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It’s been a great time in our school community, full of success, curiosity, and learning that’s reached outside the classroom setting.

We were thrilled to attend the Dot Art Awards at the Walker Art Gallery, where Grace, Daniella, and Ishani were recognised for their artistic talent, an unforgettable moment of pride and celebration.

Our students also had enriching learning experiences, from hands-on first aid training with Roscoe Primary School’s Year 6 pupils to a fascinating trip to the University of Liverpool. Ignite explored archaeology, propaganda, and politics in action, while Year 10 delved into the benefits of learning languages with a powerful motivational talk. Year 12 students engaged with economics and business through interactive workshops led by university academics and students.

Read on to hear more about these wonderful moments. 

End of Year Trip for Ignite and Year 10 students

We have limited availability for 80 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.

If you would like more information, please contact student services.

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Dot Art Ceremony

We're bursting with pride to share the fantastic news from this year's dot-art Schools competition! This incredible initiative champions artistic talent across the Liverpool City Region, and our brilliant Ignite pupils truly outdid themselves.

We had the immense pleasure of attending the awards ceremony and exhibition at the Walker Art Gallery on Wednesday, 4th of June. What an absolutely amazing experience it was to see Grace, Daniella, and Ishani recognised for their outstanding achievements!

After a rigorous judging process by arts professionals, we were incredibly proud to announce that Grace was our school's winner for her beautiful butterfly painting, 'Vibrant Isolation'! This was a tremendous honour, and seeing Grace's artwork displayed in the prestigious Walker Art Gallery was truly inspiring.

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We also want to celebrate our talented runners-up: Daniella for her captivating digital piece, 'Dance of the Water Lotus', and Ishani for her impressive digital artwork, 'Kaliyamardhanam'. All of our shortlisted students received a dot-art Schools certificate for their amazing achievements, and it was a joy to witness their well-deserved recognition.

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The exhibition itself was a phenomenal showcase of our pupils' creativity, and the immense talent on display was clear for all to see.

Congratulations once again to Grace, Daniella, and Ishani; we couldn't be prouder of them all!

Roscoe Primary School SimMan Session

During the last week before half-term, we welcomed Roscoe Primary School's Year 6 class to participate in a health/ first aid session. Miss Linkman went through an acronym of the checklist of things to do when dealing with an unconscious person. The class was then split into two groups; one completed a CPR activity led by one of our wonderful sixth-form health students, the other group worked through an asthma attack scenario on our SimMan (A sophisticated medical simulation system renowned for its ability to mimic complex medical scenarios).

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The CPR session allowed them to go through the steps (the students were very good at remembering to shout for help) and then perform CPR on the models. The SimMan session allowed students to discuss the scenario and treat SimMan until he was healthy once more.

After both of these sessions concluded, they finished up by practising putting each other in the recovery position. The students were a delight from beginning to end, and we hope they do well in their next stage at secondary. 

Trip to The University of Liverpool

On Wednesday, we took a group of Ignite students to the University of Liverpool. Our visit aimed to give students an insight into higher education, giving them a glimpse of the university experience and potentially inspiring them to pursue further studies.

During the visit, our pupils rotated through four activities. Each activity was academic in essence but delivered in a way that our students could understand and challenge themselves. A session on archaeology was linked to Hollywood films using Greek myths. A session on propaganda went from ancient empires to modern influencers. Students also learnt how to write their names in Arabic.

The final session explored politics in action with an interactive Prime Minister’s questions. The students showed knowledge and understanding by debating issues such as inflation and immigration.

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Motivational Talk: The Benefits of Languages

On Wednesday, Claudia Francois, from the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film School of Histories, Languages and Cultures at the University of Liverpool, delivered a language session to all Year 10 Arabic and Spanish GCSE students. 

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The focus of the session was to get students thinking of the advantages of speaking a foreign language could bring them. Languages not only give you the chance to communicate with a lot more people, but it offers a whole new world of possibilities. Maria explored the various skills speakers of languages develop and what they can do with them. Thank you Claudia, for sharing your outlook on languages with our pupils.

