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A Legacy in Song: Merchant Taylors’ Hosts Spectacular Gala
On Wednesday 2nd April, Merchant Taylors’ School proudly hosted its highly anticipated gala concert, Voices Through Time, in the heart of Liverpool at St George’s Hall. This extraordinary event celebrated the school’s rich 405-year history through a harmonious blend of
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Welcome Mr Philip Dearden: New Head of Merchant Taylors’ Schools
It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Mr Philip Dearden as the new Head of Merchant Taylors’ Schools. Philip brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished career in education, both in the UK and overseas.
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Merchant Taylors’ RAF Cadets Achieve Second Place in National Finals
Merchant Taylors’ is thrilled to announce a remarkable achievement by our RAF Cadets, who secured an impressive second place in the National Royal Air Squadron Trophy Finals recently. This outstanding accomplishment is a testament to their dedication, skill, and teamwork.
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Merchant Taylors’ Celebrates Cadet Achievements at Inspection Day
On Friday 28 March, Merchant Taylors’ School proudly hosted its 2025 Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Inspection Day. The event showcased what is one of the largest CCF contingents in the North, which celebrated its centenary in 2015. With nearly 250
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Year 6 Pupils Shine in Romeo and Juliet Performance
Last week, our Year 6 pupils embarked on an exciting theatrical adventure as they prepared for their captivating performance of Shakespeare’s timeless play, Romeo and Juliet. Guided by the talented professionals from the Stage Door Theatre Company, our pupils explored
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Dexter Awarded Prestigious Scholarship
We are thrilled to announce that Dexter, a Year 11 pupil, has been awarded the esteemed Arkwright Engineering Scholarship for the 2025/26 academic year by The Smallpiece Trust. This achievement is the culmination of a rigorous application process, which included
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Science Quiz Team Secures Spot in National Finals at Oxford University
We are thrilled to announce that our Science Quiz Team has secured a place in the national finals at Oxford University this July! Our talented pupils, Sophia, Joshua, Harriet, and George, have demonstrated exceptional knowledge and teamwork, successfully navigating both
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Aerospace Careers Programme Inspires Future Innovators at Merchant Taylors’
Merchant Taylors’ recently hosted an exciting Aerospace Careers Programme, bringing together students from Merchant Taylors’, Chesterfield High School, Holy Family High School, and Sacred Heart Catholic Academy. The event was a resounding success, filled with engaging presentations on cutting-edge technologies
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Upper Sixth Networking Breakfast
We were delighted to welcome guests representing a wide range of careers and industries on Thursday 6 February 2025, for our Networking Breakfast in the Centenary Hall. Upper Sixth Form pupils had the opportunity to hone their networking skills through
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Oxford Calls for Sixth Form Duo
Two pupils at Merchant Taylors’ Sixth Form are celebrating after receiving offers from Oxford University. Poppy and Lara are looking forward to reading History and Classics, respectively. Their hard work and dedication have truly paid off, and we are immensely
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