Competitive Cronton Sixth Form student Kathryn Schofield is honoured to have represented Great Britain at the recent Pontevedra ITU Duathlon World Championships and was thrilled to have placed 12^th at the event.

Kathryn, previously from St. Chads Catholic and Church of England High School has endured long hours of training to prepare for the difficult female 16-19 Duathlon in Spain. Working with her swimming, cycling and triathlon clubs Kathryn sets a goal of around 10 hours of training per week whilst keeping on top of her College work on her Animal Management course at Cronton.

Six days prior to the World Championship event, Kathryn headed over to Spain to train on the circuit and complete the final stages of her training plan. After a 5k run, a 20k bike and a 2.5k run, the hard work paid off for the Level 3 Animal Management student who finished with an impressive 12^th place in an outstanding time of 1 hour and 20 minutes.  

The 17-year-old has already completed a host of events including Triathlons in Liverpool and Leeds, but most notably placed 7th in the 2018 Ibiza European Championships. She will now turn her focus to the 2020 World Championship qualifications which take place in Nottingham next month.

Kathryn commented on her achievement, “Representing Great Britain at these major competitions has been an incredible experience for me. It has been tough at times balancing training alongside my studies at Cronton, but I have had lots of support from everyone and I am looking forward to competing in my next triathlon in June.”

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The Centre of Excellence for Performing Arts at Cronton Sixth Form was thrilled to welcome four incredibly talented West End musical stars for a very special evening of theatre and song at the College’s new Playhouse Theatre.

In collaboration with the talented Centre of Excellence for Performing Arts students, Widnes native Zoe Curlett and her West End colleagues Carl Sanderson, Becky Vere and Keiron Crook entertained a sold out crowd with musical favourites from hit shows including The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Carousel and Cats.

‘West End & Beyond’ was the second production at the College’s new 320 seat theatre, following on from The Phantom of the Opera which took place earlier in the year to rave reviews.

The evening was a fantastic opportunity for Performing Arts students to work alongside industry professionals and pick up knowledge which will help to develop their own talents. Zoe Curlett, Patron of the Centre of Excellence at the College, is a great inspiration for the Performing Arts students who have been motivated to see a local girl progress to outstanding heights in the industry; starring in major West End productions including The Phantom of the Opera, Cats and many more.

The next production at the Cronton Playhouse theatre is ‘A Chorus Line’ which takes place over two nights on Thursday 27th June and Friday 28th June at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £7.50 and can be purchased by calling the College box office, Monday to Friday between 9am-5pm, on 0151 257 2032.

Matt Plant, Programme Leader of the Centre of Excellence for Performing Arts said, “Over the years we have been able to work with some wonderful guests, but the opportunity of being able to share the day with people who have worked with the best and performed all over the world was extraordinary. There was so much that our students were able to learn from their tried and tested techniques that they could take into the industry and build upon. It was a perfect evening that really kept the momentum of this wonderful year on a high!”

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Sport students at Cronton Sixth Form have recently returned from the exciting annual trip to Barcelona where they had the opportunity to visit the city’s iconic sporting stadiums and gain fantastic work experience in a Spanish school.

Over 40 students studying A Level PE, Vocational Sport and Uniformed Services courses have spent five action packed days exploring and visiting sites including the world famous Camp Nou stadium, Catalunya and the La Rambla gothic quarter. They also had a fantastic time at the Port Aventura Theme Park and Barcelona Beach.

The sporty students then tested their new coaching skills with a visit to St George’s International School where they set up a range of sporting activities for the pupils including, basketball, circuit training, and football with a tournament at the end of the day.

Iain Douglas, Head of Sport & Uniformed Services said, “The students thoroughly enjoyed their time in Barcelona. It provided them with the opportunity to travel, experience different cultures, grow on a personal level and make lifelong friendships. Our students are looking forward to returning in 2020.”

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Cronton Sixth Form A Level student Callum Jones is looking forward to enhancing his CV over the summer after successfully gaining a place on the Politics Summer School at Edge Hill University.

Callum, previously from Wade Deacon High School, applied for the summer school after researching opportunities for over the summer months to help him make an informed decision about which route to follow after he completes his A Levels next year.

Callum said, “This summer school will help me to make the best decision about what to study at university next year and will also boost my personal statement.”

