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Pastoral CareWe want your child to be happy and feelsafe at schoolThe major strength of our school is that we work in genuinepartnership with all of our parents and welcome you coming intoschool to discuss your child with us. We listen and we care.The quality of relationships at the school is a real strength.All of our pupils have a Form Tutor, an Assistant Head of Year and aHead of Year who will stay with them from the start of Year 7 to theend of Year 11. We have a specialist team of Tutors in the SixthForm Centre.Although Rainhill is a safe and happy school, occasionally childrenhave disagreements and arguments. We employ an Anti-BullyingOfficer to counsel and to listen to students. This stops minorproblems becoming major ones. Any school that claims it does nothave any bullying is not being entirely truthful. We do not toleratebullying: we act quickly. We support the victims and punish thebullies.

Settling in at Rainhill We seek to make the transition from primary to secondary school assmooth as possible. Prior to starting at Rainhill, your child’s Head ofYear visits every pupil at their primary school. Our Special NeedsCoordinator will meet each identified child and their parents.All students have a two day induction in July, while parents have anevening to purchase uniform and another to meet key staff.Once your child starts we appoint older pupils to be buddies, and wesupervise key parts of the day. Staff maintain a visible presencearound the school at lunchtime and manage all students safely on tothe buses at the end of the day. We expect every student to stay onsite at lunchtime, either to have a school meal or to bring a packedlunch.

Trust StatusRainhill High School is a Trust School.We are founding members of Rainhill Learning Village Trust. Theother partners are Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and StHelens College.

Logos - LIPA- St Helens College - RLV

The objectives of the Trust are: � To improve education standards for the children of Rainhill� To foster collaboration to benefit children and young people by

expanding the opportunities open to them in education, training and employment

� To contribute to community cohesion by bringing about further improvements in the quality of the services we offer

� To promote a culture of innovation, combining traditional values with a 21st century approach to the curriculum

� To develop multi-site “all through” provision with common approaches to teaching, learning and student support

� To help Rainhill High School achieve its aim of becoming the best comprehensive in the North West, and to be recognised asa “leading edge” school, with high performing specialist status.The Trust has a programme of work that enhances opportunities for our students, staff, leaders and managers.

How to Gain AdmissionRainhill is a popular and significantly over-subscribed school.Students live in St Helens, Knowsley, Halton and Warrington.Due to declining demographics, our catchment area is widening.Admissions from Year 6 to Year 7 are handled by St Helens Council.Details of our admission criteria are available on request.Admission into the Sixth Form Centre is managed by the school.

Liverpool FCOur partnership with Liverpool is such that we provide education fortheir Academy players. The LFC students are treated the same as allof our other students – we expect them to achieve excellent gradesand play a full part in the life of the school.Admissions arrangements for these playerssit outside and, in addition, to theadmissions numbers for ‘local’ children.In March 2012 Raheem Sterling became thefirst Rainhill High School student to makehis first team debut. He will not be the last.

PartnershipWe believe in working in partnership with other organisations tomaximise the quality and range of educational opportunities for ourstudents.Some of our partners are:

Trust Partners – LIPA and St Helens CollegeLiverpool FCWhiston HospitalHolocaust Educational TrustSt Helens Rugby LeagueAnthony Walker Foundation

As a school we have a national reputation for the quality of ourwork. We help and mentor other schools, Headteachers andteachers in Britain and abroad.

Ofsted 2010:“Students feel safe, behave

well and are courteous and

welcoming to visitors.”

“Behaviour in the school is

good.”“Child protection and

safeguarding procedures meet

current national guidelines.”

Ofsted 2010: “Pastoral care is outstanding and students

speak highly of the care, guidance and supportthey receive from their teachers and fromother adults who work with them. In theirwords ‘Our teachers look out for us. They areconsiderate and interested in our views.”

Ofsted 2010: “Perceptive leadership from

the Headteacher and supportfrom a committed senior teamand well informed governingbody ensure that Rainhill HighSchool has good capacity toimprove further.”

Ofsted 2010: “Students are very proud oftheir school and the

overwhelming majority aregrateful for the support ofthe adults who work with them.As they say, ‘Ours is a schoolin which there is alwayssomeone you can talk to if youhave any problems.”

3

Pastoral CareWe want your child to be happy and feelsafe at schoolThe major strength of our school is that we work in genuinepartnership with all of our parents and welcome you coming intoschool to discuss your child with us. We listen and we care.The quality of relationships at the school is a real strength.All of our pupils have a Form Tutor, an Assistant Head of Year and aHead of Year who will stay with them from the start of Year 7 to theend of Year 11. We have a specialist team of Tutors in the SixthForm Centre.Although Rainhill is a safe and happy school, occasionally childrenhave disagreements and arguments. We employ an Anti-BullyingOfficer to counsel and to listen to students. This stops minorproblems becoming major ones. Any school that claims it does nothave any bullying is not being entirely truthful. We do not toleratebullying: we act quickly. We support the victims and punish thebullies.

Settling in at Rainhill We seek to make the transition from primary to secondary school assmooth as possible. Prior to starting at Rainhill, your child’s Head ofYear visits every pupil at their primary school. Our Special NeedsCoordinator will meet each identified child and their parents.All students have a two day induction in July, while parents have anevening to purchase uniform and another to meet key staff.Once your child starts we appoint older pupils to be buddies, and wesupervise key parts of the day. Staff maintain a visible presencearound the school at lunchtime and manage all students safely on tothe buses at the end of the day. We expect every student to stay onsite at lunchtime, either to have a school meal or to bring a packedlunch.

Trust StatusRainhill High School is a Trust School.We are founding members of Rainhill Learning Village Trust. Theother partners are Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and StHelens College.

Logos - LIPA- St Helens College - RLV

The objectives of the Trust are: � To improve education standards for the children of Rainhill� To foster collaboration to benefit children and young people by

expanding the opportunities open to them in education, training and employment

� To contribute to community cohesion by bringing about further improvements in the quality of the services we offer

� To promote a culture of innovation, combining traditional values with a 21st century approach to the curriculum

� To develop multi-site “all through” provision with common approaches to teaching, learning and student support

� To help Rainhill High School achieve its aim of becoming the best comprehensive in the North West, and to be recognised asa “leading edge” school, with high performing specialist status.The Trust has a programme of work that enhances opportunities for our students, staff, leaders and managers.

