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Under 13s in Rugby Sevens heaven
Congratulations to our Under 13s, who won the Bowl at the AKS Lytham Sevens Rugby competition. The Year 8 boys won three matches on their way to being crown champions at the tournament, which took place in Lytham St Annes
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Frank Cottrell-Boyce Visit
On Monday 21 February, we were delighted to be joined by Frank Cottrell-Boyce as he visited Merchant Taylors’, giving pupils and teachers an insight into his life as an author and sharing inspiring stories of his own school-days. Frank is
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Rugby First XV win the Lancashire Plate
Congratulations to our 1st XV rugby team, who have won this year’s Lancashire Plate. The team were crowned champions after a hard-fought final versus Hutton Grammar School in Preston. A try and penalty by Cameron, tries from Rory, Euan and
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Diversity and Inclusion Week
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive atmosphere and as such, last week we celebrated Diversity and Inclusion week at Merchant Taylors’ with a host of different themed activities taking place. Throughout the week pupils enjoyed taking part
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Model United Nations Conference
Eight Lower Sixth students from Merchant Taylors’ took part in the Manchester High School Model United Nations conference this weekend. The delegation represented South Africa; they debated issues such as the regulation of social media, drone warfare, lessons learnt from
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Year 10/12 Robotics Trip
Last week pupils from Year 10 and 12 visited the Manufacturing Technology Centre at Liverpool Science Park to see how computer science and technology integrate with engineering and scientific disciplines in a wide variety of applications. They looked at how
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Upper Sixth Networking Breakfast
It was a pleasure to welcome guests representing a wide range of careers on Thursday 2 February 2023 as we hosted a Networking Breakfast in the Centenary Hall. All Upper Sixth Form students had the chance to practice their networking skills
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Merchant Taylors’ Company Visit
We were privileged to welcome the Master of the Merchant Taylors’ Company Mr Harry Parshall and the Clerk, Rear Admiral John Clink CBE and Mrs Clink to school recently. During their visit they met with staff and pupils and toured
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Prestigious music offer for George
Congratulations to one of our Sixth Form students, George, who has been offered a coveted place at the Royal Northern College of Music. George is a keen jazz clarinettist as well as a talented classical musician and choral scholar. He
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A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
It was wonderful to return to St Faith’s Church for A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols on Thursday 8 December, the first time we have been able to host a service there since 2019 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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