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To the Stars with Southmoor Scholars

Peter Swift from Durham University’s Physics Department visited the scholars bringing with him the University’s pop-up planetarium! Students learned about our galaxy, observed stars, constellations and explored the planets in our solar system. They were taught how to spot star...
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State of the City Debate

A group of pupils represented Southmoor at the annual ‘State of the City Debate’ at the City Council Chambers. The annual debate invites some of the best students from across Sunderland to give young people the opportunity to discuss topics which are considered important to them,...
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Putting the Paddle In

Students took part in the Sunderland Schools’ Indoor Rowing Competition for the first time where they enjoyed competing on the banks of rowing machines at Durham Amateur Rowing Club against 130 students from across the area. Though we didn’t qualify for the finals as a...
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Happy Hanukkah

Thank you to Tony Wortman, a member of our local jewish community, who joined us in school to speak with our Year 11 RE students about his faith, it’s festivals, beliefs, traditions and philosophy to help give students an insight into the religion as part of their exam...
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Election Season Reaches Southmoor

  As the country prepares to head to the polls we rode the wave of electoral excitement by holding our own School Council elections. Every student had the chance to cast their vote and we are proud to announce those who have successfully secured places to represent our 2019...
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Discovering Newcastle University

Students visited Newcastle University to experience the brand new ‘Discover Uni’ event. They worked with student ambassadors for the whole day exploring different degrees they could study, analysing ‘celebrity’ personal statements (including Buzz Lightyear...
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Southmoor Scholars Join the Debate

Recently our scholars students were visited by Gertjan Hoetjes, a politics researcher from Durham University. Students debated a whole range of topics relevant to today’s political climate, from the UK’s position in the world, the recent election campaigns and, of course, Brexit!
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OxNet & The Ordered Universe Return

This year’s OxNet North East Project launched this week at the historic venue of St Peter’s Church in Sunderland.  Students from 12 schools were represented, spanning as far north as Newcastle, all the way down to Guisborough. Representatives from Oxford and Durham...
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Careers Fair 2019

A big thank you to all the higher and further education institutions, training and apprenticeship providers, employers and representatives from our UK forces who joined us for our Careers Fair. This was our biggest Careers Fair yet and students were extremely well informed by the...
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Into the Wilderness

Year 11 students spent three days at Derwent Hill Activity Centre. As well as braving the weather to take part in a number of team-building and adventurous activities, pupils spent time considering career options after Key Stage 4, including applying for apprenticeships.
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