Inspiring Writers: Alex Wheatle

Year 6 pupils were extraordinarily lucky on Monday when they were able to meet Alex Wheatle, who earned an MBE in 2008 for his service to Literature. Alex is an award winning author winning the 2016 Guardian Children’s fiction Award for Crongton Knights. His latest novel, Cane Warriors, is the story of the emancipation of enslaved people from Jamaican plantations in 1760. Copies of this novel were kindly gifted to the school by BookTrust. Organised by Mrs Doran, pupils in Year 6 were offered the opportunity to ask this incredibly accomplished author questions about his journey into becoming a writer and he gave them the benefit of his experience as to how they can also fulfil their life’s potential. Alex shared with the pupils how he had grown up in the notorious Shirley Oaks children’s home in Croydon and how that shaped his early experiences. He discussed how his custodial sentence for his role in the Brixton riots became a crucial turning point in his life – allowing him time to reengage with reading and writing. Locally, Alex became know as the BrixtonBard. Alex was a truly inspirational speaker, impressing on the students the importance of education in transforming and modelling successful lives. Our sincere thanks to Alex for giving up his time so generously. We have invited him back to work with Key Stage 3 next term.

Mrs Doran

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Y7 House Sports Competition

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Y11 Pupils supporting Young Minds Charity

Y11 pupils Charlie H and Sam B have been fundraising to raise awareness of October's Mental Health Awareness Week.

Both pupils ran 15 laps each of the 200 metres track on a sunny Saturday morning on the Upper School fields. The dedicated charity is Young Minds and so far, a total of £240 has been raised. Well done to both pupils.

Mr J Cook (Director of Sport)

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Boarders' House Run

Mrs Latham (Head of Boarding) and Mr Cook (Director of Sport), recently organised a Boarders' House Run on the school grounds on a sunny evening. The run was very competitive from the start with lots of friendly rivalry amongst the students. Eventually, two students pulled away from the pack to finish strongly. Well done to Nikita L (Selwyn's) - 1st place and Silvana D (Brook's) - 2nd place.

Mr Cook

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Huge Participation in Saturday Sport

There have been a few changes to Saturday Sport since the start of the new academic year.

Staggered start times and socially distanced training sessions have been popular with many of our keen pupils eager to return to Sporting fixtures and House Competitions. These changes have enabled more pupils to become involved participating in Saturday Sport. Whilst the whole of Y7 and Y8 engage in Ready4Rugby, Hockey and Girls Football training the Y9 and Y10 Rugby teams have been put to the test with several grilling drills from the Rugby coaches at Liverpool College.

Mr Cook (Director of Sport)

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Covid-19 Guidance and Resources for Parents

Liverpool College Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment (2 March 2022)

Letter from Liverpool City Council (April 2022)

Please click here to access a letter to parents from Liverpool's Director of Public Health and Director of Children's Services about changes to covid guidance.

Public Health Measures and Guidance
Information is available at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

The safety of pupils and staff is always our top priority and the school also plays an important part in protecting the health of the wider community.

Remote Learning Policy
Liverpool College Remote Learning Policy 

Safeguarding and Wellbeing Resources

We have a special page of safeguarding and wellbeing resources to support pupils and parents. Please click here to access the page. 

Information and Letters to Parents

Letter from Mrs Cassidy to Secondary Phase Parents regarding start of Lent Term and On-site Testing (17 December 2021)

Letter from Mrs Cassidy to Y7-10 parents regarding on-site testing (23 June 2021)

Information for Parents whose Children are Self-isolating

Additional Study Programme - Easter Holidays 2021 (Y11 and Y13)

Letter from Mrs Cassidy (Vice Principal) to Secondary Phase Parents regarding Home Testing (19.3.21)

Letter from Mrs Haynes (Vice Principal) to Secondary Phase Parents (3 March 2021)

Secondary Phase Update on Remote Learning (22 January 2021) 

Secondary Phase Remote Learning and Exams Update (7 January 2021)

UPDATED Letter from Vice Principal (31 December 2020)

Letter from Vice Principal (18 December 2020)

Letters to Parents from Liverpool's Director of Public Health and Director of Children's Services

Letter from Liverpool DPH and DCS (December 2021)

Letter from Liverpool DPH and DCS (August 2021)

Letter from Liverpool DPH and DCS (18 June 2021)

Letter from Liverpool DPH and DCS (25 May 2021)

Letter from Liverpool DPH and DCS (25 March 2021) 

Letter from Director of Public Health and Director of Children's Services (4 March 2021)
Letter from Liverpool DPH and DCS (11 February 2021)

Letter from Liverpool DCS and DPH (29 January 2021)

Letter from Liverpool DCS and DPH (10 January 2021)

Letter from Liverpool’s Director of Public Health and Director of Children’s Services (16 December 2020)

Letter from Liverpool DCS and DPH (6 October 2020)

It is important that we are notified by parents of a pupil’s positive result - please report your child's absence in the usual way stating that they are Covid-19 positive.

COVID-19 Absence Advice for Parents

Letter from Public Health England (PHE) to Parents (23 September 2020) - advice on when a person requires a coronavirus test and what the symptoms of coronavirus are

NHS Guidance for Parents - Is my child too ill for school?

We recommend that parents access the quick guide for parents below as it sets out clearly the actions you must take in a variety of situations and also when a child is able to come back to school.

Guide for Parents on COVID-19 absences
In or Out of School - Colds and Covid - Flow Chart Guide

Essential Use of Face Coverings
It is now essential that parents and carers in Liverpool wear face coverings when collecting and dropping off their children at school. Those who cannot wear face coverings should maintain social distancing of at least 2m from children and other parents/ carers.

When you are collecting and dropping off your child, please ensure you follow this directive to help ensure the safety of our school and the wider community.

How to stop COVID-19 spreading
There are things you can do to help reduce the risk of you and anyone you live with getting ill with COVID-19

• wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
• use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
• wash your hands as soon as you get home
• cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
• put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards
  
  

Symptoms of COVID 19
The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of:

• new continuous cough and/or
• high temperature and/or
• a loss of, or change in, normal sense of taste or smell (anosmia)

For most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness.

If your child does develop symptoms, you can seek advice from NHS 111 at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/check-if-you-have-coronavirus-symptoms/or  by phoning 119.

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