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Myth & Legend with Southmoor Scholars

Scholars were given a lecture by Oxford University last week. The session involved critical thinking involving the study of Greek Mythology. They listened to stories and looked at artifacts. In addition to this they learnt about Oxbridge and routes of entry to the universities.
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Artwork Clear Out

If you were in Year 11 or Year 13 last year and studied Fine Art or made a physical outcome for Photography or Graphics that you have not yet collected from us and would still life to, should please contact your former Art/Photography/Graphics teacher via email to organise a...
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Prepare to Enter the Land of Oz

Our cast and crew for this year’s latest school musical production of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are hard at work after school perfecting their performances, mastering their lines and honing their dance routines to take you on a magical journey over the rainbow and into the land o...
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Southmoor Scholars Get Creative

Scholars had a creative start to the term with a session lead by Julian Lawrence, an award-winning cartoonist and educator specialising in comic books, who joined us from Teesside University. Julian took the students through the process of developing characters, backgrounds,...
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The NHS Prevention Bus Makes a Stop at Southmoor

After being delayed due to poor weather late last year, Year 7 pupils had a chance to hop aboard the NHS Prevention Bus which parked itself on our school yard as part of a tour of local schools raising awareness about wellbeing for our local youth. Students got the chance to...
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NCS Entice Year 11

On Monday, Year 11 had a special assembly with NCS to introduce this year’s NCS Summer Programme. National Citizen Service (NCS) helps 15-17 year olds build skills for work and life by taking part in new challenges and meeting new people. NCS away from home experiences are...
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Road Safety Presentation

On Thursday morning last week, Year 8 took part in a live theatre-style performance by Theatre Space NE called ‘Josh Green’. This lively presentation gave students the opportunity to explore pedestrian safety, including on public transport, raising awareness of pedestrian dangers...
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Healthy Heads in January

January can be a tough time for everyone, including young people. The Health Heads Mental Health Support Team are here to support children and young people who are struggling with Mild-Moderate Mental Health Difficulties. The Healthy Heads Team is a Mental Health Support Team...
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Apprenticeship Careers Fair

Following the success of our first Apprenticeship Explorer Careers Fair last year, to mark National Apprenticeship Week, we are hosting another fair this year which will take place on Thursday 8th February from 4pm to 6pm in the Sixth Form Café. We have a range of organisations...
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Researching Oracy at Southmoor

Earlier this year we were delighted to host Prof Arlene Holmes-Henderson MBE, Professor of Classics Education and Public Policy of Department of Classics and Ancient History at Durham University who is undertaking a research project involving the importance of oracy skills in...
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