How to Gain AdmissionRainhill is a popular and significantly over-subscribed school.Students live in St Helens, Knowsley, Halton and Warrington.Due to declining demographics, our catchment area is widening.Admissions from Year 6 to Year 7 are handled by St Helens Council.Details of our admission criteria are available on request.Admission into the Sixth Form Centre is managed by the school.

Liverpool FCOur partnership with Liverpool is such that we provide education fortheir Academy players. The LFC students are treated the same as allof our other students – we expect them to achieve excellent gradesand play a full part in the life of the school.Admissions arrangements for these playerssit outside and, in addition, to theadmissions numbers for ‘local’ children.In March 2012 Raheem Sterling became thefirst Rainhill High School student to makehis first team debut. He will not be the last.

PartnershipWe believe in working in partnership with other organisations tomaximise the quality and range of educational opportunities for ourstudents.Some of our partners are:

Trust Partners – LIPA and St Helens CollegeLiverpool FCWhiston HospitalHolocaust Educational TrustSt Helens Rugby LeagueAnthony Walker Foundation

As a school we have a national reputation for the quality of ourwork. We help and mentor other schools, Headteachers andteachers in Britain and abroad.

Ofsted 2010:“Students feel safe, behave

well and are courteous and

welcoming to visitors.”

“Behaviour in the school is

good.”“Child protection and

safeguarding procedures meet

current national guidelines.”

Ofsted 2010: “Pastoral care is outstanding and students

speak highly of the care, guidance and supportthey receive from their teachers and fromother adults who work with them. In theirwords ‘Our teachers look out for us. They areconsiderate and interested in our views.”

Ofsted 2010: “Perceptive leadership from

the Headteacher and supportfrom a committed senior teamand well informed governingbody ensure that Rainhill HighSchool has good capacity toimprove further.”

Ofsted 2010: “Students are very proud oftheir school and the

overwhelming majority aregrateful for the support ofthe adults who work with them.As they say, ‘Ours is a schoolin which there is alwayssomeone you can talk to if youhave any problems.”

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Personalised LearningWe believe that every child is good atsomething. Our job is to createopportunities for every child to achievegreat things.In addition, we know it isimportant to ensure every child isstretched and challenged toachieve in everything they do.Consequently, we seek to avoida ‘one size fits all’ curriculum.

Gifted and Talented StudentsWe offer a tailored approach to these pupils according to their needsand interests.All Gifted and Talented students have an individual mentor whoensures that these students have the right balance of intellectualstretch and fast track opportunities, yet are supported andencouraged. We offer fast track opportunities in many areas of theschool. This is where students can sit examinations early.They include Mathematics, Languages, RE, Dance, English.Students can study separate Sciences at GCSE – Biology, Chemistryand Physics.Students can study many languages at GCSE and A level, some takeas many as 4.

A number of our students have a tailored curriculum to support theirelite sporting programmes. This includes professional footballers,athletes, swimmers, netballers and skiers. We will back them ontheir journey to become professional sports stars, even Olympians.In the Sixth Form Centre we assist our students to progress ontoOxford or Cambridge and other elite universities. Some of our SixthForm students start their university degrees early, having fasttracked through their A levels.

Curriculum Pathways We treat each student individually in their curriculum package. In Years 7 and 8 all students take French, some with either Spanishor German. While others haveadditional Literacy, Numeracy orlessons designed to help their socialand emotional development.Our students take their GCSEoptions in Year 8. Specialising intheir option choices early allowsour students more time to get thebest grades.There are 5 different routes togood GCSEs with 25 + different GCSEs, varyingfrom separate Sciences, 3 languages, early A level study to BTECs inConstruction and Catering.An extensive academic programmeis available, while for those forwhom it is most appropriate a corediet of English, Maths and Scienceis complemented by a range ofsubjects including vocational studies. All studentsstudy an Arts subject to GCSE. The range of Arts courses issignificant, including: Dance, Drama, 4 different Visual Art courses,Photography, Media, Music, Music Technology and Acting.

Our curriculum enables our students to playto their strengths and to achieve their best.

Homework is an integral part of learning. We set homework andexpect it to be a regular part of a child’s education. Tasks aregraduated to increase in their depth and demand, commensuratewith the age and ability of the student and challenge of the course.

In the Sixth Form Centre we offer A levels in 25+ subjects rangingfrom Further Maths to Economics, Law to Psychology, and fromTheatre Studies to Chemistry.

Raising Achievement CentreThis is a facility in school where we can provide additional one toone support for those students who need it. For example, thosestudents:� Who find the transition from primary school difficult� Who need their self confidence building� Who need to boost their Literacy and Numeracy skills� Who need to improve their GCSE grades

Ofsted 2010: “The quality of teachingis characterised bywarm relationships in theclassroom, comprehensivelesson preparation andteachers’ effective useof data to plan activitiesto meet the differingneeds of students.”

Ofsted 2010: “The Raising AchievementCentre in the school hasa high reputation.”

Ofsted 2010: “The school has good

partnerships with parentsand carers.”

Ofsted 2010: “High quality s

upport is provided

for students with special

educational needs and/or

disabilities and also for th

ose

identified as vulnerable. A

s a

result, they make progress

which is at least in line wit

h

that of their peers.”

Ofsted 2010: “The curriculum is good andthere is an increasingly widerange of academic andvocational courses.”

4 5

Personalised LearningWe believe that every child is good atsomething. Our job is to createopportunities for every child to achievegreat things.In addition, we know it isimportant to ensure every child isstretched and challenged toachieve in everything they do.Consequently, we seek to avoida ‘one size fits all’ curriculum.

Gifted and Talented StudentsWe offer a tailored approach to these pupils according to their needsand interests.All Gifted and Talented students have an individual mentor whoensures that these students have the right balance of intellectualstretch and fast track opportunities, yet are supported andencouraged. We offer fast track opportunities in many areas of theschool. This is where students can sit examinations early.They include Mathematics, Languages, RE, Dance, English.Students can study separate Sciences at GCSE – Biology, Chemistryand Physics.Students can study many languages at GCSE and A level, some takeas many as 4.

A number of our students have a tailored curriculum to support theirelite sporting programmes. This includes professional footballers,athletes, swimmers, netballers and skiers. We will back them ontheir journey to become professional sports stars, even Olympians.In the Sixth Form Centre we assist our students to progress ontoOxford or Cambridge and other elite universities. Some of our SixthForm students start their university degrees early, having fasttracked through their A levels.

