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Physician Information

We welcomed Terry Aspray, a Consultant Physician at Newcastle NHS and Newcastle University, to speak to Year 7, 9 and Sixth Form students about careers in medicine. He also talked about raising aspirations and going to university. Terry comes from a background where no one in his...
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Oxford Offers

This week we were delighted to hear that three of our Year 13 students have received offers from Oxford University! Congratulations to Amy Knott, who has been offered a place to study English Literature and Megan Simmons and Tyreke Holness who have both been offered places at the...
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Wartime & Welfare with Southmoor Scholars

Andrzej Olechnowicz from Durham Univeristy’s history department ran a lecture on wars and welfare to our Scholars this week. Students started off by discussing a book entitled ‘War is Good for Babies and Other Young Children’, and how this could possibly be...
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Creative with Careers

Students learned about careers in Art & Photography. They received bespoke lessons designed to inform them of the kinds of jobs the subject can lead to in the creative industry as well as the key skills they need to succeed. They designed their own creative CV as if they were...
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The Game of University Life

Northumbria University visited Year 8 pupils to introduce them to university through a giant board game. Students took on the role of a university student and had to balance their studies, social life and finances through various scenarios they may encounter at university in...
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Student Council Get Down to Business

The Student Council met with Mr Garrett where they shared with him why they wanted to be a member of the Council and what they would like to achieve. They also discussed plans and ideas for their role over the year.
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Beauty & the Beast Prepares for the Stage

Tickets for our production of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ are on sale now at Pupil Reception and Main Reception. This year’s production is shaping up to be just as spectacular as last year.  The cast are refining their performances as rehearsals step up to the big...
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Bring Out the Bottles

As part of our drive to improve health and protect the environment, we are no longer allowing students to bring externally purchased drinks into school. Students are instead required to bring a reusable bottle which may be plastic or metal. We have installed water dispensers...
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Scholars Attempt Arabic

The Scholars worked their post-Christmas brains with an Arabic taster session from Leeds University where they learned how to introduce themselves and to recite the Arabic alphabet. Pupils also learned about studying languages at university as part of single or combined courses.
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Carols with our Community

Festive celebrations kicked off with our annual Carol Concert and an evening of outstanding performances from our talented youngsters including a special preview from the cast of our forthcoming production of Beauty & the Beast and festive performances from our School...
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