Dan Adams, Head of A Levels at Cronton Sixth Form College said, “Through our Prestigious Universities Programme and Professional Studies Programme we encourage and support students to enhance and expand their studies with university summer schools and work experience over the summer months. Congratulations to Callum for successfully applying for this politics residential. We all wish him and all of the other Cronton students who are attending programmes over the summer the best of luck.”

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Future engineers at Cronton Sixth Form have had an inspirational trip to San Francisco and the famous Silicon Valley; the global centre for technology and innovation and a fascinating destination for technology students.

Over seven exciting days, the engineering students were given a once in a lifetime chance to visit the home of tech giants including Apple, Google and Intel, as well as many of the small start-up companies taking advantage of the inspirational area. The students also took advantage of their spare time; taking in the fascinating sights with a breath-taking trip to the famous Golden Gate Bridge and the famous Pier 39 at Fisherman’s Wharf. They visited Union Square, one of the world’s most premier shopping districts and experimented different cuisines at San Francisco’s iconic Chinatown.

Katie Peacock, Engineering Tutor at Cronton Sixth Form College said, “San Francisco was a fantastic and inspirational trip. The weather was perfect on the day we went to visit the Golden Gate Bridge and seeing the fantastic engineering that went into the build was an unforgettable moment.

“One of the educational highlights of the trip was an Autodesk Gallery Workshop, this provided the students with an opportunity to relate their knowledge of computer design software, Fusion 360 into industry practice throughout the workshop. They also enjoyed experiencing the latest augmented reality technologies and software.

“We are now looking forward to planning the next trip to San Francisco in the future.”

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Cronton Sixth Form and Riverside College honoured the outstanding achievements of their vocational course students at the annual Vocational Student of the Year Awards ceremony.
Remarkable students from each vocational course area, including Hair & Beauty, Construction, Business and Performing Arts, took to the stage to collect awards in front of an audience of friends, family and tutors.

Award winners were recognised for the hard work and dedication they have demonstrated during their time at College, with many now progressing to Higher Education courses and/or beginning exciting careers.

Over 30 awards were presented on the night by special guests Madam Mayor Counsellor Margret Horabin, Chair of Governors Wesley Rourke, Counsellor Tony McDermott and Mark Shotton who represented the Alan Carr Shotton Memorial Trust.

Special recognition went to Chloe Woolliscroft who took home the Overall Adult Student of the Year award, Bradleigh Buckley who was awarded Overall Vocational Student of the Year at Cronton, and Thomas Knez who was named Overall Vocational Student of the Year at Riverside.

Guests were also entertained by the talented Centre of Excellence for Performing Arts students who provided a sneak preview of their next production, A Chorus Line, which takes place on Thursday 27th and Friday 28th June at the Cronton Playhouse theatre.

College Principal Mary Murphy said, “The Vocational Awards evening is a key date in the College calendar and this year was a truly wonderful event. Our vocational students have demonstrated incredible hard work and dedication during their time with us and this was a fantastic opportunity to recognise this. I wish them the best of luck as they now embark on the next chapter of their careers.”

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A packed out audience at The Brindley Theatre in Runcorn was spellbound by the latest production from Cronton Sixth Form’s Professional Dance Programme (PDP), ‘Azkaban’.

Inspired by the wizarding world of Harry Potter, the performance depicted the origins of Azkaban; the fortress prison for convicted criminals in the magical world.

Set to an eclectic music playlist with dance styles including lyrical, contemporary and jazz, the show was performed by first and second year PDP students who were eager to take on the roles and demonstrate their talents, being huge fans of the Harry Potter franchise.

The performance starred PDP student Tia Condron playing Ekrizdis, Emily Scott playing Serenity, Melissa Lowe playing Chaos, Jessica Gordon playing Garrick, Courtney Fong playing Rowen, Eva Kiernan playing Heleina and Hannah Taylor playing Sala.

Artistic Director for PDP Benjamin Musa, said “We wanted to do something different and design our own unique story of Azkaban that showcases our dancers and tells a beautiful tale filled with magic and mystery. I would like to thank everyone who has helped support us with this show. We have had an absolutely amazing time creating it and couldn’t have done it without all your help.”

