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Revision Retreat

Students from the Sixth Form and Year 11 recently visited the idyllic Lake District on a revision retreat.  There was a focus on stretching students from across the Multi Academy Trust in their GCSE English Literature studies.  A Level students were on hand to...
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The Golden Ticket

Our pupils reveled in the opportunity to claim their extra-special Mars and Galaxy milk drinks this week.  Pupils who have gone above and beyond expectations were given golden tickets by their teacher entitling them to a special treat!  Well done!
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An Uplifting Visit

To embrace ‘National Apprenticeship Week’ we welcomed representatives from local crane manufacturer Liehberr on Wednesday.  Our Year 7 pupils engaged in some exciting challenges, including welding and manufacturing tasks and puzzles.  The activities encouraged team work...
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Outward Bounds

Year 11 students visited Ullswater over half term to take part in an ‘Outward Bounds’ course. Students completed a grueling series of activities and were presented with a John Muir Award.  Challenges included walking within the glaciated environment and sleeping on the...
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Over the Rainbow

Last week saw the opening of our much anticipated school production of ‘The Wizard of Oz’. Once again the audience were entertained by our talented pupils and amazing live band. A huge well done to all involved, including the cast, back stage crew and the performing arts...
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New Health Champions

 Southmoor Academy saw Hannah Thirkell, Grace McLardy, Amber Thompson, Sophie Valente, Alice Gould, Zita Carr, Shannon Ellis, Emily Flett, Lexi Taylor and Danielle Winch qualify and receive their certificates for completing the ‘Sunderland Young Health Champion Programme’...
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Mars & Galaxy Week

Today we launch ‘Mars & Galaxy Week’, where, for one week only, pupils who have gone above and beyond expectations in their learning and attitude can be awarded a golden ticket to trade-in for an extra-special milk drink at ‘Southmoor Shakes’. Good luck!
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World Book Day 2017

Continuing with the literacy theme, World Book Day featured heavily within Southmoor yesterday. The English department brought learning to life by dressing as characters from novels currently being studied at Key Stage 4.  This included the renowned ‘Blood Brothers’, ‘Jekyll...
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Geeking Out

We were honoured to invite award winning author, Holly Smale into Southmoor on Monday to speak to students about her chosen career path and what led her to becoming an author.  After some very good questions about life as an author from our enthusiastic students, Holly was...
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