Career Change into Teaching

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.

To find out more about training to be a teacher at Liverpool College through the School Direct programme and training places for 2019-20, please click here or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Farmageddon!

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!

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Y9 Hockey Team in Devastating Form at Wyncote

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.

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Golf versus Old Lerpoolians

On a warm October afternoon yesterday the Old Lerpoolians played the College at Childwall Golf Club for the annual Andrew Barr Trophy which was retained by the OLs. The College team experienced an enjoyable afternoon and evening dinner. OLGS President, Mark Horton congratulated the boys – Max B (13 Howard’s), Jack B (13 School), Danny M (13 Butler’s) & Stevie T (13 Selwyn’s), who all received their OL golf society ties, whilst Jack had the best score for the College. Ric Thompson

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Fantastic Senior Netball Team

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).

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Welcome to the New PTA Committee

At the AGM of the PTA, a new committee was elected for this year:

  • Chair - Helen Young
  • Deputy - Dina Sarsam
  • Secretary - Julie Byrne
  • Treasurer - Tim Nichol

The committee can be contacted on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and they are looking forward to working with as many parents as possible.

In addition to the committee, parent reps were also elected for the different parts of the school:

  • Pre Prep - Muhammad Awais
  • Prep School - Fiona and Stephen Dutton, Alison Lowe
  • Year 7-9 - Lindsey Walsh, Catherine McNeil
  • Year 10-13 - Alison Wilson, Rachel Johnson

The PTA plays a vital role in the school community and all parents and carers are automatically members. The PTA is primarily about raising funds to provide facilities and equipment which support the school and advance the education of all pupils, but through our fundraising activities we develop good relationships, and friendships, between parents and staff, and also have a lot of fun!

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Should Lewis Hamilton Be Afraid?

A group of Year 12 and Year 13 Boarders took to the race track on Sunday to try out their driving skills at Team Sport’s Go-Karting track in Liverpool. They raced each other in time trials and felt the adrenaline rush as they powered around the track. All kitted out in balaclavas and racing helmets they really looked the part and can’t wait to go again - after Farmageddon next week, that is!

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