On Tuesday, we welcomed children from Much Woolton and St Gregory's Primary schools for a May procession and crowning of Our Lady.

A May Crowning is the Catholic tradition of honouring Mary during the month of May with a crown of flowers. It recognises the special role that Mary played in salvation history and her unique relationship with her son, Jesus.

The service was led by our chaplaincy and music ministry students who accompanied the primary children with care and attention whilst Fr Peter Murphy helped us understand the importance of honouring Mary.

Sienna from St Gregory's crowned the statue of Our Lady in the chapel, accompanied by Riya (formerly St Gregory's) before the procession to the statue of Our Lady outside in the Peace Garden which was crowned by Alex from Much Woolton, aided by Alice (formerly Much Woolton).

All the students laid flowers at the feet of Mary before readers from the primaries led our intercessions with their beautiful and clear reading voices.

Thankfully, the weather remined kind to us and we finished our service with a rousing rendition of 'immaculate Mary'!

'Ave, ave, ave Maria!'

Congratulations to Scarlett, Imogen and Sienna who helped represent young women at the recent Liverpool Women's Health Conference.

Delegates heard about the work we are doing in St. Julie's about tackling harassment and county lines, and how we are influencing the violence against women and girls strategy.

We have received feedback from Sr Emer Coffey, Associate Director of Public Health at Liverpool City Council, who spoke warmly about how impressed she was with our students' eloquence and their determination to influence change so positively.

Liverpool City Council's report - 'The Health of Women in Liverpool' - has been published and is an insightful read.

Thank you to our students for representing themselves, our school and the young women of Liverpool so well.

Year 7 and Year 8 students were recently treated to an exciting and thought-provoking STEM theatre performance all about materials in science. The interactive play captivated students from start to finish, combining humour, storytelling and scientific concepts in a truly memorable way.

Throughout the performance, students explored the properties of materials, learning how different substances behave depending on their structure and composition. The play cleverly demonstrated why some materials are strong, flexible or conductive, helping students to connect their classroom learning to real-life applications.

A key highlight of the performance was the explanation of atomic structure and how it links directly to the properties of materials. Through engaging demonstrations and clear explanations, students were able to see how the arrangement of particles affects how a material behaves - a topic that will support their learning as they progress through science.

One of the most fascinating moments was the introduction of nitinol, a special metal with "memory". Students were amazed to see how this material can return to its original shape after being bent, sparking curiosity about how such properties can be used in real-world applications such as medicine and engineering.

Importantly, the performance also carried a powerful message about breaking stereotypes in STEM careers. The play highlighted the important contributions of women in engineering, encouraging students to challenge outdated assumptions and consider a wide range of future career paths in science and technology.

Overall, the STEM play was an inspiring experience that brought science to life in a fun and accessible way. It not only reinforced key scientific concepts but also encouraged students to think more broadly about the world around them and the opportunities available to them in the future.

We look forward to building on this enthusiasm in lessons and continuing to inspire our students in science.

Anya and Sophie in Year 7 have followed their success at the ESFA Cup Finals with news that they have signed for club academies!

Sophie has been on the books at Everton for several years, and has signed for the club Academy for next season. Anya has recently completed trials at Wrexham and is thrilled to putting pen to paper for their Academy in August.

Well done to both players on these milestone steps for their footballing future!

In STEM Club this week, young scientists have been exploring the phenomenon of aerodynamic auto-rotation using paper spinners.

Their experiments saw them craft paper into aerodynamic surfaces that spin gracefully when launched in a slow descent. Autorotation is the same principle that allows gyrocopters to fly with unpowered rotors, and the models they created were a great demonstration of the concept where Physics and Engineering meet.

Well done to the experimenters!

Congratulations to Hollie in Year 10 who has captained her cheerleading team through the Cheerleading Summit Championships in Florida!

Her team advanced to finals in 4th place out of 12. Unfortunately in the finals the team missed out on one point for the jump section which robbed them of a third place but left them a hugely impressive 6th in the world in the Under 18 Level 3 division. 