Curriculum Pathways We treat each student individually in their curriculum package. In Years 7 and 8 all students take French, some with either Spanishor German. While others haveadditional Literacy, Numeracy orlessons designed to help their socialand emotional development.Our students take their GCSEoptions in Year 8. Specialising intheir option choices early allowsour students more time to get thebest grades.There are 5 different routes togood GCSEs with 25 + different GCSEs, varyingfrom separate Sciences, 3 languages, early A level study to BTECs inConstruction and Catering.An extensive academic programmeis available, while for those forwhom it is most appropriate a corediet of English, Maths and Scienceis complemented by a range ofsubjects including vocational studies. All studentsstudy an Arts subject to GCSE. The range of Arts courses issignificant, including: Dance, Drama, 4 different Visual Art courses,Photography, Media, Music, Music Technology and Acting.

Our curriculum enables our students to playto their strengths and to achieve their best.

Homework is an integral part of learning. We set homework andexpect it to be a regular part of a child’s education. Tasks aregraduated to increase in their depth and demand, commensuratewith the age and ability of the student and challenge of the course.

In the Sixth Form Centre we offer A levels in 25+ subjects rangingfrom Further Maths to Economics, Law to Psychology, and fromTheatre Studies to Chemistry.

Raising Achievement CentreThis is a facility in school where we can provide additional one toone support for those students who need it. For example, thosestudents:� Who find the transition from primary school difficult� Who need their self confidence building� Who need to boost their Literacy and Numeracy skills� Who need to improve their GCSE grades

Ofsted 2010: “The quality of teachingis characterised bywarm relationships in theclassroom, comprehensivelesson preparation andteachers’ effective useof data to plan activitiesto meet the differingneeds of students.”

Ofsted 2010: “The Raising AchievementCentre in the school hasa high reputation.”

Ofsted 2010: “The school has good

partnerships with parentsand carers.”

Ofsted 2010: “High quality s

upport is provided

for students with special

educational needs and/or

disabilities and also for th

ose

identified as vulnerable. A

s a

result, they make progress

which is at least in line wit

h

that of their peers.”

Ofsted 2010: “The curriculum is good andthere is an increasingly widerange of academic andvocational courses.”

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Be the best you canWe believe that if you expect high standardsyou can achieve high standards. Students andstaff enjoy warm, friendly working relationshipsbased on mutual respect. Behaviour in theschool is very good.We expect all students to wear full school uniformevery day. Pride in our uniform helps to create a feeling of unityand a sense of belonging to our school.We believe that our students need to be recognised for their talents,their efforts and their achievements. As a result we have amultitude of rewards, including Representative Badges, Achiever ofthe Month Certificates, Postcards of Praise and an electronic systemfor earning and receiving prizes. We organise end of year CelebrationAssemblies for staff and students, while the culmination of the yearis the Presentation Evening. An annual Sports Presentation Evening,held at Anfield, celebrates team and individual success.Good behaviour is expected, recognised and rewarded. Conversely,when pupils occasionally fail to meet the high standards expected,parents can rest assured this behaviour will be corrected andappropriate action will be taken. Parents are always kept fullyinformed and are expected to give their full support in order toensure that high standards and time for effective learning aremaintained.

Examination ResultsOur ‘A’ level results are independently judged to be consistently oneof the best in the North West. At GCSE our performance hasimproved dramatically over the last few years. Now we achieveresults which are the envy of many others.Since our last OFSTED Inspection in 2010 our results have continuedto get better and better, and are now independently judged to beoutstanding.Every year some students achieve an A* in every subject they study,either at GCSE or at A level.

Being an Arts CollegeThis is an important facet of life at Rainhill. We believe that a goodarts education is important for all students regardless of their careeraspirations.High quality arts education gives young people greater selfconfidence, excellent communication skills, and the ability toimprovise; it encourages adaptability, enhances inter personal skillsand engenders considerable creative talents.OFSTED have twice judged our arts provision to be “Outstanding”,and we have held and retained the Arts Mark Gold award for manyyears. Rainhill is recognised as one of the leading arts colleges inthe country.Students have the opportunity to study Art, Music, Drama, Danceand Media in Years 7 and 8.All students study an Arts subject to GCSE, and the Arts Academy @Rainhill Sixth Form Centre is a great stepping stone to life as acreative professional.

Our facilities include: the Mike Doyle Arts Centre, the DesmondWilcox Media Arts Centre, Radio Rainhill, Music and Media suites,practice rooms and a professional Recording Studio. We also haveextensive facilities for Visual Art, Ceramics, Textiles and Photographyand purpose built Drama and Dance studios, together with 200 seatcapacity Arts Theatre.

Ofsted 2010: “Students’ at

tendance is

high and they are prep

ared

outstandingly well for lif

e after

formal education. Students

have many opportunities

to take

responsibility and make

an

excellent contribution t

o the

school and wider comm

unities.

As a result, they have

an

enviable social conscien

ce.”

Ofsted 2010: “All groups of stu

dents

achieve well and standards at

the end of Year 11 are now

above the national average.

LIPA 4:19 is a franchise of Sir

Paul McCartney’s Performing Arts

University. We run a Saturday School in Acting,

Singing and Dancing for all members of the

community who are between 4 and 19.

As well as taking LAMDA exams, there is an

annual performance at a professional theatre.

LIPA4:19 at Rainhill is open to all children

whether they are Rainhill High School pupils or

not.

Ofsted 2010: “Good achievement in theiracademic development and

the high take-up ofresponsibilities among all yeargroups mean that students areoutstandingly well prepared forthe next stage in theireducation and for their futurelives.”

Ofsted 2010: “Arts college sta

tus continues

to play a leading role in the

development of the creative

curriculum and the school is a

lead provider in the local area.”

Ofsted 2010: “Media Arts sta

tus has a

positive impact on students’

learning and on the standards

they reach.”

“Specialist status has a

profound impact on developing

students’ self confidence and

their ability to work

collaboratively.”

Ofsted 2010: “From when they join th

e

school in Year 7 students make

good progress in both key stages

to reach above average

standard by the end of Year

11. Year 11 classes are on

course to reach, and in some

cases surpass, their challenging

targets and maintain this trend

of ongoing improvement.”