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. 

The University of Liverpool Economics and Business Workshops

On Wednesday, Dr Yigit Oezcelik (Director of Studies B.Sc. Economics), Dr Yontem Sonmez (Director of Studies, BA Economics & BA Business Economics), alongside two current university economics students, Will Bevis and Melissa Crumpton,  delivered two interactive economic workshops to our Year 12 Maths and Business students as well as our scholar programme students. We would like to say a huge thank you to our visitors for delivering such an informative session to our students.

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Studio School Exhibition

Please join us at 3 pm on Wednesday 11th of June, at 92 Degrees on Jamaica Street for the launch of our annual A-Level Creatives exhibition.

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.

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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, 12th of June, 4-5 pm - To book, click here.
Thursday, 19th of June, 12-1 pm - To book, click here.
Thursday, 26th of June, 12-1 pm - To book, click here.

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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.

Media and Creative Industry Careers Networking Event for Sixth Formers

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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.

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Access Industry Apprenticeship Vacancies

  • Level 3 - Teaching Assistant – Rainford High

  • Level 3 - Content Creator – North Wall Estates

  • Level 2 - Customer Service Practitioner – Longstaffes Flooring Limited

  • Level 3 - Business Administrator – Henry Bath

  • Level 3 - Content Creator – PURE CLEAN

  • Level 3 - Multi-Channel Marketer – Frank Rogers

  • Level 3 – Business Administration – Kirkby Tyres

  • Level 3 - Business Administration – McParland Williams Accountants Ltd

  • Level 3 - Community Sport & Health Officer – Burscough FC

  • Level 4 - Sports Coach Apprenticeship – Community Multi-Sport Coaching

  • Level 4 - Sports Coach Apprenticeship – ULTIMATE KIDS LTD

  • Level 3 - Business Administrator – Urban Paws Agency

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.

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Are you considering an alternative to University?

On Wednesday, 18th of June, at 4.30 pm you can virtually discover the exciting apprenticeship opportunities available at Ernst & Young and learn how their women’s network can help develop the skills they need to stand out, as they start their career in business and finance.

What the webinar will cover:

  •  EY Women’s Network: Hear how the EY Women’s Network can support and empower students as they embark on an apprenticeship at EY.
  •  Apprentice Q&A Panel: Have your questions answered by current and past apprentices. You will hear first-hand their experiences working in Assurance, Tax, Consulting and EY-Parthenon.
  •  Building Resilience and Personal Branding Session: gain valuable tips and strategies to build confidence and create a strong personal brand that feels authentic to them.

To register your place, click here.

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Discover your Career Journey

Navigate essential information and find a career path you will love. Your success story starts here!

To keep up to date with Uptrees student-friendly careers guide for step-by-step support on post-school pathways, then click here.

Helpful Resources to Kick-Start Apprenticeship Applications

The value of apprenticeships

A university alternative

Getting past AI screening

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Training for Parents and Carers Working with Children and Young People

Bite-size sessions coming up in June, delivered via Zoom.

Merseyside Youth Association’s mental health promotion team (RAISE Team) deliver a range of FREE bite-size courses covering a range of mental health issues that impact children, young people and their families.

