End of Year Trip for Ignite and Year 10 students

We have limited availability for students to get involved in an adventure course hidden in the treetops of Brockhole on Windermere.

Students will be met with zip lines, climbing obstacles and a stunning view of the iconic Lake Windermere. 

When? Thursday, 17th of July.

The full cost of the day is £45, which includes the activity and travel.

Payment can be made via WisePay, if you would like more information, please contact student services.

Celebrating Mr. Plevin: The North West’s Only School-Based Certified Autodesk Instructor

Health Students' Trip to Edge Hill

This week, Year 12 health students visited Edge Hill University for a day of activities. Students started with a session on being healthy, which included nutrition, the links between physical activity and feeling better, and a session on ‘wellbeing’, mental health and self-care. After lunch, students were given a tour of the impressive university site and the health science facilities, which included mock-up hospital wards, operations rooms, and elderly accommodation. In the afternoon, the students learnt about limiting screen time and the benefits of sleep, in supporting focus, concentration and positive thinking. It was an insightful day for our students.

Studio School Exhibition

On Wednesday, our Sixth Form Creative students attended the launch of our annual A-Level Creatives exhibition at 92 Degrees Coffee Shop on Jamaica Street. 

This year, students voted on the theme of the supernatural and produced an outcome in response to this in their Art, Graphics and Lens-Based Media A-Level lessons. Congratulations to our talented students for all of their efforts. 

Live Virtual Llama Session

On Monday, our GCSE Language students virtually participated in a virtual field trip in Cusco, Peru. It was a bilingual adventure, where our students got to zoom into the Andes mountains to meet llamas up close, ask questions in real time, and discovered Peruvian culture with a friendly native Spanish-speaking guide. It was 45 minutes of engaging, live, Spanish language learning adventure, guided by experts, which created an unforgettable memory!

Magdalen College Visit

On Friday, Tess Bottomley, Schools Liaison Officer from Magdalene College, Cambridge, spoke to students who are considering applying to top universities to give an overview of Oxbridge and Collegiate Universities.

Tess's talk covered learning at Cambridge, the application process, course choice, personal statements, super-curricular and admission tests.  In July, students have the opportunity to visit Cambridge Open Days to explore which college to apply to and attend subject talks. Big thanks to Tess for delivering a thought-provoking session that encouraged students to aim high and explore the range of opportunities top universities offer. 

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Trendy Pooches

Instead of a free-text box allowing students to write a maximum of 4,000 characters, the statement will be divided into three sections, each requiring students to respond to a prompt question. 

The new questions

The three questions students will now answer are: 

1. Why do you want to cover this course or subject?
2. How have your qualifications or studies helped you to prepare for this course or subject?
3. What else have you done to prepare outside of education, and why are these experiences useful?

Click here to find out more.

Supporting school communities in the aftermath of the Liverpool FC Parade Incident

The RAISE Mental Health Promotion Team are delivering their Worries of the World LFC Parade Trauma-Response bite-size sessions for parents/carers and anyone caring for or working with children and young people.

These sessions typically focus on children’s understanding of big topics and discuss barriers and steps to support children’s worries in uncertain times. In response to recent events, the discussion will focus on the worries and concerns that currently affect children and young people.

Sessions available:

• Thursday, 19th of June, 12-1 pm - To book, click here.
• Thursday, 26th of June, 12-1 pm - To book, click here.

Media and Creative Industry Careers Networking Event for Sixth Formers

This event will be of interest to anyone who wishes to study or have a career in the Media (Drama, Journalism and Sports Journalism, Television, Film, Online, Digital Media Platforms) in technical, creative or production roles.

Sample a taster lecture from Liverpool Screen School and hear from, and network with industry guest speakers:

• Claire Newton (Liverpool Locations, Location Manager)

Working with global clients such as Disney, Warner Brothers, BBC, ITV and HBO on feature films such as Sherlock Holmes and TV Dramas such as This City Is Ours.

• Beth Lindop (The Liverpool correspondent for ESPN)

Sports Writer responsible for handling online and video coverage of Liverpool FC and Everton FC at ESPN. Former Liverpool Echo Journalist and Sports Writer at Reach. LJMU BA (Hons) Journalism graduate.