The finals included teams from Australia, USA, Canada, Germany and France, and Hollie's team Airscorps Allstarts Lady Gunz where the only team from the UK to advance to finals in this division.

Well done to Hollie on her outstanding performance and inspiring leadership of her team!

As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, members of the student Council attended Anfield stadium for the Liverpool Learning Partnership mental health pupil voice event.

Thanks to LFC Foundation, Merseyside Youth Association and The Liverpool Learning Partnership for a fantastic morning. The voice from the students will help shape Mental Health services for young people across the city.

Well done to all of our participating students!

Congratulations to Nancy in Year 7 who has battled through several highly competitive rounds to reach the final of the National 'West End Calling' theatrical competition!

In her qualifying rounds Nancy has been supported by both Judges' votes and audience votes to make it down to the final 20 in her section from over 2,000 video entries.

The national final will see Nancy performing in a genuine West End theatre, where we know she's going to wow the audience with her talents!

Our fantastic choir have qualified for the final of the Catholic Secondary Schools Choir Competition and tickets are now on sale!

If you would like to enjoy an evening of musical entertainment while also showing your support for our choir, then the event takes place on the 21st May in the Crypt Concert Room at the Metropolitan Cathedral from 6:30pm. 

Tickets are available by scanning the QR code in the photo!

Congratulations to Emmie in 8N who has medalled in both of her last swimming competitions!

During the weekend before last Emmie journeyed to Swansea to compete in the national qualifiers, and swimming in the 14-15 age group against swimmers older than her, Emmie earned bronze medals in the 100m and 200m butterfly and earned qualification for the English national finals in July!

The following weekend Emmie in Manchester's 'last chance' competition, so named as it affords the final opportunity for swimmers who have not yet done so to compete in the national finals. Against tough competition Emmie earned a bronze in the 50m freestyle, silver in the 50m and 200m butterfly and a gold in the 100m butterfly!

Congratulations to Emmie on some great swims!

Congratulations to our four players in the Liverpool U12 Football Squad who dominated the opposition in a towering win at the National ESFA final in Stoke.

On Saturday 9th May Anya, Sophie, Honey and Blossom all from Year 7, joined their teammates at Stoke City's BET365 stadium to face fellow finalists West Cornwall in the English Schools' FA National U12 Final.

The team were relentless in the final, seizing on all scoring opportunities to record an emphatic 9-1 win!

Raising the national cup comes after finishing the season as North West League Champions, and there's still one final left to play, with the team lining up against Wirral Girls in the North West cup final. A victory there will see the team unbeaten all season and recording a fantastic treble!

Our congratulations go to all four of our students, and of course to all of their team mates from across the City. 

Congratulations to students in Years 7 and 8 who recently participated in the UKMT Junior Maths Challenge.

Students had an hour to work through some extremely tough problem solving questions and all those who participated gave it a really good go! 

Across the two year groups we had 44 students who achieved Bronze, Silver and Gold Level awards, which is an outstanding achievement! 

Well done to all our pupils who participated and to those who will receive certificates for their achievements. A special mention goes to Charlotte in Y7 who achieved a Silver award and Best in Year Group and to Naila in Y8 who achieved a Gold award and 'Best in School'!

We are delighted to invite former students back to St. Julie's Catholic High School for a special Alumni Afternoon Tea on Wednesday 24 June 2026, from 4.00-6.00pm.

This joyful occasion will be a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with former students, to network with fellow alumnae, and to take part in a short service marking 175 years of Notre Dame education in Liverpool. Guests will also enjoy a guided tour of our beautiful school building and Peace Garden.

Afternoon tea will be served as light refreshments - and, of course, no St. Julie's celebration would be complete without Notre Dame cake, a school badge, and the chance to sing the school song together with our Chaplain, Jo Higgins.

This is a registered attendance event only. To confirm your place, please follow this link and provide your name, year(s) of attendance at St. Julie’s, and your current career details.

Congratulations to Sadie in Year 9 whose artwork won the public vote from the St. Julie's submissions and will go through to the final!

The piece, titled 'Parrot Pandemonium' is a watercolour with coloured pencil and will be exhibited as part of the Dot Art exhibition in the Walker Art Gallery.