Ofsted 2010: “Most students enjoy theirlearning and have a keenawareness of the progress theyare making.”

6 7

Be the best you canWe believe that if you expect high standardsyou can achieve high standards. Students andstaff enjoy warm, friendly working relationshipsbased on mutual respect. Behaviour in theschool is very good.We expect all students to wear full school uniformevery day. Pride in our uniform helps to create a feeling of unityand a sense of belonging to our school.We believe that our students need to be recognised for their talents,their efforts and their achievements. As a result we have amultitude of rewards, including Representative Badges, Achiever ofthe Month Certificates, Postcards of Praise and an electronic systemfor earning and receiving prizes. We organise end of year CelebrationAssemblies for staff and students, while the culmination of the yearis the Presentation Evening. An annual Sports Presentation Evening,held at Anfield, celebrates team and individual success.Good behaviour is expected, recognised and rewarded. Conversely,when pupils occasionally fail to meet the high standards expected,parents can rest assured this behaviour will be corrected andappropriate action will be taken. Parents are always kept fullyinformed and are expected to give their full support in order toensure that high standards and time for effective learning aremaintained.

Examination ResultsOur ‘A’ level results are independently judged to be consistently oneof the best in the North West. At GCSE our performance hasimproved dramatically over the last few years. Now we achieveresults which are the envy of many others.Since our last OFSTED Inspection in 2010 our results have continuedto get better and better, and are now independently judged to beoutstanding.Every year some students achieve an A* in every subject they study,either at GCSE or at A level.

Being an Arts CollegeThis is an important facet of life at Rainhill. We believe that a goodarts education is important for all students regardless of their careeraspirations.High quality arts education gives young people greater selfconfidence, excellent communication skills, and the ability toimprovise; it encourages adaptability, enhances inter personal skillsand engenders considerable creative talents.OFSTED have twice judged our arts provision to be “Outstanding”,and we have held and retained the Arts Mark Gold award for manyyears. Rainhill is recognised as one of the leading arts colleges inthe country.Students have the opportunity to study Art, Music, Drama, Danceand Media in Years 7 and 8.All students study an Arts subject to GCSE, and the Arts Academy @Rainhill Sixth Form Centre is a great stepping stone to life as acreative professional.

Our facilities include: the Mike Doyle Arts Centre, the DesmondWilcox Media Arts Centre, Radio Rainhill, Music and Media suites,practice rooms and a professional Recording Studio. We also haveextensive facilities for Visual Art, Ceramics, Textiles and Photographyand purpose built Drama and Dance studios, together with 200 seatcapacity Arts Theatre.

Ofsted 2010: “Students’ at

tendance is

high and they are prep

ared

outstandingly well for lif

e after

formal education. Students

have many opportunities

to take

responsibility and make

an

excellent contribution t

o the

school and wider comm

unities.

As a result, they have

an

enviable social conscien

ce.”

Ofsted 2010: “All groups of stu

dents

achieve well and standards at

the end of Year 11 are now

above the national average.

LIPA 4:19 is a franchise of Sir

Paul McCartney’s Performing Arts

University. We run a Saturday School in Acting,

Singing and Dancing for all members of the

community who are between 4 and 19.

As well as taking LAMDA exams, there is an

annual performance at a professional theatre.

LIPA4:19 at Rainhill is open to all children

whether they are Rainhill High School pupils or

not.

Ofsted 2010: “Good achievement in theiracademic development and

the high take-up ofresponsibilities among all yeargroups mean that students areoutstandingly well prepared forthe next stage in theireducation and for their futurelives.”

Ofsted 2010: “Arts college sta

tus continues

to play a leading role in the

development of the creative

curriculum and the school is a

lead provider in the local area.”

Ofsted 2010: “Media Arts sta

tus has a

positive impact on students’

learning and on the standards

they reach.”

“Specialist status has a

profound impact on developing

students’ self confidence and

their ability to work

collaboratively.”

Ofsted 2010: “From when they join th

e

school in Year 7 students make

good progress in both key stages

to reach above average

standard by the end of Year

11. Year 11 classes are on

course to reach, and in some

cases surpass, their challenging

targets and maintain this trend

of ongoing improvement.”

Ofsted 2010: “Most students enjoy theirlearning and have a keenawareness of the progress theyare making.”

8 9

Putting BackWe believe that we all have a responsibility to make our society abetter place for all – especially those less fortunate than us.Our students do extensive work in the immediate community,including voluntary work in local primary schools, special schoolsand at Reeve Court Retirement Village.It is a common sight to see pensioners, young mums, primaryschools, local sports teams and overseas students and teacherscoming to Rainhill to learn and benefit from our facilities.All are welcome.Rainhill students give their time generously raising funds foroverseas projects, including opportunities in Romania and our WorldChallenge Working Visits to places like Thailand, Vietnam, India, SriLanka, Kenya and South America.We have a Head Boy and Girl each year and a large group ofPrefects. The Form, Year and School Councils are democratic, activeand change, for the better, how the school operates. It was ourstudents who had the vision, tenacity and communication skills toform St Helens Inter School Council. They also were responsible forthe re-design of the school toilets. There are ample opportunities forall our pupils to show their leadership, formally through ICT, Sport,Arts, Languages and Literacy.All students are expected to show respect and understanding of theirresponsibilities to each other and to their global community. Weare proud to be an inclusive school that celebrates the achievementof all.

RAINHILL SIXTH FORM CENTRERainhill Sixth Form Centre is a physically separate part of the schoolbut integral to its success. We have an excellent track record ofsuccess in educating young people and pride ourselves on ourpersonal approach.We offer a range of ‘A’ levels and Level 3 BTEC courses.At Rainhill Sixth Form Centre we work with the students to design alearning programme that suits your strengths and ambitions. Thereis a banded entry system that means the best GCSE grades areneeded in order to qualify for certain courses.Demanding targets are in place and students are given support andguidance to attain them. We strive for high standards in all we do,giving students the best possible start to whatever you decide to doin the future.Sixth Form students have opportunities to expand their social,recreational, sporting and cultural interests. We offer extensiveenrichment opportunities to help to develop new skills, meet newpeople and broaden horizons. Most of our Sixth Form students go on to study at university. Our ‘A’levels include all of the Sciences, Maths, Further Maths, Languages,all of the Humanities, Sport, Business, Law, Economics, EnglishLanguage and Literature as well as Drama, Dance, Photography,Music and Art.

