Pupils ran an art exhibition from start to finish!

Work from the winners of the personal development programme art competition was displayed this week, alongside information on careers within the arts. This gave pupils an insight on how their creative skills can lead them into further education and careers.

We included details of art exhibitions running through the summer for things to do and even information on clubs they could join in September! Notably our Eco committee has been involved in some key events this year, including gift swaps and big clean ups. Their mission to promote sustainably and minimise waste was key. Selected members of the committee also went on an incredibly enriching trip too this week, the mock COP at the town hall led by the organisation Liverpool World Centre. Pupils have also taken part in a citizens assembly. The aim of the study was to evaluate teachers' and young people’s engagement with climate change education and research. This study links to important work being completed by Liverpool John Moores.

Pupils from chapters 7 and 8 were invited to view the exhibition as part of their end of term celebration.

In a mock election voting activity- pupils were encouraged to vote for their favourite artwork-a stand out piece!

There was a real buzz within the year group who marvelled on seeing their own work alongside that of their talented teachers! We had some wonderful entries from a variety of themes including, Earth day, Hidden wonders of the Deep, World book day and Black history month. We even had a 3D representation of the solar system!

The results of the mock election/ overall winner will be announced in September, watch this space!

Ms Watson

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Charity Action Group and Eco Committee join forces!

The Charity Action Group and Eco Committee joined forces on Sports Day to create the Snack Shack.

The menu featured delicious Fruit Smoothies (tropical and apple & berries), Lemon Ice Tea and a wonderful selection of home-made cakes (a special mention must go to Noah’s fabulous flapjacks), all for the bargain price of either 50p or £1.

The Charity Action Group showed great entrepreneurial skills and worked hard in setting up their pop-up stall to create and sell the items . Members of the Eco Committee helped ensure the event was as environmentally friendly as possible by collecting and recycling the rubbish.

It was a fabulous day and the team worked hard to keep the athletes fuelled and refreshed throughout the day. The profits were in aid of the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease. Rob was a professional Rugby player before being diagnosed with MND. Despite facing his own challenges, he was devoted to raising awareness and funds to help people living with MND and their loved ones, until the end. Rob’s dream was to have a specialist centre for people living with MND and their families giving people living with MND the best possible care and support. 

Thanks to the hard work of the team, they were able to raise an impressive £366.07!

A big thank you to everyone who supported the Snack Shack, to all who donated items, all the “customers” and the students and staff (notably the LSAs) who worked together across the day to ensure the Shack was a success!

Miss Green and Ms Watson

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Mock UN COP Climate Conference

Eight members of the LC Eco-Committee attended the Mock UN Conference on Climate Change on Wednesday 10 July at the Liverpool Town Hall. 

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Liverpool College pupils rocket into success

Liverpool College Ch7 pupils rocketed to success this week when they achieved the coveted award for ‘The Most Innovative Design’ in the Race to the Line North West finals. The Race to the Line competition requires pupils to design and make the fastest rocket powered car, which they then race against other schools.  Every team's car uses the same methods of propulsion and compete over the same track distance. The winning teams on race days are the cars that have the most efficient aerodynamics, have lower mass, have safe, well designed wheels that reduce friction and can survive the forces of a high-speed run. Pupils can modify the wheels, axles and bearings to reduce other points of friction in their design, and can shape or adapt the car body into the most aerodynamic and lightweight shape possible. This was the first time that Liverpool College had ever entered into this competition. Thanks to sponsorship arranged by Mrs Doran, every Ch7 student participated in the challenge. In teams, every Ch7 pupil made their car in DT lessons. Four students were then selected by DT teachers to attend the Regional finals, where they had to design a new car, from scratch, within a strict time limit. Four pupils, Elodie J, Noah J, Carter C and Julia V did an outstanding job and were thrilled to receive the most Innovative Design award during the award ceremony.

Well done to all involved.

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NSA Lifts off Learning with Liverpool College Rocket Launch

What better way to launch higher-level scientific investigations than a practical masterclass about Space Travel.

Chapter 9 Wilton Scholars participated in a superb workshop this week called Artemis, exploring the science behind the Moon Artemis mission. Pupils explored the physics behind rocket launches and explored the chemical process of exploding rocket fuel – including creating their own explosions within the classroom. Pupils were then asked to apply the skills taught to create their own rocket to be tested. The pinnacle of the event involved a crowd-pleasing vertical rocket launch competition – with the winning rocket reaching heights above that of the school building. The day ended with pupils learning about the physics behind space suit design – with lucky pupils able to try on a real space suit. It was an out of this world experience that boosted the students’ interest and understanding of the scientific concepts behind space travel.

Mrs Doran

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Ch10 get Spaced Out for Science exams

Understanding how scientific principles relate to the world around us is essential in deepening pupils' understanding of theoretical physics. What better way to achieve this than inviting experts in the world of cutting-edge Science exploration to work with students, and explain how scientific principles apply to their fields of expertise. This week we invited the National Association of space into the school to deliver a superb workshop exploring how we use space technology to learn more about our own planet. The pupils were taught how satellites use infrared technology and UV light to trace heat signatures, allowing us to keep a multi-spectral eye on our planet; this is now used to trace the effects of global warming on the sea. The event was filled with WOW moments, including creating their own telescopes using lenses to apply the concept of refraction, and making gravity wells, demonstrated with marbles, to simulate the pull of gravity that a large body in space exerts. Our thanks to the NSA for their innovative and high energy experiments that helped the students revise key scientific principles to help them prepare for their up-coming GSCE Science exams.

Mrs Doran

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