Dear Parents/Carers
As we draw ever closer to the end of another successful academic year, I wanted to take the opportunity to reflect on what has been an incredibly busy and rewarding week at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School, especially as this is our last Head’s Herald before we break.
One of the highlights of my week was having the privilege of interviewing our Year 10 students for a range of Student Leadership positions. I was genuinely inspired by every student who applied. They spoke with confidence, maturity and passion about our school, demonstrating a deep understanding of our values and our commitment to High Expectations, High Aspirations and High Standards.
Choosing our new Student Leadership Team was no easy task, as the standard was exceptionally high. I would like to congratulate every student who put themselves forward. Regardless of the outcome, they should all be immensely proud of the courage, commitment and leadership qualities they displayed throughout the process.
I am delighted to announce our Student Leadership Team for 2026–2027.
Senior Head Student & Head of Sport
Emily Wilkinson
Senior Head Student & Head of Collective Worship
Morgan Jolly
Head of Ethos
Joen Lowry
Head Students
- Sara Drissi – Inter-house Coordinator
- Apoorva Manu – Head of Viribus
- Madison Chisnall – Head of Honoris
- Taylor-Rae Green – Head of Veritas
- Chloe Herridge – Head of Molitiam
- Kourtney Yould – Head of Arbitrium
- Olivia Yeadon – Head of Virtus
Head Prefects
- Chloe Lagar
- Sally-Pearl Mensah
- Angel Aiyamekhue
Head Ambassadors
- Dylan Stansfield
- Harry Greaves
- Natali Lai
Head of School Council
- Fifi Pendergast
- Jessie Mason
Additional Leadership Roles
- Aiman Khan – Head of Wellbeing
- Manahil Tasneem – Head of Culture and Environment
- Jason Leung – Head of Music
- Kara O’Donnell – Head of Eco Council
- Amaira Sethi – Head of International Council
- Isabelle Barker – Head of LGBTQ+ Council
- Amelia Babiracka – Head of Art
We know these students will be exceptional ambassadors for our school, and I look forward to working alongside them as they help shape the future of our Boteler family.
This week also saw us celebrate the achievements of so many of our students at our annual Awards Evening. It was a truly special occasion that recognised academic excellence, commitment, resilience, leadership and the many talents that make our students so remarkable.
I would like to thank all of the staff who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make the evening such a success and to all the parents and carers for all their support too. We were also incredibly fortunate to welcome Jamie Jones-Buchanan as our guest speaker. His inspiring interview with Mike Wildsmith left a lasting impression on everyone in attendance. Despite England playing that evening, the hall was full – a wonderful reflection of the importance our community places on celebrating the achievements of our young people.
As I write this we are enjoying another of the highlights of the school calendar: Sports Day. These events are always a fantastic opportunity for students to demonstrate teamwork, determination and resilience while enjoying healthy competition. My sincere thanks go to the PE Team and who have worked so hard to organise the event. What makes Sports Day so special is its inclusive nature. Every student has the opportunity to take part, contribute and experience success, ensuring that everyone feels valued and included.
As we approach the end of the academic year, I would like to thank you, our parents and carers, for your continued support. The partnership between home and school plays such an important role in helping our young people flourish, and we are incredibly grateful for everything you do.
I would also like to recognise our exceptional staff, whose dedication, care and unwavering commitment provide our students with the very best opportunities every single day. The positive difference they make to the lives of our young people extends far beyond the classroom and is something of which we can all be immensely proud.
It is a privilege to lead such an extraordinary school community. Together, we continue to ensure that every student is known, valued and supported to achieve their very best.
Just a few updates for next week:
Monday
Students to come in PE kit and the day runs as normal. There is a special event P5 to raise money for St. Rocco’s and my ‘Strictly’ campaign. This has been organised by the student charity team, and I am incredibly grateful for their support. If you would like to donate, please follow the link St Rocco’s Hospice: Strictly Dancers 2026
Tuesday
Rewards Trip Day. All students whether they are in school or a trip can wear non school uniform. However, students are not allowed to wear cycling shorts, very short shorts or cropped tops. This is not negotiable and also may result in them not being able to attend. We want them to feel comfortable however they are representing their school.
Wednesday
Students can come in to school in non-uniform and the same rules apply as for Trip day. School will finish at 12.30. Food will be available at break. If any Free School Meals student requires a packed lunch in addition to the food at break, please do let us know asap.
Thank you for your continued support. I could not do this without you. Please have a wonderful summer break and please ensure you stay safe.
I look forward to our next chapter together and I will you all the very best.
