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Why Queue?

Year 7 students attended a special interactive theatre-style presentation delivered by a visiting group called “The Riot Act”.  The presentation encouraged students to think carefully about safe and sustainable travel options and raised awareness of the range of benefits for...
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Meet The Addams Family

With casting for our 2019 school production of musical comedy ‘The Addams Family’ now complete, rehearsals are well underway in the Performing Arts Department.  The cast and crew are meeting twice a week after school, as well as over lunchtimes, to hone their performances,...
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Falcons Fly In

Our rugby club is back with coaches from Newcastle Falcons offering professional guidance to students from all year groups.  This is an excellent chance for students to test their rugby skills, learn the rules and receive personal training. Training takes place...
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Durham University Coaches Put Pupils Through Their Paces

We have started a new football training partnership with Durham University whose professional coaches are working with us to train our young football hopefuls. Students jumped at the chance to receive professional guidance with over a hundred taking part in the first training...
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Student Council Candidates Step Up

Election fever continues around Southmoor with pupils from Years 7 to 11 coming forward as election hopefuls to stand as candidates for this year’s Student Council. We look forward to seeing our candidates canvas for votes amongst their peers and releasing their very own...
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Donning Denim for the Day

Staff and students jumped into their jeans and jeggings today in support of Jeans for Genes 2018. The organisation helps disorder-specific charities and patient groups to deliver inspiring projects and support services for children affected by a genetic disorder in the UK....
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Performing Arts Paragons

Congratulations to Sam Scott and Corey Clarke who received special awards for their outstanding contributions to the Performing Arts Department. Both students have shown fantastic dedication to not just participating in our school productions and choirs but also promoting the...
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A Wicked Workshop

We were delighted to welcome the Musical Director of the hit Westend show ‘Wicked’ which is currently showing at The Sunderland Empire as part of its UK wide tour. Performing Arts students had the chance to take direction from the members of the professional creative team behind...
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A Runaway Success

Congratulations to staff members and students who took part in The Great North Run. Mr Summers, Miss Palethorpe and Year 7 student Harry Clay all now proudly sport their winners medals. Miss Palethorpe even got some support from the languages department which surely...
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A Wicked Wednesday

Students from Performing Arts were treated to a special visit to see a matinee performance of the smash-hit West End musical, Wicked! Pupils had a fantastic time enjoying the show.  For some it was their first time attending a live theatre performance.
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