Well done to class 2Q in the Pre Prep who have been working really hard in writing their own version of ‘Lost and Found’ by Oliver Jeffers. The pupils are really keen for Mr Jeffers to read their efforts!
Miss Russell-Moore has reported on how well the class have worked on this project.
Following on from the great progress our pupils made with our secret garden project behind the biology labs, we appealed for help with sourcing topsoil for the area via the Principal's newsletter. We had an extremely generous offer from a parent. The parent’s company offered to donate the topsoil we needed and also supply the manpower to help us finish clearing the site. The company have also committed to helping us with the design for our planting scheme for the area and continuing to help us with the heavy work. The Gardening Club led by Miss Miller and Miss Shaw are currently working on these plans for phase two. The brick wall at the end they are hoping to cover with a mural designed by the pupils and then plant fruit trees up against it. They envision a multi-use space that sixth form students could use to revise in, teachers can lead practical investigations in and could also be an area for relaxation.
This term the Gardening Club have also made some great progress in the Steve Doran Memorial Garden. The bed had become overgrown so the pupils spent some time learning what weeds were and how to get rid of them. They then planted daffodil and muscari bulbs for some spring time colour and planted pansies and violas around the bed. It looks a lot more cheerful now.
One of our School Direct trainees, Mr O’Connell, shares his experience of the teacher training programme at Liverpool College and why he decided to change careers and become a teacher:
After 3 years as an accountant I decided to change career paths and go down the teaching route as I wasn’t getting a lot out of the work I was doing. I want to benefit people with the work I do and there is nothing more beneficial than helping pupils achieve their dreams.
The School Direct programme at Liverpool College is proving to be everything I was hoping it to be. I have had my first experiences of teaching a full class and being able to stand in front of them and get across my love of maths and motivate pupils to enjoy maths which gave me great pleasure and satisfaction. I have already learned so much from the first couple of weeks through observations of classes and the independent professional development classes. Learning and understanding everything that goes into becoming a teacher. The past week we have learned about SEN and the best ways we can help encourage, motivate and teach SEN pupils which is exciting.
I have hugely enjoyed my first few weeks on the programme which is helping me to develop my key skills in preparation for my future success as a teacher.
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Before our boarders fly off to their international destinations at half-term, we treated them to a night out at Farmageddon Haunted House Themed Attraction, based appropriately in Flatman’s Lane, Ormskirk, where a series of haunted houses have to be negotiated with several, scary chain-saw surprises along the way! Our Sixth Form boarders gave their lungs a good airing, screamed heartily throughout their 3 hour ordeal, deafened the actors and got themselves locked up with an axe wielding butcher. All good, harmless Hallowe’en fun!
On Monday afternoon, the Year 9 Hockey team displayed some outstanding performances against Greenbank and Merchant Taylors in order to retain their title as Year 9 Tournament winners.
Playing 40 minute matches, Liverpool College convincingly beat Greenbank 4-0 with some fine performances from Ciara P, Georgia B, Isabella H and Alex S . They then went on to play Merchant Taylors who had earlier beat Greenbank 5-0. This was a crucial match and one in which they knew would be challenging from the start. With strong leadership from Libby H, they were up 2-0 by half time. The committed squad also allowed the College to continuously keep pressure on their opposition and with the College defence, led by the experienced Abi A, Merchants were unable to keep the ball in their own half for most of the game. This led to a further 3 goals being scored through sheer determination, speed and skill both on and off the ball. Superb performances from Fern P-C, Jessica A, Evie H and Sadie T enabled Liverpool College to convincingly win 5-0.
Many thanks must also go to their coaches Miss McLindon and Miss Arnold.
The senior netball team was superb at Wednesday’s city tournament at Archbishop Blanch.
The team captained by Emily C lost the first match 10-6 to Blue Coat - despite a brave second half fight back. The second match versus Archbishop Blanch turned out to be one of the matches of the tournament with both teams cancelling each other out until Emily C secured a vital 4-3 win for the College. The final match was equally impressive with Liverpool College twice coming back to draw 2-2 with St Edwards College, thanks largely to the impressive Yasmin G. The students produced three passionate performances and represented the College superbly portraying the Lerpoolian standard with their excellent attitude.
Outstanding Performances: Emily C (Howson’s) and Yasmin G (Brook’s).
