<![CDATA[Waterside Academy News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D3%26amp%3Bnid%3D5 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:01:43 GMT Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:01:43 GMT <![CDATA[ Catering at Waterside ]]> https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=42
]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:01:43 GMT https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=42 <![CDATA[ Fee Bike Marking Morning ]]> https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=41 Thursday 8th January 2026

]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:07:04 GMT https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=41 <![CDATA[ IMPORTANT REMINDER ]]> https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=40 Inset day Friday 28/11/2025.

]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:07:32 GMT https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=40 <![CDATA[ December Rewards Points Trip ]]> https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=39 An exciting opportunity for students to earn reward points for a trip to Chill Factore.

Top 10 pupils will be invited to a fun-filled day of activities and food at the Chill Factore. 

]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:20:52 GMT https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=39 <![CDATA[ Jamie Broad Inspires Waterside Students ]]> https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=38 We were thrilled to welcome Liverpool-based rapper and poet Jamie Broad to Waterside Academy for an unforgettable assembly and workshop. Jamie captivated students with his passion for rhyme, rhythm, and self-expression, showing how creative writing and music can be powerful tools for communication and confidence.

During the interactive sessions, students explored the art of lyricism, experimented with beats, and discovered how words can tell stories and express emotions. Jamie’s engaging approach encouraged everyone to find their voice and celebrate individuality through creativity.

The energy and enthusiasm in the room were incredible, and the feedback from students was overwhelmingly positive. We look forward to hosting more inspiring workshops like this in the future!

]]> Thu, 6 Nov 2025 15:12:03 GMT https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=38 <![CDATA[ Important Information for parents/carers ]]> https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=37 CANNABIS EDIBLES

]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:10:24 GMT https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=37 <![CDATA[ Calling Year 10 and 11 students ]]> https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=36 Sefton Local Offer Live Event 2025

]]> Wed, 8 Oct 2025 10:21:48 GMT https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=36 <![CDATA[ Here be treasure... ]]> https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=35 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:11:04 GMT https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=35 <![CDATA[ 24 Apps Parents Need to Know About ]]> https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=34 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:34:05 GMT https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=34 <![CDATA[ Operation Gears ]]> https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=32 Operation Gears Newsletter

]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:51:34 GMT https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=32 <![CDATA[ Operation Gears Advice leaflet ]]> https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=31 Bike Crime Prevention leaflet

]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:53:30 GMT https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=31 <![CDATA[ Grim Tales Writing Competition: A Showcase of Student Creativity ]]> https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=29 Waterside Academy’s Grim Tales Writing Competition: A Showcase of Student Creativity

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:19:48 GMT https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=29 <![CDATA[ Ketamine Awareness Session ]]> https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=28 Parents of Sefton. Are you worried about your child? Do you suspect drug use? Book on to Sefton's 1 hour online Ketamine Awareness Session. 

]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:19:12 GMT https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=28 <![CDATA[ Sefton Family Hubs ]]> https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=27 Sefton Family Hubs are open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm for anyone to drop in and speak to one of the team. They host sessions delivered by our Early Help team and our partners.

We know that family life has its challenges; their Family Hubs are a place to come when you need a chat, a cuppa and some advice and support. 

]]> Mon, 26 May 2025 15:21:57 GMT https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=27 <![CDATA[ Autumn Attendance Reward Trip-Chill Factore ]]> https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=22 Autumn Attendance Reward Trip

]]> Wed, 21 May 2025 13:25:51 GMT https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=22 <![CDATA[ Social Media Guidance for Parents and Carers ]]> https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=21 A briefing on how organised crime groups use social media to groom and exploit young people.

]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:06:54 GMT https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=21 <![CDATA[ Odd Socks Day ]]> https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=20 On 12th November all staff and pupils at Waterside Academy will join together to show that it's okay to be different and to stand up against bullying and discrimination. 

]]> Sun, 3 Nov 2024 22:17:51 GMT https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=20 <![CDATA[ Preparation for Adulthood Conference ]]> https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=19 Sefton PCF are hosting a Preparation for Adulthood Conference on Wednesday 9th October 2024 at Crosby Libraries. Please use the below QR code to register.

]]> Tue, 1 Oct 2024 11:18:59 GMT https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=19 <![CDATA[ Liverpool Cathedral ]]> https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=12 Today we visited @LivCathedral as part of our spiritual development. What a beautiful building made all the more special at Christmas #advent #PersonalDevelopment #spiritualdevelopment

]]> Wed, 10 Jan 2024 09:25:14 GMT https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=12 <![CDATA[ First News ]]> https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=11 @First_News going down a storm with our students. Some of whom have never read a newspaper before 😱📰#reading #readingforpleasure

]]> Mon, 18 Dec 2023 10:48:59 GMT https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=11 <![CDATA[ Try a Trade Event ]]> https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=10 We hosted a fantastic Try a Trade event for our KS3&4 students. Our students embraced all the trades on offer and took on some valuable insights into the world of work. A BIG Thank you to @sovinigroup @AmiantoServices and all other trades for visiting.

]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:03:11 GMT https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=10 <![CDATA[ Pumpkin picking ]]> https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=8 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:31:09 GMT https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=8 <![CDATA[ Macmillan Coffee Morning ]]> https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=7 A massive well done to all the year 11 pupils who held a successful coffee morning. The pupils were so happy and the effort they made was phenomenal. They raised an amazing £125 for charity. 

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:17:24 GMT https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=7 <![CDATA[ Careers in Pharmacy Introduction ]]> https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=6 On Monday 2nd October, we welcomed Vicki Caton from Southport and Ormskirk Hospital to our Dale Acre site. Vicki delivered a fantastic career insight session about routes into the pharmaceutical industry. 

]]> Fri, 6 Oct 2023 12:31:55 GMT https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=6 <![CDATA[ Anfield Trip ]]> https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=5 Pupils from KS3 had the opportunity to visit Anfield, the home of Liverpool football club.

]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2023 10:05:40 GMT https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=5 <![CDATA[ Macmillan Coffee Morning ]]> https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=4 Oakfield pupils and staff are hosting a coffee morning on Friday 29th September to raise funds for Macmillan cancer support. Please drop in for a cuppa and a cake to help support this great cause!

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:40:32 GMT https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=4 <![CDATA[ Well done to all the year 11's ]]> https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=3 This year’s GCSE results were our best yet!

With plenty of success stories and many more students achieving above Grade 4 in English and Maths. All thanks to the hard efforts of our students, staff and parents.

English Pass=80.1%

Maths Pass=90%

English Pass up by 9.1%

English 4+ up by 29.3%

Maths Pass up by 11%

Maths 4+ up by 11%

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 09:10:55 GMT https://www.watersideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=5&storyid=3