The Arts Academy

@ Rainhill Sixth Form CentreIn the Arts Academy we offer ‘A’ levels or Level 3 BTEC’s in Art –Fine Art, Textiles, Ceramics, Graphics, Dance, Drama, Photography,Music, Media Studies.All Arts Academy students are guaranteed to work with professionalartists; they are offered fast track approaches to University and areguaranteed auditions. Students will perform or exhibit their workand will be provided opportunities to participate in Master Classes.Alongside this, students can supplement their studies with extraqualifications e.g. LAMDA.

The Science Academy

@ Rainhill Sixth Form CentreLaunched in 2012, the Science Academy provides Science ‘A’ Leveland L3 BTEC students the chance to massively enhance their CV orUCAS form and hence their career prospects. Students will have theopportunity to work with science-based industries and employers;they will be offered work placements and will take part in research.The Science Academy significantly enhances students’ prospects ofgetting onto the most competitive degree courses at the topuniversities.

We are very proud of Rainhill Sixth Form Centre and its reputation asan institution that combines academic success with personal careand support.Come and experience Rainhill Sixth Form Centre at its Open Evening,where you can meet both staff and students. Alternatively, you canjust ring up and arrange a visit.Our strengths lie in that we are able to offer:� Excellent Results� An extensive and flexible range of courses� Small class sizes� Personal individual support� A friendly community atmosphere� A place where staff know you as individuals and can support

you to achieve your best.It is the students and staff that make our Sixth Form Centre sospecial.

Ofsted 2010:

“The school’s contr

ibution to

community cohesi

on is good:

diversity is value

d and the

curriculum develo

ps students’

awareness of mul

ticultural

Britain.”

Ofsted 2010: “The school’s partnerships

with outside agencies, includingproviders of further andhigher education, areoutstanding.”

Ofsted 2010: “Students make

an

outstanding contribution to t

he

school and to the wider

community. As prefects,

buddies and mentors they

willingly support their

classmates and their young

er

counterparts and the stud

ent

and year councils are

proactive in making suggestion

s

as to how the school can b

e

made even better.”

Ofsted 2010: “This is a good Sixth Form in which progression rates from Year 11 andretention rates within courses are improving markedly. Teaching and learningare good. Teachers have secure subject knowledge and their students havethe utmost confidence in them, commenting that students are guided andsupported well. The curriculum is good and there is a balance of courses:academic, vocational and inspired by media arts. Leadership andmanagement are good. The student voice is taken seriously and the sixthform council is highly valued by students.”

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Putting BackWe believe that we all have a responsibility to make our society abetter place for all – especially those less fortunate than us.Our students do extensive work in the immediate community,including voluntary work in local primary schools, special schoolsand at Reeve Court Retirement Village.It is a common sight to see pensioners, young mums, primaryschools, local sports teams and overseas students and teacherscoming to Rainhill to learn and benefit from our facilities.All are welcome.Rainhill students give their time generously raising funds foroverseas projects, including opportunities in Romania and our WorldChallenge Working Visits to places like Thailand, Vietnam, India, SriLanka, Kenya and South America.We have a Head Boy and Girl each year and a large group ofPrefects. The Form, Year and School Councils are democratic, activeand change, for the better, how the school operates. It was ourstudents who had the vision, tenacity and communication skills toform St Helens Inter School Council. They also were responsible forthe re-design of the school toilets. There are ample opportunities forall our pupils to show their leadership, formally through ICT, Sport,Arts, Languages and Literacy.All students are expected to show respect and understanding of theirresponsibilities to each other and to their global community. Weare proud to be an inclusive school that celebrates the achievementof all.

RAINHILL SIXTH FORM CENTRERainhill Sixth Form Centre is a physically separate part of the schoolbut integral to its success. We have an excellent track record ofsuccess in educating young people and pride ourselves on ourpersonal approach.We offer a range of ‘A’ levels and Level 3 BTEC courses.At Rainhill Sixth Form Centre we work with the students to design alearning programme that suits your strengths and ambitions. Thereis a banded entry system that means the best GCSE grades areneeded in order to qualify for certain courses.Demanding targets are in place and students are given support andguidance to attain them. We strive for high standards in all we do,giving students the best possible start to whatever you decide to doin the future.Sixth Form students have opportunities to expand their social,recreational, sporting and cultural interests. We offer extensiveenrichment opportunities to help to develop new skills, meet newpeople and broaden horizons. Most of our Sixth Form students go on to study at university. Our ‘A’levels include all of the Sciences, Maths, Further Maths, Languages,all of the Humanities, Sport, Business, Law, Economics, EnglishLanguage and Literature as well as Drama, Dance, Photography,Music and Art.

The Arts Academy

@ Rainhill Sixth Form CentreIn the Arts Academy we offer ‘A’ levels or Level 3 BTEC’s in Art –Fine Art, Textiles, Ceramics, Graphics, Dance, Drama, Photography,Music, Media Studies.All Arts Academy students are guaranteed to work with professionalartists; they are offered fast track approaches to University and areguaranteed auditions. Students will perform or exhibit their workand will be provided opportunities to participate in Master Classes.Alongside this, students can supplement their studies with extraqualifications e.g. LAMDA.

The Science Academy

@ Rainhill Sixth Form CentreLaunched in 2012, the Science Academy provides Science ‘A’ Leveland L3 BTEC students the chance to massively enhance their CV orUCAS form and hence their career prospects. Students will have theopportunity to work with science-based industries and employers;they will be offered work placements and will take part in research.The Science Academy significantly enhances students’ prospects ofgetting onto the most competitive degree courses at the topuniversities.

We are very proud of Rainhill Sixth Form Centre and its reputation asan institution that combines academic success with personal careand support.Come and experience Rainhill Sixth Form Centre at its Open Evening,where you can meet both staff and students. Alternatively, you canjust ring up and arrange a visit.Our strengths lie in that we are able to offer:� Excellent Results� An extensive and flexible range of courses� Small class sizes� Personal individual support� A friendly community atmosphere� A place where staff know you as individuals and can support

you to achieve your best.It is the students and staff that make our Sixth Form Centre sospecial.

Ofsted 2010:

“The school’s contr

ibution to

community cohesi

on is good:

diversity is value

d and the

curriculum develo

ps students’

awareness of mul

ticultural

Britain.”

