Class of 2024

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We are delighted with our 2024 A Level and GCSE results which, once again, are well above the national averages. Our A*-C A Level grades are strong and we are especially proud of our students who completed their EPQs alongside their academic subjects. Our pupils’ performance at GCSE saw progress well above expected levels across all subjects, with particularly strong results in Maths and Science. Well done to all of our exam students, we are very proud of you all.  

Saint Cecilia’s Sports Awards

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On Tuesday 11th July, we welcomed Lauren Steadman, MBE as a guest speaker to our annual Sports Awards evening. She told tales of the challenges she faced when becoming a sportswoman and how she managed to overcome these with dedication, fortitude and a great sense of humour. Lauren was an inspiration to all present. Pupils, students and parents were treated to a trampolining display from our A Level PE students Beth D and Melody C which was incredible!

Well done to all the award winners! Onwards and upwards in 2024!

Saint Cecilia’s Ball Boys and Ball Girls

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Well done to all our Ball Boys and Ball Girls for their performance at the Wimbledon Championships. Congratulations to them all but especially Jacob R, Jade H and Robin E who were selected to perform their ball boy duties during both ladies’ and men's singles finals.

Click here to see an amazing clip from BBC Sport of Sammy H in Year 10 showing off his excellent volleying skills on court during the invitation mixed doubles.

 Pictured is our final squad (Back row: Jacob R, Robin E, Sonny S, Sammy H, Robert K, middle row: Elizabeth H, Jade H, Matthew H, Rueben B, Spencer E, front row: Ana V, Joel L, Gael F-N, Felix S). 

Young Enterprise Employability Masterclass

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Year 10 received an employability masterclass from national charity, Young Enterprise. They learnt what skills are needed to be successful in the workplace, and how to identify their strengths. They were given the opportunity to begin to think about their CV and there was even time to practise some interview skills. Each pupil received a booklet from the workshop to support their post-16 applications. 

University of Liverpool Trip

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Last week, we ran our regular trip to the University of Liverpool for Year 11 Freshers. Seventy of those who have applied for a place in our Sixth Form were up at the crack of dawn to catch the train from Euston. Once en-suite rooms were allocated in Crown Place halls of residence, pupils took part in a treasure hunt around the city centre. There were some tired legs when we settled down for dinner in Pizza Express before we returned to our halls via the docks and Matthew Street, where the famous Cavern Club is located.

The next morning, we were provided with an amazing breakfast followed by talks on Higher Education and student life, and a campus tour, before catching the train home. Pupils very much appreciated the opportunity to sample university life first hand.

 

Concert Band Ends the Year on a High Note

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Huge congratulations to Mr James Robinson and our wonderful Concert Band who were absolutely superb and impressed the crowds at The Wimbledon Championships on Quarter Finals day on Wednesday 10th July. They remained focused and performed for two hours, drawing a huge crowd of tennis fans with a set of over twenty incredible songs (see below). Thankfully it was a dry day!