Category Archives: Senior Boys News
A Level success at Merchant Taylors’ Boys’ School
Students and staff at Merchant Taylors’ Boys’ School are celebrating another excellent A Level performance this year, in spite of challenges caused by Covid-19 restrictions. More than half of all boys (56%) achieved at least one A* grade among their
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U14 Cricket Team Crowned North of England Champions
Congratulations to the U14 cricket team who defeated Sedbergh School to become the North of England champions! Well done boys and a special mention also for all the hard work of Mr R Yates, Mr Beddard and Mr G Yates.
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Cricket success continues at Merchant Taylors’
It has been an excellent few weeks for cricket at Merchant Taylors’ School. On Tuesday, our Under 15s team defeated Liverpool Bluecoat to progress to the last four of the Lancashire Cup, followed by victory for our Under 14s team
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Success in Young Writers Competition
Congratulations to a number of pupils in Year 7 to 9 who have been successful in a young writers competition entitled ‘Spine Chillers’. The boys had to produce a ‘mini-saga’ based on the horror/mystery genre with the prize being publication
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Eco-Committee Receive Green Flag Award
Congratulations to the Eco-Committee at the Boys’ school who have received their Green Flag award after working on the Water, Marine and Biodiversity topics. This means that Merchant Taylors’ Boys’ School is now a Green Flag accredited school. The Eco-Schools
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Introducing our new CCF Contingent Commander
We are delighted to announce that Major Paul Ennis has taken up the position of Contingent Commander, replacing Major Helen Irwin who retired in January. This is an exciting appointment for the CCF as we come out of lockdown and
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Merchant Taylors’ Begin 1:1 Device Trial
Merchant Taylors’ School is delighted to have started a 1:1 device trial which will help the school work towards Microsoft Showcase School status. Year 8 boys and girls are taking part in the trial, which following on from the success
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Merchant Taylors’ leads the pack with new rugby headguards plan
Merchant Taylors’ Boys’ School is to become the first in the UK to offer free professional-standard N-Pro rugby headguards to all Year 7 pupils. The pioneering project, in conjunction with Performance Teq, aims to protect younger players from concussion or
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Harper Makes Premiership Rugby Debut
Congratulations to Old Crosbeian, James Harper, who made his Premiership Rugby debut for Sale Sharks on Sunday 21 March 2021. James first started to play rugby when he joined Merchant Taylors’ in Year 7 and stated his love for the
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Lancashire cricket legend Yates joins Merchant Taylors’ staff
Gary Yates, former academy director at Lancashire County Cricket Club, has agreed to become Head of Cricket Coaching at Merchant Taylors’ School. Gary spent 30 years at the club, including a fifteen-year spell as a high-quality spin bowler, before moving
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