Ofsted 2010: “The school’s partnerships

with outside agencies, includingproviders of further andhigher education, areoutstanding.”

Ofsted 2010: “Students make

an

outstanding contribution to t

he

school and to the wider

community. As prefects,

buddies and mentors they

willingly support their

classmates and their young

er

counterparts and the stud

ent

and year councils are

proactive in making suggestion

s

as to how the school can b

e

made even better.”

Ofsted 2010: “This is a good Sixth Form in which progression rates from Year 11 andretention rates within courses are improving markedly. Teaching and learningare good. Teachers have secure subject knowledge and their students havethe utmost confidence in them, commenting that students are guided andsupported well. The curriculum is good and there is a balance of courses:academic, vocational and inspired by media arts. Leadership andmanagement are good. The student voice is taken seriously and the sixthform council is highly valued by students.”

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Beyond the classroomWe believe that there is a lot more to a good school than whathappens during lesson times.We organise competitive teams in all major sports from rugby togolf, hockey to swimming, cricket to netball. Football is extremelypopular and we have successful teams for both girls and boys. Ourteams have an excellent track record in winning local and regionalcompetitions. In 2011, we became the first St Helens School to winthe Merseyside Cup.We are leading providers in St Helens of the Duke of EdinburghAward Scheme, consistently achieving high levels of success. Ahugely popular activity. This year more than 60 students progressedthrough the scheme.There are numerous trips and visits to enhance classroom learning.Overseas visits are many and frequent, including Geography visits toHolland and Spain, a History trip to Berlin, English visits to thebattlefields of Flanders, two skiing trips every year, a dance trip toNew York, a Drama exchange with the University of the Arts inPhiladelphia and Language visits to Spain, France and Germany.Sixth Form Centre students actively participate in World Challenge.Our most recent cohorts have visited Sri Lanka, India, Vietnam andKenya to lead on Education and Relief Projects. Sixth Formers takepart in Science, Business, Law and other conferences, as well asdoing voluntary work in primary schools, local businesses and carehomes.In the Arts, music concerts, dance shows and drama productions arethe norm. With school facilities open out of school hours enablingstaff to run extensive clubs and activities. We organise a breakfastclub and homework clubs are a daily occurrence.It is these opportunities that give students life-enhancing experiencesthat they remember for the rest of their life.We want all students to take part in at least one extra club perweek.

HOUSE SYSTEMThere are 4 houses at the school, named after the Rainhill Trials:Perseverance, Rocket, San Pareil, and Stephenson. There are manyevents across all subject areas that allow students to compete fortheir House. As well as a traditional Sports Day, inter-house Football,Netball and other sports, there is an Inter House ‘X Factor’, ‘RainhillCan Dance’ and many more. Each student is placed in a House, andwears a tie and PE kit that reflect their House colours.

Ofsted 2010: “There is an excellent andvery well supported range ofextra curricular and

enrichment activities, withan emphasis on the creativeand performing arts.”

Ofsted 2010: “Students speak warmly of

the extensive variety ofeducational trips, such asvisits to the First World Warbattlefields, the Geographyexcursion to Spain and theperforming arts visits toLondon and New York.”

Rainhill - aiming high,gaining local, national andinternational recognition.

10 11

Beyond the classroomWe believe that there is a lot more to a good school than whathappens during lesson times.We organise competitive teams in all major sports from rugby togolf, hockey to swimming, cricket to netball. Football is extremelypopular and we have successful teams for both girls and boys. Ourteams have an excellent track record in winning local and regionalcompetitions. In 2011, we became the first St Helens School to winthe Merseyside Cup.We are leading providers in St Helens of the Duke of EdinburghAward Scheme, consistently achieving high levels of success. Ahugely popular activity. This year more than 60 students progressedthrough the scheme.There are numerous trips and visits to enhance classroom learning.Overseas visits are many and frequent, including Geography visits toHolland and Spain, a History trip to Berlin, English visits to thebattlefields of Flanders, two skiing trips every year, a dance trip toNew York, a Drama exchange with the University of the Arts inPhiladelphia and Language visits to Spain, France and Germany.Sixth Form Centre students actively participate in World Challenge.Our most recent cohorts have visited Sri Lanka, India, Vietnam andKenya to lead on Education and Relief Projects. Sixth Formers takepart in Science, Business, Law and other conferences, as well asdoing voluntary work in primary schools, local businesses and carehomes.In the Arts, music concerts, dance shows and drama productions arethe norm. With school facilities open out of school hours enablingstaff to run extensive clubs and activities. We organise a breakfastclub and homework clubs are a daily occurrence.It is these opportunities that give students life-enhancing experiencesthat they remember for the rest of their life.We want all students to take part in at least one extra club perweek.

HOUSE SYSTEMThere are 4 houses at the school, named after the Rainhill Trials:Perseverance, Rocket, San Pareil, and Stephenson. There are manyevents across all subject areas that allow students to compete fortheir House. As well as a traditional Sports Day, inter-house Football,Netball and other sports, there is an Inter House ‘X Factor’, ‘RainhillCan Dance’ and many more. Each student is placed in a House, andwears a tie and PE kit that reflect their House colours.

Ofsted 2010: “There is an excellent andvery well supported range ofextra curricular and

enrichment activities, withan emphasis on the creativeand performing arts.”

Ofsted 2010: “Students speak warmly of

the extensive variety ofeducational trips, such asvisits to the First World Warbattlefields, the Geographyexcursion to Spain and theperforming arts visits toLondon and New York.”

Rainhill - aiming high,gaining local, national andinternational recognition.

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Previous Primary School Whiston Willis.

My favourite subjects are Dance and Maths.

School Club and Activities Dance Company, Sixth Form.

I enjoy Rainhill because It has great teachers and a great

dance department, and can really

help you with anything you choose

to do in the future.

My ambitions for the future are I would like to go to dance college

next year to train more and

hopefully dance professionally. If I

wasn’t successful I’d like to do a

History degree at University.

GCSE results English Higher Project A*, Dance

A*, Drama A*, Maths A, Eng

Literature A, Eng Language A, RE

A, ICT A, Science (2) B, Statistics B,

History B, Spanish B.

Why Rainhill Sixth Form College? I chose Rainhill as it was a familiar

environment and the smaller size

of Sixth Form, rather than the

larger colleges around, appealed

to me more as I believe you are

closer to everyone. Dance is a big

factor for me and I thought dance

would be best here as it has great

facilities and teachers.

