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Cricket Clubs a Big Hit!

Southmoor Cricket Club had a great start, despite the changeable weather!   Every Thursday after school for Year 7 and 8, all pupils (boys and girls) are welcome to take part, even if you have never played before! We will develop all the key skills required such as...
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World Book Day 2021

We celebrated World Book Day. Staff took on the likeness of their favourite literary characters whilst spending some time in lessons discussing their favourite books, authors and characters. Students also had the chance to join in and dress up, you can see some of our ...
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From School Hall to Testing Centre

We welcomed selected year groups on site for the first of the 3 lateral flow tests, which have to be 3-5 days apart. The testing site has been set up with military precision and students were superb at keeping to their allocated appointment slots. The test is quick, simple and...
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Feel Good Friday

We have moved from Wellbeing Wednesday to Feel Good Friday. Students were encouraged to try something new this afternoon to support their wellbeing. Please send in your well-being photographs to info@southmoormat.co.uk so we can publish in next week’s blog. Below you will...
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Kooth Continues to be There for You

We know how difficult the past few weeks have been for you and the young people in your household dealing with lockdown restrictions and in many cases home schooling.  You may have heard your child mention Kooth through information they have received...
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Mindful March Shines Through

Let’s take the time to pause, breathe and really take in what’s all around us. This month we’re encouraging our students to take some time to look within. Learning to be more mindful and aware can do wonders for our well-being in all areas of life...
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National Science Week

People may feel that 2020 was the year of the vaccination but much more happened in Science in the last year with dozens of fantastic science advancements and achievements happening every week that we should continue to celebrate. To this end, we are...
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Autumn Term in Review

As we advance through what continues to be a very unorthodox school year, we take the time to look back through what our students got up to over the last term. Despite all the difficulties brought by restrictions and procedures to keep everyone safe, we still achieved a lot...
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The Body Coach Returns

With the return of lockdown, we also have the return of Joe Wicks The Body Coach’s online PE lessons! This is a great way for students to stay fit and active during the lockdown. Joe will be streaming his lessons live on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9.00am. Though this will...
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Sunderland Young Achievers Awards Winners!

We are delighted to report that just before Christmas our Peer mentors won the anti-bullying award at the Sunderland ‘Young Achievers Awards’, hosted by Together for Children. This is an excellent result for us, especially since it is the third year running Southmoor students...
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