Calday Grange Grammar School

Checkmate! ♟️🏆 The results from the House Chess Festival are in, and it was a strategic showdown for the books! After some intense matches and serious focus, here is how the leaderboard looks: 🥇 Hollowell: Taking the top spot with a massive 40 points! They secured the overall individual winner and boasted two of the three players who tied for 2nd place. Talk about a powerhouse performance! 🥈 Glegg & Bennett: A hard-fought battle from both houses, finishing in a dead heat with 10 points each. Huge congratulations to all our players for their sportsmanship and brilliant moves. Whether you were playing a Sicilian Defense or hunting for that back-rank mate, you made your houses proud!

⚽ Staff Charity Football Match at Prenton Park⚽ Calday vs. Hilbre Get ready for an evening of football, friendly rivalry, and fundraising at the iconic Prenton Park, home of Tranmere Rovers FC! On Thursday 21st May, the staff from Calday Grange Grammar School and Hilbre High School are swapping the classrooms for the pitch. This isn't just a match; it’s a mission to support an incredible cause over 8,000 miles away. 📅 Event Details Venue: Prenton Park, Tranmere Rovers FC Date: Thursday 21st May Gates Open: 5:30pm Kick-Off: 6:00 PM The Match: Calday Staff vs. Hilbre High Staff Playing for a Purpose This year, all proceeds from the event will go directly to Plumstead High School in South Africa. We are incredibly proud to support their vital community projects that provide opportunities and resources for their students. The connection goes even deeper this year: in July, the Calday Senior Rugby and Football teams will be embarking on a sports tour of South Africa. A highlight of the trip will be a competitive fixture against Plumstead High School. This match at Prenton Park is our way of supporting our hosts before we even touch down! Whether you’re a student, parent, alumni, or local football fan, come down and cheer on your favourite teachers. Your ticket purchase helps make a tangible difference in the Plumstead community. Let’s pack the stands and show the power of the Wirral school community! tickettailor.com/events/calday/…

Secondary School Cook - Monday to Friday - 08:30-14:00 (5.5 hrs per day) We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our outstanding Catering Team. The main duties of the role will include the preparation, and cooking of healthy, balanced meals for students and staff, ensuring all food is prepared in accordance with dietary, allergen and nutritional requirements. The School Cook will help create a positive dining experience for the school community and contribute to the efficient running of the school kitchen. Under the supervision of the Catering Supervisor, the post holder will assist with the preparation and service of food and the cleaning of premises and equipment. Our ideal candidate will: ▪ Be a highly motivated individual who is able to deliver an exceptional standard of service for all our students and staff ▪ Have a commitment to health and safety, food hygiene and safeguarding to ensure that the school and the department is compliant with all relevant legislation ▪ Prepare and cook healthy, balanced meals for students and staff ▪ Have a can do approach to their work and be willing to work as part of a team ▪ Willing to support out of hours events and school inset days To apply for this position please visit recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Trust… to complete your application.

🏉 PLATE WINNERS! 🏆 A massive shoutout to our Cheshire U14 7s squad! After a day of fast-paced action, incredible agility, and pure grit, the lads have come home as the Cheshire U14 7s Plate Winners! 🥳 Sevens rugby is all about stamina and teamwork, and these boys showed exactly what they’re made of on the pitch today. Every sprint, tackle, and try brought them closer to this trophy. We couldn’t be prouder of the sportsmanship and heart they displayed throughout the tournament. Well done, lads—a thoroughly deserved victory! 👏👏

🏆 CHAMPIONS! 🏆 Huge congratulations to our incredible U13 Hockey team, who have just been crowned winners of the North West Competition! 🏑✨ The energy on the pitch was electric, and their hard work has officially paid off. Next stop? The England Hockey U13 National Finals Day! 🇬🇧 This is a monumental achievement for our sports department—this marks our second national final in just one year! 💪👏 We couldn't be prouder of the dedication, teamwork, and grit these players have shown.

