Southmoor Scholars 2024 Programme came to a close in the last couple of weeks. Students submitted their final projects, presented them to Mrs Maw and attended a graduation ceremony at Castle College in Durham University.  Our 2024 Scholars have shown exceptional curiosity, perseverance and dedication producing high level work as well as demonstrating skills used by undergraduates. The topics in their essays were so broad, a brilliant demonstration of the independent learning.  Some topics included the four pillars of the UN, Greek pottery, comparison of male and female psychopaths, euthanasia, the downfall of Sunderland AFC, Adamic Language, Greek heroes, colour and design of flags and how art improves mental health to name just a few.

Castle College at Durham University provided us with a very warm welcome, we were given the privilege of a tour of the historic building, led by third year students who are due to graduate in the next week.  Scholars had an insight into student life and study before having lunch in the great hall and then graduating the Scholars Programme and celebrating in the castle grounds.   Thank you to everyone involved in making this year’s Programme such a success. We look forward to welcoming future scholars in October.