Beverley Scott-Herron
Headteacher
Year 11 GCSE Results Day
GCSE Results Day will take place on Thursday 20th August 2026. Students will be able to collect their results from the Main School Hall between 9:30am and 11:30am. If a student is unable to collect their results in person and would like someone else to collect them on their behalf, they must provide written permission in advance. This can be sent by email to Miss Morris at jmorris@boteler.org.uk or by submitting a signed letter clearly stating the name of the person authorised to collect the results. Any results that remain uncollected will be posted to students’ home addresses on Friday 21st August 2026.
Students should check their personal email accounts regularly, as the college or sixth form they have applied to will contact them directly regarding the next steps following the publication of their results. To support students on the day, our independent Careers Adviser from Careers Connect will be available to offer guidance and advice, particularly for anyone who wishes to discuss their next steps or explore alternative options following the release of their results.
We recognise that Results Day can bring a mixture of excitement and nerves, and we look forward to welcoming our Year 11 students back into school to celebrate their achievements and support them as they move on to the next stage of their education. Thank you for your continued support throughout your child’s time at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School. We wish all our Year 11 students every success and look forward to seeing them on Results Day.
West Warrington Family Hub Summer Sessions
Please find attached timetables for sessions in both Boulting Avenue Family Hub and Barnes Close Family Hub for summer.
Bookings for all sessions are now open.
Boulting Ave Summer 2026 (all weeks)
Barnes Close Summer 2026 (all weeks)
If you require any further information about any of the sessions please get in touch or check out our Facebook page, Warrington Family Hubs.
Please note if you are attending Barnes Close Family Hub there is a car park at the rear and an overflow car park a little further down on the left. Please do not park on Liverpool Road/Barnes Close blocking residents access
Get urgent help
Should you need any help or assistance over the holidays, please see below a list of helpful contacts.
Warrington CAMHS
The Alders
12 Birch Avenue
Warrington
WA2 9TN
Tel: 01925 575 904 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)
Crisis Response Team
Our 24 hour crisis response team is for young people up to the age of 18 experiencing a crisis needing an emergency response.
Contact us on 01744 415 640
Those over 18 can contact the crisis line on 0800 051 1508
Going through a crisis? Based in the UK? Place2Be can’t provide support outside of our schools, but there are other organisations that can help.
If someone’s life is in immediate danger, please call 999.
Shout (in partnership with Place2Be)
Text CONNECT to 85258
- For: anyone in the UK
- Available: free, 24 hours a day
- More info: giveusashout.org
Childline
Call 0800 1111
Chat online (set up an account first)
Send an email (set up an account first)
- For: children and young people in the UK
- Available: free, 24 hours a day
- More info: childline.org.uk
Samaritans
Call 116 123
Send an email (response within 24 hours)
- For: adults in the UK
- Available: free, 24 hours a day
- More info: samaritans.org
Knowing I wasn’t alone got me through a difficult night. Texter, Shout
Support for under-18s
If you’re worried about something, talk to an adult that you trust as soon as possible.
This could be:
- Someone in your family, like your mum, dad or carer
- Someone at school, like a teacher or Place2Be (if you have it in your school)
- Your doctor.
If you are not sure who to talk to:
- Call Childline on 0800 1111 or
- Text CONNECT to 85258 to contact Shout (in partnership with Place2Be).
Talk or text for free any time, wherever you are in the UK.
Find other places where you can get help and advice
I’m worried about my child or young person
If their life is in immediate danger, call 999.
If not, we recommend talking to someone who can help you understand what they might be going through and refer you to support in your area.
This could be:
- Your doctor
- The Place2Be staff member at their school OR a similar support service if the school doesn’t have Place2Be
- The Young Minds Parents Helpline, which you can call for free on 0808 802 5544 (9.30am-4pm, Monday-Friday, UK).
Read more about supporting your child or young person
- Support for teachers
- Education Support Partnership Helpline
Call 08000 562 561
Text 07909 341229
For: Teachers / educators
Available: free, 24 hours a day
More info: org.uk - Warrington Multi – Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) – 01925 443322
- Out Of Office – Duty Team – 01925 443322 – Option 2
- Need urgent help with your mental health?
Call the local 24/7 mental health crisis line on 0800 051 1508
Exclusive Uniform Evening at Touchline
Please note that this evening is taking place at Touchline (Liverpool Road, Warrington) and not at the school.
