Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.5.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # South Wirral High School An Education That Offers More ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://southwirral.instawp.co/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Digest Issue 59 - February 2026](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/digest-issue-59-february-2026/) - [Sixth Form Consultation response](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/sixth-form-consultation-response/) - Following the formal consultation held between 19 September and 10 October 2025, we are writing to inform you of the outcome regarding the proposed closure of the Sixth Form at South Wirral High School. The consultation invited feedback from a wide range of stakeholders including parents, carers, students, staff, trade unions, the Local Authority, and - [Admissions Consultation](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/admissions-consultation/) - Proposed Change to South Wirral High School Admissions Arrangements for September 2026 1. Introduction South Wirral High School is consulting on a proposed change to its admissions arrangements from September 2026 onwards. This consultation is being carried out in accordance with the statutory requirements set out in the School Admissions Code (2021). The Trust Board - [Festive Fun and Community Spirit Shine on our Christmas Jumper and Hat Day](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/festive-fun-and-community-spirit-shine-on-south-wirral-high-schools-christmas-jumper-and-hat-day/) - Christmas cheer was in full swing as we celebrated a hugely successful Christmas Jumper and Hat Day. From sparkling sweatshirts to jolly hats, an impressive array of festive clothing brightened every corridor and classroom, creating a joyful atmosphere enjoyed by students and staff alike. This year’s event was not only about spreading seasonal spirit but - [Supporting Hydration, Learning, and Global Citizenship at South Wirral High School](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/supporting-hydration-learning-and-global-citizenship-at-south-wirral-high-school/) - At South Wirral High School, we know that staying properly hydrated is essential for maintaining focus, energy, and overall wellbeing. Whether in the classroom, on the sports field, or during busy school days, ensuring that our students and staff have easy access to fresh drinking water helps everyone perform at their very best. That’s why - [South Wirral Digest Issue 58 - December 2025](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/south-wirral-digest-issue-58-december-2025/) - Digest Issue 58 - December 2025 Read more publications on Calaméo - [Parent/Carer Update](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/parent-carer-update/) - Earlier today, South Wirral High School initiated a brief precautionary lockdown following information relating to individuals in the local community, not on our school site. This step was taken in line with our safeguarding procedures, and at no point was there any direct risk on school site. We have now been informed by the police - [Celebrating Zach’s Heroic Act – A True Reflection of Our School Values](https://southwirral.instawp.co/uncategorized/celebrating-zachs-heroic-act-a-true-reflection-of-our-school-values/) - We are immensely proud to share the story of one of our own, Zachary Kewley, whose quick thinking and bravery saved a young child’s life while on holiday in Mexico earlier this year. During a family trip to Playa del Carmen, Zach, aged 13, was enjoying time in the pool when he noticed something unusual—a small - [South Wirral Digest Issue 57 – October 2025](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-57-october-2025/) - [Pushing Ambition Forward: Minister Visits South Wirral to Celebrate Digital Transformation](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/pushing-ambition-forward-minister-visits-south-wirral-to-celebrate-digital-transformation/) - On Monday 14th July, South Wirral High School proudly welcomed Minister Stephen Morgan to see first-hand how our relentless drive for higher standards and ambitious futures is being supercharged by the Department for Education’s Connect the Classroom programme. Thanks to £166,000 of government investment, we have upgraded our entire Wi-Fi and cabling network - creating - [South Wirral Digest Issue 56 – July 2025](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-56-july-2025/) - [Year 13 Students Achieve Excellence Across A Levels, BTECs, and Apprenticeships](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/year-13-students-achieve-excellence-across-a-levels-btecs-and-apprenticeships/) - We are incredibly proud of our Year 13 students at South Wirral High School, whose achievements this year reflect their hard work, dedication, and resilience. A number of students have successfully secured places at their first-choice universities, while others are moving on to excellent apprenticeships and exciting career opportunities. Some outstanding individual performances include: Lucy - [South Wirral High School celebrates GCSE success](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/south-wirral-high-school-celebrates-gcse-success/) - Students at South Wirral High School are today celebrating an excellent set of GCSE results. The achievements of this year’s Year 11 reflect not only their academic ability but also their determination and perseverance throughout their studies. While we are proud of every student who has worked hard to achieve their personal goals, a number - [Sixth Form Provision Consultation](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/sixth-form-provision-consultation/) - Dear parents, carers and stakeholders The Local Governing Challenge Board of South Wirral High School, supported by The Challenge Academy Trust, is commencing a formal consultation period on the proposed closure of its Sixth Form provision. For a number of years, the school has subsidised the funding of the Sixth Form, in the hope that - [Welcome Events - Wednesday 2nd July](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/welcome-events-wednesday-2nd-july/) - Dear Parent/Carer, This is a friendly reminder about the Induction Events taking place on Wednesday 2nd July. You should have received an email earlier this half term with your child's form, if you do not have this please let us know and we can provide you with this ahead of Wednesday. Welcome Day for Students Date - [End of the School Year & September 2025 Information](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/end-of-the-school-year-september-2025-information/) - Dear Parents/Carers, Information about the End of the School Year The term will end on Tuesday July 22nd at 1pm. School Buses will run as normal on that day at 3pm. Please let school know before the 18th July if you need your child to be supervised until 3pm via schooloffice@southwirral.wirral.sch.uk. Results Days Year 13 - [Headteacher's Round-Up - May 2025](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/headteachers-round-up-may-2025/) - Dear Parents and Carers, As we approach the May half-term break, I want to take a moment to reflect on what has been a truly inspiring and successful few weeks here at South Wirral High School. Since Easter, our school community has experienced a range of achievements and events that showcase the determination, ambition, and - [South Wirral Digest Issue 55 – May 2025](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-55-may-2025/) - [South Wirral Digest Issue 54 – April 2025](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-54-april-2025/) - [Welcome Letter from The Challenge Academy Trust](https://southwirral.instawp.co/uncategorized/welcome-letter-from-tcat/) - Dear Parents/Carers, We are delighted to inform you that as of today, South Wirral High School (SWHS) is officially part of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT). This marks an exciting new chapter in the school’s journey. As you may already be aware, last year, the governors of SWHS applied to the Department for Education to - [South Wirral High School Proud to Join The Challenge Academy Trust](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/south-wirral-high-school-proud-to-join-the-challenge-academy-trust/) - South Wirral High School is delighted to confirm that, as of today, 1st April 2025, we have formally joined The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT). This is a significant and exciting milestone for the school, following over two years of close collaboration and a comprehensive consultation process with students, parents, staff, and the wider community. The - [South Wirral Duo Power Wirral U15s to National Football Final](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/south-wirral-duo-power-wirral-u15s-to-national-football-final/) - South Wirral High School students Autumn Clarke and Jess Byrne have been central to a remarkable season for the Wirral Schools Under 15 Girls’ team, who have made it to both the English Schools FA Regional Semi-Final and the National Final—set to take place at the Bet 365 Stadium in Stoke this May (TBC). The - [Welcome to Our New Year 7 Students!](https://southwirral.instawp.co/uncategorized/welcome-to-our-new-year-7-students/) - We are delighted to welcome our new Year 7 students and their families to South Wirral High School! As your journey with us begins, we want to ensure you have all the information you need to feel excited and prepared for September. To support you through this transition, we have created a dedicated welcome page - [South Wirral Digest Issue 53 – February 2025](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-53-february-2025/) - [Headteacher's Round-Up - February 2025](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/headteachers-round-up-february-2025/) - Dear Parents and Carers, As we reach the end of this half term, I want to take a moment to reflect on what has been a busy and exciting start to 2024 at South Wirral High School. The half term began with some challenges as we experienced adverse weather conditions, which unfortunately led to the - [NODA Awards 2025: A Night of Triumph!](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/noda-awards-2025-a-night-of-triumph/) - We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible success of ex-students Maddie Hughes and Harvey Muirhead, along with our very own Mrs. Gordon, at this year’s NODA North West Awards! Their outstanding work in Elf the Musical—performed at The Gladstone Theatre with the Port Sunlight Players—earned them multiple nominations and some incredible wins. Maddie and Harvey, - [South Wirral Students Shine On and Off Stage at Liverpool Empire Theatre](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/south-wirral-students-shine-on-and-off-stage-in-bost-musicals-production-of-annie/) - January 2025 saw the much-anticipated return of BOST Musicals to the Liverpool Empire Theatre with their spectacular production of Annie—and South Wirral students played a special role both on and off stage. Amongst the talented cast was Year 9 student Imogen Downes, who successfully secured a role as an orphan after an intense audition process - [In Memory of Terry Parkin](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/in-memory-of-terry-parkin/) - It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Terry Parkin, a long-serving and deeply valued member of South Wirral High School's Governing Body. Terry joined the Governing Body in 1991 and dedicated over 30 years to supporting the school with his invaluable financial expertise, commitment, and wisdom. Terry was - [Launch of Values Cards – Celebrating Our Core Values](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/launch-of-values-cards-celebrating-our-core-values/) - At South Wirral High School, we are proud to announce the launch of our new Values Cards initiative, aimed at celebrating and reinforcing our school’s five core values: Kindness, Respect, Determination, Independence, and Ambition. These values are