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School Council Join The Debate

Seven members of the Student Council attended the annual ‘State of the City’ debate at the City Council Chambers. This Sunderland Youth Parliament event debated topics including Mental Health, A Curriculum for Life, Transportation, LGBT issues and Work Experience. Southmoor...
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Red Coats Return

Our popular Red Coats initiative has been re-launched where a group of Year 10 pupils volunteer to support their peers by supervising lunch time enrichment activities including table tennis, football, dodgeball, Youth Hub and social space support.
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Seeing SETA

As we continue our careers focus, a group of Year 11 students visited SETA Training to find out about the industry-recognised training they provide for local apprenticeships in both engineering and business disciplines.  Students toured SETA’s Washington base which is the...
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MGFA Update

Our newest Year 7 Martin Gray Football Academy recruits got the chance to train with the man himself as they engaged in a special training session with the coaches before receiving a tactical classroom lesson with Martin. There is a lot to look forward to for the MGFA squads,...
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OxNet is Go!

We saw the launch of the ‘OxNet’ hub for the North East which was held at the National Glass Centre.  Students from across the region attended alongside the Pro Vice Chancellor of Durham, Professor Alan Houston, Lesley Griffin of...
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Oxford at Southmoor

Southmoor Academy was delighted to welcome some very important visitors from Oxford University. Dame Lynne Brindley, the Master of Pembroke College and Samina Khan,  Head of Undergraduate Admissions came to speak to Year 10 and 11 students as part of the...
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In the News

Sixth Form students found themselves in front of the camera as reporters from the BBC visited to get the scoop on our recent appointment as the North East’s first OxNet hub. Year 12 and 13 students spoke to the news team of their aspirations for reaching Oxford as well as the...
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Careers Fair 2017

We held a Careers Fair to continue the drive to raise aspirations and educate Year 11 students about future careers and employment opportunities.  Representatives from a range of industries, providers and services joined us to advise pupils including Liebherr, Jacksons Law,...
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Year 11 Reap Their Revision Rewards

As a reward for their impressive efforts in attendance, commitment to revision and performance in recent mock GCSE exams, over 120 Year 11 pupils took part in enrichment trips. Some students went high-flying at Gravity Force trampoline park, whilst others were treated to a VIP...
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Recycling Recognition

Southmoor featured in the media when BBC Radio Newcastle visited to record a feature in recognition of our pioneering student driven initiative to switch our meals and drinks packaging to materials that are fully biodegradable. 
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