ELLESMERE College will welcome families back through its doors this month for its first open day since before the Covid-19 pandemic.

Following a record intake of students for the Autumn term, the open day will take place on Saturday, October 9 between 1pm and 4pm.

The day will allow visitors to see the school’s academic, sporting and boarding facilities as well as the opportunity to chat with staff.

Brendan Wignall, Ellesmere College headmaster, is glad the school is able to welcome families back for face-to-face open day.

He said: “These are exciting times for the college and we can’t wait to welcome visitors back to the school for our open day.

“During lockdown we adapted to the ‘new normal’ and held effective ‘virtual’ open days, investing in online tours and virtual chats to staff, but we are pleased to be able to do this all face-to-face again.

“Our last face-to-face open day was just before the first lockdown in March 2020 and we are delighted to get back to some sort of normality.

“It’s lovely to be able to share our wonderful school and what we have to offer in this way once again.

“There is a full programme for visitors to enjoy and to experience the college, get to know us and understand our values.”

Mr Wignall said Ellesmere College had adapted well during lockdown.

He believes the school’s smooth transition from classroom to online learning reassured students and parents that education would continue, despite the situation during the past 18 months.

Mr Wignall was very pleased to see results were not negatively impacted throughout the pandemic.

He said: “The college continues to have impressive successful academic and sporting results – even through Covid, and our one-to-one tours have gone extremely well with a high conversion rate and growth in numbers for our day offering.”

Anyone wishing to attend the open day can register their interest now at www.ellesmere.com or for more information, telephone 01691 626510 or email registrar@ellesmere.com