Message to new pupils Enjoy your time at Rainhill and get

involved in as much as you can.

Highlight of your career to date? Knowing my work paid off in

reference to exam results and

being able to be a part of the new

Dance Company.

PROFILE ON:

Laura Lynch

Previous Primary School St Ambrose Catholic Primary School, Speke.

My favourite subjects are Dance, Drama and Maths.School Club and Activities Dance Company. I was a member

of many sports clubs, rounders, netball, football. Took part in all school productions, playing lead roles in Our Day Out and Mrs Johnstone last year in Blood Brothers, as well as all dance shows.

I enjoy Rainhill because People are friendly, lessons are fun.

My ambitions for the future are To attend a dance college and become a performer.

GCSE results 12 A*s and 4 As.Why Rainhill Sixth Form College? Class sizes are small and you get

to know everyone.Message to new pupils Have fun and work hard, it will

pay off.Highlight of your career to date? Being in shows at The Brindley

and Theatre Royal.

PROFILE ON:

Sophie Thompson

Previous Primary School Oakdene Primary, Rainhill. My favourite subjects are PE, because I am very competitive and love sport. Maths, because I like working with numbers and solving problems.School Club and Activities Year 10 and 11 Football, AthleticsYear 10 Cricket.I enjoy Rainhill because I am around all of my friends, and so enjoy learning new things

because it isn’t boring. Also I am given many opportunities.My ambitions for the future are To do well in all my exams, including A level hopefully, and go to a good University.GCSE results So far in Year 10 A* in Maths, A in Science.

Message to new pupils Take every opportunity that you are given to take part in activities in and outside of school. Highlight of your career to date? When I was first picked to play for the Year 11 football team, and becoming a regular member of thesquad, or going to Malaga on a football tour.

PROFILE ON:Robert Schenck

Previous Primary School Oakdene Primary, Rainhill.My favourite subjects are Maths, PE, Business Studies.School Club and Activities Football team, Cricket team.I enjoy Rainhill because They assist you to reach your

capability levels and gain excellentexam results.

My ambitions for the future are To go to University, leading to a law degree.

Message to new pupils Get involved in extra-curricular activities and take all opportunities you are given.

Highlight of your career to date? Winning the St Helens Cup with school.

PROFILE ON:

Oliver Smiles

Previous Primary School Oakdene Primary, Rainhill.

My favourite subjects are Biology, Geography.

School Club and Activities Netball, Rounders, Duke of Edinburgh.

I enjoy Rainhill because I have met some amazing people and the teachers are encouraging with work.

My ambitions for the future are To maybe become a teacher.

Message to new pupils Take every opportunity presented to you. Try your best in everything

you do.

Highlight of your career to date? Becoming Head Girl. Receiving Sports Girl of the Year in Year 7, also the Endeavour Award in Year 8..

PROFILE ON:

Megan Dykes-Swindell

Primary School Nutgrove.

My favourite subjects are Photography and PE.

School Club and Activities Football tour to Malaga; Rugby

Team; Photography club; Prefect.

I enjoy Rainhill because You get lots of opportunities and I

like seeing my friends.

My ambitions for the future are To play professional sport.

Message to new pupils Enjoy your time at Ranhill as it

goes very fast.

Highlight of your career to date? Going to Malaga with the football

team because I am ‘so’ good at it.

PROFILE ON:

Jonah Cunningham

Student Profiles

“Have fun and work

hard, it will pay off”

“Just try your hardest and

take all the opportunities

presented to you, and don’t

be frightened to try

something new.”

“Enjoy your time at

Rainhill and get involved

in as much as you can.”

“They assist you to reach

your capability levels and

gain excellent exam results.”

12 13

Previous Primary School Whiston Willis.

My favourite subjects are Dance and Maths.

School Club and Activities Dance Company, Sixth Form.

I enjoy Rainhill because It has great teachers and a great

dance department, and can really

help you with anything you choose

to do in the future.

My ambitions for the future are I would like to go to dance college

next year to train more and

hopefully dance professionally. If I

wasn’t successful I’d like to do a

History degree at University.

GCSE results English Higher Project A*, Dance

A*, Drama A*, Maths A, Eng

Literature A, Eng Language A, RE

A, ICT A, Science (2) B, Statistics B,

History B, Spanish B.

Why Rainhill Sixth Form College? I chose Rainhill as it was a familiar

environment and the smaller size

of Sixth Form, rather than the

larger colleges around, appealed

to me more as I believe you are

closer to everyone. Dance is a big

factor for me and I thought dance

would be best here as it has great

facilities and teachers.

Message to new pupils Enjoy your time at Rainhill and get

involved in as much as you can.

Highlight of your career to date? Knowing my work paid off in

reference to exam results and

being able to be a part of the new

Dance Company.

PROFILE ON:

Laura Lynch

Previous Primary School St Ambrose Catholic Primary School, Speke.

My favourite subjects are Dance, Drama and Maths.School Club and Activities Dance Company. I was a member

of many sports clubs, rounders, netball, football. Took part in all school productions, playing lead roles in Our Day Out and Mrs Johnstone last year in Blood Brothers, as well as all dance shows.

I enjoy Rainhill because People are friendly, lessons are fun.

My ambitions for the future are To attend a dance college and become a performer.

GCSE results 12 A*s and 4 As.Why Rainhill Sixth Form College? Class sizes are small and you get

to know everyone.Message to new pupils Have fun and work hard, it will

pay off.Highlight of your career to date? Being in shows at The Brindley

and Theatre Royal.

PROFILE ON:

Sophie Thompson

Previous Primary School Oakdene Primary, Rainhill. My favourite subjects are PE, because I am very competitive and love sport. Maths, because I like working with numbers and solving problems.School Club and Activities Year 10 and 11 Football, AthleticsYear 10 Cricket.I enjoy Rainhill because I am around all of my friends, and so enjoy learning new things

because it isn’t boring. Also I am given many opportunities.My ambitions for the future are To do well in all my exams, including A level hopefully, and go to a good University.GCSE results So far in Year 10 A* in Maths, A in Science.

Message to new pupils Take every opportunity that you are given to take part in activities in and outside of school. Highlight of your career to date? When I was first picked to play for the Year 11 football team, and becoming a regular member of thesquad, or going to Malaga on a football tour.

