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Magnificent Mathematicians

Forty mathematicians from Year 7 and 8 took part in the Junior Maths Challenge, a national examination to test the most able with a variety of mathematical problems.  We are delighted that over half of the students entered were awarded a bronze, silver or gold...
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5-a-day for Health & Happiness

Our school nursing team have been providing pupils with information and freebies about health and happiness this week. Being mindful of your own mental health and well-being is becoming more important in our busy and stressful modern world. The team encouraged pupils to be aware...
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Pupils at the Polls

Last week Southmoor was emerged in election fever. During personal development time pupils have been given a taste of political party manifestos culminating in casting their own vote. The results were a little different to the General Election but far more in line with the...
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Primary School Pop-in

Our pastoral team accompanied by current Year 7 pupils visited primary schools last week to spend time with Year 6 pupils joining the Southmoor family in September. The visits were a huge success and certainly helped build the confidence of our new pupils in their transition from...
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The Finishing Touches

It’s not just Year 11 who have been working hard, our Year 13 students are also preparing themselves for A Level exams. An excellent example of this is in the Art department, where students have been working on their final pieces.  
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Bound for Berlin

Our Languages department are organising an exciting trip to the German capital city of Berlin for students currently in Years 9 to 12.  Flying directly from Newcastle, the trip will take place from 13th – 17thDecember 2017.  Students will visit the...
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Google Box

Last week, the Geography department welcomed the Google Expeditions Pioneer Program to promote virtual reality learning.  Pupils in Years 7 to 9 experienced virtual reality learning in locations around the world including a tropical rainforest, hot desert biomes and even the...
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Year 11 in the Frame

Last week we staged the annual Year 11 group photograph to celebrate moving towards the end of Key Stage 4. We captured some great shots of students looking smart in the sunshine which will be available to purchase later this term.
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Ice to See You Again

Along with the sunshine, our ever popular ‘Southmoor Ices’ have also returned to Southmoor. As usual, students are rewarded for good behaviour, attitude or effort with a voucher to exchange for a refreshing milk shake or ice cream.
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Ms Murley Goes the Distance

Congratulations to Ms Murley, Attendance Manager, who has recently participated in several challenges to raise money for charity including a biplane across the Tyne, the London Marathon and the Sunderland City Half Marathon. Her team raised over £2,600 in aid of The Stroke...
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