  • Behaviour as Communication - Monday, 9th of June, 12-1 pm - Book here.
  • Managing Challenging Conversations - Tuesday, 10th of June, 10-11 am - Book here.
  • The Importance of Sleep - Tuesday, 10th of June - 12-1.30 pm - Book here.
  • Understanding and Managing Anxiety - Wednesday, 11th of June, 4-5 pm - Book here.
  • Understanding Low Mood and Depression - Monday, 16th of June, 1-2 pm - Book here.
  • Children in Care Pathway - Tuesday, 17th of June, 11 am - 12.30 pm - Book here.
  • Safety Planning - Wednesday, 18th of June, 1-4 pm - Book here.
  • Cultivating Self-Compassion - Monday, 23rd of June, 9.30-10.45 am - Book here.
  • Mental Health Support for Children and Young People in Liverpool - Monday, 23rd of June, 11.30-1 pm - Book here.
  • Body Image - Monday, 23rd of June, 2-3 pm - Book here.
  • An Introduction to Eating Disorders - Tuesday, 24th of June, 2-3 pm - Book here.
  • Kinship Kids and Mental Health - Wednesday, 25th of June, 10-11 am - Book here.
  • Adolescent Brain Development - Wednesday, 25th of June, 12-1 pm - Book here.
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University of Liverpool Free Webinar

On Thursday, 12th of June, the university will be providing advice to help students make the most of attending events, such as Open Days, at universities. 

On Thursday, 26th of June the focus will be on personal statements, and how they have changed for the first time in many years. Experts will be providing lots of practical advice during both sessions to help students with their applications.

Webinars start at 6 pm, and attendees can ask questions throughout the session.

The booking form and our full webinar schedule are available here.

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Merseyside Police Recruitment Webinar

The Outreach Team at Merseyside Police will present you with lots of information about the entry routes to becoming a Police Officer and the varied Police Staff roles.

The webinar is on Wednesday, 18th of June, 6-7 pm and will cover how the team can support you with the recruitment process - click here to register. 

PLACED Academy Studio 25/26 - Applications Open

PLACED Academy Studio is a flagship award-winning FREE programme of creative activities and professional development opportunities for young people who are currently in Years 9-12 who live in Northwest England.

It tackles the barriers young people face in accessing professional careers in the built environment, including architecture, planning, urban design and landscape architecture. 

More information can be found here and the application form can be accessed here.

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Applications close on Friday, 27th of June. 

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.

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Edge Hill Subject Taster Days

These events give students a valuable opportunity to explore their chosen subject, experience university life, and take part in hands-on activities designed to inspire and inform. Secure a spot soon before they’re all gone!

Edge Hill Taster Days fill up quickly. They encourage you to secure a spot as soon as possible. Follow this link to book your place on one of their following taster sessions now:        

  • Thursday, 12th of June – Arts
  • Wednesday, 18th of June – Education & Teaching
  • Thursday, 19th of June – Sciences
  • Wednesday, 25th of June – Health, Social Care & Medicine

Qualifications gained:

  • SA001 - Overhead Safety
  • SA002 - Underground Safety
  • SA004 - Abrasive Wheels
  • SA006 - Safety Civils
  • SA005 - Safe Moving and Handling
  • SA007 - Asbestos Awareness
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Looking for Independent AI Learning: How and When to Use AI in Your Job Search

Responsible AI

From chatbots answering your late-night questions to meme generators making your group chats pop, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere. But how does it all work, and how do we make sure it’s used responsibly? This module will take you behind the scenes of AI, exploring data security, privacy, and ethics—plus a few Microsoft tools that make it all happen. Launch module 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.

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Upcoming University Open Days

University of Salford

  • Saturday, 14th of June - Click here to register.

University of Liverpool

  • Friday, 20th of June
  • Saturday, 21st of June

Click here to register.

UCLAN Preston

  • Saturday, 21st of June - Click here to register.

University of Chester

  • Saturday, 21st of June - Click here to register.

Teeside University

Saturday, 21st of June - Click here to register.

Liverpool Hope University

  • Saturday, 28th of June - Click here to register.

Bangor University

  • Saturday, 5th of July
  • Sunday, 17th of August
  • Sunday, 12th of October
  • Saturday, 1st of November
  • Saturday, 22nd of November

Click here to register.

Word of the Week - Ambivalent 

Definition - Having mixed feelings about someone or something.

From Latin: from Latin ambi- "both, on both sides" + valentia "strength"

Usage - "Yet the job has always been cursed with a kind of ambivalent status."

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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