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From exploring the Royal Navy’s largest aircraft carrier to coding robots and dissecting hearts, our students have had an incredible week of learning and discovery. Highlights include a trip to the University of Liverpool for a prize-winning creative writing ceremony, hands-on experiences in STEM at Unilever and Liverpool University, and practical workshops in emergency medicine and sociology research. As we prepare for the festive season, the school is also buzzing with Christmas spirit, with students getting stuck in to supporting our Christmas appeal and celebrating the end of a fantastic term. There is still time to make a donation so please do help if you are able to.
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HMS Prince of Wales Trip
We had the pleasure of taking students in Year 12 and 13 on a trip to the Royal Navy's largest aircraft carrier, the Prince of Wales, which is docked in Liverpool for the week. The students were treated to an extensive tour of the facilities which included the hangar, flight deck, control towers and operations room before focussing on the medical ward and dentistry suite. Many of our students who went on the trip are considering careers in medicine or dentistry, or are considering opportunities in the armed services. This was a fantastic opportunity to find out more about the range of careers and training available in the Navy as well as an awe-inspiring experience just being aboard such a huge ship. It was also great to get such amazing views of Liverpool's iconic waterfront and skyline from the flight deck. We even got to sit in the captain’s chair, but don't tell the captain!
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University of Liverpool Literary Festival
On Monday 2nd of December, a group of year 10 students visited the University of Liverpool for a prize-giving ceremony and taster day. This visit followed the success of two of our students, Remy and Alp, who won the University’s Literary Festival Creative Writing Competition, which they entered back in summer. Their prize was a trip to the university for themselves and their classmates to get a taste of university life, a tour of the campus and a sample lecture. Remy and Alp were also presented with their individual prizes. Congratulations to you both! What an achievement.
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Year 11 Sociology
Francesca and Raanija have been enthused while learning about crime and ethnicity, and have independently completed primary research to build on their understanding. The girls completed questionnaires and interviews in school to investigate ethnic school subcultures and then linked this with crime statistics across Merseyside to establish patterns and trends. Using their primary and secondary research, they presented their findings back to the class. Great example set by our future Social Scientists!
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If you would like to find out more about this career pathway then please click here.
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Unilever Trip
Last week, students attended the Unilever STEM Inspire launch at Prenton Park, home of Tranmere Rovers. Unilever staff introduced the product development process, focusing on sustainability, and launched a competition to create a personal or home care product. Students learned about formulation, AI, advertising, packaging, and more through engaging demonstrations. It was an inspiring day, showcasing science in action and offering insights from professionals at a global company. Now, the hard work begins as students develop their solutions!
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Bleed Workshop
Year 12 Health and Social Science PBL students took part in a major bleed workshop led by Joe, a former pupil and staff member who now trains people in emergency medicine. He was assisted by Elliott, a Year 13 student who is already working as a first responder/ emergency care assistant at the weekends! Students learnt how to pack a wound to stop bleeding, and how to apply a tourniquet. This workshop leaves them much more capable of using the emergency knife wound kits which are situated around the city, and which can save a life if used correctly.
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PBL Heart Dissections
Ignite PBL students performed heart dissections, observing valves and identifying the chambers of the heart and the major blood vessels. They also learnt about the history of the Heart in art, and looked at the famous Leonardo da Vinci anatomical drawings of the heart.
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Prohibiting the use of mobile phones during the school day from the 1st of January 2025
Whilst phones have brought many positives to our lives, it is now timely for me to recognise that children's use of digital technology is having a negative impact on students’ concentration, behaviour, safety, and well-being. We recently received guidance from the Department for Education stating that schools should prohibit the use of mobile phones throughout the school day.
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As a school, we are in agreement with the Department for Education and are planning to implement the change. Mobile phones are a vital part of life and learning, but we are seeing that a greater number of students are becoming addicted to their phones. Their use within the school day has created additional problems for both our children and the school.
- Mobile phones provide an unnecessary distraction, disruption, and diversion within the school day. One national survey stated that one in three secondary school pupils report that mobile phones are used in most lessons without permission.
