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Stage-by-Stage Careers Advice

We were delighted to host Martin Prendergast, former Director of Communications for the National Theatre, to talk to students about his past role and what to expect from pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. Martin also enlightened students with his ‘top tips’ for a...
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Practical Performances

Just before Christmas, GCSE performing arts students undertook their practical exams after a lot of hard work refining their performances and staging.
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Sounds Good

The Northern School of Art visited creative students across several year groups to run a workshop on sound design. Students learned about ‘foleys’ – the recreation of sounds using everyday objects – and created their own scene of birds flying away from a tree using...
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Cambridge Calls In

Students from Jesus College, Cambridge University, visited Year 11 and 12 to provide an overview of Cambridge University, the opportunities available and how it differs from other institutions. Each student ambassador spoke about their own subjects and experiences with some of...
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Rugby Coaching Intensifies

Just before Christmas, five members of the boys’ rugby team who have shown potential leadership and exceptional enthusiasm for the game had the chance to attend training at Kingston Park with The Newcastle Falcons and RFU.  Pupils received a Level One Refereeing...
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Tintastic Total

We are delighted to have smashed our ambitious target of collecting 3000 tins for the homeless by gathering an astounding 3236!  Congratulations to Phoenix D who were the form that collected the most tins and also to Pegasus who topped the House...
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Carol Service Success

Our annual Carol Concert took place with outstanding performances from some truly talented youngsters including a special preview of our school production of ‘The Addams Family’ and also a showcase from our School Orchestra Project. Thank you also to our guest choir from Hill...
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To Berlin & Back

Pupils from Years 9 – 11 set off on a cultural trip to Berlin enjoying a visit to the German Parliament building, a guided tour of the Berlin Wall and the GDR museum. Our linguists also spent time at the famous Christmas markets where many of them sampled...
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Psychology Stars

Three students have received the ‘Psychologist of the term’ award for their outstanding academic work and efforts this term. Their efforts include positive attitude to class work, helping others and continuously challenging themselves in their work. Well done...
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Merry Quizmas

Tutor groups rose to the challenge and got into the festive spirit by taking part in our Quizmas Special Event. Students were challenged with a quiz as well as trying to pick out their teachers from baby photos and a caption contest.
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