Monthly Archives: July 2010

Following on from last week’s ESOL graduation, Liverpool Lighthouse is about to see yet another batch of students graduate, this time from the Harmonize course. The graduation ceremony takes place this Friday 16th July at King’s Hall Auditorium and will be a celebration of the work that our talented youngsters have been doing over the year. Guest speaker, Labour MP Steve Rotheram, will present the students with their certificates and Hope University Senior Lecturer, John Patterson, will host the event. There will also be a variety of performances from both the students and special guests.

Now in its seventh year, Harmonize continues to help disaffected teens to achieve success by encouraging not only academic development but also personal and creative development. Harmonize gives young people the chance to gain GCSE-equivalent qualifications in subjects such as English, Maths, IT, Performance Skills and Music Technology, as well as providing them with a personal development course which includes anger management, PSHE, drug and alcohol awareness and careers education.

Since it began, Harmonize has successfully engaged over 300 young people, aged 12-19. This year we will see 100% of the departing Year 11 students continuing on to further education, work or training. Amongst these students, is sixteen year old Callum Mckenna, who came to Harmonize two years ago after being bullied at school. Since joining Harmonize, Callum has, amongst other things, learned to write and record songs, performed in eight shows and in 2008 won the LFC Young Person of the Year Award. From September he will be working as a Student Involvement Assistant with Liverpool Community College.

Marie McConville, Senior Education, Training and Compliance Manager at Liverpool Lighthouse, said,
“Harmonize is one of the most successful alternative education providers in the city. It’s amazing to see our students turn their lives around with most of them progressing onto positive destinations when they leave us.”
For more information on the Harmonize programme, click here or contact Marie McConville on 0151 476 2342.

The current intake of Liverpool Lighthouse’s ESOL programme (English for Speakers of Other Languages) will be graduating in style this Thursday 8th July. The programme, which is now in its fourth year, gives people the opportunity to learn English and other basic skills, as well as providing advice and guidance on matters such as healthcare and benefits. This term will see 25 students receiving certification for their achievements.

The graduation party is set to be a fun-filled affair, with a host of entertainment, food and drink, where students can celebrate with family and friends. There will also be a short presentation for students to receive their awards.

All the staff at Liverpool Lighthouse wish the ESOL students every success for the future. If you are interested in the ESOL course or any other training that we offer at Liverpool Lighthouse, click here for more information.