Holiday Activities and Food (HAF)
Bookings for Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) can now be made at www.warrington.gov.uk/haf Children on benefit related free school meals can attend for free, whilst many clubs offer paid places. Each eligible child can attend up to 16 sessions this summer. Sessions include family events, holiday clubs, and enrichment for 12-16 year olds (more added soon)
Email haf@warrington.gov.uk for more information.
Young Carers
Warrington Carers Hub, in collaboration with Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service, will be delivering Water Safety training for young carers of all ages on Thursday 30 July. Please see the poster below for further details.
On Monday we welcome the Rock band Runway Club, who will be performing to all year groups during the morning. They will be discussing mental health, discrimination and bullying.
Runaway Club are a diverse powerhouse rock band based in Glastonbury, UK, made up of Angel, Reece, Sammy, and Charlie. Living and creating together in their band house, they’ve spent the last six months crafting their debut EP. The result? Genre-bending rock anthems that blend Angel’s fierce vocals and electrifying stage presence with Reece’s introspective rap, creating a sound reminiscent of Yungblud and Paramore. The band are managed by the same team that managed “The Wanted” and “The Saturdays” so are ones to watch out for in 2026.They have been hitting the road and bringing their high-energy live show to schools and festivals across the UK. With their boundary-pushing sound and unstoppable drive, Runaway Club are poised to become the next big UK rock band. The band have all had their own issues with mental health & discrimination so are looking forward to sharing their relatable stories with pupils. Runaway Club – Intro to the band
Congratulations!
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School has successfully achieved the Skills Builder Gold Award!
This is a fantastic accomplishment and a testament to the dedication, passion and commitment of all our students in developing their essential skills in preparation for a successful future.
By delivering the Skills Builder Programme our students are given the opportunity to develop 8 essential skills: Listening and Speaking, Problem Solving and Creativity, Adapting and Planning, Leadership and Teamwork.
These skills are associated with positive life outcomes, as well as higher levels of literacy, numeracy and academic attainment.
Through subject lessons and the BWC programme students have developed these skills, reflected on their progress and had the opportunity to use them when meeting employers, businesses, taken part in work experience, trips, mock interviews, careers meetings as well as using them during social time at school and in the community.
We will continue to build on this success next year working closely with Skills Builder to ensure that our students use their essential skills alongside their academic learning to be an active and successful citizen.
Year 8 TCAT Challenge students fundraise
Year 8 TCAT Challenge students continue to volunteer in school and have been busy organising an activities afternoon next Monday to raise funds for St Rocco’s Hospice in support of Mrs Scott Herron taking part in Strictly Come Dancing event in December.
St Rocco’s Hospice: Strictly Dancers 2026
Strictly Come Dancing – Fundraiser Hampers
Raffle tickets for hampers are being sold in school to raise funds for Mrs Scott-Herron’s Strictly St. Rocco’s fundraiser. The fundraising committee will be selling tickets at break and lunchtimes in the canteen. Tickets are 20p each (£1 for a strip). See Mrs Scott-Herron’s fundraising page for more details: https://stroccoshospice.enthuse.com/pf/beverley-scott-herron
Uniform Donations
We are welcoming donations of the following items of uniform.
-skirts
-bags
-phone pouches
-blazers
-ties
-PE Kit items
–barely worn school shoes
If you have any items you can donate, please could they be dropped off in the box outside the main reception. Please can we ask that any donated items be clean.
This week, we were delighted to celebrate the achievements of so many of our students at our Annual Awards Evening. The event was a great success and recognised students for their hard work, commitment, resilience, and outstanding contributions to school life. It was a pleasure to welcome families into school to celebrate these achievements, and we are incredibly proud of every student who received an award.
Our celebrations continue as we look forward to our End of Year Rewards Day on Tuesday 21st July. This is another fantastic opportunity to recognise the many students who have consistently demonstrated excellent attendance, positive behaviour, and commitment to their learning throughout the year. We hope all students attending enjoy a well-deserved day of celebration.
Supporting Your Child Over the Summer
The summer holidays provide a wonderful opportunity for students to rest and recharge, but they are also an important time to continue developing confidence, independence, and a love of learning. Research from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) highlights that small, consistent interactions at home can make a significant difference to a child’s development.
Here are a few simple ways you can support your child over the summer:
📚 Keep Reading
Encourage your child to read regularly, whether it’s a novel, magazine, newspaper, or online article. Reading for just 20 minutes a day helps maintain literacy skills and broadens vocabulary.
💬 Talk About the Day
Take time to have regular conversations about experiences, interests, and future aspirations. Open discussions help develop communication skills, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.
🎯 Encourage Independence
Give your child opportunities to take responsibility, whether it’s planning a family day out, helping with household tasks, managing a budget, or organising their own time.