Dancers on the PDP study a nationally recognised qualification and follow a programme that has been developed for both creative and technical dancers. This unique and intensive practical course has been developed for dancers who hold the relevant performance skills for today’s dance industry, leading to training at a university, conservatoire or vocational dance schools.

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Business students at Cronton Sixth Form have recently returned from an action packed 5 day residential to the beautiful city of Barcelona where they visited the city’s iconic landmarks and gained an insight into the workings of local businesses.

The students who are studying a Level 3 Business qualification, were given the amazing opportunity to explore some of Barcelona’s very own businesses including the home of FC Barcelona, Camp Nou and the world famous Estrella Damm Beer Brewery, while also visiting the city’s glamorous landmarks.

Basked in glorious sunshine, The Sagrada Familia and Parc Guell were among the incredible sights enjoyed by the students, before a private tour of the inner workings of the La Boqueria Market helped them to understand the rich culture of Catalonia and how trade works at a local level.  

To round off the trip, the students were able to sample the local cuisine at various tapas restaurants and participate in a tasting session of regional cheeses.

Level 3 Business student Amy Clarke said, “Barcelona is a beautiful city and I’m so glad I came on this trip, it has helped me understand the UK’s place in the world and in Europe and just how much trade happens in the continent.”

Level 3 Business Tutor Bryan Doyle said, “Spending four days with the students in one of the world’s most beautiful cities has been a brilliant experience. It is always fantastic to see the student’s experience new things whilst bringing their learning to life! I’m really looking forward to our next College trip to Krakow in December.”

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The Centre of Excellence for Performing Arts students at Cronton Sixth Form have blown away a sold out audience at the Cronton Playhouse theatre with a spectacular performance of the classic Broadway musical, A Chorus Line.

Set on the bare stage of a Broadway theatre, the exciting musical tells the tale of 17 Broadway dancers auditioning for a place on a chorus line of eight people. The talented Performing Arts students stepped into the roles for a two-night rendition of the famous production.

Some of the leading roles included Daniel Hibbert playing Zach, Maisie Wellock as Lori, Nicole Richardson as Judy, Megan Davies as Diana and Rebecca Leech as Kristine.  

Programme Manager of the Centre of Excellence for Performing Arts and Director of A Chorus Line Matt Plant said, “This has been a wonderful year for the Centre of Excellence for Performing Arts with the launch of our new theatre and we are so happy to have ended with this fantastic show!

“It has been a privilege to work alongside the Professional Dance Programme for this production and the team effort is only enhanced by the exceptional work ethic of this wonderful group of students. I am incredibly proud of all of the students that have taken part and I can’t wait for our next performance of Legally Blonde in November.”

The Centre of Excellence’s next production ‘Legally Blonde’ will take place at the Cronton Playhouse theatre on Thursday 28^th November and Friday 29^th November from 7.30pm. Tickets are £7.50 and can be purchased by calling the College box office on 0151 257 2032.

Full Cast

Zach: Daniel Hibbert                                                                       Lori: Maisie Wellock

Judy: Nicole Richardson                                                                 Diana: Megan Davies

Kristine: Rebecca Leech                                                                 Val: Laura Wade

Sheila: Emily Sharples                                                                    Connie: Leah Aldridge

Bebe: Codi Jacques                                                                         Maggie: Sadie Clarke

Cassie: Alix Hushin                                                                           Donny: Amy Jevons

Rachie: Imogen Lewis                                                                     Martha: Georgia Greaves

Mike: Owen McGlashan                                                                Greg: Ethan Turton

Bobbi: Niamh O’Sullivan                                                                Al: Josh Rogers

Paul: Christopher Grave

Dancers

Casey Ormrod, Charlotte Hawley, Shanice Thelwell, Nicola Speakman, Ellie Reid, Beth Lee, Livv Edwards, Cameron Rodgers, Molly Shannon, Bethany Wilks, Tess Jenkins, Katie Kerr, Katie Spark, Zara Fitzgerald, Chloe Low, Emily Williams, Fleur Kiernan, Lucy Maddock, Ellie Bramwell, Bethany Wilks

Band

Musical Director: Daniel Ireland

Keys 1: James Himsworth

Keys 2: Daniel Ireland

Percussion: Matthew Duckett

Drums: Chris Burridge

Wind: Matthew Duckett, Chris Burridge

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Staff and Tutors at Cronton Sixth Form were proud to recognise the hard work and achievements made by their first year A Level students during the College’s annual A Level Awards Ceremony.