Thinking about a career in medicine? 🏥✨ We were thrilled to host Medentors recently! They delivered an incredibly insightful session for our prospective Year 11 and 12 Medical Students, breaking down the complexities of the medical school application process. Applying for medicine is a marathon, not a sprint, and having expert guidance makes all the difference. But the support doesn't stop there! 📅 Save the Date: June 2026 Medentors will be returning to Calday for a full day of intensive workshops. This session will be a deep dive into the two most critical pillars of your application: Personal Statements: Crafting a narrative that stands out to admissions tutors. UCAT Preparation: Strategy and practice for the University Clinical Aptitude Test. Huge thanks to the Medentors team for inspiring our future doctors! 🩺💉

Final day of Careers Week 2026 and what a brilliant week it has been! A number of students including our school's Podcast Group and Careers Ambassadors in both Year 8 and 9 enjoyed a full day of podcasting workshops with Richard Leighton and Jay Thakkar from the Brett Centre for Entrepreneurship at the University of Liverpool. Students got an introduction to podcasting, discovered more about the different forms of podcasting, how to set up and run a podcast and how to edit a podcast. Students then had the opportunity to record their own 5-minute podcast, which were carefully edited and shared with the rest of the group. Later in the day a brand new episode of the 'Kids Interview Entrepreneurs' podcast was recorded in the school's Art Department. Students interviewed Craig G Pennington, the chief executive and co-founder of Future Yard CIC, a community music venue and music sector skills hub located in Birkenhead, Wirral. We look forward to hearing the finished podcast when it is available in the coming months. A big thank you to Craig for his time and to Richard and Jay for leading this fantastic workshop with our students. That's a wrap on Careers Week 2026!

🚀 High-Flying Innovation at Calday! ✈️ Yesterday, our Year 8 students swapped their usual pens and paper for passports and prototypes as we hosted The Inspirational Learning Group for the National Careers Challenge! The challenge? To design the "Airline of the Future." 🌍✨ The entire year group was off-timetable for the day, diving headfirst into the world of aviation, branding, and sustainability. From eco-friendly fuel solutions to high-tech cabin designs, the level of creativity and business savvy on display was truly first-class. We weren't alone in the hangar, either! Our fantastic Careers Ambassadors—who took home the win last year—were on hand all day to mentor the teams, share their expertise, and keep the energy high. Highlights of the day included: 💡 Innovative branding and logo designs. 🎤 Professional pitches that would give Dragon's Den a run for its money. 🤝 Incredible teamwork and problem-solving skills. A huge thank you to The Inspirational Learning Group for such an engaging session, and a massive well done to all our Year 8s. The future of flight is looking very bright (and very Calday)! #CaldayGrange #NationalCareersChallenge #FutureLeaders #AviationInnovation #TILG #CareersEducation

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SENIOR TENNIS TEAM! 🎾 We are incredibly proud to announce that our Senior Tennis Team has finished as Runners-Up in the LTA National School Competition (North)! 🏆 Taking on the best talent in the North of the Country is no small feat, and finishing on the podium is a testament to the skill, grit, and teamwork these players have shown throughout the season. What makes this achievement even more impressive is the dedication behind the scenes. All four players have masterfully balanced the intense demands of their A-Level studies with an elite-level commitment to their sport. Their discipline on and off the court is a fantastic example to the entire school community.

Midway through Careers Week 2026 and it was time for our annual Careers Fair! This year we were joined by over 50 local and national organisations, including colleges, apprenticeship providers and universities. Our entire school community was given the opportunity to attend throughout the school day. Our students threw themselves into the event, engaging with our visitors, asking well thought out questions and bagging a freebie or two! A number of our visitors commented on how polite and respectful our students were. A massive thank you to all the engaging stall holders who attended the event this year!

