Southlands High School

Celebrating Excellence at Our Annual Achievement Evening

We were delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students at this year's Achievement Evening, held in the beautiful surroundings of St. Laurence's Church.

The evening recognised students who have demonstrated exceptional academic success across the curriculum, alongside our special Governors' and Headteacher's Awards, celebrating those who have truly excelled throughout the year.

A highlight of the evening was welcoming back former Southlands students Olesya and Sophie, who left us two years ago to study at Runshaw College. We are incredibly proud that they have both secured places at the University of Oxford, with Olesya going on to study English Language and Literature at St Hugh's College, and Sophie studying Chemistry with a Foundation Year through the Astrophoria Programme.

Their inspirational speeches reminded our current students that with hard work, determination and ambition, incredible opportunities are within reach. They are wonderful role models, and we look forward to seeing many more Southlands students follow in their footsteps.

Congratulations to all of our award winners—we are so proud of everything you have achieved!

What an Incredible Festival Day!

A huge thank you to everyone who made our Festival Day such a fantastic success! It was wonderful to see our school community come together for a day full of fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
From the excitement of the Sports Day track races 🏃 to the energy of the Silent Disco 🎧, the laughs at Bongos Bingo 🎯, delicious ice cream 🍦, colourful face painting 🎨, and our special VIP area ⭐, there truly was something for everyone.
Thank you to our amazing students and staff for making the day so special. We hope everyone had as much fun as we did, and we can't wait to do it all again next year!
Have a lovely summer and we look forward to seeing everyone in September.

What a fantastic day our Year 10 students have had at the Trafford Centre! They enjoyed plenty of shopping, lots of laughs, and great fun on the bowling lanes and dodgems.

Berlin History Trip

Our students had an unforgettable experience on our recent History trip to Berlin, exploring one of Europe's most significant historical cities.

From visiting iconic landmarks and memorials to learning about the events that shaped the 20th century, students gained a deeper understanding of Germany's past and the importance of remembrance, democracy, and freedom.

The trip provided valuable opportunities to bring classroom learning to life while creating lasting memories with friends and staff.

A huge thank you to our students for representing the school so positively throughout the visit, and to our staff for making this fantastic educational experience possible.

Congratulations to Esme P!

We are delighted to celebrate Esme P (Year 7), who has passed her ABRSM Grade 4 Piano exam with Distinction.

Achieving a Distinction at Grade 4 is an outstanding accomplishment, requiring exceptional musicality, secure technical fluency, and consistent expressiveness throughout the performance.

This is a wonderful reflection of Esme's hard work, dedication, and passion for music. We are incredibly proud of her achievement and look forward to seeing her continue to flourish in her musical journey.

Well done, Esme!

Stepping Up...........
Our KS4 students recently completed a series of Ambition sessions to help prepare them for the exciting challenges of Years 10 and 11.

The sessions focused on post-16 pathways, building resilience, developing problem-solving skills, effective revision strategies, and managing exam stress – giving students the tools and confidence to succeed as they begin their GCSE journey.

Well done to all our students for their fantastic engagement throughout the programme!

Congratulations to Professor Will Unsworth on winning the prestigious Mid-Career Robert Robinson Prize for Organic Chemistry Research and Innovation!

A former student of Southlands High School and Runshaw College, Professor Unsworth, now at the University of York, credits his love of science and maths to the many inspiring teachers he had along the way.

He gave a special mention to his memorable teachers at Southlands High School – Mr Pearson, Mr Cubbon and Miss Foulkes – whose passion for teaching helped shape his journey.

Congratulations, Professor Unsworth!

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