PROFILE ON:Robert Schenck

Previous Primary School Oakdene Primary, Rainhill.My favourite subjects are Maths, PE, Business Studies.School Club and Activities Football team, Cricket team.I enjoy Rainhill because They assist you to reach your

capability levels and gain excellentexam results.

My ambitions for the future are To go to University, leading to a law degree.

Message to new pupils Get involved in extra-curricular activities and take all opportunities you are given.

Highlight of your career to date? Winning the St Helens Cup with school.

PROFILE ON:

Oliver Smiles

Previous Primary School Oakdene Primary, Rainhill.

My favourite subjects are Biology, Geography.

School Club and Activities Netball, Rounders, Duke of Edinburgh.

I enjoy Rainhill because I have met some amazing people and the teachers are encouraging with work.

My ambitions for the future are To maybe become a teacher.

Message to new pupils Take every opportunity presented to you. Try your best in everything

you do.

Highlight of your career to date? Becoming Head Girl. Receiving Sports Girl of the Year in Year 7, also the Endeavour Award in Year 8..

PROFILE ON:

Megan Dykes-Swindell

Primary School Nutgrove.

My favourite subjects are Photography and PE.

School Club and Activities Football tour to Malaga; Rugby

Team; Photography club; Prefect.

I enjoy Rainhill because You get lots of opportunities and I

like seeing my friends.

My ambitions for the future are To play professional sport.

Message to new pupils Enjoy your time at Ranhill as it

goes very fast.

Highlight of your career to date? Going to Malaga with the football

team because I am ‘so’ good at it.

PROFILE ON:

Jonah Cunningham

Student Profiles

“Have fun and work

hard, it will pay off”

“Just try your hardest and

take all the opportunities

presented to you, and don’t

be frightened to try

something new.”

“Enjoy your time at

Rainhill and get involved

in as much as you can.”

“They assist you to reach

your capability levels and

gain excellent exam results.”

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Primary School St Ann’s Primary, Rainhill.My favourite subjects are Science, Geography.School Club and Activities Air Cadets, Kayaking, Rock

Climbing, Duke of Edinburgh, Aikido.

I enjoy Rainhill because Yes, because the teachers have pushed me and I find the subjects interesting, and I have many good friends.

My ambitions for the future are To become a fast jet pilot in the RAF.

Message to new pupils Just try your hardest and take all the opportunities presented to you,and don’t be frightened to try something new.

Highlight of your career to date? Becoming the House Captain of Perseverance and becoming Head Boy.

PROFILE ON:

George Darwein-Welsby

Previous Primary School St Ann’s Primary, Rainhill.

My favourite subjects are Politics, Geography.

School Club and Activities India Expedition 2013 – True

Adventure, Duke of Edinburgh.

I enjoy Rainhill because The teachers are approachable.

My ambitions for the future are University.

GCSE results A*Physics, A Biology, A Chemistry,

A Music, A Geography, A Maths, B

Product Design, B French, A ICT, A

English.

Why Rainhill Sixth Form College? There are small class sizes and all

of the teachers are very good.

Message to new pupils Pick the subjects that you enjoy!

Highlight of your career to date? The experience to play in a band in

front of a live audience.

PROFILE ON:

Matthew Grove

Previous Primary School Longton Lane Primary, Rainhill.My favourite subjects are Sociology, Drama and Dance.School Club and Activities Duke of Edinburgh; apprenticeship

at the Rainhill High School Dance Company, and after school dance activities.

I enjoy Rainhill because I enjoy all my lessons and get on well with all students and teachers. They help to inspire me to achieve my best. I’ve also met alot of new people and many new friends.

My ambitions for the future are To be a professional dancer.Message to new pupils Be ambitious and don’t hold back

on any opportunities. Keep focused in lessons because you’ll regret not paying attention when you reach GCSE years!

Highlight of your career to date? Performing in London in July after being placed the Wild Card for the UDance 2012 competition.

PROFILE ON:

Lydia Jervis

“Teachers... ...help me to

achieve my best. I’ve also

met a lot of new people and

many new friends.”

“There are small classes

and all of the teachers

are very good.”

14

Primary School St Ann’s Primary, Rainhill.My favourite subjects are Science, Geography.School Club and Activities Air Cadets, Kayaking, Rock

Climbing, Duke of Edinburgh, Aikido.

I enjoy Rainhill because Yes, because the teachers have pushed me and I find the subjects interesting, and I have many good friends.

My ambitions for the future are To become a fast jet pilot in the RAF.

Message to new pupils Just try your hardest and take all the opportunities presented to you,and don’t be frightened to try something new.

Highlight of your career to date? Becoming the House Captain of Perseverance and becoming Head Boy.

PROFILE ON:

George Darwein-Welsby

Previous Primary School St Ann’s Primary, Rainhill.

My favourite subjects are Politics, Geography.

School Club and Activities India Expedition 2013 – True

Adventure, Duke of Edinburgh.

I enjoy Rainhill because The teachers are approachable.

My ambitions for the future are University.

GCSE results A*Physics, A Biology, A Chemistry,

A Music, A Geography, A Maths, B

Product Design, B French, A ICT, A

English.

Why Rainhill Sixth Form College? There are small class sizes and all

of the teachers are very good.

Message to new pupils Pick the subjects that you enjoy!

Highlight of your career to date? The experience to play in a band in

front of a live audience.

PROFILE ON:

Matthew Grove

Previous Primary School Longton Lane Primary, Rainhill.My favourite subjects are Sociology, Drama and Dance.School Club and Activities Duke of Edinburgh; apprenticeship

at the Rainhill High School Dance Company, and after school dance activities.

I enjoy Rainhill because I enjoy all my lessons and get on well with all students and teachers. They help to inspire me to achieve my best. I’ve also met alot of new people and many new friends.

My ambitions for the future are To be a professional dancer.Message to new pupils Be ambitious and don’t hold back

on any opportunities. Keep focused in lessons because you’ll regret not paying attention when you reach GCSE years!

Highlight of your career to date? Performing in London in July after being placed the Wild Card for the UDance 2012 competition.

PROFILE ON:

Lydia Jervis

“Teachers... ...help me to

achieve my best. I’ve also

met a lot of new people and

many new friends.”

“There are small classes

and all of the teachers

are very good.”