- Safeguarding is always our main priority. By removing phones, we believe that this will have a positive influence on all students, making the community a safer place. In recent times, for some students, there has been a significant decline in their wellbeing and mental health. Nationally, three in ten students cite making and maintaining friendships and their mental health as a cause of worry, anxiety, or depression. By removing mobile phones, students can spend more time staying active and socialising face to face with their peers, activities which have a positive impact on wellbeing.
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Cadets
This week, Pte Joe Benson Army Reserves delivered an introduction to prehospital trauma first aid. We also had Warrant Officer Class 2 Ian Tate in to speak to our cadets about his experiences with the field.
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PBL
This week Ignite PBL students learnt about the constituents of blood, and the idea of a scientific model, by making a model of blood using lentils, quinoa, mints and oil.
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Seasonal Lectures
Year 12 enjoyed an afternoon of Seasonal lectures at the Department of Biosciences, Liverpool University. The lectures covered Fluorescent imaging, using phage to treat bacterial infection and the evolution of skeletons. Some of our year 12s volunteered to take part in a demonstration of phage binding specificity. The same equipment is being used to describe the power of phage-based medicine to members of parliament next week!
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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 are not to contact home themselves when they are unwell, staff will call parents if needed.
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Christmas Appeal 2024
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC and The Studio School are raising £500 to support families in our school community with food and gifts. Many of our families are struggling with the cost of living crisis, and we are aiming to buy food hampers and gifts to support families over the Christmas period. Every amount makes a huge difference when it comes to supporting families. £1 donation can buy several small food items to support a family. £5 can buy a small gift. £10 can buy essential food and toiletries. Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, I will withdraw funds directly. It's the most efficient way to donate and saves time and costs. Please donate here
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Own clothes day
On Thursday the 19th of December there will be an own clothes day for students. We kindly ask students to bring £1 or more, the option to donate will also be on parent pay.
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Miss Allason's Maths Conundrum https://ukmt.org.uk
The answer to last week’s conundrum was C. This week's conundrum asks
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Come back next week to find out this week's answer!
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Leave us a Google Review
We strive to provide the best experience for our students. Your feedback helps us improve and continue delivering quality education and care. If you’ve had a good experience with us, we’d love to hear from you.
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Leaving a review on Google helps others learn more about our schools and gives us valuable insight.
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC
The Studio School
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Uniform and equipment reminder
I would like to remind parents of the uniform standards with regard to girl’s trousers. A small number of students are wearing fashion trousers – made of Lycra material and flared leggings in style. The expectation is for students to wear school trousers or a pleated skirt. As the weather is getting colder please ensure your child has a warm, waterproof coat. All students are required to have a school bag with them every day. This must be large enough to carry a number of A4 revision guides. We will provide your child with a suitable bag if they are unable to obtain one.
Jill Davies, Principal at Life Sciences and The Studio School.
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Make an online referral to Liverpool's Children & Young People's Mental Health Support
Children and young people, parents and carers in crisis can access support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, freephone 0808 196 3550. Visit the emergency advice page for more information.
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Training for parents/carers & professionals working with children & young people
Merseyside Youth Association’s mental health promotion team (RAISE Team) delivers a range of FREE bite-size courses covering a range of mental health issues that impact children, young people and their families. Bite-size sessions coming up in December, delivered via Zoom...
