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Discover how our outstanding high school is reported on in the media, both within Blackburn and also around the world.

If you're a member of the press who would like to report on Blackburn Central High School, please email info@bchs.co.uk for information.

2021

26th April - Caring for colleagues and communities during the pandemic
23rd April - Charity and school link-up to deliver food parcels to families
4th March - Blackburn school treats parents to 'hug in a mug'
15th January - Blackburn special school move to Darwen 'beautiful': trust boss
7th January - Blackburn special school set to move to Darwen

2020

16th December - Bold Venture Park to become winter wonderland with special 'Advent-ure' event
4th December - Community values is the main priority for Blackburn headteacher
29th September - Charity's biscuit boost for hard-working schools

2019

29th December - East Lancashire students given opportunity to dissect human body
30th October - School academy conversion complete
17th September - First look inside DIY SOS in Blackburn as work complete
2nd September - Operating theatre live comes to Blackburn
22nd August - Shamima Namaji only pupil in school to get top grade in geography
9th July - Teenager is ferried to prom in a Rolls Royce covered in millions of crystals
9th July - Blackburn girl arrives for prom - in Rolls Royce covered in 4 million Swarovski crystals
15th June - Blackburn high school WILL become an academy
7th May - Blackburn school pupils given advice on fasting
26th April - Governors want to be top of the class for inclusion in Blackburn with Darwen
24th April - Chefs through to Reg Johnson Young Chef Schools comp finals
15th April - 5 young chefs impress at Reg Johnson Young Chef Schools Competition
9th March - Terror attack survivor talks peace to Blackburn with Darwen pupils
6th February - Hat fever sweeps Lancashire in readiness for Wear A Hat Day
17th January - NHS app leaves healthy impression on Blackburn high school students
8th January - Blackburn Central High School hosts Embracing Diversity conference

2018

25th December - Blackburn school host diversity event for cohesion
18th December - Secondary pupils pose challenging questions
5th December - Beever and Struthers helps high school students prepare for work
5th December - Accountants and business advisors offer mentoring courses to students
21st November - Blackburn Central High School academy consultation
12th November - Thousands in Blackburn and Darwen mark Armistice Day
10th November - Students dissect a pig as they get hands-on surgical experience
17th September - Expo shows Blackburn is hiring
26th June - Town welcomes refugees from war-torn areas
21st June - School becomes first 'kindness academy' in Blackburn
11th May - National Festival of Making: How Blackburn College is getting involved
10th May - Inspection praise for Crosshill Special School
4th May - Young masterchefs create dishes to be served at National Festival of Making
29th March - Special school expansion approved
29th March - DfE announces 14 new special free schools
23rd March - Four Blackburn secondary school pupils reach poetry competition final
14th March - Blackburn welcomes cohesion scheme but rejects segregation jibes
27th February - Decorated army major visits Blackburn Central High School to inspire pupils
23rd February - Conway and Caddis partake in a kickabout
19th January - Awesome foursome are the real borough hall stars
8th January - Teacher wellbeing conference to be held at BCHS

2017

30th November - Charity aim to set up East Lancashire children's counselling service
26th November - Children from across Blackburn are taking part in a concert
1st November - Accrington Stanley donate football boots to disadvantaged school children
17th October - Invictus medallist Stuart Robinson to visit Blackburn Central High School
8th October - Irish singer Sion Hill visits East Lancashire schools to deliver anti-bullying message
14th September - Thousands of young job seekers attend big careers fair in Blackburn with Darwen
24th August - Blackburn Central High School: GCSEs 2017
18th July - Blackburn Central High School are too good for rivals as they win the Blackburn and Darwen Schools Under 13s cricket festival
15th July - Blackburn Central High School Prom
24th June - Blackburn school celebrates the diversity of pupils from 60 nationalities
30th May - Schools set to support exam-taking students fasting during Ramadan
20th May - BCHS rated 'good' by Ofsted
12th May - One hundred years of nursing in East Lancashire
25th February - Football legend John Barnes pays visit to Blackburn Central High School
21st February - Student take part in 'virtual field trip' thanks to Google Expeditions day
10th February - Students have out of this world experience

2016

1st August - Work starts on constructing new classrooms at Blackburn school
25th July - 'Role model' Blackburn science teacher and assistant head hands over to daughter
10th February - Teenagers take inspiration from Falklands hero Simon Weston

2015

26th November - GCSE results lead to rush for places at Blackburn school
25th November - WHISPER: Blackburn school’s new anonymous report system launched
4th November - Talented Blackburn guitarist set to become ambassador for music hub
22nd June - School to host charity bazaar
18th June - Community rallies round for prom
12th June - Zain Bhikha overjoyed at judging AHF children's talent contest
22nd May - Young Blackburn girls get a taste of engineering careers
19th March - Hospital launches new bereavement aid after care inspectors raised concerns
17th February - Sportshall Athletics festival is a big hit with youngsters
6th January - Pupils’ drugs talk

2014

16th December - Into the limelight
3rd December - Alcohol dangers campaign launched in Blackburn
5th November - New series of short films to highlight alcohol dangers
17th June - Blackburn Central High School to offer more sport choice
12th July - East Lancashire scholars honoured at awards ceremony
8th July - Central take centre spot
8th July - Suppliers offer more choice on uniforms
4th July - A sporting chance for youngsters
30th June - Safe fasting for pupils
20th June - Children delight large audience at Blackburn's King George’s Hall
2nd June - VIDEO: School student presented with UcLan Education Achievement Award
30th May - Young ambassadors lead the way at Fusion awards
4th May - East Lancashire schools book in knife crime talks
28th March - It makes me proud to be a British Asian
14th March - Bonafide pop stars in charity school gig
11th March - New Blackburn ‘super school’ on short-list for award
3rd March - Remember our fallen: Focus on Indian British Army role in Blackburn
25th February - Shared Histories: The role of Asians in both World Wars
7th February - X Factor band play at Blackburn school - then announce split
31st January - Females feel empowered
31st January - Pupils promote cohesion
27th January - Blackburn girls get a helping hand from a 'Big Sister’

2013

15th December - Blackburn school wins praise for excellence
12th December - Elbow drummer’s skills class
11th December - Elbow band member runs drumming masterclass at Blackburn Central High School
2nd December - Blackburn head teacher named best in Lancashire
8th November - Emmerdale actress to help Blackburn school celebrate local history
29th October - Could you be a role model for Blackburn teenage girls
17th September - 'Big sister' mentors called for to build esteem in Blackburn's young girls
6th July - Blackburn and Darwen pupils in 'Dragons' Den' competition for anti-terrorism project cash
4th July - Blackburn school celebrates having second most improved GCSE results in the country
11th June - Improve your job skills with a course at Blackburn Central High School
19th February - Enterprising East Lancashire students rise to challenge of 'emergencies'

2012

14th September - Latest ‘super school’ opens doors to Blackburn and Darwen pupils
11th July - GALLERY: First look at Blackburn’s newest £24m ‘super school’
13th February - Blackburn school children get together before merger
5th January - ‘Best year ever’ for East Lancashire's super-schools

2011

1st September - Blackburn's new high school is taking shape
27th May - New Blackburn high school officially named

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