• Elinor Randle (Theatre, movement and film director based in Liverpool)

Artistic Director at the Unity Theatre, Liverpool and The Tmesis Theatre, Liverpool. Shortlisted for the Iris Prize Best British Short Film now available on Channel 4.

• Sonny Hanley (ITV Academy Director, with a career at ITV spanning over 20 years)

Roles varying from production, technology to operations and content services, working on shows for ITV and Channel 4, amongst others.

If you would like to register, click here.

The link to register can be found here. Everyone registered will also receive a recording of the webinar, should they not be able to attend.

Degree Apprenticeships - Information for Year 12 Students

Many Year 12 students will be unaware that degree apprenticeships offer an alternative ‘earn as you learn’ route to a university degree – and a guaranteed graduate job in some of the most sought-after professions, like law, engineering, accounting, technology and banking and finance.

The Sixth Formers' Guide to Degree Apprenticeships is a free 100-page digital guide, produced in association with the Department for Education and The Careers & Enterprise Company, that will help introduce Year 12 students to degree apprenticeships and the employers who offer them - Click here to read.

The guide is accompanied by two special TV programmes to introduce degree apprenticeships to sixth form students and their parents. Both programmes are hosted by Martin Birchall, editor of the guide, and Chanise Evans, a former apprentice and presenter at the BBC - Watch the programmes here.

Applicants simply need to register their interest in becoming an apprenticeship and their dedicated recruitment team will follow up on any learners' enquiries directly.

To find out more, click here.

Mercedes-Benz Non-Technical Apprenticeship Opportunities

Mercedes-Benz have apprenticeship opportunities which start from September 2025.

They are looking for enthusiastic individuals to work in their retailers as Customer Experience Specialist Apprentices and Retail Parts Advisor Apprentices.

Mercedes-Benz are looking for students who are:

• 16 years of age (or will be by September)
• Have achieved, or are predicted to achieve, grade 4 or above in English and Maths at GCSE and
• Have minimal work experience in customer service or retail environments

If you meet these requirements, please visit their website.

Their apprenticeships offer an opportunity for you to earn at the same time as learning and gaining a qualification.  This could be the start of a great career with a leading international automotive brand.

Baltic Ventures is a tech accelerator on a mission to support game-changing founding teams who are building the solutions and businesses of tomorrow. They are seeking a talented individual to join them on a part-time basis for 12 weeks, supporting them in the delivery of their annual accelerator program.

This is a unique opportunity to gain experience at one of the UK’s top accelerator programmes and to work within a close-knit organisation that is changing the LCR tech landscape.

The successful candidate should be interested in entrepreneurship, the tech start-up space and the activities which relate to this, i.e raising investment. Their internship opportunity is ideally suited for a candidate considering a career in venture capital and early-stage investing, innovation and entrepreneurship, community and ecosystem development and events and marketing, as well as those considering founding a company.

Location: Baltic Triangle, Liverpool City Region

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Start date: Monday, 8th of September

Employment term: Temporary (12 weeks, September–November 2025)

Hours: Part-time (15 hours per week: Monday in person, and one other day hybrid)

Please note: Due to funding,  Baltic Ventures will only be considering applicants based within the Liverpool City Region.

For further information on Baltic Ventures, please click here.

AI Fundamentals

Breaks down the magic behind Artificial Intelligence and shows you how it’s reshaping the way we work, create, and solve problems. We’ll also explore how AI is changing day-to-day tasks and how you can use it in your future careers. Launch module here.

Using AI for Career Preparation

Using AI for Career Preparation! In this module, you’ll discover how AI tools can become your time saver for career research, CV building, and networking. By the end, you’ll not only understand how AI can enhance your career prep but you’ll also have the practical skills to make it happen. Launch module here.

Using AI for Interview and Assessment Preparation

Using AI for Interview and Assessment Preparation! This module is designed to show you how AI tools can support your journey to becoming interview-ready, helping you refine your skills, craft standout responses, and boost your confidence. By the end, you'll have actionable insights into leveraging AI for career advancement. Launch module here.