central to our ethos and guide us in fostering a supportive, inclusive, and aspirational learning community. Students in - [Year 9 Options - Registration of Interests](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/year-9-options-registration-of-interests/) - Dear Families, We hope this email finds you well. Following previous information at Y9 Parent’s Evening regarding students choosing their GCSE options for next year, please find the first stage of this process enclosed in this email. Click here to view the Options Handbook which details everything you need to know regarding options and the - [Parent Governor - Vacancy](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/parent-governor-vacancy/) - ​​Dear parent(s)/carer(s), I am writing to inform you of a vacancy for the role of parent governor on our governing board. The role of the governing board The school’s governing board is responsible for providing confident and strategic leadership, and creating robust accountability, oversight and assurance for the school’s educational and financial performance. The board - [Update: School Open (Friday 10th January)](https://southwirral.instawp.co/uncategorized/friday10thjanupdate/) - Dear Parents and Carers, We are writing to confirm that South Wirral High School will be open today. This decision aligns with our obligation under Department for Education (DfE) guidelines to ensure schools remain open wherever it is safe and practical to do so. We want to reassure you that a thorough risk assessment has - [Sixth Form Applications Now Open – Apply for September 2025!](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/sixth-form-applications-now-open-apply-for-september-2025/) - Dear Families We hope all is well and you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Thank you to those students who completed the registration of interest forms in the Autumn Term for 6th Form. We use this information precisely to formulate our option blocks based on student interest in subjects. We are delighted to now - [South Wirral Digest Issue 52 – December 2024](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-52-december-2024/) - [Headteacher's Round-Up - December 2024](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/headteachers-round-up-december-2024/) - Dear Parents and Carers, As we come to the end of a busy and rewarding term at South Wirral High School, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible opportunities our students have embraced over the last seven weeks. This has been a half term filled with energy, enthusiasm, and outstanding achievements - [Honouring Liz Taylor: A Journey to Everest Base Camp in Her Memory](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/journey-to-everest-base-camp/) - Earlier this year, the South Wirral High School community was deeply saddened by the loss of Liz Taylor, our Finance & Premises Assistant. Liz was well-known to many students and their families through her dedicated work managing school trips and facilities hire. Her kind spirit and sense of humour left a lasting mark on the - [South Wirral Digest Issue 51 – October 2024](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-51-october-2024/) - [Headteacher's Round-Up - October 2024](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/headteachers-round-up-october-2024/) - Dear Parents and Carers, As we reach the end of our first half term, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the great successes our students have achieved since returning to school. It has been wonderful to witness how well everyone has settled back into the routines of school life, setting high standards - [South Wirral Dynamos Conquer 'Race the Sun' Challenge](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/south-wirral-dynamos-conquer-race-the-sun-challenge-a-journey-of-resilience-and-team-spirit-for-charity/) - The South Wirral Dynamos have successfully completed the “Race the Sun” challenge in the Lake District, raising £1,427 so far for Action Medical Research, a charity dedicated to funding medical research to help save and improve the lives of children. The event, which combines a 40-mile cycle, a 10.5-mile hike, and a 2-mile kayak, took - [Celebrating the Success of Bookbuzz!](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/celebrating-the-success-of-bookbuzz/) - We’re excited to report that our Bookbuzz initiative this year was a resounding success with our Year 7 and Year 8 students! Each student received their chosen book, selected from a range of 16 diverse and engaging titles, and they are now enjoying their new reads during Library Lessons in English. It has been wonderful - [Headteacher's Round-Up - September 2024](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/headteachers-round-up-september-2024/) - Dear Parents, Students, and Staff, As we conclude September, I am delighted to reflect on the excellent start to the academic year at South Wirral High School. It has been a month filled with energy and commitment, and I want to take this opportunity to celebrate our achievements together. First and foremost, I would like - [Results Day 2024 - Students Excel in GCSEs and Beyond](https://southwirral.instawp.co/results/results-day-2024-students-excel-in-gcses-and-beyond/) - South Wirral High School is delighted to celebrate the achievements of our students, who have excelled across a range of subjects, including GCSEs and other qualifications. These results are a true reflection of the dedication and resilience our students have shown. As we mark another year of academic success, it’s important to acknowledge the efforts - [Sixth Form @ South Wirral Celebrate Outstanding Results for 2024 Cohort](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/sixth-form-south-wirral-celebrate-outstanding-results-for-2024-cohort/) - South Wirral High School is proud of all students today as they receive their A Level and Level 2 & 3 Vocational qualifications. Their results are testament to their hard work, resilience and superb attitude which they have shown throughout the two years of academic learning, securing some exceptional destinations. We are not only proud - [South Wirral Digest Issue 50 – August 2024](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-50-august-2024/) - [New Year 7 Students - Welcome Events & Summer School](https://southwirral.instawp.co/uncategorized/new-year-7-students-welcome-events-summer-school/) - Dear Parent/Carer, We hope you are well and we are very much looking forward to the Induction Events taking place on Wednesday 3rd July 2024 and over the summer holidays; this letter outlines information about the events and the key dates/times they take place. Welcome Day for Students - Wednesday 3rd July 2024 Students are - [End of the School Year & September 2024 Information](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/end-of-the-school-year-september-2024-information/) - Dear Parents/Carers, Information about the End of the School Year The term will end on Tuesday July 23rd at 1pm. School Buses will run as normal on that day at 3pm. Please let school know before the 19th July if you need your child to be supervised until 3pm via schooloffice@southwirral.wirral.sch.uk. Results Days Year 13 - [‘South Wirral Dynamos’ Prepare to Conquer 'Race the Sun' for Charity](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/south-wirral-dynamos-prepare-to-conquer-race-the-sun-for-charity/) - Four dedicated members of staff at South Wirral High School are gearing up to take on the formidable 'Race the Sun' challenge, a demanding triathlon-style event in the stunning landscape of the Lake District. The event, set for September 7th 2024, comprises a 40-mile bike ride around Keswick, a 10.5-mile hike up Skiddaw, and a - [South Wirral Digest Issue 49 – May 2024](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-49-may-2024/) - [New South Wirral High School headteacher ‘honoured’ to take on the role](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/new-south-wirral-high-school-headteacher-honoured-to-take-on-the-role/) - The governing body of South Wirral High School is delighted to announce that Mr Mike Cloherty has been appointed the new Headteacher next month, following a rigorous selection process. Mr Cloherty has carried out the role of Acting Headteacher since September during and after Mr Goodwin's (current headteacher) absence. Mr Goodwin will continue to work - [South Wirral Digest Issue 48 – March 2024](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-48-march-2024/) - [South Wirral Digest Issue 47 – February 2024](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-47-february-2024/) - [Sixth Form Applications - September 2024](https://southwirral.instawp.co/sixth-form/sixth-form-applications-september-2024/) - SIXTH FORM APPLICATIONS - September 2024 Applications have re-opened for students who have not yet secured a place for September. Limited places available so secure your place where you know us, we know you and a 6th Form where you will thrive; https://southwirral.instawp.co/sixth-form/how-to-apply/ Any questions, please see Mr Harrison. (If you have already applied and - [SWHS LORIC Pledges](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/swhs-loric-pledges/) - Leadership, Organisation, Resilience, Initiative & Character As well as providing an extensive array of courses and learning opportunities within the academic curriculum, we want all our students to be confident, independent, self-disciplined, participators, performers, communicators, creators and culturally educated. Providing our students with an enriched curriculum and broad extra-curricular programme of activities, to fully equip - [South Wirral Digest Issue 46 – December 2023](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-46-december-2023/) - [South Wirral Digest Issue 45 – October 2023](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-45-october-2023/) - [Multi Academy Trust - Consultation](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/multi-academy-trust-consultation/) - Dear parents and carers, We are writing to inform you that, after careful consideration, the governing body of South Wirral HighSchool are seeking to convert to an academy and to join The Challenge Academy Trust. We have beengranted an academy order by the Department for Education, giving permission to start this process.In seeking to convert - [Year 11 Students Celebrate Outstanding GCSE Results](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/year-11-students-celebrate-outstanding-gcse-results/) - Here at South Wirral High School, we are extremely proud of all students celebrating a fantastic set of results across the curriculum, including GCSE and additional qualifications. It is worth reflecting that although the days of lockdowns feel a little more distant as another year passes, those students collecting results have been affected by the - [Students Celebrate Outstanding 2023 A Level Results at Sixth Form @ South Wirral](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/a-level-results-day-2023/) - This year’s A level cohort have excelled themselves in attaining an outstanding set of A level and equivalent grades which are testament to their hard work, resilience and superb attitude which they have shown throughout the two years of academic learning, securing some exceptional destinations. We are not only proud of the work and endeavour - [South Wirral Digest Issue 44 – July 2023](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-44-july-2023/) - [Industrial Action - July 5th and July 7th](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/industrial-action-july-5th-and-july-7th/) - Dear parents and carers, I have now completed a full risk assessment about whether we can open school during the next two days of industrial action by the National Education Union, on Wednesday July 5th and Friday July 7th. As I result, I can announce that school will be open only to year 10 and 12 students - [South Wirral Digest Issue 43 – May 2023](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-43-may-2023/) - [South Wirral Selected for Art in Schools Trial](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/south-wirral-selected-for-art-in-schools-trial/) - South Wirral High School is delighted to announce that we have been selected to trial an exciting new programme which brings some of the greatest pieces of art into school - through two huge screens installed in the main hall and Sixth Form Common Room. Just two other schools in the country will be taking - [Industrial Action - April 27th and May 2nd](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/industrial-action-april-27th-and-may-2nd/) - Dear parents and carers, I have now completed a full risk assessment about whether we can open school during the next two days of industrial action by the National Education Union, on Thursday April 27th and Tuesday May 2nd. As I result, I can announce that school will be open only to year 11,12 and 13 students - [South Wirral Digest Issue 42 – March 2023](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-42-march-2023/) - [Easter Break Update 2023](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/easter-break-update-2023/) - Dear parent/carer, As we approach the Easter break, we would like to take the opportunity to congratulate the students on a successful year so far. I wrote to you earlier this year to compliment students on their continued demonstration of the LORIC principles of leadership, organisation, resilience, initiative and character and the House Points total - [Easter School Schedule](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/easter-school-schedule/) - With just over a week and a half until the Easter break, we wanted to send you the below schedule for our annual Year 11 Easter School which will run this year from Monday 3rd April until Thursday 6th April. Every day there are sessions running in both the morning and afternoon in different subjects - [Crowdfunded Community AED Installed](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/crowdfunded-community-aed-installed/) - We are delighted to announce that the AED which was crowdfunded by the community has now been installed at the front of the school building. Available for use by the general public, the device can be found to the right of the main reception. The school site is open from approximately 7am-10pm during weekdays and - [Industrial Action - 15th and 16th March](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/industrial-action-15th-and-16th-march/) - Dear parents and carers, I have now completed a full risk assessment about whether we can open school during the next two days of industrial action by the National Education Union, on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th March. As I result, I can announce that school will be open only to year 11,12 and 13 students in addition - [Site Closure - Friday 10th March](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/site-closure-friday-10th-march/) - Dear parent/carer, Having completed a risk assessment of the site taking into account site conditions, transport, safe travel to school and staffing levels we regretfully have to close the site for today. Where possible, staff will be offering live lessons to students in line with their timetable, this includes year 11 and year 13 students - [South Wirral Digest Issue 41 – February 2023](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-41-february-2023/) - [Acceptable Uniform](https://southwirral.instawp.co/uncategorized/acceptable-uniform/) - Dear parent/carer, As we approach the half way point of the year, we would like to take the opportunity to congratulate the students on a successful year so far. Students continue to demonstrate the LORIC principles of leadership, organisation, resilience, initiative and character and this has culminated in over 15000 House Points awarded so far. - [Industrial Action - February 28th](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/industrial-action-february-28th/) - Dear parents and carers, I have now completed a full risk assessment about whether we can open school during the next day of industrial action by the National Education Union, on February 28th. As I result, I can announce that school will be open only to year 11,12 and 13 students on February 28th. This is - [Industrial Action - February 1st](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/industrial-action-february-1st/) - Dear parents and carers, I have now completed a full risk assessment about whether we can open school during the forthcoming industrial action by the National Education Union. As I result, I can announce that school will be open only to Sixth Form (years 12 and 13) on February 1st. This is because we will not - [South Wirral Digest Issue 40 – December 2022](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-40-december-2022/) - [Sixth Form Newsletter - Issue 1](https://southwirral.instawp.co/sixth-form/sixth-form-newsletter-issue-1/) - This term, Sixth Form have started really successfully in their learning as well as taking advantage of our Personal Development programme which supports them in being confident, resilient and inspired individuals. Check our Issue 1 of our newsletter written by a Year 12 Student Ambassador, Fennec Jones. - [Ofsted Report - 2022](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/ofsted-report-2022/) - Dear parents, I am delighted to be able to share our recent Ofsted report with you. The school was rated "good" in all areas. Please click here to download the report. Thank you for your continued support to the school. Best wishes, Mr Goodwin - [Year 9 Parents Evening](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/year-9-parents-evening/) - Year 9 Parents Evening - Wednesday 30th November- 4pm - 6pm Dear parent/carer We are inviting parents and carers of all our Year 9 students to meet with class teachers on Wednesday 30th November 2022 from 4-6pm. This will be an opportunity for your teacher to talk through how your child is currently progressing in - [South Wirral Digest Issue 39 – October 2022](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-39-october-2022/) - [Parent Testimonial: My Children Achieved Brilliant GCSE Results at South Wirral](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/south-wirral-digest-issue-16-march-2018-2-2-2-2-2/) - Both my children have attended South Wirral during their high school years and they have both had a happy and fulfilling experience. They have both enjoyed many great opportunities and made many fond memories, during their learning, Oaklands, Barcelona, Italy, Belgium, London and the list goes on. Lauren has achieved her Duke of Edinburgh gold - [Parent Testimonial: Why I Sent My Child to South Wirral](https://southwirral.instawp.co/parent-testimonial/parent-testimonial-why-i-sent-my-child-to-south-wirral/) - "My first contact with South Wirral High School was while my daughter was still at primary school - she attended Kids Can Cook Club after school once a week with some friends; Mrs. Connelly in charge with two friendly Sixth Form student helpers and it was a great after school club for the primary school - [Lorca's Blood Wedding: This Year's Fall Production by the LORIC Players!](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/lorcas-blood-wedding-this-years-fall-production-by-the-loric-players/) - Blood Wedding is an epic tragedy by the Spanish playwright, Federico Garcia Lorca about a young woman and two men fighting for her love. The story centres around the Bride who is in love with Leonardo. However, their families do not get along, so Leonardo marries another woman. The Bride, consequently, is arranged to be - [Students Celebrate Excellent GCSE Results at South Wirral](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/students-celebrate-excellent-gcse-results-at-south-wirral/) - We are incredibly proud of all our year 11 students at South Wirral High School. This is a year group that have been significantly affected by the pandemic in their learning and preparation for their exams. It is a testament to the hard work and endeavour that these young people have put in over the - [Changes to Merseyrail Services - from Monday 22 August 2022](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/changes-to-merseyrail-services-from-monday-22-august-2022/) - To improve the reliability of Merseyrail services, the frequency of trains at Green Lane and Bromborough Rake stations will be reduced to every 30 minutes from Monday 22nd August until further notice. This will improve the reliability of trains on the line. Merseyrail believe this will provide the improvements customers are asking for whilst - [South Wirral A Level Students Receive Outstanding Results](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/south-wirral-a-level-students-receive-outstanding-results/) - This year's A level cohort have excelled themselves in attaining an outstanding set of A level and equivalent grades which are testament to their hard work, resilience and superb attitude which they have shown throughout the two years of academic learning. This year group are one that have been affected more than most. This is - [South Wirral Digest Issue 38 – July 2022](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-38-july-2022/) - [Places Where Children Can Eat For Free Over The Holidays](https://southwirral.instawp.co/uncategorized/places-where-children-can-eat-for-free-over-the-holidays/) - The Big Issue have put together a list of places where kids can eat for free during the school summer holidays this year. For many parents this summer, finding places where kids eat free will be an incredible help. Having somewhere to go to where children can eat for free, or at least cheaply, will - [End of Term & Start of 2022-23 School Year](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/end-of-term-start-of-2022-23-school-year/) - Dear Parents/Carers, Information about the End of the School YearThe term will end on Wednesday July 20th at 3pm, at the normal time. Buses will run as normal on that day.For students who are not attending trips on that day, we will have a normal school day. Results DaysYear 13 results are released on Thursday - [Industrial Action by Network Rail staff leads to Merseyrail closure](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/industrial-action-by-network-rail-staff-leads-to-merseyrail-closure/) - Merseyrail and Network Rail have announced that rail services will not run on the Merseyrail network on Tuesday 21st, Thursday 23rd and Saturday 25th June, due to some Network Rail staff taking industrial action. The RMT union recently announced that its members at Network Rail will be taking three days of industrial action as part - [Further Changes to Merseyrail Timetables from Monday 20th June](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/further-changes-to-merseyrail-timetables-from-monday-20th-june/) - Merseyrail announce timetable changes from Monday 20th June Merseyrail has today announced that a 15-minute service will operate on most parts of the network from Monday 20th June. The change follows emergency timetables put in place over the last two weeks, as a result of an unexpected and significant increase in wheel bearing faults. This - [Changes to Merseyrail Timetables from Monday 13th June](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/changes-to-merseyrail-timetables-from-monday-13th-june/) - Merseyrail has today announced that further changes will be made to timetables across the network from Monday 13 June. Over the last few weeks, the operator has seen an unexpected and significant increase in wheel bearing faults which has affected the number of trains available to run. This has resulted in the full fleet being tested, - [South Wirral Digest Issue 37 – May 2022](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-37-may-2022/) - [South Wirral's LORIC Players selected to perform in London at National Theatre Connections Festival](https://southwirral.instawp.co/uncategorized/south-wirrals-loric-players-selected-to-perform-in-london-at-national-theatre-connections-festival/) - South Wirral High School are proud and excited to announce that our Drama company, LORIC Players have been selected from over 300 schools, colleges and youth theatre groups in this year's National Connections 2022 - and have been invited to perform at the National Theatre in London next month. The group will perform Chat Back - [Local Accountancy Firm Donates Computer Equipment to School](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/local-accountancy-firm-donates-computer-equipment-to-school/) - Thanks to a generous donation of computer equipment from local business Morris & Co Chartered Accountants, the school have been able to reinvest almost £15,000 into enriching the curriculum. The donation of computers meant the school was able to cancel a planned purchase of IT equipment and use the money in other ways, enabling students - [South Wirral Digest Issue 36 – April 2022](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-36-april-2022/) - [World Book Day 2022](https://southwirral.instawp.co/uncategorized/world-book-day-2022/) - In celebration of World Book Day, we are releasing the first of 3 insights into the reading journey of students at South Wirral, the first is KS3.Every subject in Key Stage 3 promotes reading and ensures students are guided through challenging reading which not only develop their skills as readers but also gives them insight - [South Wirral Digest Issue 35 – February 2022](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-35-february-2022/) - [Merseyrail Timetable Changes](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/merseyrail-timetable-changes/) - We have been sent the following information regarding Merseyrail train services: Due to the impact of the Omicron COVID-19 variant which has led to an increase in staff absence, services on all lines on the Merseyrail network will change to a 30-minute service from 17th January until further notice. It is hoped that by taking these measures - [Start of Term Arrangements - January 2022](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/start-of-term-arrangements-january-2022/) - Dear Parents and Carers, Happy New Year from us all at South Wirral High School. School will open to all students on Tuesday January 4th. There are 3 important points to note. As mentioned before Christmas, there will be a staggered start to the day to allow students to have a lateral flow test, with - [South Wirral Digest Issue 34 – December 2021](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-34-december-2021/) - [Covid-19 Procedure - November 2021](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/covid-19-procedure-november-2021/) - Dear Parents and Carers, You may be aware that rates of COVID-19 in Wirral seem to be very slowly decreasing. However, they are still way too high and local schools are still experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks. As we are also entering the Winter season, viruses other than COVID will be circulating, so local schools will face - [South Wirral Digest Issue 33 – October 2021](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-33-october-2021/) - [Summer 2022 Musical - Launch & Audition Materials](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/summer-2022-musical-launch-audition-materials/) - CLICK HERE FOR THE AUDITION MATERIALS - [Start of Year Information - September 2021](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/start-of-year-information-september-2021/) - Dear Parents/Carers, There will be a phased start to the year to allow for all year groups to be tested and inducted separately. Years 10, 11, 12 and 13 will be given all the information they need for their working-from-home days when they arrive. These working from home days are necessary to allow for enhanced - [Students Celebrate Fantastic GCSE Results](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/students-celebrate-fantastic-gcse-results/) - South Wirral High School is celebrating excellent GCSE results for students again this year - a reflection of the hard work and endeavour that these young people have put in over the last 5 years. In another year of uncertainty, students have managed themselves with real maturity and we are so pleased that their efforts - [Sixth Form @ South Wirral Students Achieve Outstanding Results](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/sixth-form-south-wirral-students-achieve-outstanding-results/) - We are extremely proud of this year’s Sixth Form @ South Wirral Year 13 cohort, who have had to endure the challenges of the last 18 months as students studying A Levels and vocational equivalents. It is a testament to their hard work, resilience and superb attitude that we celebrate their successes today - and - [End of Term/Next School Year Information](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/end-of-term-next-school-year-information/) - Dear Parents/Carers, Information about the End of the School Year On site learning will finish at the normal time on Friday 16th July. The school will complete two days of virtual learning on Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th July, culminating in an online celebration assembly at 12.45pm on Tuesday. If you would like your child - [Year 13 Results Day 2021 Information](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/year-13-results-day-2021-information/) - Dear Year 13 students, We are happy to now be able to confirm the full details of A Level results day on Tuesday 10th August 2021. Due to current guidance around social distancing, we have decided that we will look to distribute results electronically, via edulink on the morning of Tuesday 10th August. Results will - [Year 11 Results Day 2021 Information](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/year-11-results-day-2021-information/) - Dear Year 11 students, We are happy to now be able to confirm the full details of GCSE results day on Thursday 12th August 2021. As with last year, as a precaution to keep everyone as safe as possible during the summer, GCSE results distribution will be slightly different. Each student will shortly be sent - [Summer Reading Challenge](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/summer-reading-challenge-2/) - At South Wirral High School we are committed to reading. We need you to use your LORIC principles of ‘Organisation’, ‘Initiative’ and ‘Character’ to set yourself a reading challenge to help prevent the summer reading 'dip'. The summer reading ‘dip’ is when we come back into school in September and our reading skills (speed, word - [Students Raise £5,800 with Race for Life](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/students-raise-5800-with-race-for-life/) - On the 1st and 14th of July 2021, students from all year groups came together to run, jog, or walk five kilometres in aid of Race for Life for Cancer Research, raising money for the cause. All took to the field with gusto, completing 12 laps of the school field. Some students also dressed up - [Year 7 Transition Information](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/year-7-transition-information/) - Dear parents/carers, We have been overwhelmed with positive feedback on the transition material and activities we have published so far. We are glad the videos and live Q&A session have been helpful and we've loved looking through all the wonderful work completed by our new year 7s on the Google Classroom. Parents' Transition Information Evening: - [Summer Reading Challenge](https://southwirral.instawp.co/uncategorized/summer-reading-challenge/) - We are encouraging new Year 7 students joining us in September to take part in 'The Summer Reading Challenge'. This challenge, presented by The Reading Agency and funded by Arts Council England, encourages children aged 4 to 11 to set themselves a reading challenge to help prevent the summer reading 'dip'. Each year the Challenge, - [South Wirral Digest Issue 32 – May 2021](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-32-may-2021/) - [New Flower Bed Celebrating NHS Staff & Key Workers](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/new-flower-bed-celebrating-nhs-staff-key-workers/) - Earlier in the year, we were successful in applying for a grant from Wirral Council to help us rejuvenate a flower bed at the front of the school. With help from staff from Gordale Garden Centre, Mr Stewart & Mr Dougan drew up a list of plants and flowers that will - over the course - [South Wirral Digest Issue 31 – March 2021](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-31-march-2021/) - [South Wirral Digest Bulletin 15](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-bulletin-15/) - > - [South Wirral Digest Bulletin 14](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-bulletin-14/) - [South Wirral Digest Bulletin 13](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-bulletin-13/) - [South Wirral Digest Bulletin 12](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-bulletin-12/) - [South Wirral Digest Bulletin 11](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-bulletin-11/) - [South Wirral Digest Bulletin 10](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-bulletin-10/) - [South Wirral Digest Bulletin 9](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-bulletin-9/) - [Covid-19 Testing at South Wirral](https://southwirral.instawp.co/coronavirus/covid-19-testing-at-south-wirral/) - Dear Parent/carer, We are working hard to keep our school as safe as possible for staff and students. As part of this it is still important for you to let us know if your child, who attends South Wirral High School, tests positive for Covid-19. You can do this by calling the school or emailing schooloffice@southwirral.wirral.sch.uk. - [Start of Term Update](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/start-of-term-update/) - Dear Parent/carer, You will probably be aware that the DFE has announced a staggered re-opening of schools from next week. The school leadership team met today to plan for this. For the week beginning Jan 4 Year 11,12 and 13 students will be taught remotely via live Google classrooms lessons All students with an EHCP - [South Wirral Digest Issue 30 – December 2020](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-30-december-2020/) - [South Wirral Digest Issue 29 – October 2020](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-29-october-2020/) - [Health & Social Students Support Local CAMEO Group](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/health-social-students-support-local-cameo-group/) - South Wirral High School Health and Social BTEC students have been very busy this term planning activities for our friends in the CAMEO group connected to St Marys Church. The CAMEO group usually visits us in the Summer and Christmas term but unfortunately because of the restrictions this has not been able to take place. - [Jumpers - Uniform Change](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/jumpers-uniform-change/) - Dear parents and carers, The weather is now turning colder and in school we have to keep windows open to ensure that classrooms are ventilated as much as possible.So, we have made one addition to our school uniform rules. From after half-term students can wear a black, v-neck jumper beneath the school blazer, if they wish.This - [World Mental Health Day - Hello Yellow](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/world-mental-health-day-hello-yellow/) - Friday 9th October was Hello Yellow day, supporting Young Minds and World Mental Health Day. Congratulations to all that took part and contributed to our collections or our fabulous socially distant bake sale at lunch. As a school we raised £262 which is amazing. Positive mental health is something that we are all lucky to experience. For - [Amazon Smile - Help Raise Funds for South Wirral](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/amazon-smile-help-raise-funds-for-south-wirral/) - Dear Parents/Carers, We wanted to draw your attention to Amazon Smile, a way you can donate to our school fund without it costing you anything. Our school fund is used to help advance the education of our students by helping provide facilities, equipment and experiences throughout their school journey.Amazon Smile is a website operated by - [September Reopening Parent Letter](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/september-reopening-parent-letter/) - Dear parents & carers, We are looking forward to seeing all the children back in school in September. We have sought to make school as normal as possible so that we can offer a full education and a positive experience for the children, whilst ensuring that school complies with all Public Health Directives. These are the essential things that - [Update on Face Coverings](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/update-on-face-coverings/) - Please read the following letter from the Director of Public Health.The letter stipulates that: Students should wear face coverings when moving around the indoor communal areas in between lessons. Parents should wear face coverings when picking up or dropping off students at school. This applies from Monday 21st September. This will not apply to any - [Update RE: Face Coverings](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/update-re-face-coverings/) - Dear parent, Since I last wrote to you the government has adjusted its advice on the use of face coverings in school. I have recorded a short video for students on this matter - CLICK HERE TO VIEW The key points are - Students can wear face coverings in between lessons on indoor corridors and in busy - [Outstanding GCSE Results at South Wirral High School](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/outstanding-gcse-results-at-south-wirral-high-school/) - South Wirral High School is celebrating some excellent results for students, which is down to the hard work, effort and endeavour that these young people have put in over the last 5 years. In the current climate we find ourselves in, students have managed themselves with real maturity and we are so pleased that their - [Sixth Form @ South Wirral Celebrate Strong Results](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/sixth-form-south-wirral-celebrate-strong-results/) - Sixth Form students at South Wirral High School were celebrating some superb A Level and BTEC results, building on the successes of previous years for our Sixth Form. In particular, vocational results were very strong. This year the school sees the average grade of students in both A level and vocational qualifications improving which is - [GCSE Results Day - Information & Guidance](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/gcse-results-day-information-guidance/) - Dear Year 11, I hope you are well and enjoying the break. At this end we are looking forward to seeing you all for your appointment next week on Thursday 20th August to give you your results and talk through destinations. Just a reminder that your appointment time was sent out via email at the - [A Level Results Day - Information & Guidance](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/a-level-results-day-information-guidance/) - Dear Student, I hope you are well and have had a good summer break. The below information is a reminder of the full details of A Level results day on Thursday 13th August 2020 that we sent out at the end of term. Also available through this link is important information on the most up - [South Wirral Digest Bulletin 8](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-bulletin-8/) - [Re-opening of School - September](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/re-opening-of-school-september/) - Dear Parents and Carers, Last Thursday the government released its guidance on the re-opening of schools in September. You can read the guidance here. The second page of this letter lists 9 requirements that schools must comply with. Our aim is to make the re-opening of school as comfortable, calm, and normal as possible. Our - [Transition Days](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/transition-days/) - Dear Parent/Carer, We have been overwhelmed with positive feedback on the transition material and activities we have published so far. We are glad the videos have been helpful and we've loved looking through all the wonderful work completed by our new year 7s. As you know, we have been unable to run many of our - [MSE Summer Commando Camp](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/mse-summer-commando-camp/) - Military Style Education are running a number of 'Commando Camp' 4-day courses for 4-12 year olds throughout August at South Wirral High School. MSE are a team of Ex Military Mentors who support schools to improve children’s behaviour, resilience and well-being through a variety of courses and activities, including Assault Courses, Team Building, Bush Craft - [Update from Mr Goodwin - 7th July](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/update-from-mr-goodwin-7th-july/) - Dear Parent, The school is now preparing for the return of all students from September. Before the end of term we hope to share with you a list of the protective measures we will put in place, following consultations with staff and with Wirral LA. We will also share with you details of year 7 induction, - [South Wirral Digest Bulletin 7](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-bulletin-7/) - [Update from Mr Goodwin - 26th June](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/update-from-mr-goodwin-26th-june/) - Dear Parent, We have had a very successful week in school with our year 10 students. It has been great to see so many familiar faces. From Monday we welcome back year 12 also. Year 12 will have 3 hours of teaching for each subject each week. Year 12 students will be taught in a - [South Wirral Digest Bulletin 6](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-bulletin-6/) - [South Wirral Digest Bulletin 5](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-bulletin-5/) - [Update from Mr Goodwin - 18th June](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/update-from-mr-goodwin-18th-june/) - Dear parent, We have had a very positive week of progress interviews. It has been great to see our year 10 and 12 students again.The school will be moving on to phase 3 of our re-opening from Monday June 22nd. Each year 10 student will come into school for one day next week for lessons - [Update from Mr Goodwin](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/update-from-mr-goodwin-3/) - Dear parent, We are looking forward to welcoming back our year 10 and year 12 students for a one-to-one progress interview next week. All students should have been contacted to make arrangements for this.Our Risk Assessment is available for you to view on the school website. From June 22nd we hope to bring in year - [South Wirral Digest Bulletin 4](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-bulletin-4/) - [Update from Mr Goodwin](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/update-from-mr-goodwin-2/) - On Tuesday 9th June 2020 Wirral secondary head teachers met as a group with Public Heath Wirral and were reassured to hear from them that there are no public health reasons why we should not move forward with our plans for wider educational participation from the 15th June. Public Health Wirral was reassured by the detailed risk assessments that all the schools - [South Wirral Digest Bulletin 3](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-bulletin-3/) - [Proposed Phased Re-opening - Year 10 & 12](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/proposed-phased-re-opening-year-10-12/) - Dear Parents, Following the recent government announcement we propose to open the school for year 10 and year 12 students from Monday June 15th. The purpose of this is to prepare students for year 11 and year 13 – their exam years. This face-to-face provision will be designed to supplement their home learning. Teachers will - [South Wirral Digest Bulletin 2](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-bulletin-2/) - [Update from Mr Goodwin](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/update-from-mr-goodwin/) - Dear parent, The LA has asked all schools to share information with you about the possible re-opening of schools. School will not be open to year 10 and year 12 students on June 1st, other than for the children of key workers, children with an EHCP and children with a social worker. Thank you to parents who - [South Wirral Digest Bulletin 1](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-bulletin-1/) - [Lockdown Feedback](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/lockdown-feedback/) - Dear parent, Thanks to the very large number of parents who responded to my request for feedback on school life during lockdown. I will share all the feedback with all teachers and all subjects. Thank you for your overwhelmingly positive feedback and very constructive ideas on how we can further tailor our provision for students’ - [Transition 2020](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/transition-2020/) - Dear parent/carer, A very warm welcome to all our new South Wirral High School students, and their families, who will be joining us in September. We are very excited to meet you all to welcome you to your new school. The process will be different this year as we are constrained by current circumstances, however, - [South Wirral High School - PPE](https://southwirral.instawp.co/coronavirus/ppe/) - Staff at our school are now able to produce visors for local care homes, NHS hospitals, GP surgeries etc. If you have a need for visors you can register your requirements using the link below. We will then get back in touch with you and do our best to support you. Register for PPE (Visors) - [South Wirral Digest Issue 28 – April 2020](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-28-april-2020/) - [Home Learning Update](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/home-learning-update/) - As students and staff settle into a new routine of school life, we wanted to give parents and carers an overview of where we currently stand in terms of supporting our students in this new way of learning. We also wanted to give some context to how we were able to put this curriculum in - [Coronavirus Update - 25/03/20](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/coronavirus-update-25-03-2020/) - Dear parent/ carer, Thank you for your kind messages of support to the school. The response from our school community to all the guidance given out has been brilliant. We are working on refining the Google Classroom experience for students. Please do reassure your child that they will not get in trouble if they miss - [Coronavirus Update - 24/03/2020](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/coronavirus-update-24-03-2020/) - Dear parent/ carer, This is a reminder of how the school is supporting our young people through this time of great uncertainty. Every student should receive a welfare telephone call, at least once a week. Work is set for all students via Google Classrooms. Teachers will give feedback to the students through Google Classrooms. If - [Free School Meals Update](https://southwirral.instawp.co/coronavirus/free-school-meals-update/) - ​Any families eligible for free school meals should soon be receiving a text and/or email regarding your voucher. You will be asked to select the most convenient supermarket for yourselves. Once you have selected a supermarket you will then receive your voucher code​ that evening. You can then take it into the supermarket to use.​ Vouchers - [Coronavirus - 23/03/20](https://southwirral.instawp.co/coronavirus/coronavirus-23-03-20/) - Dear Parent, I hope you and your family are well. Our school site is now closed to all students, except a very small number of students, as directed by the government. Government health advice is that the safest place for children to be is at home. However, we will support all our students through this - [Coronavirus Update - 22/03/2020](https://southwirral.instawp.co/coronavirus/coronavirus-update-22-03-2020/) - This is a reminder to all parents and carers that school is closed to the vast majority of students tomorrow. It is only open to students who have been invited in because they qualify under the government’s directive. However, even these parents should remember the advice is that the safest place for all children to be is - [Coronavirus Update - 20/03/20](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/coronavirus-update-20-03-20/) - Dear Parents and Carers, This is a further update to you, following the government’s release of further advice yesterday. You can read this guidance here- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision School will be closed from Monday to all but a small number of students. If your son or daughter falls into the government’s definition of a “vulnerable” student we - [Coronavirus update – school closure to most pupils](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/coronavirus-update-school-closure-to-most-pupils/) - Dear Parents/Carers, Re: Coronavirus update – school closure to most pupils Following on from my last update, I’m now writing to let you know that we have now been instructed to close the school to almost all children after this Friday until further notice. As advised by the government, we will do all we can - [Update from Mr Goodwin - 18th March](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/update-from-mr-goodwin-18th-march/) - Dear Parent, Our school continues to open as normal, with minimal disruption caused by staff absence. The children continue to be very calm and sensible and we continue to take extra precautions with hygiene in school. Our school had one of the highest attendances on the Wirral yesterday. Please see the latest guidance from the - [Update from Mr Goodwin - 17th March](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/update-from-mr-goodwin-17th-march/) - Dear Parent, Please be assured that school is open as normal today, with almost a full staff of teachers. The children have been fantastic. They have been washing their hands regularly. Staff are on hand to remind them about this, at breaks and lunchtime. They have been very positive, cheerful and kind to each other. - [The Great South Wirral Row Off](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/the-great-south-wirral-row-off/) - On the weekend of 17th April 2020, South Wirral High School's Deputy Headteacher - Mr Cloherty - will be part of a small armada of three boats from Warrior Training in Chester, attempting to row the 56 miles from Nieuwpoort, Belgium to Ramsgate, UK. All money raised will go towards 'The Christie Charitable Fund', which - [Update RE: Coronavirus](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/update-re-coronavirus/) - Dear Parent/Guardian, We just want to reassure you that we are monitoring the Coronavirus situation on a daily basis and will of course keep you informed should we need to take any action in order to safeguard the health and safety of our school community. Meanwhile, as you would expect, we are planning to ensure - [Advice for Parents](https://southwirral.instawp.co/uncategorized/advice-for-parents/) - 28th February 2020 Dear Parent/Carer, You will have heard on the news recently that Coronavirus is a public health concern. I would like to reassure you that at school we are monitoring this situation very closely and will of course keep you informed should we need to take any action in order to safeguard the - [South Wirral Digest Issue 27 – February 2020](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-27-february-2020/) - South Wirral Digest - February 2020 - [Bike Safety Campaign](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/bike-safety-campaign/) - In July Mr Goodwin shared our concern as a school for the safety of students who ride their bikes to school, as there were a number of near-misses with cars and also some incidents where students have fallen off their bikes and were hurt. The volume of traffic outside school has risen in recent years - [Year 10 Fine Art Trip to the Tate Gallery](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/year-10-fine-art-trip-to-the-tate-gallery/) - GCSE Fine Art students attended a fantastic event for young people interested in Visual and Creative Arts Careers at the Tate Gallery in Liverpool on 14th November 2019. The students experienced Fashion Design and Graffiti design workshops presented by Liverpool City College lecturers, alongside some very inspirational talks from Tate Gallery staff. Students were also - [Debate Society Visit Wallasey Town Hall](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/debate-society-visit-wallasey-town-hall/) - On Wednesday 6th November 2019, 7 members of the South Wirral High School Debate Society got an amazing opportunity to go to a special night at Wallasey Town Hall with Governors from the local community and discuss relevant issues. Josh Gerrard told us all about their visit. Our night began around 4:30 when we arrived - [GCSE results show our continuing improvement](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/gcse-results-show-our-continuing-improvement-2/) - South Wirral High School is celebrating another year of consistent and strong examination results across all curriculum areas, but again at the top grades of 9-7. This year we continued the trend of students achieving the best grades in a number of subjects. The results show the school’s strength in depth across the whole curriculum - [Students Host Climate Change Debate with Local MP](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/students-host-climate-change-debate-with-local-mp/) - Alison McGovern, MP for Wirral South, visited the school in May to discuss Climate Change with members of the Debating Society and Year 10 English pupils. On Friday 17th May South Wirral’s Debating Society alongside pupils from Miss Green’s English Class presented their thoughts and opinions on the “Global Effect of Climate Change and how - [Ciao Roma - Unified Sports Leaders Trip](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/ciao-roma-unified-sports-leaders-trip/) - Well done to Play Unified Sports Leaders Joel Johnson and Olivia Ellison-Burkhill who represented our school with distinction as they completed phase 2 of Project COME IN, in Rome. The project started earlier in the year with a trip to Newquay where our leaders began a European collaboration to design a toolkit to create more - [Space Week](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/space-week/) - In conjunction with hi-impact consultancy, the school provided a week of exciting space-themed activities culminating in the launch of a balloon - with payload - into near space! MONDAY & TUESDAY Students from South Wirral & local primaries took part in a carousel of activities provided by a combination of South Wirral and hi-impact staff - [Sixth Form @ South Wirral celebrates excellent results and destinations](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/sixth-form-south-wirral-celebrates-excellent-results-and-destinations/) - Sixth Form students at South Wirral High School were celebrating some superb A Level and BTEC results, building on the successes of previous years for our Sixth Form. In particular, vocational results were very strong. The majority of students secured their first choice at university as a result of achieving high grades and securing their - [Paired Reading Scheme](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/paired-reading-scheme/) - Mrs Cox's paired reading scheme has got off to a great start this year. The initiative sees Sixth Form @ South Wirral students nurturing younger members of the school by encouraging them to read. This is not only great for the younger students but can aid with UCAS applications as voluntary work forms an integral - [UK Youth Parliament](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/uk-youth-parliament/) - The UK Youth Parliament provides opportunities for 11-18 year olds to use their elected voice to bring about social change through meaningful representation and campaigning. This year, Mrs Barr is leading the school's 'Making Your Mark' campaign, a national campaign allowing students to take part in the UK's largest youth consultation. This morning, the school's - [South Wirral Digest Issue 26 – December 2019](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-26-december-2019/) - South Wirral Digest - December 2019 Publish at Calameo - [Autumn Half Term Information](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/autumn-half-term-information/) - Click here to view key dates for the diary for the current half term. **Please note the Inset day originally scheduled for Monday 3rd February has now moved to Monday 24th February 2020.** We have also created a document for parents of years 7, 8 and 9 students outlining what topics they will be covering - [South Wirral Digest Issue 25 – October 2019](https://southwirral.instawp.co/digest/south-wirral-digest-issue-25-october-2019/) - Click here to download the latest issue of our newsletter [flipbook pdf="https://www.southwirral.wirral.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Digest-October-2019Sm.pdf"] - [Start of the New Academic Year](https://southwirral.instawp.co/uncategorized/start-of-the-new-academic-year/) - Our new Year 7 students will start on Tuesday 3rd September. Students should meet in the Main Hall for an Assembly at 8.40am. Years 8, 9, 10 & 11 will return to school on Wednesday 4th September at 8.40am. They should go to: Year 7: Their tutor room Year 8: Drama Studio Year 9 & 10: Sports Hall 1 Year 11: Main Hall Our new Year 12 - [Open Morning](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/open-morning-2/) - We will be hosting an Open Morning event for parents on Wednesday 9th October. The event gives you the opportunity to listen to a short presentation from our Headteacher, Mr Goodwin. Followed by a Q and A session with staff and students, finishing with a tour of the school. There are two sessions available starting - [South Wirral Digest Issue 24 – July 2019](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/south-wirral-digest-issue-24-july-2019/) - Click here to download the latest issue of our newsletter [flipbook pdf="https://www.southwirral.wirral.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Digest-July-2019web.pdf"] - [Transition Welcome Day & Evening](https://southwirral.instawp.co/uncategorized/transition-welcome-day-evening/) - Transition Welcome Day for Students - Wednesday 10th July Students should enter via the Main Reception from 8.30am for a prompt 8.40am start in the Hall, wearing their usual primary school uniform. Students will need their usual writing equipment and a backpack/bag. You may also wish to provide a packed lunch and water bottle, however, - [End of Term Arrangements & Uniform](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/end-of-term-arrangements-uniform/) - June 2019 Dear Parents/Carers, THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR The school year will finish on Tuesday 23rd July at 2.15pm. Students must wear full school uniform, including blazers and school shoes, as usual. There will be no school buses available at the end of the school day, as such students will need to make - [Summer School 2019](https://southwirral.instawp.co/uncategorized/summer-school-2019/) - South Wirral High School's highly successful Summer School will be returning for it's 5th year. It will run for 1 week from Thursday 25th July to Wednesday 31st July. Breakfast and lunch will also be provided each day. The day will start at 8:30 am for 9 am and finish at 2 pm. Included will - [Year 11 Study Arrangements](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/year-11-study-arrangements/) - Over the last 4 weeks, Year 11 have had an alternative timetable that has supported them leading up to exams with specific subject sessions close to every examination. During this time, Year 11 have been excellent, showing real maturity and focus. We have also had some requests in this time for Year 11 students to - [South Wirral is ‘Going Google’](https://southwirral.instawp.co/uncategorized/south-wirral-is-going-google/) - South Wirral High School is joining 80 million students and teachers around the world and ‘Going Google’. For the last 10 years students and staff have benefitted from the use of Moodle, our school Virtual Learning Environment. Moodle has been used by teachers effectively to set e-learning projects and provide a platform for revision for - [Open Morning](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/open-morning/) - South Wirral High School will be having an open morning on Wednesday 26th June. The morning is focused at parents with children in year 4 or 5 currently. The morning will include a talk with our Headteacher, Mr Goodwin, a tour of the school and a chance to chat to students and staff. There will - [South Wirral High School's Wartime Past](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/south-wirral-wartime-history/) - The following article is taken from the Eastham Archivist Issue 12. If you are interested in Eastham’s history or involved in family research or just want to know more about the area in which you live then please do join Eastham Archive Group. John Amer (see photo) recalls life in Eastham during The Blitz & - [South Wirral Digest Issue 23 – May 2019](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/south-wirral-digest-issue-23-may-2019/) - [Sixth Form @ South Wirral: Same College but with an International Feel](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/sixth-form-south-wirral-same-college-but-with-an-international-feel/) - Sixth Form @ South Wirral has been welcoming international students from across the globe since 2012. There have been over 60 students that have taken advantage of this programme and attended Sixth Form @ South Wirral, with over 25 students attending this year alone! The programme, in partnership with a company called Educatius ( https://www.educatius.org/ - [South Wirral Digest Issue 22 – March 2019](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/south-wirral-digest-issue-22-march-2019/) - [Bus Route Changes April 2019](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/bus-route-changes-april-2019/) - We have been informed by Merseytravel that our current school bus routes are going to be changing with effect from 28 April 2019. The main change to our current services is the removal of the 610 AM journey, the 610 PM journey will still be running. New school bus routes Morning Service From Dep Time - [Promoting Your Business & Supporting Your Local School](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/promoting-your-business-supporting-your-local-school/) - We are in the process of designing a new presentation folder and would like to open it up for local businesses to advertise in. We would be very keen for you to support us by placing an advert or message of support in our new presentation folders. The folders will be distributed to parents of - [OFSTED Parentview Survey](https://southwirral.instawp.co/uncategorized/ofsted-parentview-survey/) - Dear parent or carer Inspection of South Wirral High School by Ofsted We have just told your child's school that we will inspect it on 20 March 2019. The lead inspector will be Stephen Ruddy. We are writing to you because we would like to know what you think about the school. Please take a - [Summer School Registration of Interest](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/summer-school-registration-of-interest/) - This year we will again be running our highly successful Summer School for Year 6 students joining us in September. Our holiday activity programme is a great way for students to experience what secondary school is like and have fun. It is a great way to introduce them to their new surroundings in September, make - [How do I make a late application to get a place at South Wirral High School?](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/how-do-i-appeal-to-get-a-place-at-south-wirral-high-school/) - Admissions for South Wirral High School are handled by Wirral LA. You will need to appeal/make a late application to South Wirral high School via one of the two routes below depending on where you live. If you live in Wirral follow the steps below: Email your request to be added onto South Wirral High School's waiting - [South Wirral Digest Issue 21 – February 2019](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/south-wirral-digest-issue-21-february-2019/) - [A Day In The Life Of A Year 7 Student](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-year-7-student/) - [Students Explore Their Future Careers Options On Careers Day](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/students-explore-their-future-careers-options-on-careers-day/) - As part of our Careers Information Advice & Guidance, Mrs Woolham invited in a number of visitors to speak to our students regarding what life after South Wirral High School and Sixth Form @ South Wirral could look like for them. In the morning, students took part in a carousel of talks and tasks from: - [Sixth Form Students Nominated for Wirral Sports Forum Awards](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/sixth-form-students-nominated-for-wirral-sports-forum-awards/) - South Wirral Sports Leaders enjoy the glitz and glamour of the Wirral Sports Forum Awards Olivia Ellison-Burkhill and John Murray were shortlisted at the Wirral Sports Forum Awards for Young Sports Volunteer of the year. Olivia has made outstanding contributions to girls rugby and Unified Sports Clubs. John has made outstanding contributions to Taekwondo, including - [Performing Arts Showcase Evening 2018](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/performing-arts-showcase-evening-2018/) - In December, for one night only we had our very first KS4&5 Showcase Evening which proved a massive success, a sell out on the night! Our audience was privy to exam pieces across 3 subject areas at GCSE, Dance, Drama and Music. BTEC Performing Arts Level 3 also showcased their Dance and Drama pieces surrounding - [Launch of Debating Society](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/launch-of-debating-society/) - South Wirral High School Debate Society (est.2018) is made up of a group of Key Stage 4 pupils who meet once a week to discuss and debate current affairs and issues that arise with school, the wider community, nationally and globally. They will be performing their first "Debate Off" on Monday 28th January in front - [Wirral Foodbank Christmas Holiday Opening Times](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/wirral-foodbank-christmas-holiday-opening-times/) - Wirral Foodbank Website MONDAY 24 Dec TUESDAY 25 Dec WEDNESDAY 26 Dec THURSDAY 27 Dec FRIDAY 28 Dec SATURDAY 29 Dec MONDAY 31 Dec TUESDAY 1 Jan Grange Baptist Church Whetstone Lane Birkenhead CH41 2QS St Anne’s Church Highfield Rd, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, Merseyside. CH42 2BY 12pm - [South Wirral Digest Issue 20 – December 2018](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/south-wirral-digest-issue-20-december-2018/) - [End of Term Arrangements](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/end-of-term-arrangements-2/) - I should like to inform you of the arrangements we have made for the end of this term which is Friday 21st December 2018. Students will be dismissed from school at 12.15 pm. They will be expected to go home and not loiter around the school area or the local area. The 623 bus will - [South Wirral Digest Issue 12 – July 2017](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/south-wirral-digest-issue-16-march-2018-2-2-2-2/) - [South Wirral Digest Issue 13 – October 2017](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/south-wirral-digest-issue-16-march-2018-2-2-2/) - [South Wirral Digest Issue 14 – December 2017](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/south-wirral-digest-issue-16-march-2018-2-2/) - [South Wirral Digest Issue 15 – February 2018](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/south-wirral-digest-issue-16-march-2018-2/) - [South Wirral Digest Issue 16 – March 2018](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/south-wirral-digest-issue-16-march-2018/) - [South Wirral Digest Issue 17 – May 2018](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/south-wirral-digest-issue-17-may-2018/) - [South Wirral Digest Issue 18 – July 2018](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/south-wirral-digest-issue-18-july-2018/) - [Parent Testimonial: My Daughter Excelled at South Wirral](https://southwirral.instawp.co/parent-testimonial/parent-testimonial-why-i-sent-my-child-to-south-wirral-2/) - "Before Hannah started in year 7, I had had very little contact with South Wirral and didn’t know other parents who had children at the school. Therefore when she didn’t pass the 11+, I had initial concerns as to whether Hannah would be happy at South Wirral as we both knew very little about the - [Remembrance 100 - South Wirral High School Remembers](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/remembrance-100-south-wirral-high-school-remembers/) - This year marks 100 years since Armistice Day, and as a school we are planning an event to commemorate those lost in combat. On Friday 9th November, we will be welcoming guests to our school to observe Drama, Dance & Musical performances before a Remembrance 100 service held at the front of school. As our - [Change to School Email System](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/change-to-school-email-system/) - On 1st December 2018 the way in which we send you emails is changing. Currently we use Parentmail to send messages to you. From December this will be changing to using EduLink One. You will see a difference in the look of the emails you receive and the emails will be sent from “South Wirral - ['Look at Life' Royal Marines Course](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/look-at-life/) - Sixth Form student Olivia Ellison-Burkhill, a member of our Unified Sports group, recently took part in an exciting opportunity at a Commando Training Centre in Devon, we asked her to tell us about her experience. On the 3rd September, I was part of a group that travelled down to Lympstone Commando Training Centre Royal Marines - [Year 7 Cheshire Applications to SWHS FAQ](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/cheshire-applications-to-swhs-faq/) - After a number of queries from prospective parents regarding school applications we thought it may be useful to produce a list of FAQs to help ensure parents are informed about the options available to them. I live in Cheshire can I apply for a school in Wirral? Absolutely, families who live in Cheshire can - [Tour of San Francisco and Las Vegas 2020](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/tour-of-san-francisco-and-las-vegas-2020/) - The Geography and History departments are organising a USA Study Tour during June 2020 for approximately 8 days. The trip is for students currently in Years 7, 8 and 9 who will be taking Geography or History as part of their options. It is also open to Year 11 pupils who will be continuing their study at - [South Wirral Digest Issue 19 – October 2018](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/south-wirral-digest-issue-9-october-2018/) - [English Faculty Newsletter](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/english-faculty-newsletter/) - Click below to read the inaugural copy of the English Faculty Newsletter. Through the newsletter, we hope to share information about the curriculum, homework, assessments, trips and celebrations. We have a very exciting year ahead and cannot wait to share it with you. You can follow the Faculty via Twitter - [GCSE results at South Wirral High School show our continuing improvement](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/gcse-results-at-south-wirral-high-school-show-our-continuing-improvement/) - South Wirral High School is celebrating another year of strong examination results across all curriculum areas, but particularly at the top grades of 9-7. This year twice as many students achieved those grades as did last year. The results show the school’s strength in depth across the whole curriculum and reinforces our desire to develop - [Start of Term Arrangements](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/start-of-term-arrangements/) - School begins for students in Year 7 on Tuesday 4th September 2018 for an Assembly at 8.40am. Years 8, 9, and 10 should return to school on Wednesday 5th September 2018 for an 8.40am start in registration groups. Year 11 will be starting on the same day with an assembly at 8.40am in the - [Sixth Form @ South Wirral celebrates more excellent A Level and BTEC results](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/sixth-form-south-wirral-celebrates-more-excellent-a-level-and-btec-results/) - Yet again Sixth Form students at South Wirral High School were celebrating some superb A Level and BTEC results, building on the successes of previous years for our Sixth Form. In particular, the average A level grade attained by students has risen significantly this year. The vast majority of students secured their first choice - [End of Term Arrangements](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/end-of-term-arrangements/) - Dear Parents/Guardians, I should like to inform you of the arrangements we have made for the end of term and the beginning of next term. School will finish on Tuesday 24th July. All Key Stage 3 & 4 students will be dismissed from school at 2.15pm. KS5 students will be dismissed 12.15pm. Students - [Lego Robotics Take Over South Wirral](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/lego-robotics-take-over-south-wirral/) - The Technology faculty invested in 10 sets of Lego’s ‘mindstorms’ robotics packages, and have been working with a number of different year groups to expand their knowledge of coding. Sessions with Year 8 involved students working in groups of 2 or 3, coding pre-built robots to move around. This was initially in straight lines, before - [Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/alices-adventures-in-wonderland/) - Rehearsals are well underway for this year's summer show! An original Musical hosted by the Performance Faculty for one night only! With original music composed by students, a live band and a mixture of Ks3/4 and 5 students, the show is a collaborative piece that involves dancers, actors and musicians from across the faculty. We - [Make a Successful and Happy Move from Primary to Secondary School](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/make-a-successful-and-happy-move-from-primary-to-secondary-school/) - Today, students in Year 6 will receive confirmation of which secondary school they have been allocated for starting Year 7 in September – and we are looking forward to welcoming new students to our school. Parents and students who have been allocated South Wirral High School can expect to receive a welcome pack in - [Lower School Presentation Evening 2018](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/lower-school-presentation-evening-2018/) - On Wednesday 2nd May we held our annual Lower School Presentation Evening, in which we celebrated the achievements of our Year 7, 8 and 9 students. Mr Goodwin was joined on stage by local primary headteachers to present trophies and certificates to students who have excelled this year in their studies, progress and commitment to - [Summer School – Applications Now Open](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/summer-school-register-your-interest/) - This year we are running a Summer School for Year 6 students joining us in September. Our holiday activity programme is a great way for students to experience what secondary school is like and have fun. It is a great way to introduce them to their new surroundings in September, make friends and meet some - [Open Morning – 27th June](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/open-morning-27th-june/) - This year we are holding an open morning on Wednesday 27th June along with our full open evening taking place in October (Date to be confirmed). It will be an opportunity to meet our headteacher and hear him talk about our school and the changes that have taken place over the last few years. If - [All New Student Planners](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/all-new-student-planners/) - Dear Parent, This year will see the re-introduction of student planners for all students at South Wirral. Students will bring their planner home to show you. This is one of many initiatives designed to improve our school and we hope that parents will welcome planners as an additional way of communicating with us. We will - [Message from the Headteacher](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/message-from-the-headteacher/) - Congratulations to all our Year 11 students for their excellent exam results, especially on the new English and Maths GCSEs. 73% of students got a grade 4 or above in English. 65% of students got a grade 4 or above in Maths. Nearly 70% of all exam entries across all subjects were at grade C/4 - [GCSE Results Show Our Continuing Improvement](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/gcse-results-show-our-continuing-improvement/) - South Wirral High School is celebrating another year of strong examination results across all curriculum areas, but particularly, once again, in Mathematics and English. The results show the school’s strength in depth across the curriculum in Sciences, Humanities, Languages, Technology and the Arts. In the new grading, a system for English and Maths a grade - [Sixth Form @ South Wirral Celebrates](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/sixth-form-celebrates-alevel-results/) - Yet again Sixth Form students at South Wirral High School were celebrating some superb A Level and BTEC results, building on the successes of previous years for our Sixth Form. The vast majority of students secured their first choice at university, with a significant number destined for “redbrick universities”, as a result of achieving the - [Welcome Day & Evening](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/welcome-day-evening/) - On Wednesday 12th July we will welcome our new Year 7’s and their parents to the school for our annual Welcome Day and Evening. Students will spend the whole day with us (8.40am – approximately 3.00pm). They should come dressed as they would for a normal day at their Primary School. They will take part in - [Students ask Alison McGovern for help to ‘Send My Friend to School’](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/students-ask-alison-mcgovern-for-help-to-send-my-friend-to-school/) - In recent Life Studies lessons, students have been looking at the work done by the UK coalition of the Global Campaign for Education, ‘Send My Friend to School‘. The campaign seeks to increase community awareness of the state of education internationally and generate the political will necessary to ensure the UK plays an active and - [Are you entitled to Free School Meals?](https://southwirral.instawp.co/news/entitled-free-school-meals/) - Free school meals - Pupil Premium Free school meals are available for children if their parent or carer receives certain benefits. Apply immediately if you think you will qualify. It is important to apply as this registers your child for the pupil premium; funding available to schools for children who qualify for free school meals via ## Pages - [Homepage](https://southwirral.instawp.co/) - Educational Excellence On Your Doorstep Proud to be part of The Challenge Academy Trust Learn more about TCAT Welcome to South Wirral High School Renowned for our strong community reputation, we focus on academic and personal growth. Our goal is to offer engaging, challenging learning experiences that foster happiness, success, and responsible citizenship. 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There will also be information and advice on hand regarding their option choices for GCSE. - [Year 11 & 6th Form Photographs](https://southwirral.instawp.co/event/year-11-6th-form-photographs/) - Year 11 & 6th Form Photographs - Year 11, 12 and 13 students will be having school photos taken. - [Certificate morning for Y11, Y12, Y13 Leavers](https://southwirral.instawp.co/event/certificate-morning-for-y11-y12-y13-leavers/) - Certificate morning for Y11, Y12, Y13 Leavers - An opportunity for last years year 11, 12 and 13 students to pick up their exam certificates. - [Year 7 STEM Day](https://southwirral.instawp.co/event/year-7-stem-day-6/) - Year 7 STEM Day - Year 7 students will have the opportunity to take part in a number of exciting Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) activities today. - [WW1 Battlefields France & Belgium Trip](https://southwirral.instawp.co/event/ww1-battlefields-france-belgium-trip/) - WW1 Battlefields France & Belgium Trip - - [Chirstmas Carol Trip](https://southwirral.instawp.co/event/chirstmas-carol-trip/) - Chirstmas Carol Trip - KS4 students are invited to attend a trip to see A Christmas Carol. - [Year 11 Health Day](https://southwirral.instawp.co/event/year-11-health-day-2/) - Year 11 Health Day - An opportunity for year 11 students to take part in a number of lessons focusing on Life Studies. - [Cadbury World Trip - Year 9](https://southwirral.instawp.co/event/cadbury-world-trip-year-9/) - Cadbury World Trip - Year 9 students get the opportunity to go on a trip to Cadbury World with our Food Technology department - [Year 7 STEM Day](https://southwirral.instawp.co/event/year-7-stem-day-5/) - Year 7 STEM Day - Year 7 students will have the opportunity to take part in a number of exciting Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) activities today. - [Snow Queen Rock n Roll Panto Trip - Year 7](https://southwirral.instawp.co/event/snow-queen-rock-n-roll-panto-trip-year-7/) - Snow Queen Rock n Roll Panto Trip - Year 7 students are invited to attend a trip to see the Snow Queen Rock n Roll Panto. - [Year 9 CIAG Day](https://southwirral.instawp.co/event/year-9-ciag-day/) - Year 9 CIAG Day - Year 9 students will be taking part in a number of activities focusing on Careers Information and Guidance - [Inset Day for Staff](https://southwirral.instawp.co/event/inset-day-for-staff-10/) - School is closed to students today - [Upper School Presentation Evening](https://southwirral.instawp.co/event/upper-school-presentation-evening-2/) - Upper school presentation evening is a chance to recognise the achievements of our Year 11 and 12 students. Invitations to this event will be posted and emailed out to parents. - [Year 10 and 11 Trip to Terracotta Army Liverpool](https://southwirral.instawp.co/event/year-10-and-11-trip-to-terracotta-army-liverpool/) - Year 10 and 11 Trip to Terracotta Army Liverpool - Year 10 & 11 students travel to Liverpool museum to hear a talk on apprenticeships and view the Terracotta Army exhibit. - [Shiverpool - Reward Trip - Year 8](https://southwirral.instawp.co/event/shiverpool-reward-trip-year-8/) - Shiverpool - Reward Trip - Year 8 - A reward trip for year 8 students who had excellent attendance and attitude to learning for the duration of year 7. Letters will be issued to students invited on the trip. - [School Reopens](https://southwirral.instawp.co/event/school-reopens/) - [Half Term](https://southwirral.instawp.co/event/half-term-9/) - [Christmas Holiday](https://southwirral.instawp.co/event/christmas-holiday/) - [Inset Day for Staff](https://southwirral.instawp.co/event/inset-day-for-staff-8/) - School is closed to students today - [Inset Day for Staff](https://southwirral.instawp.co/event/inset-day-for-staff-9/) - School is closed to students today - [Year 11 Careers Day](https://southwirral.instawp.co/event/year-11-careers-day-2/) - [School Closes for Summer @ 3:05pm](https://southwirral.instawp.co/event/school-closes-for-summer-305pm/) - [World Mental Health Awareness Day](https://southwirral.instawp.co/event/world-mental-health-awareness-day/) - [HelloYellow Events](https://southwirral.instawp.co/event/helloyellow-events/) - [Sixth Form @ South Wirral Open Evening / Careers Festival](https://southwirral.instawp.co/event/sixth-form-south-wirral-open-evening-careers-festival/) - 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