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As we begin a new term and step into 2026, it’s a pleasure to welcome our students back after the Christmas break and share their incredible achievements so far. From students impressing academics on a university stage, to hands-on scientific discovery and student-led research being published, the ambition across our school has been outstanding.
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Year 11 Sixth Form Information Evening
We are inviting all of our current Year 11 students and their parents/carers to attend our Sixth Form Information Evening on the 14th January 2026. Please register using the link below to select a time slot that best suits you.
We look forward to welcoming you on the evening - Register here.
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Year 11 English Masterclasses
Join us at the cinema on the following dates for English support with Miss Connolly. Each session will focus on a specific area. All sessions take place on Wednesdays from 3:00–3:45 pm.
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21st January: What does a Grade 9 in English Literature actually look like?
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28th January: Moving from a Grade 4 to 5 in English Language
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11th March: Tips to secure Grade 7+ in English Language
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18th March: How to write thoughtfully in Literature (for students aiming for a Grade 6)
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25th March: How to secure a Grade 4 in English Language – resit students welcome
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High-Tech Water Fountains and Reusable Bottles
In school, we have new high-tech water fountains for students to fill their bottles. Students are advised to bring a reusable bottle into school each day if they wish to use this facility. Staying hydrated throughout the day is important for concentration and wellbeing, and using a reusable bottle helps reduce plastic waste.
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English After-School Provision
Our English department is pleased to offer the following after-school provision for students. They will take place every Monday from 4–4.30pm:
- Library with Mr Corner – come along and borrow books from our extensive selection. There will also be a space to read quietly.
- Culture Club with Mr Murphy – gain a deeper understanding of what is going on in the world, develop your general knowledge and expand your viewpoints and perspectives
For Year 10 only:
- Support with GCSE content with Miss Jackson
For Year 11 students only:
- Target grade 7+ revision with Miss Connolly
- Target grade 5+ revision with Miss Manzoor
- Target grade 4+ revision with Mr Mackenzie
- Grammar and writing development support with Miss Gymnopoulou *This intervention will be particularly helpful for those students whose first language is not English
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Year 13 Student Connie Impresses Academics at LJMU
Year 13 Engineering student, Connie, recently delivered a live engineering demonstration at Liverpool John Moores University showcasing how students at Liverpool Life Sciences UTC and The Studio School use generative design in Autodesk Fusion 360 to create stronger, more efficient designs, impressing academics and industry professionals alike.
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Connie presented her own phone stand design, explaining both the design process and the underlying technology.
Dr. Princy Johnson, Reader in Sensors and Data at Liverpool John Moores University shared, “What a showcase of talents. Connie proved to be the star of the live demo session. The participants thought hers was one of the best presentations of the day. Great to see that Liverpool Life Sciences UTC students are gaining the necessary life skills in addition to the technological skills.”
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This is not the first time Connie has demonstrated excellence on a national stage. In 2022, she won the UK Young Scientist of the Year Award for her project work on Adaptive Variation across avian species.
We are incredibly proud of Connie’s achievements, and we look forward to seeing her continue to thrive as she progresses into the next stage of her education and career.
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Owl Pellets: First Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Session
We kicked off the SEM season with a session for Year 10 Scholars and BRI students. They dissected owl pellets to extract the bones of the owl’s dinner, and then we put the recovered samples in the SEM.
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Shown is the lower jaw of a mouse or shrew, the incisor is coming out of the socket in the bone. This year we have EDX capability, which means we can identify the chemical make-up of samples in the electron beam. On the right of the picture you can see two spectra from the tooth, one from the main tooth and one from the area showing paler on the SEM.
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The paler area has Fe (iron) in it, whereas the main tooth does not. We are hoping these are very early results supporting the idea that the teeth of rodents contain metals (in addition to calcium). It's very early days, but we had a lovely session after school, and it was so nice to end it with what looked like it could be a preliminary positive result.
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Baltic Research Institution Journal: Latest Edition
Our exceptional new team of Year 12 students running the Baltic Research Institute (BRI) worked tirelessly to publish the latest edition of the BRI research journal before the end of the year.
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In this edition you can read original research, investigations and literature reviews about the golden ratio and the relationship between maths and art, the problem of endometriosis, the impact of telemedicine and the potential of nanospheres to improve the sustainability of concrete.
