Year 11 English Masterclasses

Students are able to attend the following dates for English support with Miss Connolly in the Cinema. Each session will focus on a specific area. All sessions take place on Wednesdays from 3:00–3:45 pm.

• 11th March: Tips to secure Grade 7+ in English Language

• 18th March: How to write thoughtfully in Literature (for students aiming for Grade 6)

• 25th March: How to secure a Grade 4 in English Language – resit students welcome

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

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.

Industry Insight Day

On Monday, all of Year 10 participated in an Industry Insight Day themed on the built environment. Civil and structural engineering company AJP were the employer partner for the day and visited to set the students the challenge of proposing a development for one of 5 potential sites in the Liverpool City Region.

Students had to conduct a risk analysis of the 5 sites before selecting one and researching and designing the building types they would use. The students also had to research and select appropriate foundation types before preparing their final bids to be judged by AJP. There was excellent engagement during the day and some excellent proposals that will be shared after judging.

Creatives London Trip

Recently, Sixth Form students visited London as part of an educational trip to gather primary visual materials for their A Level coursework and to gain exposure to key cultural institutions.

Highlights included a visit to The Wes Anderson Exhibition at the Design Museum, where students explored the director’s instantly recognisable visual style and storytelling. We also took in some of London’s most iconic landmarks, from the historic Tower of London to St Paul’s Cathedral where students climbed over 400 steps to the top of the dome for unforgettable views of the city.

The trip continued with time spent at the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery, immersing ourselves in world-class collections of painting, portraiture, and visual storytelling. To round off the experience, we enjoyed a meal at the Hard Rock Café, complete with a chance to see legendary pieces of music history up close. A truly memorable trip that brought creativity to life beyond the classroom.

Year 12 BioInfect Trip

On Thursday, we took 13 students who are part of the Bionow mentoring scheme to the BioInfect conference at Alderley Park. The conference gets over 150 scientists and businesses together to discuss the challenge of Antimicrobial Resistance.

Student Ava and Dr John Dyer were part of a 5-person panel discussing their work in engaging young people in the issue of AMR. It was a fantastic opportunity to discuss the amazing work that Ava and the BRI team have done raising awareness of AMR at Liverpool Life Sciences UTC including the AMR industry day last year and the publication of a special edition of the Baltic Science Journal themed on AMR.

Outstanding Achievement and Attendance in Sixth Form

This week, the Sixth Form Team are proud to recognise students in Years 12 and 13 who have demonstrated outstanding commitment through both their achievement and attendance.

• Year 12 Student of the Week (Achievement): Ava-Mae – for consistent effort and a positive approach to learning.
• Year 13 Student of the Week (Achievement): Daniel – for excellent progress and dedication to their studies.
• Year 12 Attendee of the Week: Muhib - for exemplary attendance and reliability throughout the week.
• Year 13 Attendee of the Week: Toby – for maintaining excellent attendance and setting a great example to others. 

Well done to all students recognised this week, keep up the fantastic work!

Teddy Bear First Aid Session

Year 2 students at New Park Primary School had an outreach session from Liverpool Life Sciences. The session was Teddy Bear First Aid. This covered how to act and respond if someone is injured or unconscious. We went through the acronym DRS ABC. This went through: identifying any danger, seeing if the individual is responsive, shouting for help (finding an adult or calling an ambulance). This then went through checking the airway, seeing if the individual is breathing and how to do CPR.

The main priority in this session was making sure the pupils could effectively call for help if needed, how to call 999 and making sure they all understood the importance of knowing their address. The students were very engaged throughout, as they went through all of the stages of the acronym with their Teddy Bears. During this, the students also learnt the recovery position and practised it in class. Once this had been completed, we also went through what to do if someone is conscious, and they practised bandaging their teddys sore limbs.

Roscoe Primary Dissecting Microscopes and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Roscoe Primary visited our state-of-the-art labs this week. Ignite students helped students use the dissecting microscopes and SEM in a joyful and exploratory lesson. Hanifah from Ignite stepped up with no notice and ran two SEM sessions. Afterwards, a staff member from Roscoe said of Hanifah “This young girl is amazing! She just stepped right in and has been helping the children”. Afterwards, our Ignite students reflected on the experience, and many said, although they had been a little anxious at first, they had grown in confidence and had enjoyed the experience and would like to do something similar again. Two students have said they would like to be student ambassadors and do more to help the younger people in Northern Schools Trust schools. 