We'd like to with the best of luck to Sadie in the final judging, and well done on creating such a beautiful and popular piece.

Congratulations to Jessie in Year 9 who has made her international footballing debut representing England in the U15 squad.

A recent training camp at St. George's Park saw the England team take on their counterpart squad from the USA, and Jessie took to the field as a substitute in the second half. 

Whilst honours ultimately went to the visiting side this is a huge milestone in Jessie's footballing journey and we're all very proud of her fantastic achievement!

On Wednesday we welcomed former Head Girl, and now Doctor, Megan Lester back into St Julie's to speak to Year 12 students about her route into Medicine and her career journey so far.

Megan was able to draw on her experience of studying at Newcastle University -  and the challenging application process – to give valuable insights to our students.

We'd like to thank Megan for taking the time from her very busy schedule to come back and see us!

On Wednesday this week students from years 7 and 8 took part in the UKMT Junior Maths Challenge.

This is a challenge that is designed to encourage mathematical reasoning, precision of thought and fluency to make students think and is taken by schools internationally.

While the problems are mostly accessible they also provide a good challenge whilst promoting careful thinking and problem-solving!

Top scoring participants  are awarded Bronze, Silver or Gold certificates, and we are keeping our fingers crossed for when the results come in in a few weeks time! Good luck to all who took part!

Congratulations to our latest successful students in the Brilliant Club who celebrated the end of their programme with a graduation at Manchester University!

On Monday our students made the journey along the M62 to a celebration uniting students from schools across the North West. The graduation is the culmination of the high level programme of study that sees students working with university researchers on detailed investigations of the chosen topic.

This year's cohort saw students in Year 7 exploring biological science as 'disease detectives' whilst students in Year 8 were making a study of literary theory.

The programme equips the students with transferable analysis and research techniques that will help inform their future studies. Well done to them all!

Congratulations to Emmie in 8 Nugent who has medalled twice at the North West Regional Swimming Championships in Manchester at the weekend.

Swimming for the Warrington Warriors swimming club at the Manchester Aquatics Centre, Emmie's powerful swims earned her a bronze medal in the 100m butterfly and a fantastic gold in the 50m butterfly!

Congratulations to her, and we wish her every success in her next competition - national qualifiers in Swansea!

On Friday, six Year 9 students attended Hugh Baird College for a tour and a little hands-on experience in the world of Construction.

The students were given a guided tour of the workshops where they saw current students at work on a vast array of projects and had demos of the state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.

They learnt about the skills gained there, courses at different levels, apprenticeships, LMI and careers in joinery, plumbing and bricklaying. They even had a tour of the full size house which the students were building!

They realised just how important these careers are and what great opportunities - and potential earnings - there are in the world of construction and that these careers are definitely not just for boys: this year has the highest number of girls signing up for courses in construction.

Thanks to Billie and Hannah from The Big Trust; Paula, Dave and Tom from Hugh Baird and, of course, to Ava, Ella, Poppy, Lily, Alana (who came first in the pipe-bending by hand task) and Kyria from Year 9 who were great ambassadors for St Julie's. 

Congratulations to our two dance competition teams who faced 39 other acts at the 'Big Dance Off' North West regional final on Tuesday night.

Our teams, representing students from Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4/5 respectively, gave dazzling performances as they delivered carefully honed choreography devised by Miss Evans.

The competition has a very high bar, with all 41 acts vying for just two places in the national finals. We're thrilled to report that our KS4/5 team, performing a piece inspired by the 'Peaky Blinders', came second in the regional competition and are on their way to London for the finals!

Well done to both of our teams for sharing their talents so spectacularly!

Congratulations to Aurelia in Year 7 who confidently addressed a gathering of 100 eminent medical professionals included surgeons who saved her life!

Alder Hey Children's Hospital hosted a monumental event on Friday 13th March celebrating 75 years of children’s heart surgery in Liverpool.

The event celebrated ground breaking surgery performed at Alder Hey over the years and welcomed past doctors, surgeons and nurses from the past seven decades, who’s dedication and innovation has contributed to the advancements in congential cardiac surgery. 

