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As we reach the last day of term, we’d like to wish everyone a peaceful and safe holiday season. We’ve been overwhelmed by the generosity shown in our Christmas Appeal, which is helping families in need this holiday season. Thank you to everyone who has donated or volunteered their time! We’re looking forward to seeing everyone back in the new year, ready for more exciting projects and experiences. In the meantime, enjoy reading about some of the highlights from this week.
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Ignite Boxing
Every Friday, this half term, our Ignite Sport and Health students have been attending a local boxing gym, No Limits, to take part in a course around boxing and healthy lifestyles which has been run by professional boxing coach Danny Withington and Pro boxer and ex Studio student, Lucas Dube. Students have had a fantastic time learning the fundamental skills of boxing and how exercise can help aid a healthy lifestyle. Students have really enjoyed themselves and will be going back after Christmas to further develop their boxing skills and learn the basics of Strength and Conditioning.
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Christmas Appeal Update
We have been raising money and donating gifts to ensure that families in our school community who are in need have a little extra food and some gifts this Christmas. Last Wednesday night, staff and students stayed behind after school to wrap gifts and create hampers. We are helping around 50 families, we still have a few more to go and are still collecting donations on the JustGiving link to support as many as possible. So far we have raised £605, we would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has kindly donated! If you would like to still donate then please click here.
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Heart Dissection Session
Students in the Health Care pathway dissected sheep’s hearts and identified the major valves and arteries. This practical is part of understanding the pulmonary system, and overall human anatomy. At first, the students were hesitant, but by the end of the session, they got stuck in and took something valuable away from the experience.
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SNOGS Breast Cancer session
The students from Student Neonatal, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Society from Liverpool University gave the second of their excellent workshops to Year 12 Health and Social Care students. This week's session was on breast cancer, the most common form of cancer in women (although one in 8 breast cancer patients are male). The workshop sessions will continue into the new year.
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If you would like to find out more about this career pathway then please click here.
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Trip to LYVA Labs
Last week, Year 12 Applied Science students visited LYVA Labs in Liverpool. Students thoroughly enjoyed learning more about the company and LYVA staff member roles in investing and supporting new businesses in the tech, health, and life science sectors in the Liverpool City Region. Our students loved working on their funding pitches for health innovations and it was great for us to see them pitch their ideas to the LYVA Labs team. Thank you to Kate McDermott and the inspiring team at LYVA for hosting us, we gained invaluable insights from our time!
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PBL
Ignite Project Based Leaning concluded their rotation on DNA this week by using university standard equipment to extract DNA from Mealworms. The first steps in molecular biology which could start a journey leading to who knows where?
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Alumni Student
This week, ex-student John McAllend joined us to talk about his journey after leaving The Studio. John secured a job at Generating Energy as their in-house graphic designer. John spoke brilliantly about how he tackles briefs, the importance of upskilling, and his fond memories of his time at The Studio.
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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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Mobile Phone Policy for Sixth Form Students
All Sixth Form students should not have their phones out whilst in the general areas of the school, this includes headphones/air pods/buds. KS5 students are permitted to use mobile phones in only the Urban Brew & Sixth Form Crypt. All Sixth Formers should keep their mobile phones in bags during coaching sessions and lessons. Teachers may permit students to use their mobile phones if necessary to support the learning within lessons, KS5 may wear smartwatches.
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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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Miss Allason's Maths Conundrum https://ukmt.org.uk
The answer to last week’s conundrum was D. 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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Sellafield Degree Apprenticeships
Sellafield Ltd is home to one of the most respected apprentice programmes in the UK. Their Degree Apprenticeships offer the perfect balance of on-the-job training and experience whilst enabling you to also study for a degree without having to cover the cost of tuition.
Through a degree apprenticeship you could gain;
- Higher-level qualifications than a regular apprenticeship
- Professional accreditation and memberships
- On-the-job experience and skills recognised by employers
- A degree qualification without the tuition fees
- An excellent opportunity to develop your future career path
What you will be doing day to day will depend on your chosen pathway; Sellafield offer a number of different degree apprenticeship pathways including: Project Management, Quality & Inspection Engineer, Technical, Conventional Safety and so many more, for more information click here.
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NOW Festival 2025 - 10 Year Anniversary
An annual mental health performing arts festival that allows children & young people to think about current issues and express themselves creatively. Location: St Georges Hall Concert Room, Liverpool
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Edge Hill University Ignite Access Programme
There's still time to secure a place on the Ignite Access Programme, a free initiative designed to prepare students previously eligible for free school meals for university success. Applications will close further into the new year, so don’t miss this opportunity to enable your students to gain essential skills, explore career pathways, and build confidence.
The programme offers:
- Workshops on money management, study skills, and networking.
- Insight into university courses and career options.
- Continuous support for students and their families through newsletters and tailored resources.
The programme consists of two visits to college and one on-campus visit, alongside virtual materials such as newsletters and online parents’ sessions. Register here
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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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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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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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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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University of Sheffield: Supporting your post-16 studies in 2025
If you would like to find out more about university life at Sheffield then please click here.
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Word of the Week - AUTHORITY
Definition -The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience. From Latin: auctor "master, leader, author" Usage "a rebellion against those in authority"
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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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