Good Luck, Calday Tennis! 🎾🏆 The road to the National Finals (North) starts now! Tomorrow, our Senior Tennis Team heads up to Sunderland to compete against the best in the region. Reaching this stage is a huge achievement and a testament to the hours of practice and elite-level play our students have put in. We know you'll represent Calday Grange Grammar with the same grit and sportsmanship we’ve seen all season. The Mission:📍 Sunderland Tennis Centre 📅 National Finals (North) Play hard, stay focused, and enjoy the experience. The whole school community is behind you—bring it home, boys! 💪🎾 #CaldayTennis #NationalFinals #SunderlandBound #SchoolSports #GameSetMatch #CaldaySpirit

Podium Finish for the U15s! 🥉🏉 A massive shift from our U15 Rugby 7s squad today at the Cheshire 7s! The boys showed incredible pace, resilience, and skill to secure 3rd Place overall in a highly competitive field. It was a clinical run through the group stages, followed by a hard-fought battle in the knockouts: The Road to Bronze Group Stage (Clean Sweep! 🧹) Kings Mac: 19-7 (W) Birkenhead School: 36-0 (W) Bridgewater: 17-12 (W) Semi-Final Lymm: (L) — A tough battle against a strong side. 3rd/4th Playoff Bridgewater: 26-12 (W) — Sealing the podium spot with a dominant final performance! Huge congratulations to the team for their fitness and spirit throughout a demanding day of 7s. Another trophy for the Calday cabinet! 🏆💪 #CaldayRugby #Cheshire7s #Rugby7s #PodiumFinish #SchoolRugby #GritAndGrace

Huge news for the Calday Hockey family! 🏑🔥 Our U13s have just secured their spot in the ISHC Tier 1 National Finals after a dominant performance on the pitch. The energy was high, the teamwork was clinical, and the result speaks for itself. FINAL SCORE:🏆 Calday Grange Grammar: 7🏒 Bishop Vesey: 2 A massive shoutout to our goalscorers who led the charge: 🎩 Murphy (Hat-trick!) ⚽ Rushton (x2) ⚽ McKenzie⚽ Hogan The road to the National Finals continues. We are incredibly proud of the grit and skill this group has shown. Let’s keep this momentum sliding right into the finals! 👏👏👏 #CaldayHockey #NationalFinals #ISHC #WinningStreak #SchoolSports #FieldHockey

A very busy day 2 of Careers Week here at Calday! Our Year 10 cohort attended their Mock Career Interviews. Prior to the interviews students completed a mock application form that was referenced during the interview. We were joined by over 30 local employers who kindly volunteered to assist with this event. The purpose of the event was for students to improve their employability skills, meet real employers and feel more prepared for the workplace when they embark on work experience in the summer term. Students spent between 25 - 30 minutes with their interviewer and following on from today they will be given detailed feedback about how they came across, that will help them in the future. Additionally, each interviewer selected their most successful interviewee on the day who will receive a certificate. Well done Year 10 on a fantastic set of interviews and a big thank you to all our outstanding interviewers for giving up their time.

We kicked off Careers Week 2026 with the return of our popular house competition - Dragons' Den. Earlier this year the school community was tasked with the mission of creating the next big business idea. Imagination, creativity and inventiveness was required by our budding entrepreneurs. After sifting through lots of entries, our six finalists pitched their bright business ideas in front our esteemed panel of Dragons'. This year we were joined by Mark Palios, Jill Jones, Alan Thompson and Adrian Hall. After a full day of engaging pitches and surviving the dreaded Q&A, our winners were crowned. Congratulations to 1st prize winners - Isaac and William in Year 8, followed by 2nd prize Harriosn in Year 7 and 3rd prize Anay, Josh and Maximilien in Year 9. A big well done to all our outstanding contestants who impressed the Dragons' with their sense of confidence, engaging presentations and ability to remain calm under pressure. A big thank you to our brilliant tech and stage team for their support with the event and of course our exceptional set of Dragons'!

🐾 Big Birthday Vibes for Roxy! 🐾 Our favorite four-legged staff member, Roxy, turned the big THREE just before half-term! To celebrate, we challenged our students to get creative for the House Birthday Card Competition—and wow, you did not disappoint. We were absolutely inundated with entries! It was incredible to see the variety of talent on display. From traditional pencil sketches and vibrant paints to digital illustrations, collages, and even some cutting-edge AI experimentation, our students pulled out all the stops to show Roxy some love. 🏆 The Results are In! Judging such a massive pile of talent was no easy feat, but Mr. Gray took on the challenge. A huge congratulations to our design winners: 🥇 1st Place: Harvey E (Yr7) – Hollowell 🥈 2nd Place: Kevin S (Yr9) – Glegg 🥉 3rd Place: Xander H (Yr7) – Glegg 🏠 House Participation Points Every entry earned points for their House! Here is how the leaderboard looks for participation: Glegg (Taking the top spot!) Hollowell Bennett A massive thank you to everyone who took part and made Roxy’s 3rd birthday so special. She’s been wagging her tail at all the beautiful designs! 🐶❤️

