A-Level and BTEC results are published on Thursday 17th August 2023.
Year 13 students can collect their results in person at College from 8:30-10:00am in Cowley Hall. Entrance will be via the double doors leading towards the offices and Y13 students are required to bring their student lanyards which will be collected from you when your results are issued.
If you are unable to collect in person on 17th August, you can authorise someone to collect them on your behalf. If this is the case, please email Mrs Faulkner in advance so that we are aware who is collecting your results and, if possible, please give them a signed note to authorise them to collect both results and certificates. If at all possible, please give them your college lanyard to drop off too.
Year 12 students who sat external examinations in May/June for all A-Level and BTEC courses can collect results from 11:00am-12:00noon, also in Cowley Hall.
Staff will be on hand to help celebrate your success and offer any support you might require.
Students awaiting results from GCSE resits will be able to collect them on Thursday 24th August between 12:00noon-1:00pm from the Sixth Form reception.
A Year 13 Performing Arts student at Cowley Sixth Form College has been treading the boards in the West End this summer with a leading role in ‘This Girl‘ – The Cynthia Lennon Story.
Dom, who will be collecting his results and leaving Cowley after two years in the sixth form, studied Professional Musical Theatre, Music Performance and Photography and played the role of Stuart Sutcliffe, John Lennon’s best friend, in the production that took place at the Gatehouse Theatre in London as part of the Camden Fringe Festival at the beginning of August.
‘This Girl’ tells the story of Cynthia Powell, a girl who fell in love with John Lennon when they met at Liverpool Art College in 1957, and is a musical about her largely untold story featuring original songs.
The role of Stuart Sutcliffe was both an acting and singing part. Dom responded to an open call on Facebook to audition for the role and says that both the students and staff at Cowley have helped him grow in confidence as he now looks to embark on a career within the Arts.
He said: “I have studied Professional Musical Theatre at Cowley Sixth Form College for the past two years and this is a course I am proud to have developed in as I am now able to share my newly found skills with the world, skills that I would have never looked upon if it wasn’t for this course. And this is purely because of the tutors and staff who pushed me to the limits, to the point where I knew I could exceed them.
“When I look back at my progress, I am humbled but yet filled with so much grief and sadness that I can’t do it all again, because an aspect of the musical theatre course at Cowley that doesn’t get spoken about is the atmosphere it brings, as when you study this course, you are not only a student, but you become a part of the family that is the Performing Arts department.
“I cannot thank the department enough for, not only building me up as an actor, but for making me see my future and striving towards it.
“The course gave me opportunities I am glad to have taken part in, from performing a hit musical in six weeks to hearing the choir echo in a church at Christmas time. It’s a course that really develops your potential.”
Everyone at Cowley is extremely proud of Dom for this fantastic achievement.
Dear Parent/Carer,
I wish to share with you the details of the Year 11 GCSE Results Day that will take place on Thursday 24th August 2023 at Cowley Sixth Form College.
All students will be allocated a time to collect their GCSE’s depending on their surname. Please see timings below:
| Time | Student Surnames |
| 8:30am | A-D |
| 9:00am | E-H |
| 9:30am | J-L |
| 10:00am | M-R |
| 10:30am | S-Z |
At their specified time, students will enter the Cowley Sixth Form building via the lower C wing entrance. This entrance will be clearly signposted. Students will only be able to enter at their specific time so the flow of students can be managed.
The students will collect their results from one of the sixth form classrooms. We encourage all students to open their results whilst in the college building so they can quickly receive independent advice and guidance if required. Once GCSE results are collected, students will follow a one-way system into Cowley Hall where they can complete their Cowley Sixth Form College enrolment.
We look forward to seeing all Year 11 students on this wonderful day. If you have any questions regarding GCSE results day, please do not hesitate to contact the college.
Yours faithfully,
Mrs Chadwick | Year 11 Head of Achievement
Cold water shock
Cold water shock can have a dramatic effect on your body, such as causing you to breathe in water, make your muscles weaken, and can even cause your heart to go into abnormal rhythms, ultimately resulting in death.
Anything below 15°C is defined as cold water. Average UK and Ireland sea temperatures are just 12°C.
If you find yourself in trouble in the water
If you find yourself in trouble in the water, float to live. Do not panic, float on your back until the effects of cold water shock pass. When the cold water shock has passed, swim to the edge or call for help.
If someone else is in trouble in the water
If someone else falls into the water, call 999 straight away and ask to speak to the fire service and ambulance.
Never enter the water to try and save someone, even if you are a strong swimmer. Shout to the person in the water ‘swim to me;’ The water can be disorientating, and this can give them a focus. Depending on where you are there might be lifebelts or throw bags – use them. If they are attached to a rope, make sure you have secured or are holding the end of the rope so you can pull them in.
