, and the wider community at Harper Green School have come together to support a range of initiatives, and the school community is incredibly proud of what has been achieved.
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Tuesday 19 November 2024 Student Shadows Greater Manchester's Deputy Mayor A student at Harper Green School recently had a fantastic opportunity to shadow Kate Green, the Deputy Mayor for Greater Manchester.
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Monday 11 November 2024 Â鶹ÊÓƵ Leadership Conference 2024: Discovering Your Leadership Voice On Friday, 8th, and Saturday, 9th November 2024, leaders from across the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Trust gathered at the Marriott Hotel in Worsley for the annual Â鶹ÊÓƵ Leadership Conference.
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Monday 28 October 2024 Rivi's Got Talent 2024 Following the success of our musical productions, School of Rock and Matilda, this year Rivington and Blackrod High School introduced something slightly different: RIVI'S GOT TALENT!
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Thursday 24 October 2024 Lostock Primary School to Join Â鶹ÊÓƵ We are delighted to announce that Lostock Primary School has officially received their Academy Order and will be joining Â鶹ÊÓƵ in the coming weeks.
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Wednesday 23 October 2024 Prestolee Primary School Pupil Wins Special Prize in "We Are Harper" Challenge Last week, Prestolee Primary School welcomed representatives from Harper Green School, who visited to present a special prize to Year 6 pupil Finnegan.
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Monday 21 October 2024 DLD Awareness Day 2024 Friday, 18th October marked the all-important Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Awareness Day, bringing meaning and awareness to a vital cause.
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Thursday 17 October 2024 Prospective Families Attend Harper Green School Open Day On Tuesday, 15th October, Year 5 and 6 students and their families were warmly welcomed to Harper Green School for the annual Open Day. This event provided a fantastic opportunity for prospective families to explore the school, meet the Year 7 team, and experience a typical day at the school.
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Friday 11 October 2024 Students Experience Life as a Footballer at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium After last year's successful trip to Manchester City's Etihad Stadium, Harper Green School aimed to reward more exceptional students with the chance to experience 'A Day in the Life of a Footballer.'
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Friday 4 October 2024 Rivington and Blackrod Sixth Form Open Evening On Thursday, 3rd October 2024, Rivington and Blackrod Sixth Form held its first Open Evening of the academic year. Year 11 students from schools across the local area were invited to learn more about the broad range of subjects on offer and to explore the Sixth Form's modern facilities.
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Thursday 3 October 2024 KS3 Students Secure Second Place at Bolton Panathlon Xtend Challenge A group of Key Stage 3 students at Harper Green School took part in the Bolton Panathlon Xtend Challenge at the Bolton Arena on Wednesday, 2nd October 2024.
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Tuesday 1 October 2024 EAL Students Visit Bolton Central Library and Museum On Monday, 30th September 2024, Harper Green EAL students visited Bolton Central Library and Museum to learn more about the local culture and community resources.
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Friday 27 September 2024 RBHS Celebrate European Day of Languages In celebration of European Day of Languages, Rivington and Blackrod High School hosted a variety of engaging activities and events for students throughout the week, featuring special assemblies, language-focused lessons across departments, and Spanish-themed options on the canteen menu.
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Wednesday 25 September 2024 Criminology Students Take Part in Bolton Coroner's Court Workshop On Monday, 23rd and Tuesday, 24th September 2024, Year 9, 10 and Year 13 Criminology students at Rivington and Blackrod High School had the unique opportunity of stepping into a courtroom setting at Bolton Coroner's Court...
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