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Tins Away!

Just before Christmas our tin appeal collected over 1000 tins which were then distributed to local charities to feed the homeless in Sunderland at Christmas. This is a fantastic achievement by our whole school community and has really supported the local area during this...
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A reminder of the definitions of ‘critical workers’ and ‘vulnerable pupils’

Critical workers are those who work in: Health and social care Education and childcare Key public services (including the justice system, religious staff, charities delivering key frontline services, those responsible for the management of the deceased, and journalists and...
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Half Term Art Competition Open!

Over half term we are asking pupils to stay creative as part of our half term art competition with the topic: ‘Art in the News’. Pupils are asked to produce a piece of artwork that is inspired by something that they have seen in the news in recent weeks....
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Brilliant Club Continues

Year 9 students taking part in ‘The Brilliant Club’ Scholars Programme have moved onto their academic projects. They are stepping into the shoes of the Head of the WHO’s new Disease Detective Division and must write a report designing a strategy to help prevent...
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Supporting Our Careers Programme

We are always looking for businesses and employers to support our Careers Education programme at both Southmoor Academy and Sandhill View Academy. We realise that at the moment this will be more challenging for businesses, however we are still very keen for...
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Back in the Field

Year 13 Geography students jumped at the chance to take part in a local field trip to Hendon beach to gather environmental data as part of their study into coastal dynamics. Students got the chance to get hands-on with surveying techniques and data capture to aid them in their...
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Brilliant Club

Students in Year 9 have been working with ‘The Brilliant Club’ to complete the Scholars Programme alongside a PhD tutor. Our topic is ‘Disease Detectives’ and so far students have learned about infectious diseases, how they spread and interventions and...
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Book Buzz Begins

We presented students with the choice from a range of books as part of the ‘Book Buzz’ programme. Pupils had the chance to read the synopsis of each title, discuss some of them in class with their peers and then make their choice. Pupils will receive their free books within the...
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Southmoor House Redevelopment Update

Contractors continue to work away at the re-development of Southmoor House to form part of our Sixth Form campus. Work continues apace with most of the major structural work now complete, opening up many of the once enclosed spaces to reveal the building’s true character....
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Jeans for Genes Day 2020

Staff and students jumped into their jeans in support of Jeans for Genes 2020. The organisation helps disorder-specific charities and patient groups to deliver inspiring projects and support services for children affected by a genetic disorder in the UK. Thank you and well done...
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