A Rossendale student is on her way to her dream career after walking away from the catwalk in favour of teaching.

ag6 student Alex Stokes, of Lime Tree Grove in Rawtenstall has already modelled in a number local fashion shows, including the Alder Grange Aspiration Fund fashion show and ‘Festival’ fashion show, organised in partnership with Award winning Rossendale-based retailer Sunday Best.

But the 17 year-old has decided that her heart lies in a career in teaching after she secured outstanding AS results and work experience.    Alex studied AS level English Literature, English Language, History and French at ag6 achieving 2As, B and a C, and plans to study English with French at either York or Liverpool university.

One of our ag6 students has been honoured with the task of carrying the Olympic Flame next year.  Headteacher Iain Hulland and Head of School David Hampson nominated Alder Grange Community and Technology School pupil Josh Simpson for the honour for his commitment to sport and his local community. 

Many thanks to all our colleagues who have applied for or supported the recruitment process thus far.

Two local schools are appealing to local residents to help them name its state-of-the-art crèche facility.

St Paul’s Constable Lee CE Primary School has teamed up with Alder Grange Community and Technology School to open a new purpose built nursery in the New Year. The person who comes up with the winning name will receive dinner for two at the Red Hall near Bury.