A Blackburn school has been selected to be a Microsoft Showcase School for the fourth year running.

Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School (TIBHS) says it will be amongst an "elite group of schools" globally to reach the mark.

The school first embarked on its "journey" toward this distinction in 2019,  which sees it integrate Microsoft technology into the school's educational practices.

Tools such as Microsoft OneNote provide pupils with access to annotated learning materials and recorded teaching notes, enabling them to revisit the lesson at any time and engage with studies at their own pace. 

This gives teachers greater opportunity to differentiate lessons and to create a more personalised learning experience for pupils. 

As part of their GCSE Computer Science studies, Year 11 pupils recently took part in the "Immersive Islam" project. 

Using virtual worlds to bring learning to life, pupils applied their talents to a series of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) experiences. 

Principal at TIBHS Majid Ditta said: “Our reappointment as a Microsoft Showcase School highlights our commitment to technological innovation. 

"The strategic use of technology has not only created a more dynamic and flexible learning environment, but also empowered our teachers to provide more personalised support to pupils. 

"As we continue to embrace cutting-edge tools, we are excited to set new standards in education, demonstrating how technology can transform both teaching and learning for the better.

“I’d like to personally thank Muhammed Patel, assistant principal and SLT ed tech lead, and Uzma Fatakiya, ICT technician, who were instrumental in securing our Microsoft Showcase School status. 

"I also want to extend my gratitude to the IT team at Star Academies for their invaluable behind-the-scenes support.”