What’s on at New Brighton Arts Festival 2026?

A week of creativity, performance and unforgettable opportunities for young people is coming to New Brighton from 6 to 11 July 2026.

From photography and theatre to music, spoken word and live performance, the festival will celebrate the creativity, confidence and talent of pupils from across our schools and wider community.

Tickets are now available for:
Blow the Roof Off!
Spoken Word with Joseph Roberts
Friday Night Live!

Including opportunities to see both primary and secondary pupils perform.
Book your tickets here:
https://cchange.hfcmat.com/event/

We are also raising funds to help provide creative workshops, performances and experiences for young people. Every donation to our GoFundMe helps make this festival even more ambitious and accessible.

Donate here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/new-brighton-arts-festival

Let’s come together to support young people, celebrate creativity and make New Brighton Arts Festival 2026 something truly special.

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We are incredibly proud of Joseph, who played his final game for the Wirral School Boys after representing the team with distinction for the past 2 and a half years.

The team finished in style, securing a fantastic 3–1 victory over Stockport in the Cheshire Cup Final, a brilliant achievement and a fitting way to end his time with the squad.

Joseph R has balanced this success alongside his studies as a Year 10 student at St Mary’s Catholic College, representing both his school and the Wirral with commitment, determination and maturity throughout.

We know the whole school community will join us in congratulating him on this outstanding achievement. Well done, Joseph! ⚽🏆

We’re hiring: Teaching Assistant Level 2

St Mary’s Catholic College is looking for an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our school community.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people, encouraging inclusion in the classroom and helping students develop the confidence, independence and skills they need to thrive.

You will work closely with our SEND team, supporting students across the school and helping to create a safe, positive and nurturing learning environment.
📍 St Mary’s Catholic College
🕒 32.5 hours per week, term time plus INSET days
📅 Start date: 1 September 2026
⏰ Closing date: 1st June 2026

Find out more and apply:
https://hfcmat.com/work-with-us/vacancies/
#JoinOurTeam #TeachingAssistant #StMarysCatholicCollege #EducationJobs #WirralJobs #SEND

Congratulations to our Year 7 and 8 students who took part in the UKMT Junior Maths Challenge on 29th April, showing fantastic resilience and problem-solving skills throughout.

Special congratulations to James L and Joseph S in Year 8, who achieved outstanding results and have qualified for the Junior Kangaroo round. A fantastic achievement, good luck in the next stage!