The Oratory School, Oxfordshire Y10 Football team make a visit to the weekend fixtures

A feast of sport took place last Saturday on the sports fields and astro turf.
 
There were over 35 footballers from Y8 taking on Sefton Schoolboys and Oldham Hulme Grammar School and hockey players from Y7 to Y11 entertaining Cowley from St Helen's. Whilst the Y8s performed admirably on the football pitch, the hockey players enjoyed an unbeaten morning with the hockey stick and ball.
 
Over at Oldham Hulme Grammar School, the treacherous conditions didn't stop the Y7, Y9 and Y10 football teams from an undefeated morning. The Y7s won 6-5, the Y9s drew 4-4 and the Y10s won 3-0 and all players performed admirably.
 
After a victorious morning, the Y10s returned home to play a second football match of the afternoon versus the Oratory School, Oxfordshire and the game turned out to be a belter! Each side enjoyed first half leads before a share of the spoils meant a 2-2 draw. Hospitality was put on for both teams and families enjoyed food and drink in the canteen at the end of the match.
 
A brilliant day of sport for all concerned and pupils have been praised for their excellent behaviour, standard of uniform and appearance and commitment to sport.
Mr Cook (Director of Sport)

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AngloDutch Product Design Venture

Mr Cartwright and Mr Jones from Liverpool College DT Department and staff from Melanchthon School, Rotterdam, Netherlands have embarked on an exciting joint venture to provide a manufactured solution to a brief set by Arcadis, the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. The project will run from January to April and Design and Technology students, aged 17 – 18 will be participating (approximately 8 in each country) in 4 teams with 2 English and 2 Dutch students in each. They will visit the Arcadis Office in Warrington or Rotterdam, meet some Arcadians who will share an overview of some of the projects they are involved in.  They will carry out research into Arcadis, create ideas and designs, have several further meetings with Arcadis, and the final design solutions will be manufactured in the Netherlands and in Liverpool. Once manufactured and finished, they will then return to the office and present the product they have made. 

Over the course of the next four months, updates will be posted on the Liverpool College website.

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An awesome two days of sport for Chapter 7

There is a buzz around the College this morning and lots of sporting chatter from many pupils in Chapter 7.
 
Last Friday and Saturday saw many pupils take to the field and astro turf in rugby, hockey and football. The sports staff have spoken on many occasions during games sessions to pupils about the importance of getting things right off the pitch, such as having the correct kit and equipment, being on time, following instructions first time, being organised. These are key elements which put pupils in a position to win sporting matches and Chapter 7 are doing this brilliantly.
 
Firstly, on Friday the A and B rugby teams made the short trip to St Edwards College on a dry but chilly afternoon. Supported by the 1st XV Rugby Captain, the pupils were quite simply awesome from start to finish and beat St Edwards with renewed grit, power, energy, and determination. On Saturday morning,14 pupils dressed immaculately in blazer and tie, shoes shined were eagerly waiting to make the trip to play football versus St Bede's Manchester. The game was quite simply a belter!! Goals flew in each goal and possession was end to end. In the end the pupils jubilantly celebrated an 8-6 victory. About 15 miles away, the girls hockey team were also in action versus St Bede's College. Text messages were being sent to me by Miss Evans and Miss Pye with the message: this team is brilliant. The team won AGAIN!! and the girls reported on their return that Miss Evans and Miss Pye passionately celebrated with a clench of the fists and a pull of the shirt badge in true Jurgen Klopp style. They are becoming quite a force.
 
Well done to the pupils, staff and sixth form volunteers.
Mr Cook (Director of Sport)

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Y12 beat Y13 in Friendly Football Match

On Thursday, the Y12s played Y13s in a football match organised during their games session. The match was competitive and played with a nice atmosphere in front of a large gathering of watching sixth formers. Despite early dominance the Y12s ended the first half leading by two goals to nil. This lead was quickly doubled in the second half to complete a good Y12 team performance. Late pressure from the Y13s  failed to produce a goal they deserved for possessional play and the match finished with handshakes all around and fist pumping from the jubilant Y12 team. Coaches Mr Cook (Y12 team) and Mr Muscatelli/Mr Heeley (Y13 team) spoke at length at the end of the game about shared team tactics and a rematch is planned soon.
Mr Cook (Director of Sport)  

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Cat Cafe!

This weekend the boarders asked to go to the cat cafe on Bold Street. Research has shown that hearing a cat purr can lower blood pressure and stroking a cat can slow your heart rate. So by stopping, resting and watching, the cat cafe's aim is to enable people to become more mindful and present in their day to day lives. The boarders all really enjoyed it and some overcame their fear of cats. 

Mrs Latham (Head of Boarding)

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Chapter 7 Hockey Team win at Birkenhead School

Jurgen Klopp and Pep LiJnders are well known for turning Liverpool FC good players into world beaters and Miss Evans and Miss Pye are doing a very similar job with the chapter seven hockey team. Many of the pupils involved in the hockey squad had either never played hockey before or had only played some hockey at other grounds and locations. What Miss Evans and Miss Pye have done is build the character of the team by creating a team ethos of togetherness and resilience. Alongside this the basics of hockey have been taught in stages so the pupils have a clear understanding of how hockey is played. Although, results haven't produced wins in the first term, there were signs a real promise from individuals and team play. Last Saturday was the turning point as the team made the trip to Birkenhead School. Miss Evans and Miss Pye was purring on the sidelines as the team put all their previous training  ground moves together and put on a scintillating display of real character. The team won and staff and pupils were delighted as hands and sticks were triumphantly held aloft. Many congratulations to the team and coaches.
Mr Cook (Director of Sport)  

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Chapter 7 Enrichment Day with Sale Sharks Player Daisy Hibbert Jones

On Tuesday, Daisy Hibbert Jones from Sale Sharks women's team visited the school for a Rugby Enrichment Day with Chapter 7. Both boys and girls engaged in several rugby related activities delivered by our visitor. This is the third time Daisy has visited our school and her enthusiasm to promote rugby to both boys and girls has been well received. 
Mr Cook (Director of Sport)

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