This week Youth SVP heard from guest speaker Annie Houghton visiting from Mary's Meals this week to talk about their campaign.

Mary’s Meals serves a nutritious daily meal to some of the world’s poorest children to attract them into the classroom where they can gain an education and a brighter future.

Youth SVP will be focusing their new initiative on raising awareness of world poverty. Thank you to Annie for making the team to come and see us.

If you're thinking of studying at an overseas university you might want to attend Unifrog's virtual global university fair on the 3rd June!

Students can meet over 30 top universities from around the world, including McGill University (Canada), IE University (Spain), Imperial College London (UK), and Hong Kong PolyU (Hong Kong).

The fair is free to attend and ideal for Y10–12 students who are interested in studying abroad. Students are welcome to drop in for just one or two sessions, or they can stay for the full fair.

Learn more and sign up here.

This week we were pleased to welcome Coach Phil Rose into school delivering our Level 1 and 2 Sports Leadership programme.

Coach Rose is an inspirational former basketball player who has coached the game at all levels from beginners to professional.

We're delighted to be able to draw on his talents as he works with our young leaders on basketball and cricket.

We would like to congratulate Bahiyyih in Year 8 for a fantastic fundraising initiative for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Bahiyyih wanted to do something positive for charity and held a cake sale outside her house!

Her hugely successful efforts raised a massive £292, and just before the Easter break she joined Mrs McCourt to visit the Marie Curie Centre in Woolton to present her cheque to the fundraising team. Very well done to her!

Our GCSE Geography students have been getting their boots wet as they investigated the River Alyn in a fieldwork trip this week.

On Tuesday the intrepid group set off for Loggerheads Country Park in North Wales with their wellies and surveying equipment. During the day they investigated lots of metrics including river width, depth, flow rate, pollution and the size of pebbles on the river bed, in order to better understand if and how rivers change as they flow downstream.

Well done to all of the students on a great day's work!

We've finished our term on a high with the late breaking news that our Year 7 cross country runners have topped the league and been announced as Liverpool City Champions!

After four races across the year with over 120 runners competing, our team of Holly, Danielle, Katy and Eliza brought home the win for St. Julie's!

The city title is a fitting tribute to Miss Knisz who helped to coach and prepare the runners for their races through the year. Congratulations to our runners for an outstanding display of competitiveness, stamina and resolve.

On Friday morning we rounded off the term with our feast for winning forms of the Merit Cup.

This term saw Mr Eccles and the catering team once again provide a delicious breakfast with tasty options for all.

Congratulations to all of our well deserving winners!

On Thursday we joined together in the school Sports Hall for a joyous celebration of achievements from the previous year, with presentations of awards from Mrs Smith, our Chair of Governors.

Our event began with a piano recital from Haley, who played 'A Dream is a Wish' from Cinderella, followed by a welcoming address from Mrs Smith.

We then enjoyed a very moving dance that explored the difficulties of relationships within the families of people affected by Alzheimer's disease. 

We then moved into the main business of the evening, the distribution of awards! Our prize categories ranged across subjects and our named prizes in honour of members of the Notre Dame family, before the choir took centre stage with a performance of 'Run' by Snow Patrol.

Awards resumed with the presentation of our Notre Dame Value awards followed by the awarding of our Spirit of Francoise prizes, with citations for each recipient delivered by Dr. McGinn.

Mrs McCourt then stepped forward to give an inspiring Head Teacher's address reflecting on the incredible potential within the room, before we completed awards with the presentation of our Notre Dame awards, including our flagship award, the Spirit of St Julie Award. This award acknowledges the student who truly lives out the example of St Julie, and the recipient this year is Amelia in Year 10.

Our evening concluded with a reflection from our Chaplain and a rousing chorus of 'Qu'il Est Bon'! Congratulations to all of our winners on a fantastic evening for our school community!

Congratulations to Jessie in Year 9 who has been honoured by ESFA with selection to represent her country in a forthcoming international fixture!

Jessie took part in the Inspire Sports Elite Regional Finals last weekend having previously earned selection for the North Squad. They played squads from the South East, South West and Midlands. 