If that's not enough, we also have an article about the AI bubble from our new physics and tech editor Anthony, a wordsearch and much much more! Remember all of this research is conducted and edited by school students, imagine what they can achieve in the future!
Read the latest edition here.
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Kids Interview Entrepreneurs Podcasts
Every Thursday, we have been running a podcast session run by Jay and Richard from the University of Liverpool. Kids Interview Entrepreneurs is a podcast that sees Year 7–11 secondary school pupils interview successful entrepreneurs, part of the Enterprise Education in Secondary Schools programme.
So far, students have sat down with:
- Kate Jones, the founder and CEO of Social Nation a top UK influencer marketing agency managing some of the biggest names in reality TV and social media - watch here.
- Sam Byrne, co-owner of Block P, the world's only independent Nike Air Max 95 reselling store and a cultural heartbeat of Liverpool - watch here.
- Jay Thakkar, university student and experienced podcaster who started his journey with no equipment, using Instagram live. His first guest was a national television actor sourced through personal connections - watch here.
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Find out more about our Life Sciences Pathway here.
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Sickness procedure
From a safeguarding perspective, students who indicate they are feeling unwell will not be sent out of class as an unwell/injured student unaided may faint on the stairs or corridor. Staff will call first aid and first aid will go to the student. Students should not contact home themselves when they are unwell; staff will call parents if needed.
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Opportunities Outside of School
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Photography Project: Lived Histories of Liverpool's Waterfront
There are a couple of spare places due to a couple of last-minute dropouts, if you or someone you know may be interested in taking part in this project, please see the attached or use this link.
For further information contact Daniella Shaw [email protected]
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Work Experience Opportunities
1. Google Virtual Work Experience: Want to be a YouTuber? For Year 9 Students
When? Wednesday 28th January at 4:30pm
What this career challenge will involve
- Meet the Google Marketing team and see how they make sure Google’s marketing dollars make the right impact
- Learn how to understand and use data to make smart choices
- Develop your problem solving, data literacy, storytelling and presentation skills
- Gain a virtual work experience certificate
- Use your skills to create content ideas that could go viral online
Register here.
2. Virtual Work Experience: Google Joins Forces with Gen Z Creator to Launch the Pixel 10 - Years 10-13
Google believes that in the age of AI, imagination matters more than specifications—but they need the data to prove it. Through this challenge, you will analyse the launch results, discover which feature drives the most sales, and build the strategy for the worldwide launch.
Join Google’s Marketing Team to help them use Gemini AI to analyse the test data, identify the winning strategy, and present your recommendation to the Directors.
What this career challenge will involve:
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Meet the Google Marketing team
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Develop critical thinking and data literacy skills
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Develop AI skills using Gemini Nano AI
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Gain a virtual work experience certificate
Register here.
3. Taylor Wessing: Longer Placement Programme (Liverpool)
This is an in-person opportunity designed for students who would like to learn more about the work of a global law firm and the career pathways available.
About the programme:
This placement builds on Taylor Wessing’s successful Insight Days and offers students the chance to take part in four sessions led by professionals from the firm (and, where possible, clients). Students will gain valuable insight into the legal sector while building confidence, motivation, and practical employability skills.
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- Thursday 19th February 2026
- Thursday 26th February 2026
- Thursday 5th March 2026
All sessions should take place after school hours. Session timetables will be confirmed closer to the time.
Who can apply:
Students can apply by visiting here.
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Personal Electronic Devices Policy Reminder
All personal electronic devices, including mobile phones, are not permitted to be used during the school day. We expect all devices to be switched off and kept out of sight during lessons unless the pupil is using the device as part of a lesson with the permission of their class teacher.
Mobile phones will be confiscated if they are seen, heard or used during the school day unless a pupil has been given permission. The headteacher will determine the length of time they deem proportionate for confiscation.
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Apprenticeship Opportunities
1. Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - BBC Radio Merseyside - Liverpool
Join us as an apprentice at the BBC to give yourself the opportunity to kick-start your career in a job you'll love. We’re committed to your skills and talent development. You’ll learn on-the-job, developing your knowledge and skills in an area that interests you, while working towards your apprenticeship qualification with one of our learning providers.
