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Engineering Excellence

Thanks to the funding generously donated from the Reece Foundation, sixth form Engineering students were able to take part in a practical lesson involving equipment commonly used within the field of electrical engineering.
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Skiing Success on the Slopes

We are proud to support Year 7 student Hugo Haggerty as he prepares for training in Austria with the prestigious skiing trainers ‘Team Evolution’.  Hugo has been hitting the slopes since the age of six and recently took part in the U12 English Championships in...
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100 Years to Remember

Commemorations took place in the lead up to Remembrance Day with esteemed guests including the Mayor of Sunderland Councillor Lynda Scanlan, Julie Elliott MP, Sunderland University Chaplain Reverend Chris Howson, Superintendent Barrie Joisce of Northumbria Police, Zaf Iqbal of...
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Poignant Last Post

Year 12 student Matthew Snaith performed the ‘Last Post’ for pupils at Hylton Castle Primary School as part of their Remembrance assemblies.  Miss Wood, Deputy Head, said: ‘Matthew was calm and professional despite playing in front of...
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Spectacular Firework Science

STEM Club took students on a volatile journey behind the science of fireworks.  Club members watched explosive experiments involving methane bubbles before testing out the chemistry behind sparklers.
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Orchestra Auditions Sound Out

Year 7 students taking part in the School Orchestra Project were given the opportunity to audition for free one-to-one music tuition courtesy of The Sir Tom Cowie Charitable Trust.  Students performed in the presence of a panel who will now decide the lucky recipients of the...
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Social Mobility Support

Our motto ‘Aspire, Achieve, Enjoy’ is the cornerstone of Southmoor’s commitment to social mobility. It’s about recognising that children in the North East deserve the best and that our job is to provide it!   Southmoor has seen a significant increase in the achievement...
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Students Celebrate Science

Four of our Science Ambassadors took part in the ‘Celebrate Science’ event organised by Durham University where they demonstrated scientific principles alongside other contributors including researchers. The participants were a credit to the school. ence
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Spooky Success Stories

Congratulations to Year 7 & 8 Halloween story writing entrants. The grand prize went to Gracie Cameron and Josie Nesbitt who each scooped a spooky-sweet-bundle and shopping voucher.  All other entrants received runner-up prizes. Well done!
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Crime Solving with Southmoor Scholars

The Southmoor and Sandhill Scholars experienced their first lecture by Peter Beveridge, who worked with the students to re-enact a crime scene investigation and challenge their thinking throughout the process. Students had to imagine the roles of victims, perpetrators and police...
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