Final Call: GCSE and A-Level Certificate Collection 🎓 A polite reminder to our Class of 2024 and Class of 2025 alumni: if you have not yet collected your official GCSE or A-Level certificates, please arrange to do so as soon as possible. These documents are the only formal proof of your qualifications and are essential for university enrolments, higher-level apprenticeships, and future employment background checks. Please be aware that schools are only required to retain unclaimed certificates for a limited time, after which they are securely destroyed. Replacing them via exam boards at a later date can be a costly and lengthy process. How to collect your certificates: We have made the process as simple as possible. Please head to the Examinations section of our school website for full details on: In-person collection times and ID requirements. Third-party collection (how to authorise a friend or family member to collect them for you). Postage options if you are no longer living in the local area. We are incredibly proud of everything you achieved during your time with us and want to ensure you have these vital documents safe and sound for your next steps.

Author Visit Update Today we were joined by the brilliant Matt Oldfield, author of the popular "Bouncing Back" and the "Ultimate Football Heroes" series! Matt brought his wealth of expertise to our school, sharing insights from his career as a bestselling writer of action-packed football biographies. As the winner of the Children's Sports Book of the Year award, he was the perfect person to inspire our students. During his visit, he led engaging workshops that combined a love of sport with literacy, specifically focusing on the theme of resilience and how to "bounce back" from setbacks—a message that resonated deeply with all who took part. It was a privilege to see our students so captivated by the creative process, and the library was certainly buzzing during the book signing session! A huge thank you to Matt for such an empowering and memorable day. Matt Oldfield is active on several social media platforms where he shares updates about his books and school visits. You can find him at the following handles: X (formerly Twitter): @footieheroesbks (or @HeroesFoootball) Instagram: @heroes.books.football He also has an official website, heroesfootball.com, which features more information about his writing workshops and the "Ultimate Football Heroes" series

WE ARE HIRING Secondary School Cook - Monday to Friday - 08:30-14:00 (5.5 hrs per day) We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our outstanding Catering Team. The main duties of the role will include the preparation, and cooking of healthy, balanced meals for students and staff, ensuring all food is prepared in accordance with dietary, allergen and nutritional requirements. The School Cook will help create a positive dining experience for the school community and contribute to the efficient running of the school kitchen. Under the supervision of the Catering Supervisor, the post holder will assist with the preparation and service of food and the cleaning of premises and equipment. Our ideal candidate will: 📷 Be a highly motivated individual who is able to deliver an exceptional standard of service for all our students and staff 📷 Have a commitment to health and safety, food hygiene and safeguarding to ensure that the school and the department is compliant with all relevant legislation 📷 Prepare and cook healthy, balanced meals for students and staff 📷 Have a can do approach to their work and be willing to work as part of a team 📷 Willing to support out of hours events and school inset days To apply for this position please visit : recruit.sampeople.co.uk/jobboard/Vacan….

Secondary Schools Allocation Day Congratulations to all the students who received the news today that they have been allocated a place at our school! We are absolutely thrilled to welcome you into our community and cannot wait to meet our newest cohort of learners. We know today marks a massive milestone in your educational journey. Rest assured, we are already busy preparing for your arrival. What Happens Next? Keep an eye on your inbox: Further information regarding transition days, induction packs, and next steps will be sent directly from the school in due course. No need to rush: We will provide everything you need to know well in advance of September. A Note on Allocations We understand that National Offer Day can be a mix of emotions. If you were unsuccessful in securing a place with us and wish to explore your options: ℹ️ Important: Detailed information regarding the appeals process and how to join our waiting list can be found directly on the Wirral Local Authority (LA) Website. We are looking forward to a fantastic year ahead! 🌟