You could be working on:
- Live radio programmes recording and editing audio
- Meeting contributors
- Producing video for our social media content and regional TV output
- Crafting audio for BBC Sounds.
Eligibility criteria:
- Be 18 years old or over by the time the apprenticeship begins in September 2026
- Have lived in the UK continuously for the last 3 years prior to the start of the apprenticeship
- Be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK for the entire duration of the apprenticeship
- Not currently be enroled in another apprenticeship programme, whether with the BBC or another organisation.
- No prior learning is required to apply.
Apply here.
2. The National Apprenticeship & Education Event
When? Thursday 29th January, 9:30am-3:00pm
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Students will meet businesses face to face; discover apprenticeships & how to access apprenticeship programmes as well as other career routes into work.
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Get up to date careers advice and guidance on a wide range of future career paths.
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Opportunity to engage with universities, colleges, top UK employers & training providers.
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Access information on future study options.
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Discover career opportunities and work experience placements.
Parents/guardians can sign up here.
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Career Insights
1. Searching for Opportunities
The Liverpool City Region (LCR) Be More portal is an award-winning UCAS-style apprenticeship and careers portal. You can use it to search for apprenticeship opportunities in the City region.
Be More has launched an app (‘LCR Be More’) where you can create a profile, build your CV and begin applying for vacancies.
Find out more about the portal here.
2. Veterinary Science: Real Careers Insights
Join a three-day remote veterinary science experience led by University of Liverpool vets. Explore career pathways, qualifications, skills, student life, and specialisms including nursing, research, and animal care. Engage in live sessions, activities, Q&A, and a virtual group project.
Ages 14–19.
When? 23rd-25th March, 9:30–2:30 daily attendance.
To find out more and register, click here.
3. Exploring Environmental Pathways webinar series
Uncovering the Food Science and Nutrition Industry
When? Thursday 5th February, 4-4:45pm on Zoom
Presenter: Dr Joanne Brown, Lecturer in Food Science and Nutrition, School of Food Science and Nutrition
Who is it for: Biology, Chemistry and Physics students.
What will be covered?
- What are Food Science and Nutrition and the differences between both fields.
- The role of food scientists in response to public health and environmental challenges to ensure food safety.
- Food Science and Nutrition at Leeds: a multi-disciplinary subject that applies core science concepts to food and food processing to make a positive impact on human life. Information about courses and entry requirements.
- The wide range of careers available in a global industry offering job security and great wages
To register, click here.
4. Unifrog Subject Discovery Fair
When? Wednesday 18th March, 4:00-6:30pm
From finance to nursing, law to creative arts, and engineering to teaching the Subject Discovery fair is a great opportunity to find out all about studying at university and get all your questions answered by the experts. Join universities from across the UK to speak to their representatives via Q&A, and attend live sessions to get an insight into the exciting subjects you could be studying!
To register, click here.
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4-18 Year Olds: Young Blue Room Print Club
Blue Room is an inclusive art group for learning disabled and neurodivergent adults, run by the Bluecoat Arts Centre in Liverpool.
This new group welcomes individuals with a learning disability who enjoy being creative. Thanks to Health Lottery Foundation funding, it’s free to join.
Explore different art forms like printmaking, create your own work, collaborate with others, build confidence, and make new friends.
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Dates for your calendar:
There will be 8 sessions on Saturdays in 2026, all 11am-1pm:
21st February, 21st March, 18th April, 16th May, 13th June, 19th September, 24th October and 21st November.
If you would like to take part, please get in touch with Blue Room Manager Becky Waite on 07549079500 or email [email protected]
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Career Guides to Help People in the Liverpool City Region Make the Best Career Decisions: Health & Social
The health and social care sector supports community well-being through direct care and innovative research. In the Liverpool City Region, professionals collaborate across roles, from care workers and nurses to radiographers and GP receptionists. Universities and NHS hospitals offer ongoing learning, while work, from making prosthetics to counselling or clinical photography, improves and saves lives every day.
To read more click here.
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Vaping – We would like to remind you that we do not allow students to bring items such as cigarettes, lighters, matches or e-cigarettes/ vapes into school.
Zero Tolerance of Abuse - The NST has a zero-tolerance approach to abusive language, violence, aggression or harassment towards employees, governors and volunteers.
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