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Southmoor Scientists in the Land of Fire and Ice

Students from Year 12 and 13 spent five days in Iceland over half term making lifelong memories including a humpback whale sighting and visiting the many waterfalls, fissures, glaciers as well as spectacular Geysirs.  They spent time in the secret lagoon...
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Social Mobility Commissioners Call In

We were joined by members of the Social Mobility Commission, a Government appointed board, of which our very own Mr. Wright is part of. The Commission are tasked with finding ways to encourage a fairer society with more equal opportunities.  They visited Southmoor to discuss...
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ICT à Paris

ICT students traded their computer mice for the famous cartoon version as they ventured to Disneyland Paris for a weekend of culture, education and fun! Starting with a sightseeing tour of the French capital, pupils hit Disneyland to soak up the magic of the...
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Southmoor Scholars Stand & Deliver

The Scholars began the ‘Study Skills’ aspect of the programme which provides them with high level academic skills to get a flavour of university and prepare for their academic project. The ‘Stand and Deliver’ workshop was presented by Northumbria...
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The Addams Family

Our production of ‘The Addams Family’ came to a close, after delighting hundreds of guests across the four nights. Thanks so much for all the support and praise. The cast and crew really appreciated the encouragement.  
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Alcohol Awareness

Pupils were asked to take part in the ‘Alcohol Free Childhood Campaign’ organised by ‘Balance’, the North-East Alcohol Office. Students were interviewed as part of this, to communicate the Chief Medical Officer’s messages...
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Building Innovation

Students from Years 7 and 8 had the opportunity to compete in the ‘FIRST’ Lego League to design and build their own robot entirely from Lego then programme it to complete several space themed missions. The teams received huge praise from the judges for their innovative approaches...
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Southmoor Scholars Shoot for the Stars

Peter Swift from Durham University’s Physics Department visited the scholars with a very special prop – an inflatable planetarium!  Students learned about our galaxy, observed stars, constellations and explored the planets in our solar system.  They were taught...
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Pupil Gives Back in a Big Way

Well done to Year 7 pupil Brooke Priest who helped to raise £5000 for the Newcastle Freeman Hospital in memory of her mother who sadly passed away from complications linked to giant cell myocarditis, a disease which affects the muscles around the heart.  We offer...
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All Set for Addams Family

Our production of ‘The Addams Family’ opens tonight with tickets being snapped up fast to see our talented students perform.  You can see a sneak-peek at the wonderful set and costumes in the photos below. Tickets are available from reception as well as on the door for the...
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