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Messages to Year 11

  It’s an unusual time and in light of the nationwide closures  we felt, as a school community, it was important to send a message to our Year 11 pupils as they leave school for what may be the last time. To this end, we asked our staff and teachers of year 11 to send...
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A Lesson at the Opera

As a reward for their recent success on stage, the cast of Beauty and the Beast were given the chance to work with Opera Sunderland and performed a mini version of the classic ‘Carmen’. At the end of the workshop students were offered the opportunity to perform in the chorus of...
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Southmoor Scholars Study Durham

The Scholars had their first trip to Durham University. The morning started in Palace Green Library with a quiz on ‘What is a book’ before learning a new skill – paleography – by analysing a Tudor inventory. Students then split into two groups looking at primary...
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Aspiring Authors Get Published!

Miss Bartram’s Year 8 pupils took part in a ‘Young Writers’ competition composing a 100 word mini saga around the theme ‘hunted’. We are delighted to hear that 16 Southmoor students had their short stories selected to feature in the published collection of chosen...
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Skeleton Science

Southmoor Scholars got up close and personal with skeletons. Durham University ran a workshop about the history of medicine through the lens of bioarchaeology. They had three tasks: 1. To assemble a skeleton. 2. To analyse amputated bones and trepanned skulls. 3. To look at...
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Beauty and the Beast Enchants the Community

More pictures from last week’s highly anticipated school production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Our young actors, band members and stage crew delivered an unforgettable show. Thanks to everyone who joined us and well done to the fantastic cast and ensemble!  
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NCS Give us the Gold

We are delighted to have received the National Citizenship Service Gold Award for our participation in the programme.  This means that over 50 of last year’s Year 11 cohort went on to take part in the NCS scheme involving Summer expeditions, community projects and life-skills.
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Boxing Club is a Big Hit

Our Boxing Club is proving popular with students eager to learn the basics of the sport, gain focus and discipline through the challenges it provides and above all have fun in a friendly, competitive environment. The club continues on a Monday and Friday after school – all...
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Tennis Ace Joins the County Cup Squad

Congratulations to Adam Armitidge who has been selected to join the Under 18 Boys’ County Cup Team for the upcoming tournament at the Sunderland Tennis Centre on the 28th February, a feat particularly impressive considering he is still only in Year 9. We...
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Be Our Guest!

Our production of Beauty and the Beast premieres this Tuesday at 6.00pm! Don’t miss out on this enchanting performance from our talented drama students with live music from our very own school orchestra and choir. Tickets are available from Reception or on the door at each...
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