The final squad of 16 selected players will represent the English Schools' Football Association U15 Schoolgirls in the forthcoming international fixture at Cirencester Town FC against Wales, with the match taking place on the 23rd May.

This is a fantastic achievement for Jessie who has a long history representing City and County on the pitch. We wish her every success on this next important step of her footballing journey.

On Wednesday 25th March, the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, our whole school joined students from Notre Dame Catholic Academy and elsewhere in celebration of the 175 years of Notre Dame education enjoyed by the young people of Liverpool.

The Mass was celebrated by Archbishop John Sherrington, accompanied by our local deanery priests, Fr Ed Cain, Fr Tim Buckley, Fr Stephen Pritchard, Fr Colin Fealey, Fr Peter McGrail, Fr Peter Murphy, Fr David Potter and Fr Aidan Prescott, with Fr Tony O'Brien from the Cathedral and Fr Mike Fitzsimmons and Deacon Paul Mannings from the Archdiocesan Education Department.

Such a celebrated assembly shows the very high regard in which the Sisters are held, and we were proud and honoured to have so many of the Sisters in attendance at the Mass, alongside some familiar faces including Mr Alderman, Mr Willis and Mr Anderson.

The day was not without some logistical challenges, but a fleet of 18 buses and a some careful organisation saw our whole school gather on the steps of the Cathedral for a memorable photograph before we enjoyed our celebration.

We received a warm welcome from Sr Catherine Darby SNDdeN, Provincial Moderator, who gave an opening address.

The Mass featured contributions from staff and students of St Julie's and Notre Dame, and we enjoyed an insightful address from Archbishop John who spoke in detail of the incredible history of the Sisters in Liverpool, and the far reaching impact of their work from modest beginnings.

We were very honoured to have Sr Lorraine Connell SNDdeN, a member of the Congregational Leadership Team of the Sisters of Notre Dame, in attendance having flown in from Rome the previous evening. She spoke of her delight at being able to attend such an occasion and to be able to speak directly to so many students. As well as reminding students about the international breadth and scope of the Notre Dame family she asked us all to remember that every member of our school community 'stands on the shoulders of giants'.

We would like to thank our students, our school staff, our colleagues at Notre Dame, the Sisters themselves, our wonderful priests, our Archbishop and the entire team at the Cathedral and everybody else who helped us to turn an ambitious plan into a wonderful celebration. If you would like to see any of the service the live stream is available on demand. 

On Monday a group of Year 9 students who have been working on a programme about Physical Abuse  programme enjoyed a celebration at Anfield Stadium.

The programme was delivered as a joint initiative between Merseyside Police and the LFC Foundation and has taken police in multiple sessions across the term, with PC Mark working alongside LFC Foundation staff.

The celebration event was a wonderful day out with some really engaging workshops that reinforced the importance of making positive choices in life. Thanks to the LFC Foundation and Merseyside Police for a great day!

On Monday our Year 7 contested the Liverpool City Netball Tournament at Archbishop Blanch, facing 15 teams from across the city.

The team performed brilliantly, with some early round results including:

St Julie's 5-1 Belvedere 

St Julie's  2-0 Bellerive

St Julie's 1-0 Bluecoat 

St Julie's 1-0 Calderstones 

The final was a tense match, with St. Julie's protecting a narrow 1-0 lead until the last minute of the game that saw fellow finalists St Hilda's net in the last minute! Two minutes of added time saw St Hilda's score again in a dramatic climax to the tournament.

Well done to Abigail and Annabelle, our players of the day, and to all of our players for a great tournament. Congratulations to tournament victors St Hilda's for a great game!

On Monday night, we were incredibly proud to be invited to perform this year’s winning NOW Festival piece ‘Behind Closed Doors’ at the official launch of ‘What If’, a powerful children’s book by former St Julie’s student Sophie Melia, exploring the impact of ACES.

Our students delivered a deeply moving performance, bringing their story of young carers to life with such honesty and emotion. 

