Prep School Rugby v Scarisbrick Hall

The sun shone over the school pavilion as a new Rugby season dawned for our now-seasoned Year 6 squad.
For some (including me!), this Saturday fixture was a new venture, while for others it was old hat. Our boys arrived looking resplendent in their school uniforms, and after a quick change it was time to warm up. The team were put through their paces to get rid of any early-season rustiness, as we prepared for our opponents arrival. When this came, a few nerves may have kicked in as we witnessed what seemed like a small nation of stripe-wearing, scrum cap bearing boys march across our rugby pitch. However, whatever nerves were there soon dissipated as the game began. From the very first minute (and there were many of them to come!) our boys looked fired up and ready. A couple of quick early tries saw us well on our way.
As the game progressed, the legs started to get a little tireder. We were playing a new 'four quarters' system, with each quarter lasting just less than 15 minutes. This was alright for the team with millions of players, but for our brave squad of just 11 it meant a grueling near hour of rugby in the increasing hear - far longer than many had ever played. The third quarter saw the fatigue begin to tell, as our opponents scored 3 quick tries in reply to set up a thrilling final act. However, a combination of sheer determination, and a promise of financial reward for every completed tackle from the Principal himself, saw a sudden upsurge in effort in the closing stages, seeing us through to a 7-3 victory.
My congratulations must go to Layton N, Jude F and Finn S for scoring some excellent tries, amongst others. But my man of the match was Charlie P - a boy who has played very little rugby, but you wouldn't have been able to tell from the way he applied himself on the pitch. A very pleasing first result, and I look forward to the rest of the season!

Mr P Stamper (LC+ Curriculum Leader)

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Boarders Kayaking Near Albert Dock

They took their courage and a change of clothes to go kayaking at the Liverpool Watersports Centre last Saturday.  Eighteen boarders cast themselves into the Mersey River on a fine afternoon to navigate the waterway with the help of expert instruction at the centre.  And a good, if wet, time was had by all.  How do we know?  They all want to do it again!

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Welcome to Our New Year 12 Boarders

Students from 8 different European countries joined Liverpool College this September to start a two year A level course.  Being thousands of miles from home and studying 3 or 4 A levels in what, to them, is a foreign language, has left them undeterred as they get to grips with all that the College and our City has to offer them, academically, culturally and socially. 

We wish them well and hope their time with us will be happy and successful. 

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Y7 Charity House Run

On Monday, the new Year 7 pupils had a fantastic introduction to the sport and house events on offer at Liverpool College, as all pupils took the short walk to Sefton Park to participate in a Charity House Run. The pupils followed instructions brilliantly throughout the day and were dressed immaculately for the occasion.

The race for both the Boys Division and Girls Division was one of the best seen in recent years at Liverpool College as everyone competed well and was eager to impress.

The winner of the Boys Division was Freddie B (Howard's) and the winner of the Girls Division was Isabella H (School). Both pupils will be awarded with trophies at the end of academic year sports awards.

Mr Cook

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GCSE Results 2019

It has been a busy and exciting morning at the College as the Year 11 collected their results.

There were some fantastic performances. Ruari W (Howson’s) achieved 8 grade 9s in his set of results, and Elysia S (Butler’s) and Arash P (Brook’s) each achieved 7 grade 9s. Overall more than a quarter of pupils achieved at least 6 GCSE grade 7-9. The pass rates in maths was 85%. 50% of pupils achieved the English Baccalaureate.

The College focuses on the maximization of every pupil's potential, no matter what their starting position academically. This was also a year of impressive progress for the whole cohort and for individual pupils. 8 pupils received 20 grades higher than they were expected to. A further 27 pupils did between 10-20 grades better than expected. Girls at the school performed on average half a grade better across all subjects than expected. Pupils who had not achieved well at the end of primary school made exceptionally good progress at the College. Overall, the cohort made progress that was significantly above what was expected of them. For any school or any pupil, that is a true cause for celebration!

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Music Tour Final Concert

Our final concert was at an outdoor square in Calella. The audience included locals, tourists and also our coach drivers! 

It has been a fun filled musical experience for all, with some great sightseeing and visits. Here's to next year!

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A Level Results 2019

112 Liverpool College Year 13 students are celebrating receiving their A level results today.

There were many noteworthy accomplishments.

For those interested in viewing raw academic power, and the fruits of hard dedicated work, there were the Head Girl Eleanor H (Butler’s) who is heading to Bristol with three A*s, Ben S (School) is off to Oxford to read Engineering, Andrew L (Brook’s) is off to St Andrews and Bobby L (Brook’s) who will take A*A*A to UCL for Maths. Indeed, there is a Liverpool College alum going to all but one of the top 10 universities in the country as currently ranked. Whilst it is not entirely clear as some students are still making decisions, it appears about 40% of our leavers will be attending a Russell Group university.

Katie E (Brook’s) and Elliot W (Howson’s) are going to be dentists, while Will F (Selwyn’s) and Eliane T (Howard’s) are going to medical school.

Art had an astonishing 100% A*-B record, as did French closely followed by Spanish at 80%. Overall, just under 80% of all grades were A*-C with about a quarter of the grades at A*/A. A particular feature of the results this year were the overwhelmingly positive outcomes for students taking the BTEC in PE.

Some students have opted for apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships, others are taking a year out to travel and work.

Congratulations to all our students. They have been a great group and we will miss them.

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