The brand new Cronton Playhouse theatre was this year’s venue for the annual ceremony, a key event in the College calendar. The event allows tutors and staff the opportunity to recognise the hard work and commitment students have demonstrated during their first year of study.

Leeann Bellfield, Head of Cronton Sixth Form, opened proceedings with a welcome talk discussing the many highlights from the first academic year. This included the opening of the Cronton Playhouse with a performance of Phantom of the Opera, international trips to destinations as far as New York, the Science Crest Awards, Prestigious Universities Programme activities including the Cambridge Shadowing Scheme, talks from guest speakers and the many fundraising activities such as the Race for Life which raised over £6,000 for Cancer Research UK.

Over thirty awards from each A Level curriculum area at the College were presented on stage by Programme Area Leaders. There was also recognition for the many students who have achieved a fantastic 100% attendance record throughout the year.

Leeann Bellfield commented, “It was wonderful to celebrate with our A Level students after what has been a brilliant first year. They have worked extremely hard in their studies and have been a joy to teach. I look forward to the second year with this excellent group of students.”

See our Facebook page for the full photo gallery from the evening.

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Enrolment Dates 2019

If you have left school this year, we would like you to come and enrol on the date and time allocated for your previous high school.

If you left school in 2017 or 2018, we would like you to come and enrol on Tuesday 27th August between 9.00 am and 4.00 pm.

We can assure you that your place has been secured at the college so please do not worry if your time allocated is later than other schools. This is to ensure that enrolment runs smoothly for you.

School Leaver Enrolment Dates

See below for your allocated time and date by school.

Thursday 22nd August 2019

11am-1pm – Wade Deacon High School
2pm-2.30pm – The Grange Academy
2.30pm-3.30pm – Saints Peter and Paul Catholic College
3.30pm-4pm – The Heath School
3.30pm-4pm – Ormiston Chadwick Academy
4.30pm-5pm – Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy
4.30pm-5pm – St Chads Joint Faith High School
4.30pm-5pm – Sandymoor School
4.30pm-5pm – Helsby High School
4.30pm-5pm – All other Widnes and Runcorn schools

Friday 23rd August 2019

9am-10am – All Warrington schools
10am-11am – All Knowsley schools
12pm-1pm – All Liverpool school
1pm-2pm – All St Helens and Rainhill schools
2pm-4pm – All other school leavers

Tuesday 27th August 2019

9am-4pm – 2017/ 2018 school leavers
9am-4pm – Any school leavers

Wednesday 28th August 2019

9am-4pm – Any student aged 16-18

Thursday 29th August 2019

9am-4pm – Any student aged 16-18

Friday 30th August 2019

9am-4pm – Any student aged 16-18

Please bring your qualifications with you when you come to enrolment.

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Vocational Course Return Dates

Level 2 Courses
Monday 2nd September, 9am

Level 3 Year 1 Courses
Wednesday 4th September, 9am

Level 3 Year 2 Courses
Friday 6th September, 9am

A Level Course Return Dates

A Level Year 1
Monday 2nd September, 9am

A Level Year 2
Wednesday 4th September, 9am

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Good luck for A Level results day, we look forward to celebrating with you!

A Level results can be collected at College between 9am-12pm in the main building.

IT and Engineering exam results can be collected between 10.30am-11am.

Vocational students will receive a letter in the post when your results are ready for collection.

Tutors and Programme Management will be available to support students with any questions and direct them through the clearing and adjustment process.

Good luck everyone!

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Outstanding Results for Cronton Sixth Form Students

• 100% Pass Rate in 44 courses
• 99.4% A Level Pass Rate
• 64% Top Grades A*-B (or equivalent)
• 81% High Grades A*-C (or equivalent)
• 100% Vocational Pass Rate
• 93% Vocational High Grades
• 43% Triple Distinction Star Grades (equivalent 3 A* Grades at A level)

The Class of 2019 at Cronton Sixth Form College have achieved outstanding results and are now celebrating their progression on to prestigious degrees and higher apprenticeships.

