Meols Cop High School has been honoured as one of the top three schools in Sefton in the 2024 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards.
The school, on Meols Cop Road in Southport, was celebrated as a Finalist in a very competitive Sefton School of The Year category, sponsored by Southport College.
It was the only high school in Sefton to make the top three, with the category won by Holy Trinity Primary School in Southport and Star Of The Sea Primary School in Seaforth recognised as the second Finalist.
Meols Cop prides itself on “not only raising aspirations but supporting students to Broker Aspirations”.
It has earned its place as the heartbeat of the local community, with students able to access a highly skilled staff team which have been nationally recognised for the quality of teaching and learning.
A commitment to high impact inclusive education ensures that every student develops the skills and values allowing them to be confident learners and valuable leaders in the local community. Meols Cop is part of Southport Learning Trust, a family of schools which also includes Bedford Primary, Birkdale High, Greenbank High, Kew Woods Primary, Maghull High and Stanley High.
One nomination to the Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards said: “In all my years of teaching I have never worked in such an inclusive, forward-thinking, driven school with the care of the children and staff at the heart of everything that staff do.
“The recent addition of the Garden Room, the expansion of the mentor team and LRC provision for SEND students is a classic example of the inclusive environment provided for students. “Alongside this the opportunities afforded to students within the school are incredible from unique residentials, to extra-curricular clubs. to sporting activities, to charity work, to school shows, Meols Cop has something for all, to enable the young people who attend to find their ‘tribe’.
The 2024 Sefton School Of The Year was sponsored by Southport College, at the Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards. Southport Education Group Principal Michelle Brabner, Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
“The underpinning school value of ‘Brokering Aspirations’ is explicit in the education provided for the students at Meols Cop with every subject eager to provide a dynamic and broad curriculum that truly inspires students to understand the opportunities available to them in different fields.
“The careers team at Meols Cop spend time creating individual action plans for all students so that each student leaving Meols Cop in Year 11 will be fully equipped to succeed as they embark on their next journey into further education or the world of work.
“Meols Cop is a unique place where all staff work together to ensure that every pupil is safe, happy and ready for their next steps in life, whatever they may be.”
Students at Meols Cop High School in Southport
The 2024 Pride Of Sefton Awards saw 13 categories on the night at The Grand in Southport, with incredible stories behind all the finalists.
There were over 1,300 nominations for community figures from Southport, Bootle, Crosby, Formby, Maghull and across Sefton.
The Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards were organised by Mikhail Hotel and Leisure Group and Stand Up For Southport in association with media partners In Demand Radio.
The night was hosted by In Demand Radio presenter Claire Simmo, with entertainment from Whitney Houston tribute performer Michelle Lawson, soul singer Dave Broe and DJ Baz Todd.
Meols Cop High School in Southport
As Sefton celebrates its 50th birthday, VIP guests attending the awards included Sefton Council Leader Cllr Marion Atkinson; Mayor of Sefton Cllr June Burns; and council Chief Executive Phil Porter.
Also enjoying the evening were boxing world title challenger Martin Murray and Liverpool FC legend Gary Gillespie.
Pictures on the night were taken by Kevin Brown Photography with videography by Zack Downey from ZED Productions.
Fundraising took place on the night with proceeds going to ICU Steps, the intensive care patient support charity.
- For more details about the Pride Of Sefton Awards please visit: www.prideofseftonawards.co.uk or email: standupforsouthport@gmail.com
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