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A Voice from History

Year 8 and Year 12 students were privileged to hear a moving first hand account of history from Holocaust survivor, Rudi Oppenheimer. Mr Oppenheimer had students enthralled as he recounted his childhood in Germany, the UK and Holland before speaking about the persecution of...
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The Danger of Drugs at Work

As part of our drive to raise awareness of drug use and the dangers this can present, students were given a presentation with special emphasis on how substance abuse can affect safety and performance in the workplace. We were once again joined by Gordon Angus of Hall & Angus...
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Up For A Challenge

Duke of Edinburgh pupils completed their expedition near Hadrian’s Wall. They were completely self-sufficient for two days and one night where they walked across country over a considerable distance. Students carried everything they needed in their rucksacks including their tent,...
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School Council

School Council members took part in a consultation with Gordon Angus of Hall & Angus. Mr. Angus was in school to hear feedback on what the pupils thought of a series of cards his company is producing to aid teaching awareness of different substances that are often abused....
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Nurturing a Growth Mindset

Miss Palethorpe delivered assemblies where she talked to students about having a ‘Growth Mindset’. A keen runner in her spare time, Miss Palethorpe used the example of Sir Roger Bannister, the first man to break the three-minute mile (a feat thought of as impossible at the time),...
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Year 8 Lads Bring Home the Silver

Well done to the Year 8 boys’ football team who collected their Under 14 league title at the Sunderland Schools’ Football Association Awards Evening. The boys had a fantastic season, winning every game except for one draw!  Despite this, it was a close competition with...
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School Council in Session

The Student Council had lunch with the Principal to discuss and present ideas they have gathered from their peers to further improve the Academy. Ideas included free water dispenses, summer activities, charity fund raising and further recycling initiatives.
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Pitch Preparation

Intrepid students who are part of our Duke of Edinburgh Award Challenge set out on the final part of their journey recently. The group headed out to weather the outdoors and test the skills they have learned along the way. As part of this, students took the time to practice...
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Year 7 Girls Aren’t Stumped by Cricket

Thank you to representatives from Durham County Cricket Club who joined us recently to give a group of Year 7 girls a cricket taster session. We are working closely with the club to promote the sport and inspire students to give it a go, especially amongst our female cohort....
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Exploring Age Related Issues

Students once again collaborated in year groups to explore age-related PSHCE and SMSC issues. Pupils in Years 7 to 10 were able to explore a wide range of issues, including stereotyping and prejudice, British Values, mental/emotional health, politics, careers and sex education.
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