Principal Mary Murphy said, “We are delighted to be celebrating such exceptional results with our students today. They have worked extremely hard to achieve their well-deserved success and we wish them the best of luck as they now embark on their next steps.

“These results and the College’s sustained success are testament to our talented and inspirational staff, and the ethos and culture we have developed which ensures students are nurtured both academically and as individuals to exceed their potential.”

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Students studying on the Professional Theatre Programme at Cronton Sixth Form College have made an incredibly heart-warming gesture to the Rock of Joy Trust charity, raising money to help build new facilities at a school in Uganda.

The Rock of Joy Trust are a charity from the North West of England who are helping to raise money for three different schools in Uganda where working conditions are poor.

After carrying out a number of fantastic performances last year, students of the PTP decided to donate the funds generated from the shows to support the building of brand new toilet facilities at a Rock of Joy school in Uganda.

The previous toilets at the school were in a very poor and unhygienic condition. With help from the money raised, the school now has new hygienic toilet blocks containing a fully functioning flushing facility, septic tanks and a system that reclaims rainwater.

Daniel Cambridge, Professional Theatre Programme Tutor at Cronton said, “I am so proud of my students, what they have done is an amazing gesture. Hopefully the new facilities can improve the lives of the pupils at the Rock of Joy School in Uganda.”

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Newly starting Geography students at Cronton Sixth Form College have been on a fascinating visit to Formby Beach as they begin their A Level studies.

With the sun shining, the keen Geographers were given the opportunity to investigate the sand dunes and the physical factors that are affecting vegetation at the beach, putting what they’ve learned so far in class into real life practice.

The trip also allowed the new students the chance to work together in teams and bond as a group at the start of their college experience.

Sarah Smith, Geography Tutor at Cronton Sixth Form College, said “The trip to Formby Beach was a brilliant opportunity for the students to see first-hand the physical factors that affect the sand dunes.

“It was great to see the students bonding and working together in order to gain a deeper understanding of the topics.”

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Talented second year students at Cronton Sixth Form are submitting their university applications after an inspirational summer attending prestigious programmes at Oxford and Cambridge.

Students on the Prestigious University Programme (PUP) at Cronton have spent time in their summer break participating in the Pembroke North Programme and the Cambridge Shadowing Scheme both designed to inspire students and provide them with a taste of life at some of the top universities in the country.

Sam Kaye, Georgia Worrall and Abby Maher all took part in the Pembroke North Programme at the University of Oxford. This exciting programme allowed them to participate in a range of activities including weekly seminars, Easter School and a week long residential at the University campus. Fellow A Level student Natalia Wcislo attended the Cambridge Shadowing Scheme and over a three day residential she accompanied a current Cambridge student to lectures, activities and events.

Natalia Wcislo, Sam Kaye, Georgia Worrall & Abby Maher

Sam Kaye, previously from Saints Peter and Paul Catholic College said, “I applied for the programme after hearing about it in College. After the six weeks of seminars I attended the Easter school where my group won a prize for the best presentation. I then enjoyed a week in Oxford, experiencing the Oxford tutorial system. During this week I was awarded an ‘Exhibitioners Award’ for an essay I wrote and was I was proud to be invited to give a short speech about the programme and my experience at the opening of the Stewart Sutherland Philosophy Centre.

“The programme has encouraged me to apply to Oxford and I would like to study History and English and eventually progress into a career in journalism.”

Luke MacMahon, Head of the Prestigious University Programme at Cronton said, “The PUP programme at Cronton was created to inspire and support students with their applications to Russel Group universities and top qualifications including medical and law degrees. The programme provides students with the opportunity to go on trips, gain additional awards and qualifications and to attend workshops by academic and industry specialists. This is all designed to provide students with skills and experiences to apply to some of the top universities in the country.

“Congratulations to all of the students who took part in the PUP programmes last summer, we are looking forward to following your university journey over this year.”

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Students who are part of the Tomorrow’s Scientists Programme at Cronton Sixth Form College are celebrating after achieving Gold and Silver CREST Awards (Creativity in Science and Technology).

CREST Awards are nationally recognised within the scientific community and are designed to provide curriculum enhancement. They give young people the opportunity to choose their own investigation subject which is then assessed by industry experts from the STEM and education sectors.