Hanifah shared, "The experience was refreshing, and made me feel mature and responsible."

Rocco said, "I asked the children about their interests and hobbies, and they said they want to be engineers, and it's so inspiring how people of the new generation aspire for greatness."

Find out more about the Engineering Pathway here.

Half-Term Activity for 13-18 year olds

The Hive Start-up Week is for 13-18 year olds and run in The Hive Youth Zone across the half-term break, Monday 16th - Friday 20th February.  The Start-up Week runs a range of activities to help you learn entrepreneurial skills and x5 participants are even going to win a £100 grant to start-up with! Full agenda and registration can be found here.

Apprenticeship Opportunities

1. AirBus Aerostructures Apprenticeship

AirBus is down to the final remaining spots for their Aerostructures Apprenticeship based at their world-class manufacturing site in Belfast, this is your chance to launch a high-stability career in an industry that never stops moving.

Why Aerostructures?

• Build the world's wings: Work on the most advanced aircraft components on the planet.
• Stability and security: Join a global leader where job security and long-term growth are their top priorities.

Learn and reskill: From hands-on mechanical fitting to advanced digital manufacturing tools, we give you the skills that you’re searching for

Apply now: Craft and Plant Apprenticeship Aerostructures

2. DLA Piper Solicitor Apprenticeships 

Explore the intersection between law and business. Discover how an international law firm makes an impact in the UK and around the world. Develop the foundation of skills you need for a global legal career. You’ll do all this and more on DLA Pipers apprenticeship programmes - find out more here.

3. Arm Apprenticeship Programme Virtual Event

Join Arm for a virtual event to learn more about their apprenticeship programme and what it’s like to work at a global technology company. You’ll hear directly from current apprentices, learn about the projects they work on, and find out more about Arm’s recruitment process. There will also be a live Q&A where you can ask your questions - find out more here.

4. A&0 Shearman Solicitor Apprenticeship

Over six years, you will immerse yourself in the world of law, with your time divided between working with A&O Shearman colleagues and focused study time. The programme is designed and balanced to provide everything you need for a successful career in law - find out more here.

5. CGI Degree Apprenticeships

GI delivers IT and business services that make a real impact. From seabed to space and using Artificial Intelligence to solve big problems, CGI has been helping clients shape the world for almost 50 years - find out more here.

Understanding Apprenticeships: Special Webinar

When? Monday 9th February at 6.30pm

The session will help parents and carers feel confident supporting the young people in their lives as they explore their options. Attendees will discover what apprenticeships are and how they work, how to support a young person to consider, search and apply for apprenticeships. and what support and resources there are to help. Please help to share this webinar with your parents and carers.

To register, click here.

Work Experience Opportunities

1. JPMorgan Chase 

Discover financial services and technology through a mix of virtual and in-person sessions. This work experience offers real insight into JPMorganChase while expanding your skills and exposure across four locations.

You’ll take part in online and in-person activities that build practical expertise, including CV and interview techniques, networking skills, and chances to showcase these with peers and JPMorganChase staff. 

Find out more here.

2. Love Film, TV or Games? Turn it into a Career

If you’re aged 14–19 and curious about how film, TV, and games are made and shared, this one’s for you. Into Film is hosting a Virtual Spotlight Session to help you explore real careers in the screen industries.

When? Tuesday 3rd March, 10:00 – 15:00

Where? Online

 What you’ll get:

• A behind-the-scenes look at careers in the screen industries
• Meet people who work in the industry and hear their real career journeys
• Discover and practice the essential skills needed in screen careers
• Take part in interactive sessions and live Q&As

Perfect if you’re interested in:

Film/Editing/Marketing/Animation/Video Games

No experience needed, just curiosity and creativity.

If you’re thinking about future options and pathways into screen careers, this is a great place to start.

Find out more here.

3. House of Lords 2 Day Work Experience 14-19 Years Old

Students can have the opportunity to see how Parliament works, with this behind-the-scenes look at the House of Lords. 