It was an evening filled with reflection, empathy, and important messages, a reminder to all of us, especially young people, to be kind and to check in on one another. We couldn’t be prouder of how our performers represented St Julie’s and helped share such an important story. 

On Friday, Year 13 students  had the opportunity to take part in an inspiring and high-energy session with Jasper from Maximise Training, and it was nothing short of amazing! We were pleased to welcome Jasper back to St Julie's as he shared top tips on revision, exam planning, and how to make the most of the time students have left in school before the exams begin.

Jasper encouraged students to be creative in their approach to studying, offering practical exam tips and stressing the importance of goal-setting to stay on track.

Along with these valuable insights, Jasper also emphasised the significance of taking some time out for self-care, highlighting the need to consider their own mental health during the exam period, and the importance of looking after their sleep and diet.

Jasper was incredibly impressed by how engaged and motivated Year 13 s were throughout the session. He praised their enthusiasm, energy and welcoming attitude. His straight-talking style combined with his enthusiasm and interesting life stories is sure to help the girls embrace a positive, "can-do" attitude toward their exams and school over the coming weeks.

We'd like to thank Jasper for his time and look forward to seeing him again next year.

Congratulations to St. Julie's students Alexandra and Lucy who lifted the U14 DCC Cricket trophy at Greenbank Sports Centre yesterday!

The players were representing Liverpool Cricket Club and reached the final of the indoor tournament, facing Northern Cricket Club over whom they ultimately prevailed!

The students had slightly different routes into the game. Lucy, currently in Year 8 has been playing since Year 1 when her primary school had a visit from some All Stars and she loved the game straight away.

Alexandra, currently in Year 7, entered the game by joining a family friend who played in a visit to her cricket club. Since then she has recently made it into the Lancashire Under 12 team. Along with her Lancashire team mates, she recently attended a mash up event at Manchester United's Football Academy held for International Women's Day. There, players from both disciplines tried out each others drills and skills!

Congratulations to both players on a fantastic tournament, and we wish them the very best of success in the forthcoming summer season.

Last Friday our Key Stage 3 students enjoyed an exciting and insightful visit from the Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) Nursing team, who delivered a series of interactive lessons exploring cardiovascular health and the vital importance of the first 1,000 days of life.

The sessions provided students with a unique opportunity to learn directly from healthcare professionals, deepening their understanding of how the heart functions and why healthy habits established early in life can influence long term wellbeing. The nurses explained that the first 1,000 days are a crucial period of growth and development.

Students particularly enjoyed conducting hands on experiments designed to model blood vessels in both healthy and unhealthy individuals. Using simple but effective materials, they explored how lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and smoking can impact the elasticity and efficiency of blood vessels. By comparing models that represented clear, flexible vessels with those showing restricted flow, students gained a powerful visual understanding of medical conditions.

These engaging activities not only captured students’ curiosity but also encouraged them to think critically about the choices that contribute to a healthy heart. The visit highlighted the relevance of science in everyday life and inspired many students to consider future careers in healthcare.

We extend a huge thank you to the LJMU Nursing team for delivering such an informative and inspiring experience. Their expertise, enthusiasm, and hands on approach made the day both memorable and meaningful for our students.

Performing Arts students have taken creativity beyond the classroom with a heartwarming project designed to tackle loneliness and build meaningful connections across generations. Partnering with residents at Woolton Acre retirement home, students worked to bring cherished memories to life through singing, acting, and dancing.

The project culminated in a special visit to the retirement home, where students delivered a vibrant and uplifting performance. Blending music, storytelling, and movement, the show celebrated the residents’ life experiences while creating moments of joy and reflection for everyone involved.

Following the performance, students and residents spent time together sharing stories, and getting to know one another. These conversations proved just as powerful as the performance itself, forging genuine connections and leaving a lasting impression on both groups.

It was an unforgettable afternoon, one that we’re sure will be treasured by students and residents alike.

On Thursday a group of 32 students went to the British Gymnastics Championships at the M&S Bank Arena.

The students were left astonished by the incredible displays of athleticism and artistry from elegant floor and beam performances to strength and precision on vault, pommel and bars.

This was a fantastic experience for our students and proved a great source of inspiration!