🌳 Stay Active and Connected
Encourage plenty of physical activity, time outdoors, and opportunities to spend time with family and friends. These experiences support both physical and mental wellbeing.
📱 Promote Healthy Digital Habits
Help your child achieve a healthy balance between screen time and other activities by encouraging regular breaks, time away from devices, and positive online behaviour.
For the latest Wellbeing Newsletter, please click here
Gulliver’s World Visit
As a reward for their outstanding dedication and hard work this year, our Wellbeing Council enjoyed a well-deserved trip to Gulliver’s World. Throughout the year, our Wellbeing Council members have shown incredible commitment to supporting their peers, promoting positive mental health, and helping to create a kinder, more inclusive school community. From leading assemblies and awareness campaigns to offering peer support and championing wellbeing initiatives, they have made a genuine difference to the lives of others. We are extremely proud of everything they have achieved and hope they enjoyed celebrating their success together. Thank you to each and every member for the positive impact you have made on our school community.
Free Breakfasts at Morrisons Cafés
Families can get free breakfasts at Morrisons cafés throughout the summer holidays:
Families can get free breakfasts at Morrisons cafés throughout the summer holidays under a new nationwide scheme – and unlike most supermarket food offers, adults can claim too. The supermarket has teamed up with Kellogg’s to bring back its popular Breakfast Clubs, giving both children and grown-ups a free breakfast with no purchase required.
Anyone visiting a participating Morrisons Café can claim a free bowl of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes or Rice Krispies, served with milk or a dairy alternative, plus a piece of fruit.
The offer runs from today until September 6 across Morrisons cafés nationwide.
It comes as new research commissioned by Morrisons found 54% of parents feel financial pressure during the summer holidays, with many saying the strain becomes most noticeable by week three.
Free Family Fun with the Victoria Park Experience (VPX)
The Victoria Park Experience (VPX) returns this August with four days of free family fun across Warrington.
Each event runs from 11am to 4pm and offers a variety of activities including sports, creative workshops, live music, and games for all ages.
Organised by Warrington Youth Zone and Cheshire Police with support from local partners, VPX provides a fantastic opportunity for families to enjoy the summer holidays together at no cost.
Summer Safety
The Young People’s Public Health Team has released a new Summer Safety video, providing important guidance for young people on how to stay safe during the holidays. The video covers key safety concerns including:
- Abandoned buildings
- Alcohol and substance use
- Water safety
These issues are becoming an increasingly worrying concern within our community, and we are committed to ensuring that both parent carers and young people have access to the information and support they need to stay safe.
We encourage all families to take a few minutes to watch the video together and discuss the important messages it contains. By increasing awareness and understanding of these risks, we can work together to help keep our young people safe throughout the summer.
To watch the video click the link: https://vimeo.com/1109311084?fl=pl&fe=sh
Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service – Water safety
Stay Water Aware: Safety Advice for Summer 2026
Please click on the following link for tips on Water Safety – Stay Water Aware
Science Department
Year 7 and 8 Science Reward Trip
Last Thursday, 30 of Boteler’s Year 7 and 8 scientists were invited to visit the Eureka Science + Discovery centre in Wallasey. The trip was organised by the science department as a reward for students who have shown excellent attitude to learning in their science lessons, and an enthusiasm for the subject overall.
Students explored exhibits based on a range of different themes – including nature, homes, and bodies. Each room featured interactive displays, games, and even a giant model of a cat for us to climb inside! Some of our favourites included the wind turbines, the chill zone, and the climbing tree.
After lunch, our group were treated to an interactive theatre show all about robotics. The staff at Eureka were very knowledgeable, and showed us a variety of robots and machines, explaining the principles behind each one. Students confidently shared answers to questions from the Eureka staff, and Finnley in Year 7 even volunteered to have a go using the robotic hand! However, our favourite robot was, of course, ‘Barkimedes’ – the robotic dog!
The science department is immensely proud of all students who attended, and would like to congratulate them once more for their hard work and dedication.
Designated Provision
On Friday 10th July the students from the Designated Provision took part in a specially organised DP Sports Day event hosted by Bridgewater High School. There were other DP students from Penketh High school and Bridgewater High School as well as us.
The students took part in the following events: –
- Javelin
- Standing long jump
- Relay
- Hurdles
- 200m Sprint
We worked with the other schools in teams and competed against each other. It was a really fun and engaging afternoon, and some students were able to try events they had never done before. Everyone showed excellent determination, resilience and teamwork.
