News from the Leverhulme Academy Trust website http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk en-gb Copyright: (C) Leverhulme Academy Trust 2026 Mon, 18 May 2026 16:52:13 GMT A group of former Rivington and Blackrod High School pupils are preparing to take on an incredible new cycling challenge in support of the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation and its fight against Motor Neurone Disease (MND). http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/former-rivis-take-on-new-charity-cycling-challenge Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Schools across Leverhulme Academy Trust are working together to strengthen pupils’ confidence, communication skills and voice through a Trust-wide focus on oracy. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/collaborative-oracy-project Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT On Friday, 24th April 2026, students at Rivington & Blackrod High School took part in the annual Key Stage 3 Science Fair, exploring the challenge of designing sustainable, eco-friendly cities for the future. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Rivington-Blackrod-High-School-Hosts-KS3-Science-F Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT A group of students from Harper Green School recently took part in their Silver practice expedition as part of the The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, continuing their preparations for the qualifying expedition later this year. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Harper-Green-Students-Take-on-Silve-28042026153447 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Pupils from across Leverhulme Academy Trust came together today to celebrate progress on their shared Plastics Project, marking another positive step in their ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Working-Together-on-Sustainability-Across-The-Trus Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lostock Primary School is celebrating a national achievement after receiving an SSAT Educational Outcomes Award 2025 for exceptional pupil attainment. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Lostock-Primary-School-Celebrates-National-Recogni Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT A group of students from Harper Green School recently completed a Bronze practice walk as part of their The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, preparing for their upcoming expedition. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Harper-Green-Students-Prepare-for-DofE-Expedition- Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT A group of Year 10 and Year 11 students from Harper Green School recently visited University of Cambridge, gaining a valuable insight into university life. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Harper-Green-Students-Visit-University-of-Cambridg Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Rivington & Blackrod High School and Sixth Form marked National Autism Awareness Week by lighting the school in blue, creating a visible show of support for neurodiversity across the school community. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Rivington-Blackrod-Marks-National-A-28042026153646 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lostock Primary School has been named the overall winner of the Bolton Schools ICT (SICT) E-Safety Competition 2026. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/LostockWinsICTCompetition Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Year 9 students at Rivington & Blackrod High School and Sixth Form recently took part in a The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award training day, building key skills ahead of their upcoming expeditions. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Year-9-Duke-of-Edinburgh-Award-Training-Day Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Schools across Leverhulme Academy Trust came together to support the Great British Spring Clean 2026 (13–29 March), taking part in the Trust’s annual Leverhulme Litter Pick. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Leverhulme-Schools-Take-Part-in-Great-British-Spri Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Schools across Leverhulme Academy Trust came together this March to celebrate World Poetry Day 2026, highlighting a shared focus on developing a love of poetry, strengthening oracy skills and building confidence in performance. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/World-Poetry-Day-2026 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Students and staff at Rivington and Blackrod High School came together to celebrate World Book Day, enjoying a range of activities designed to promote a love of reading across the school. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Rivington-Blackrod-High-School-Celebrates-World-Bo Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Year 11 students at Rivington & Blackrod High School have been developing their resilience skills through the Pillars of Resilience programme, taking part in a series of progressively challenging activities. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Rivington-Blackrod-Students-Build-Confidence-Throu Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT As part of National Apprenticeship Week (9–15 February 2026), we’re proud to shine a spotlight on Faatemah Matadar, an Apprentice IT Technician at Rivington & Blackrod High School. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/staffspotlightfaatemah Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT As part of National Apprenticeship Week (9–15 February 2026), we’re proud to shine a spotlight on Ben Hargrove, a Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Lostock Primary School. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/National-Apprenticeship-Week-Staff--12022026100050 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Students from Harper Green School recently represented the school with confidence and professionalism at their first Youth Speaks public speaking competition, held at Bridgewater School. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Harper-Green-Students-Shine-at-Youth-Speaks-Public Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT To mark Blue Monday, Staff Wellbeing Ambassadors at Rivington and Blackrod High School are using the day as a positive opportunity to focus on staff wellbeing, connection and support by embracing Brew Monday – out with the blue and in with the brew. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/New-Year-New-Beginnings-for-Staff-Wellbeing Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Leverhulme Academy Trust has recently been featured in a Department for Education (DfE) sustainability snapshot, highlighting the work taking place across our schools to support climate action, biodiversity and green careers. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/DfE-Highlights-Leverhulme-Sustainability-Work Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT During the final week of term, students from Rivington and Blackrod High School supported local charity Urban Outreach as part of the Christmas Dinner on Jesus project. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/RBHSSupportsUrbanOutreach Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Students and staff at Harper Green School have been working together throughout December on a range of initiatives to support individuals and families facing difficulties over the winter months. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/HarperGreenSupportsLocalCommunities Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Throughout December, colleagues across Leverhulme Trust took part in the annual 12 Days of Christmas staff campaign, a Trust-wide initiative designed to support staff engagement and provide a way to say thank you during the final weeks of the autumn term. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/12DaysofChristmas2025 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT A group of Harper Green students visited Royal Bolton Hospital to help spread festive cheer and positivity to patients, staff and families across the wards this Christmas. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/HarperGreenSchoolVisitsRoyalBoltonHospital Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Staff came together on Monday, 15th December at Rivington & Blackrod High School for a Festive Wreath Making Workshop, hosted by the school’s Wellbeing Ambassadors. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/StaffWellbeingWreathMakingWorkshop Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Students from Rivington & Blackrod High School and Sixth Form recently took part in a mock trial during a visit to Bolton Coroners Court, giving them a valuable insight into how the legal system works in practice. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/First-Hand-Courtroom-Experience-at-Bolton-Coroners Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Student Leaders from Rivington and Blackrod High School, Harper Green School and Lostock Primary School came together on Thursday to launch the Leverhulme Trust’s inspiring new Climate Champions ‘Plastic Project’ http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Climate-Champions-Launch-Plastic-Project Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT In October 2025, Rivington & Blackrod High School staged its annual school production, presenting a lively performance of Little Shop of Horrors from Monday 20th to Thursday 23rd October. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Rivington-Blackrod-High-School-Presents-Little-Sho Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT This year, Rivington & Blackrod High School took part in Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Day, marking the occasion with a series of events to raise awareness and understanding of this important cause. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/RBHS-Shines-a-Light-on-DLD-Day-2025 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT We are delighted that Lostock Primary School has been recognised for its efforts to tackle litter, being named the overall winner in the Bin It for Bolton competition. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Lostock-Primary-School-Recognised-for-Tackling-Lit Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Harper Green School has celebrated the official opening of its new Construction Hub, a dedicated facility designed to equip students with the practical skills and experience needed for future careers in one of the region’s key industries. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Greater-Manchester-Mayor-Andy-Burnham-Officially-O Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT On Thursday, 9th October 2025, Rivington & Blackrod Sixth Form welcomed prospective students and their families to its Sixth Form Open Evening. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Rivington-Blackrod-Sixth-Form-Open-Evening Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT On Tuesday, 6th October 2025, staff and students from Harper Green School visited Queensbridge Primary School to present the prize for the We Are Harper Challenge — a competition held during Harper Green’s annual Open Evening on Thursday, 18th September 2025. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Harper-Green-School-Visits-Queensbridge-Primary-Sc Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT On Thursday, 25th September 2025, Rivington & Blackrod High School hosted its annual Open Evening, welcoming more than 500 families to explore the school, meet staff and students and learn more about life at RBHS. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/A-Fantastic-Turnout-at-RBHS-Annual-Open-Evening Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT As part of National Cycle to School Week (23rd–26th September), Mr Walsh and Mr Tyson at Harper Green School organised a free bicycle wash and service for students. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Harper-Green-School-Supports-National-Cycle-to-Sch Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Harper Green School held its annual Open Evening on Thursday, 18th September 2025, welcoming the highest number of prospective families seen in recent years. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Harper-Green-School-Open-Evening-2025 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT On Monday, 1st September 2025, staff from across the Trust came together for this year’s Whole Trust Staff Inset Day. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Whole-Trust-Staff-Inset-Day-2025 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Last week, Harper Green School hosted its annual Summer School, providing a great introduction for students joining Year 7 in September. Over four days, students took part in a variety of activities designed to build confidence, teamwork and a... http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Harper-Green-Summer-School-2025 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT In August 2025, Rivington & Blackrod High School hosted its annual Summer School, providing a fantastic introduction for students joining Year 7 in September. Across four activity-packed days, students took part in... http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/RBHS-Summer-School-2025-Success Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Students at Rivington and Blackrod High School were all smiles today as they collected their GCSE results, joined by proud families, friends and staff. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/RBHS-Year-11-Students-Celebrate-GCSE-Success Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Students, staff and families came together at Harper Green School today for GCSE Results Day to celebrate the achievements of our Class of 2025. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Harper-Green-Students-Celebrate-GCSE-Results Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Students and staff came together at Rivington and Blackrod Sixth Form this morning to celebrate A Level Results Day 2025. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Rivington-and-Blackrod-Sixth-Form-Celebrates-A-Lev Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT To mark the end of the summer term, Rivington & Blackrod High School brought the whole school community together for Rivi Fest 2025 — a day of celebration, teamwork and house spirit to round off the academic year. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Rivi-Fest-2025-A-Fantastic-End-to-the-School-Year Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT On Thursday, 10th July 2025, Harper Green School hosted its annual Celebration Evening, bringing together students, families and staff to recognise the achievements and hard work of students over the past year. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Harper-Green-Celebration-Evening-2025 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT On Thursday, 3rd July 2025, Rivington & Blackrod High School held its annual Presentation Evening, bringing together students, families and staff for a memorable celebration of achievement. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/RBHS-Presentation-Evening-2025 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Following an extensive application and interview process, Rivington & Blackrod High School’s newly appointed Student Leadership Team took part in a day of adventure and teamwork with Grip Adventure. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Rivington-Blackrod-High-School-Student-Leadership- Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Pupils and staff from all three schools in the Leverhulme 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. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Leverhulme-Litter-Pick-Climate-Champions Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Rivington-and-Blackrod-High-School-Granted-2-2-Mil Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/worldenvironmentday Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Former-Rivington-and-Blackrod-Pupils-Cycle-the-Wes Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT As part of the nationwide Great British Spring Clean and Great Big School Clean 2025, all three schools within the Leverhulme Trust worked together to make a significant environmental impact, showing their commitment to keeping their school communities clean and green. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/The-Great-British-Spring-Clean-2025 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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... http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/New-EV-Charging-Points-Across-Levehulme-Trust Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Harper Green School welcomed Yasmin Qureshi MP on Friday, 7th March 2025, as part of their International Women’s Day celebrations. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Yasmin-Qureshi-MP-Visits-Harper-Green-for-Internat Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Students at Rivington and Blackrod High School recently returned from an unforgettable trip to New York, where they had the chance to... http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Students-Experience-the-Magic-of-New-York Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT We are delighted to announce Lostock Primary School officially joined the Leverhulme Trust on Saturday, 1st March 2025. This marks the beginning of an exciting new partnership for both Lostock Primary School and our Trust. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Lostock-Primary-School-Officially-Joins-Leverhulme Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/An-Unforgettable-Adventure-on-the-Ski-Slopes Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT Earlier this week, students at Harper Green School took part in a fun and inspiring writing workshop with award-winning author Marie Basting. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Creative-Fairytale-and-Folklore-Writing-Workshop-w Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Year-11-Student-Competes-in-2025-National-Indoor-A Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/An-Inspiring-Day-at-GCSE-Science-Live-for-Year-10- Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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... http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Ali-Kahn-From-Big-Comedy-Shop-Returns-to-Inspire-S Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Harper-Green-Student-Raises-200-for-Farnworth-and- Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Earlier this week, RBHS Drama students had an amazing opportunity to experience the magic of Wicked at the Palace Theatre in Manchester. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/A-Wicked-Trip-to-the-Theatre Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Spreading-Kindness-This-Christmas Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT A student at Harper Green School recently had a fantastic opportunity to shadow Kate Green, the Deputy Mayor for Greater Manchester. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Student-Shadows-Greater-Manchester-s-Deputy-Mayor Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT On Friday, 8th, and Saturday, 9th November 2024, leaders from across the Leverhulme Trust gathered at the Marriott Hotel in Worsley for the annual Leverhulme Leadership Conference. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Leverhulme-Leadership-Conference-2024 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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! http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Rivi-s-Got-Talent-2024 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT We are delighted to announce that Lostock Primary School has officially received their Academy Order and will be joining Leverhulme in the coming weeks. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Lostock-Primary-School-and-Beaumont-Primary-School Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT Last week, Prestolee Primary School welcomed representatives from Harper Green School, who visited to present a special prize to Year 6 pupil Finnegan. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Prestolee-Primary-School-Pupil-Wins-Special-Prize- Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT Friday, 18th October marked the all-important Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Awareness Day, bringing meaning and awareness to a vital cause. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/DLD-Awareness-Day-2024-05112024100208 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Prospective-Families-Attend-Harper-Green-School-Op Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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.' http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Students-Experience-Life-as-a-Footballer-at-Manche Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Sixth-Form-Open-Evening Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/KS3-Students-Secure-Second-Place-at-Bolton-Panathl Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/EAL-Students-Visit-Bolton-Central-Library-and-Muse Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/RBHS-Celebrate-European-Day-of-Languages Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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... http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Criminology-Students-Take-Part-in-Bolton-Coroner-s Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT On Thursday, 19th September, Harper Green School welcomed prospective students and their families to their annual Year 5 and 6 Open Evening. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Harper-Green-Year-5-and-6-Open-Evening Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT On Thursday, 19th September, Rivington and Blackrod High School welcomed Year 5 and Year 6 students and their parents to their annual Open Evening, which provided local families with the opportunity to explore the impressive grounds and facilities ... http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/RBHS-Hosts-Year-5-and-6-Annual-Open-Evening Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT On Monday, 2nd September 2024, our entire Trust staff came together at Rivington and Blackrod High School for an inspiring Inset Day, marking the beginning of the new academic year and provided a valuable opportunity for all staff to unite before the new school year starts on Wednesday, 4th September 2024. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Leverhulme-Staff-Inset-Day-Our-Why Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT Students and teachers gathered at Rivington and Blackrod Sixth Form this morning to collect their A Level results and celebrate another year of academic excellence both on an individual and whole school level. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/A-Level-Results-2024 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT As part of their commitment to nurturing a strong reading culture, Harper Green School has introduced a dedicated team of library ambassadors to support the school library and help promote reading around the school. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Harper-Green-School-Introduces-Student-Library-Amb Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT Rivington and Blackrod High School recently hosted the Horwich and Blackrod cluster primary schools' cross-country event, where eight primary schools came together to compete alongside our RBHS student leaders. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Horwich-and-Blackrod-Cluster-Primary-Schools-Take- Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT On Thursday, 16th May 2024, students across Leverhulme Church of England and Community Trust embarked on this year's Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Expedition. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Students-Across-LCECT-Come-Together-for-Duke-of-Ed Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT A talented Year 8 footballer from Harper Green School, Lily S, has enjoyed a tremendous season this year and has been nominated for Bolton Wanderers football trials. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Rising-Football-Star-Nominated-for-Bolton-Wanderer Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT On Monday, 13th May 2024, Rivington and Blackrod Sixth Form students gathered in the beautiful RBHS chapel for the Year 13 leavers' assembly. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/CLASS-OF-2024-RBSF-YEAR-13-LEAVERS-ASSEMBLY Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT Harper Green School has been awarded the Schools of Sanctuary National Award, becoming Bolton's first secondary school to achieve this. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Harper-Green-School-Becomes-Bolton-s-First-Seconda Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT Sophie from NCS recently visited Rivington and Blackrod Sixth Form to offer Year 11 and 12 students the opportunity to apply for the 'Away from Home – Live it' experience this summer with NCS. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Away-From-Home-Live-it-A-Residential-for-Year-11-a Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT In assemblies last week, Harper Green School focused on the British values of mutual respect and tolerance in conjunction with the Harper Green values of respect and acceptance. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Harper-Green-School-Focuses-on-Diversity-and-Inclu Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT Year 13 Rivington and Blackrod Sixth Form student Joshua Nicolls is set to embark on an exciting journey in September as he has been offered a place at the prestigious London drama school, Italia Conti. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Year-13-RBSF-Student-Offered-Drama-School-Place Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT We are delighted to have recently partnered with Elite Boxing in Halliwell to offer a weekly boxing intervention to support our students and help build resilience, discipline and ways of dealing with emotions. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Harper-Green-School-Launches-Weekly-Boxing-Interve Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT Rivington and Blackrod High School hosted the annual Horwich and Blackrod cluster primary schools' football finals competition last week. From the first whistle to the final moments... http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Horwich-and-Blackrod-Cluster-Schools-Competition Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT Harper Green School has secured access to Farnworth Cricket Club's facilities as well as professional coaching from their Australian overseas players. This will grant them access to the new cricket net facility as well as full use of their pitches for school fixtures. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/HGS-Partners-with-Farnworth-Cricket-Club Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT We are proud to announce that Finance Assistant Lyndsey Higham has been promoted to Deputy Finance Manager. Lyndsey started an apprenticeship in 2018, studying her AAT Level 3 and Level 4 while employed at Leverhulme Church of England and Community Trust. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/From-Finance-Apprentice-to-Deputy-Finance-Manager Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT A group of Year 10 and Year 11 RBHS students headed on a journey of scientific discovery last week, venturing to the heart of Europe to visit CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research located in Geneva. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/RBHS-Geneva-Trip-2024 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT We are delighted to announce that our schools have been successful in securing over £1million in funding through the Condition Improvement Fund allocation. This funding will support ongoing improvement projects across our schools, further enhancing the learning environments for our students. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/schools-secure-CIF-funding Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT On Wednesday, 13th March 2024, Harper Green School hosted its first-ever Community Iftar. To celebrate our diverse community within the month of Ramadan, we invited staff and students to join us for Iftar, the evening meal to break the fast. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Over-50-Students-and-Staff-Take-Part-in-a-Communit Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT A Year 11 student at Harper Green School showcased his talent and passion for dog handling at Crufts 2024 on Thursday, 7th, March 2024. Sam's family has been breeding and showing bulldogs for over 20 years. Now that he's old enough to participate, he recently stepped into the spotlight, handling the family's dogs in the show ring. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Year-11-Student-Wins-Fifth-Place-at-Crufts-2024 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT On Thursday, 7th March 2024, staff and students across the Trust came together to celebrate World Book Day 2024, an annual celebration of authors, illustrators, books and the joy of reading. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Celebrating-World-Book-Day-2024 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Students from Harper Green School, part of the Leverhulme Church of England and Community Trust, have been working hard with the Ground Breakers Community Garden Project, a local initiative run by the Third Space Bolton Charity, in a bid to learn lifelong practical skills and make a difference in their local community. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/HGS-students-work-with-Ground-Breakers Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Nine students from Harper Green School participated in an innovative Lego Therapy Intervention at Lego Land in Manchester last week... http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Harper-Green-School-Students-Visit-Lego-Land-as-pa Mon, 04 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Rivington and Blackrod High School have been working hard to support the attendance of all students and are delighted to share that the hard work of staff, students and parents has been recognised this week by Fisher Family Trust for ranking in the top 25% nationally for attendance. Fisher Family Trust work with over 10,000 schools across the country. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/RBHS-ranks-top-25-nationally-for-attendance Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT National School Governors Awareness Day will take place on Thursday, 29th February 2024 with the focus this year being the Governance of Inclusion. The day is dedicated to recognising the hard work, dedication, and impact of school governors across the country. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Celebrating-National-Governors-Awareness-Day Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Support our students, school and Trust by helping us to find excellent staff and make a referral today. Referring a candidate is easy; click the link Employee Referral Form to complete our brief online form and help us expand our network of great professionals. For every successful referral made, LCECT employees are eligible to receive a reward of £250. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/LCECT-Launches-new-recruitment-referral-scheme-for Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT Ofsted visited Harper Green School on the 10th and 11th January 2022. It is with enormous pride and pleasure that we are able to share that Ofsted recognised Harper Green is a Good School, in all areas. We are delighted that Ofsted has recognised all that the parents and staff do here together at Harper Green for our students and community. Ofsted recognised the quality of relationships and strength of our community. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Harper-Green-Receive-Good-Ofsted-Rating Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT Since joining Leverhulme Church of England and Community Trust in 2017, Harper Green School has seen a significant transformation, investing considerably in its facilities and learning spaces to create inspiring and engaging learning environments for students and staff. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Harper-Green-School-launches-new-brandin Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Good Business Pays has revealed that Leverhulme Church of England and Community Trust is one of just 300 companies to be awarded its 2022 Fast Payer Award... http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/LCECT-wins-2022-Fast-Payer-Award Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Join us on Thursday, 29th September 2022 from 4pm until 7pm at our Year 10 and 11 Make it Stick Careers and Revision Evening. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Harper-Green-School-Make-it-Stick-Careers-and-Revi Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT Rivington and Blackrod Sixth Form are holding an Open Evening for prospective students and their families on Thursday, 6th October 2022 from 5.30pm until 7.30pm. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Pre-register-for-Rivington-Blackrod-Sixth-Form-Ope Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT The Rivington & Blackrod High School Performing Arts department presents School of Rock – The Musical. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/RBHS-presents-School-of-Rock-The-Musical Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT We are incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We wish to thank her for her unwavering service and dedication. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Her-Majesty-Queen-Elizabeth-II Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT Students and staff gathered at Harper Green School today to celebrate after receiving fantastic results all round. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Harper-Green-School-students-celebrate-fantastic-G Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT Students and staff returned to school for a memorable GCSE Results Day today to celebrate their incredible achievements with family members and staff. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/RBHS-GCSE-Results-2022 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT Students and teachers gathered at Rivington and Blackrod Sixth Form today to celebrate after receiving outstanding A level results. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Rivington-and-Blackrod-Sixth-Form-students-celebra Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT Harper Green School has appointed 10 student environmental ambassadors to drive change and improve environmental awareness in its school, local community and beyond. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/10-student-environmental-ambassadors-plan-to-make- Tue, 24 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT Planning permission for a brand new two-storey building at Harper Green School was given the go-ahead by Bolton Council yesterday. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Harper-Green-School-given-the-green-light-for-1-9- Wed, 02 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT We're delighted to announce that Charlie S, Year 13 Rivington & Blackrod Sixth Form student, has been announced as the winner of the national Snap Your Town photography competition. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Rivington-Blackrod-Sixth-Form-student-wins-nationa Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT Over the last few weeks, Harper Green School has been busy demonstrating its commitment to supporting local communities and vulnerable students with its annual food and gifts appeal. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/supportinglocalcommunities Wed, 05 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT We are excited to announce the launch of our new branding. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Introducing-our-new-look Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT Rivington and Blackrod Year 12 student, Sophie W, represented Team Great Britain in the 2021 European Athletics U20 Championships last month. Sophie performed outstandingly, breezing through the heats and semi-finals and reaching the final. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/studentrepresentsteamgb Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT Rivington and Blackrod High School will be holding their annual year 5 and 6 Open Evening on Thursday, 16th September, between 5pm and 8pm. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Rivington-and-Blackrod-High-School-Open-Evening Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT Harper Green High School will be holding their annual year 5 and 6 Open Evening on Thursday, 16th September, between 5pm and 8pm. http://leverhulmeacademytrust.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Harper-Green-High-School-Open-Evening Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT