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COLLEGE OPEN EVENING 2024

For more information and to view the College Prospectus and Subject Information booklet, please click here.

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OFSTED INSPECTION 2021

TO READ THE REPORT, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO YEAR 11
ON THEIR EXCELLENT GCSE RESULTS 

In summer 2024 our students once again celebrated excellent GCSE results.  As national results for pass rates in English and Maths have fallen, St Hilda’s are celebrating an increase in our pass rate.  This year our largest ever cohort has more than 77% of students achieving the targeted five Grade 4-9 including English & Maths (well above national average).

This year’s GCSEs represent one of the first set of examinations without any modification or adjustment in grade boundaries at the national level since the pandemic.   However, we must not forget that this cohort’s time was also experienced in the shadow of the pandemic as this year group were in Year 7 when we had the first Covid-19 lockdown.  The fact that they have excelled and achieved to such a high standard is a credit to their focus and determination, in addition to the quality of support they have received from all at St Hilda’s.  We are very proud of our outstanding Year 11 cohort and cannot wait to welcome the majority of them back to begin their journey through St Hilda’s College.

Well done year 11!

Mrs. Code

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CONGRATULATIONS TO YEAR 13
ON THEIR SUPERB A LEVEL RESULTS 

I am very proud of the excellent A Levels and BTEC results achieved by our students. The results underline their hard work and determination and highlight the support, commitment and dedication of their teachers. These excellent results mean that our students have a very bright future ahead of them. In a very competitive year, our students have been able to access their first choice university courses and have secured some very exciting apprenticeship and employment opportunities.

The school values reflect our belief that every student has the right to flourish. Once again, our students have risen to the challenges set before them, and I wish them all the best as they begin the next stage of their education, training or employment. Their results are outstanding and I am very proud of their achievements. Whatever their next steps, I wish them happiness and success hope they find the experience truly transformational.

I congratulate them all and wish them good luck.
Well done year 13!

Mrs. Code

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YEAR 12 BRIDGING UNITS

Bridging Units are subject specific information packs which help you to prepare for your KS5 courses. They are introductions to your chosen courses and will point you to key texts that you should read and tasks your teachers want you to complete. They help to ‘bridge’ the transition from GCSE to A Level and BTEC. The work has been designed to contain a variety of tasks for you to complete. The key to success in post 16 studies is your ability to work independently so now is the perfect time to practise!

You have been given paper copies of the bridging units, but you may prefer to download them.
You can do that by clicking here.

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HELP AND SUPPORT DURING THE SUMMER BREAK

We hope you all have a lovely break.
Please be aware that staff may have limited access to emails whilst school is closed.

If you require any help or support, a small selection of organisations that may be useful to you can be found by clicking here.

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OPEN MORNING/AFTERNOON FOR ADMISSION IN SEPTEMBER 2025

Our open morning/afternoon for admission in September 2025 will be held on Thursday 4th July 2024.

There will also be a open evening on the 19th September 2024 – booking opens at 4pm on Friday 28/6/2024.

For more information and to book, please click here.

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For more information, please click here.

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To view the May edition of our online safety newsletter, please click here.

If you need any support with any aspect of online safety, or if you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the school.

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HELPFUL WEBSITES FOR PARENTS/CARERS

For more information, please click here.

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YPAS offer a mental health crisis drop-in service.

This is open to all young people and parents/carers in Liverpool and Knowsley.
No appointment is needed, please drop in.

#MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone

For more information, please click here.

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NHS – ‘Understanding your…’  series of courses

For more information, please click here.

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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

For more information, please click here.

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SPORTS AND FACILITIES HIRE

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SCHOOL FACILITIES ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO HIRE

St Hilda’s has excellent facilities available for hire throughout the year:

Sports Hall
Astro pitches – 7 aside or two 5 aside pitches
Netball court – full size or three training courts
Fitness suite – can be used for dance/exercise classes
Dance studio
Main hall

For more information, please click here.

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TALKING TO YOUR CHILD ABOUT ONLINE SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Dear parents/carers,

You may find this report and guide for parents/carers useful when talking to your daughter/son.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can help you or if you have any concerns.

Mr Roy Bellmon – Deputy Headteacher Curriculum and Safeguarding

For more information, please click here.

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TALK CHECKLIST TO HELP KEEP YOUR CHILD SAFE ONLINE

Follow the TALK checklist to help keep your child safe online (Internet Watch Foundation)

The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) tells us that ‘since the start of the pandemic, the amount of ‘self-generated’ child abuse imagery has increased dramatically. In 2020, the IWF confirmed 68,000 cases of such imagery, a rise of 77% on the year before. It accounts for nearly half (44%) the imagery we took action on last year. In 80% of these cases, the victims were 11- to 13-year-old girls.’

The IWF has created a resource to help parents and carers understand the risks of ‘self-generated child sexual abuse imagery’ using the acronym ‘TALK’.  To find out more, go to: https://talk.iwf.org.uk/

Download the Parents’/Carers’ Guide here:   https://talk.iwf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/A-guide-for-parents-and-carers-v7.pdf

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SUPPORT FOR PARENTS

Parenting can be rewarding, but it can also be challenging. We’ve got parenting tips for all stages of your child’s life, as well as advice on how to deal with difficult situations. All parents can come under pressure or stress from time to time. Our Positive Parenting guide shares practical advice:  https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/

www.nspcc.org.uk

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Over the last week the website ‘Everyone’s Invited’ has drawn much publicity for the shocking testimonials from over 10,000 people describing sexual abuse by other young people.

There is a new dedicated NSPCC Helpline to provide appropriate support and advice for both children and adults who are potential victims of sexual abuse in schools. It includes how to contact the police and report crimes.
The helpline will also provide support to parents and professionals too. The new helpline will provide both children and adults who are victims of sexual abuse in schools with the appropriate support and advice. This includes how to contact the police and report crimes if they wish. The helpline will also provide support to parents and professionals too. The helpline can be contacted on 0800 136 663

Please be assured that we take all allegations of sexual harassment and abuse very seriously. You can email any concerns or incidents to [email protected]

You can also report any concerns or incidents to any member of staff. Our safeguarding team will deal with any reports sensitively and with compassion. Reports can also be made via our SHARP system anonymously although if a contact name can be given, it will help us to gather as much information as possible and provide the most appropriate support.

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Qwell – a new emotional wellbeing and mental health support service

A new service, called Qwell, has just been launched. It offers confidential online emotional wellbeing and mental health support, and free counselling, to anyone aged 25+ who is a parent/carer of a child under 18 years of age. Available 365 days of the year via mobile, tablet and desktop devices from 12 noon to 10pm Monday-Friday and 6pm-10pm at weekends, the service provides access to accredited counselling support, peer support via online forums and relevant articles on a variety of topics.

Click on the link for further details  https://www.qwell.io/

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Young Minds – Supporting Parents Helpfinder

Young Minds have created a useful ‘Supporting Parents Helpfinder’. By answering six questions, parents can find out how to support their child’s mental health during the pandemic (and beyond). There are some great tips on the website. Please click on the link below.

https://youngminds.org.uk/supporting-parents-helpfinder/

Please let us know if you have any concerns or if we can help at all.

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For more information, please click here.

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HELP AND SUPPORT

Dear Parents/carers and students.
Should you require any help and support, please do not hesitate to contact the school. Alternatively, the following organisations may be useful to you:

Careline child services

Careline child services manages all child social care enquiries and referrals. You can contact us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Contact us on 0151 233 3700 to:

– Raise a concern about a child at risk (if a child is at immediate risk call 101 or 999 in an emergency).

– Arrange an assessment of a child who is seriously ill or disabled, address the family’s needs and provide support.

– Access advice and support from other services.

– Request SEND (special educational needs and disability) early help including short breaks, direct payments, after school and holiday provision, carer’s assessments and support for sleep difficulties or any concerns about the child’s development.

– Enquire about casework, individual child cases or other issues of a sensitive nature.

– Get in touch with a social worker or specific social work team.

https://liverpool.gov.uk/children-and-families/childrens-social-care/getting-help/careline-child-services/

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CAMHS – Child and Adolescent Mental Health  –  Crisis Line 0151 293 3577            www.liverpoolcamhs.com/support/camhs-crisis-care-team

Young Minds – 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Support  –  Text YM to 85258
www.youngminds.org.uk

Kooth – over 14s online counselling (14-25 year olds)
www.kooth.com

Samaritans – 24/7 listening support  –  Tel 116 123
www.samaritans.org

Childline – 24/7 support and advice  –  0800 1111

You can also find a wide range of sources of support, advice and information on our Mental Health, Well-being and Safeguarding support page on the school website

http://www.st-hildas.co.uk/mental-health-support/

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