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Students Snap Up Photography Workshop

A group of A level Photography students visited the Photography Department at Sunderland University for a studio-based workshop and tour of the facilities for the degree course. They were taught how to read lighting in a photograph and how to apply the techniques to their own...
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Peer Positivity

We saw the re-launch of our Sixth Form Lesson Support Scheme which involves Year 12 students working to support their younger peers in lessons that suit their subject choices. This may include helping pupils with weaker literacy skills, leading a...
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Green Fingered Students Pitch In

Since February students have been working alongside members of Sunderland Community Action Group to support the renovation of the garden at United Roker Reform Church. Our young people have worked alongside members of the local community to learn new gardening and woodwork skills...
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Recycling Researchers Visit Southmoor

We welcomed staff and pupils from Whitburn Church of England Academy who were eager to learn more about our ground-breaking recycling initiatives. Our visitors spent time with our Student Council to discuss and share how we have transformed the use of packaging within the Academy...
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Aspiring Athletes in Competition

Congratulations to our budding athletes who took part in the recent Wearside Schools’ Athletics Competition. Students competed against other local schools across a range of track and field events with many performing exceptionally well against some tough competition. Special...
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Blog 100

We are celebrating our 100th edition of Principal’s Blog! Having launched back in October 2015, we are delighted that the blog has grown hugely in popularity, giving readers a fantastic insight into all the biggest news stories that take place in our vibrant Academy each...
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You Can Do It!

Ms. Saints recently spoke about the importance of having self-belief and faith in oneself to achieve. She pointed out that it is too easy to fall into the mindset that something is impossible or to not even try something you might not succeed in. Ms. Saints also demonstrated how...
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A Special Honour

Students who participated in the Year 10 Honours Programme were presented with certificates by Mr. Garett and Mr. Wright to congratulate them on being the first students to complete the initiative. As part of the programme, each student presented the personal project they have...
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The Thin Blue Line

As part of our closer ties with Northumbria Police we invited representatives from the force to present an assembly to Year 8.  Students were given a firm warning on the growing dangers of drugs in our community as well as information on anti-social behaviour, what it is and...
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Peer2Peer Promote Mental Health

Well done to Peer2Peer mentors who not only delivered assemblies promoting Mental Health Awareness Week to all House Groups but also hosted a special workshop with teaching staff.  The aim was to help staff better understand the mental health issues young people face, how to...
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