Enjoying the water safely
Spending time in the water
If you are thinking of entering the water, consider your exit point, and any emergency exits, before you get in.
Do not jump into open water as this can cause potentially fatal cold water shock, even on the warmest day. Think twice before swimming in open water such as rivers or lakes. You have no idea what’s beneath the surface, there could be unseen currents and reeds, which could pull you under.
Do a risk assessment on the water for the dangers present, it pays to know any dangers before you go swimming. Always consider your exit point, and any emergency exits, before you get in the water. Make sure you feel fit and well before swimming.
Spending time near the water
When running or walking next to the water, stay clear of the edges. Riverbanks and cliff edges may be unstable and give way – particularly after bad weather. Look out for trip or slip hazards – pay attention to your footing and avoid walking or running next to water if levels are high.
If you are walking the dog and they end up in the water, do not go in after them.
Useful resources
- Further water safety advice is available on the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) Water Safety Advice website page;
- Read more about cold water shock on the RNLI Cold Water Shock – Water Safety Tips website page;
- Further information on winter water safety is available on the RLSS Winter Water Safety website page;
- Watch this RNLI: Float to Live video so you’re prepared if you unexpectedly find yourself in water;
- Stay safe on the beach with this RNLI Beach Safety advice;
- The RLSS website has more Open Water Safety Tips;
- The RNLI website has more Open Water Swimming Advice;
A plaque celebrating the accomplishments of James Roby, a former student and current Saints captain, was unveiled on Tuesday, 18th July.
James Roby, the whole of our Year 7, our Chair of Governors, Mr Anders and staff filled the atrium as Mr Sheeran spoke about James being a student at Cowley and how we all should be inspired by his achievements. Mr Sheeran went on to talk about James’ career highlights.
The plaque, which is displayed in Cowley’s atrium space, has a quote from James that reads:
“Effort and hard work lay the foundation for success”
James was a student at Cowley from 1997 – 2004 and played rugby throughout his seven years with us. James is a great inspiration to many students and this was more than evident when a Year 7 student started singing a chant in honour of James being his favourite player!
On Monday, 10th July, 15 lower school students who are our ‘Millionaire Readers’ enjoyed a reward trip to St Helens SuperBowl.
As part of our way to celebrate the successes in reading, students who read a million words or more are rewarded. We are immensely proud of these students’ approach to reading and congratulate them on this fantastic milestone achievement.
This year, we decided to reward our Millionaire Readers with a trip to St Helens SuperBowl. We saw some dubious bowling strategies as part of the trip; in particular, the students who were determined to beat Mrs. Cunliffe’s score!
Bowling strategies aside, all of these students were a credit to Cowley and their behaviour and attitude during this reward trip was outstanding.
All students enjoyed some time in the arcade before heading back to school.
Mrs Piercy, Literacy Coordinator at Cowley said: “I am so proud of their dedication to reading across the year and have told the Year 7s that I hope to see them next year on the same rewards trip!”
Our Year 7 students participated in our annual Founders Day on Monday, 10th July. Founders Day is an occasion to commemorate our founder, Sarah Cowley’s life and accomplishments, and to educate about the fascinating history of Cowley.
Founders Day was held in our Sixth Form building, which is full of history and was a perfect setting for the occasion.
Our Year 7 took part in a number of entertaining and interesting events, such as a treasure hunt across the Sixth Form campus to discover memorial plaques and other significant details about Cowley. In addition, students had the opportunity to experience 1950s Cowley uniform and typical Victorian food that they would have eaten in class. Students also got the chance to learn what school would have been like in the early 1900s.
Our students were really astounded by the volume of Cowley’s rich history and they particularly enjoyed scouring the photos from past years to try and find members of their own family who attended Cowley. A highlight from the day was definitely trying on the old uniform!
Learn more about Cowley’s history here
A week on from the events at Progression Week, Cowley Sixth Form College Year 12 students today took part in a Progression assembly.
Discussed were the opportunities available in College next year as they progress into Year 13 (including the elections for Head Boy and Head Girl), the UCAS application process and deadlines for universities as well as information about apprenticeships and employment.
There were a number of awards handed out to students who had excelled during Progression Week in the following categories:
- Good communication
- Leadership
- Time management
- Team player
Students were chosen for each of these categories from each tutor group, and a selection of photographs can be found below of our winners. Congratulations to everyone involved!
Photos from our Class of 2023 Prom.
If you want to send over your photos, email: marketing*AT*cowleysthelens.org.uk