The talented Cronton students chose to research a number of interesting projects which addressed real world STEM problems. These included; ‘Is the five second rule valid?’, Which product cleans best?’, The trajectory of shrapnel during an explosion’ and ‘How acidity affects coral reefs’.

Working in small groups throughout the year, the students completed their research projects which they then presented as a biological report at the College’s IDEA Centre to an audience of staff, students and special guests. The project write ups were then submitted to the CREST Award for marking. As a result of the hard work, the students gained the prestigious Gold and Silver Awards, an impressive achievement.

Ruth O’Dea, Science tutor at Cronton said, “It is amazing for us to share in the students’ passion for knowledge and for science in particular. They have worked with great energy and commitment which really shone through on their projects.”

CREST Gold Award Winners
Frey Gee, Abby Staples
How ocean acidification caused by increased c02 levels affects coral reefs.

Meghan Sumner, Amy Almond, Jessica Jones Cannon
How magnetism affects cellular regeneration.

CREST Silver Award Winners
Jake Keller, Isabel Griffiths, Mia Giles
How do levels of particulates vary with location and population density and how may this effect the health of citizens?

Louise Carter, Esther Snape, Lucy Bolton
Is the ‘5 second rule’ valid?

Tom Loxely, Liam Clarke, Jonathan Worrall, Sam Clayton
How does the density of shrapnel affect its flight path?

Nathan Leadbetter, Holly Winrow, Hannah Southern
Magnetic levitation: How does the weight of a payload effect the magnetic force of permanent magnets?

Emily Mullarkey, Hannah Quirk, Anais O’Connor
How water pollution affects plant growth.

Emma Nickels, Erin McLennan, Megan Wallace
Investigating the effect of toxicity of water pollutants on Daphnia.

Keiran Ray, Katie Hallard
Which products clean the best?

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Students studying Animal Management at Cronton Sixth Form had their learning brought to life on a fascinating visit to Chester Zoo to witness different animal behaviours as part of a future course module.

As well as enjoying seeing the various animals on show at the zoo, the trip was a brilliant opportunity for the keen students to observe normal and abnormal animal behaviours in captivity, leading on perfectly for an upcoming Animal Behaviour module that the students will complete.

The group also had the opportunity to carry out more behavioural research on both solitary and social species giving them invaluable knowledge that can be taken back into the classroom.

Keelie Macdonald, Programme Area Leader for Animal Management said, “We had a fantastic day, all of the students really enjoyed it. It’s great having one of the best zoos in the country on our doorstep!”

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Aspiring Cronton Sixth Form student, Amy Bennett is one of thirty nationwide female Rugby League players to have been selected to participate in the National Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE) programme for the next two years alongside her College studies.

The Diploma in Sporting Excellence in partnership with Loughborough College is a fantastic opportunity given to female Rugby League athletes aged 16-18 who have the potential to play for England. The scheme provides participants with a level 3 qualification and will enhance the development of Rugby League core skills to international elite standard. Already identified as an exceptional Rugby League talent, Amy was awarded a Cronton Scholarship and placed in the Centre of Sporting Excellence as she began her studies with the College.

The former Wade Deacon High School pupil began her career with the Widnes Vikings two years ago in the under 15’s squad. After impressing in the youth teams, she is now training with the first team and receiving regular game time in her preferred position as a 2^nd row forward. She will continue to train and play for Widnes Vikings alongside the programme.

Amy will be joined by twenty-nine other candidates selected nationally to participate in the programme and will train in an elite environment, whilst continuing to complete her full time A Level qualifications in Biology, Maths and P.E.

With huge aspirations of becoming a P.E teacher, Amy is also taking part in the College’s Tomorrow’s Teachers scheme in College where she will develop her knowledge of the teaching profession and have access to invaluable work experience links.

Amy commented on the programme, “I am over the moon to have been selected players for this fantastic programme. To be able to complete this Diploma alongside my A Levels is absolutely fantastic, I can’t wait to get started.”

Sports and Physical Education Tutor at Cronton Sixth Form Faye Gaskin, who also represents St Helens and England in Rugby League said, “This is fantastic news for Amy who has deservedly been accepted onto the Diploma in Sporting Excellence programme. Having seen her playing in the College Rugby team it is clear to see that Amy has great potential and could one day take her career to the highest level with England.”

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