Tower College was founded in the Spring of 1948 by the late Mr and Mrs Charles A. Oxley, as an independent day school for boys and girls of all ages. The college is housed in The Tower, Mill Lane, Rainhill, a large country mansion, completed in 1880, at a cost of £80,000. The original family, the Baxters, left before the First World War, during which time it was used as a hospital.

Lawns, terraces and trees now surround the red sandstone building. It has stately grandeur that lends an air of calm and peaceful dignity to the college. The spaciousness and beauty of the interior have a charm and homeliness that give our children a sense of security, as well as a pride in their school.

The traditional values of striving for academic excellence in a disciplined and caring Christian environment still form the basis of school life at Tower College today, under the leadership of our present Principal, Miss Rachel Oxley, the daughter of the school founders.

Tower College was recognised by the Department of Education and Science in 1963. The school is subject to regular inspections and review visits by the Independent Schools Joint Council, and the Principal is a member of the Independent Schools Association. In 1964, Mr and Mrs Oxley registered the Company as Christian Schools (North West) Ltd, a non-profit making company and registered charity.

Boys and girls, aged 3 – 16 years, of all denominations and faiths are welcome in the school and careful attention is given to spiritual and moral development as the basis of sound ethical standards. 

 

TOWER COLLEGE LAUNCHES HAITI APPEAL

The Haiti Earthquake

As you may be aware, the already poverty-stricken country of Haiti was struck by an earthquake of magnitude 7.0 on the Richter scale on the 12th January 2010, with devastating effects. There have recently been aftershocks, causing even more damage.

More than 150,000 people have been killed, and it is estimated that this death toll could reach 200,000, and as many as one million Hatians have been left homeless.


How Can You Help?

At Tower College, we are holding a collection for the Disasters Emergency Comittee (DEC) Haiti Earthquake Appeal. The money raised will go towards emergency supplies for the disaster’s survivors, such as food, water and medical help, as well as longer-term aid to help those affected to rebuild their lives and livelihoods, enabling them to support themselves and their families. For more information on the DEC appeal, you can go to www.DEC.org.uk. 

Please help us to help them. All donations, great or small, will be greatly appreciated. Please give any donations to your form teacher.

Thank you. 

Amelia Shard S4W and Rebecca Albrecht S4W will be organizing the appeal.