- Behaviour as Communication - 02/12/2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Book here
- Safety Planning - 03/12/2024 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Book here
- Mental Health Support for Children and Young People in Liverpool - 09/12/2024 9:30 am - 11:00 am Book here
- Building Resilience - 09/12/2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am Book here
- An Introduction to Psychosis - 09/12/2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Book here
- Suicide Awareness - 09/12/2024 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Book here
- Emotionally-Based School Avoidance - 09/12/2024 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Book here
- The Online World and Mental Health - 10/12/2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am Book here
- Introduction to Self-Harm -12/12/2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am Book here
- Understanding Low Mood and Depression - 16/12/2024 10:00 am - 11:00am Book here
- Sleep - 16/12/2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Book here
- Managing Challenging Conversations - 16/12/2024 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Book here
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Free Get into Medicine and Get into Dentistry Conferences: Medic Mentor
- Get into Medicine Conference: Suitable for any student in Years 10 to 12, from any school or background, who are interested in becoming a doctor. Sunday 8th December from 9:30am - 3:30pm, Saturday 14th December from 9:30am - 3:30pm, Register here
- Get into Dentistry Conference: Suitable for students in Years 10 to 12, from any school or background, who are interested in becoming a dentist. Sunday 12th January 2025 from 9:30am - 3:30pm, Register here
- Students and their parents/guardians will be able to find out more about personal statements, entrance exams and interviews, and they’ll also get to meet a group of successful students to learn from their experiences. Following the conference, all students will instantly be enrolled onto the free virtual medical work experience programme (with access to speak to doctors and medical students alongside).
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Upcoming event in Liverpool
On Thursday the 29th of January at Aintree Racecourse there is an event taking place that welcomes visitors from Northwest Liverpool Region including Preston, Warrington, Chester, and Blackpool. Individuals aged 15+ and parents & guardians can register your free place now!
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University of Law: Legal Personal Statement Workshop. Enhancing your application (Virtual Event)
Are you working on your UCAS personal statements or adding the final touches? Join our expert team as we guide you through some top tips for your personal statement for law course applications. In the workshop, we will cover what you should include to show your interest, how best to demonstrate your skills and experience, and easy actions you can do now to add value to your personal statement.
Thursday 9th January 2025 16:00 - 17:00 Book your place here.
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University of Liverpool Webinar
On Thursday evenings throughout the upcoming academic year, the university will be discussing topics such as accommodation, finance, researching choices, and UCAS applications. Live Q&A sessions will follow each presentation to ensure that attendees gather the knowledge they need to make an informed decision about higher education options. The full schedule and booking form is now live.
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Explore 100 incredible technician careers that don’t require a degree
Whether you hold an interest in engineering, horticulture, music, art, or science, there’s a technician career out there for you. Complete the Technician Careers Quiz so you can explore the 100 exciting technician careers that might be right for you. Explore the free resources available here.
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All About Futures: PlayStation Liverpool Work Experience
Opportunity for female students in Year 12 or 13 to take part in a work experience placement with PlayStation Liverpool from Mon 3rd Feb – Thurs 6th Feb 2025. The deadline for submissions is 5pm on Mon 9th December. Find out more here.
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Merseyside Police Cyber Team are running an exciting Cyber Challenge
For students 11 to 18 years. Now live and entries close on 21st December. Finals days - 4th and 5th of March 2025 at Aintree Racecourse. More information here and website here.
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Morrisons’ are looking for a range of motivated students to join their Manufacturing Degree Apprenticeship scheme!
This scheme can kickstart your student’s management career and propel them into a leading role within Morrisons! You’ll gain invaluable knowledge across manufacturing teams, where you’ll learn what goes into Morrisons’ fast-paced business.
Day-to-day activities involved in this scheme involve:
- Running production lines
- Finding solutions to improve their efficiency
- Leading production teams and
- Providing support to leading sites during peak trading times
The programme is 3 years in length and will involve a high level of on-the-job learning as well as working towards completion of a degree, so it will be challenging, but the career path this will lead onto is worth the challenge! Morrisons offers unrivalled support towards the Bsc (Hons) in charted Management at the University of Bradford, and pay all the fees! What are Morrisons looking for? A minimum of 112 UCAS points and GCSE Grade 4 in Maths and English A full UK driving licence Find the full job description here or apply today.
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Discover Undergraduate Study at Edge Hill University
Live Chat and Webinar, Tuesday 10 December 4-6.30pm. Parents and Supporters webinar from 5.30pm. The webinar will go through student finance and how they can support their students through the UCAS application over the next few weeks. Register here today
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Word of the Week - CANDIDATE
Definition - "Person who seeks or is put forward for an office/ position. From Latin: candidare "to brighten, to shine" "/ Usage: "she was the obvious candidate for the job"
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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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