This two-day remote work experience will allow students to take part in a procedural seminar, meet staff, explore their roles and see how the House of Lords plays a vital role in shaping democracy, policy and public life.

When? Tuesday 4^th & Wednesday 5^th March, 10.00am – 3.00pm 

Application deadline? Tuesday 17^th February, further details can be found here

Career Opportunities

1. Discover creative careers at Escapeverse Live

Escapeverse Live is a global event celebrating VFX, animation, games and tech!  

Run by Escape Studios, one of the UK’s leading schools for Animation, Games and VFX, the free online festival is back from 24th-26th February for another jam-packed run of insightful talks and panels direct from industry experts and top studios.

Accessible from anywhere in the world, the current programme includes:

• My Journey to a Career in Animation with Rebecca Meilak, Feature Animator at DNEG Animation
• The Journey of a Character through a Total War Game, From Concept To Release with Roberto Geroli, Core Technology Director and Ellie Koorlander-Lester, Technical Art Director at Creative Assembly
• How to Set Up and Run an Indie Studio With Your First Game with HaZ Dulull, Founder/ Director at Beyond The Pixels
• Alternate Worlds - the Challenges of Invisible Versus Fantasy Effects with Simon Carr, Creative Director and Jessica Lennox, CG Lead at Vine FX
• The Art Department for the Live Action Shoot of Avatar: Fire and Ash with Kim Sinclair, Production Designer
• The Wheel of Time VFX: Building an Epic Fantasy World, with Oliver Winwood, VFX Supervisor and Adam Cheshire, CG Supervisor at Outpost VFX
• Building ZooKit, with Lisa-Mae Evans, Creative CG Supervisor at Blue Zoo.

Discover your free ticket here.

2. New Free Student Experiences Launching Soon

Springpod are partnering with the Department for Education on a new set of free, on-demand student experiences launching soon.

These short, online courses are designed to help students explore their post-16 training options, including T Levels, Apprenticeships, and Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs), in a way that’s clear, engaging and practical.

Your training options

Browse your education and training choices available and view the different ways to get the skills you need for your career.

Your training options | Skills for Careers

Also, the Big Work Experience Challenge is now live across Springpod.

That means students can now start earning Rockets as they complete virtual work experiences and learning activities, all designed to help them explore careers and build confidence - find out how the big work experience challenge works here.

3. Medical Summer School

Applications for their online medical summer school are open until 8th March 2026. Funded by NHS England, MSC, and DSC, over 500 free places are available across England. Students in Years 11 and 12 from under-represented areas can apply for residential, commuter, or online places.

Summer schools provide a taste of studying medicine or dentistry, insight into careers, professional values, and support for applications, interviews, and admissions tests. Participants also build confidence, meet academics and students, and join social activities.

Check MSC Summer School Eligibility 2026 or contact [email protected]. Explore the summer school and their full list of programmes on their events page.

Children & Young People's Mental Health Support in Liverpool

Bite-size sessions coming up in February, delivered via Zoom

• Introduction to Self-Harm - 18th Feb 10am - 11am Book here 
• Understanding Mental Health Support for Children and Young People in Liverpool  23rd Feb 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Book here 
• Managing Challenging Conversations - 23/02/2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Book here 
• Behaviour as Communication - 23/02/2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Book here
• Parental Mental Health - 24/02/2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Book here
• Understanding and Managing Anxiety - 24/02/2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Book here 
• Body Image – Eating Disorder Awareness Week - 26/02/2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Book here
• Child & Adolescent to Parent Violence & Abuse Session (CAPVA) - 26/02/2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Book here 
• Nutrition and Wellbeing – Eating Disorder Awareness Week - 26/02/2026 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Book here 
• Cultivating Self-Compassion - 26/02/2026 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm Book here 
• Adolescent Brain Development - 27/02/2026 9:30 am - 10:30 am Book here 
• Emotionally-Based School Avoidance - 27/02/2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Book here
• An Introduction to Eating Disorders – Eating Disorder Awareness Week - 27/02/2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Book here
• Kinship Kids and Mental Health - 27/02/2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Book here