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Spooktacular Stories

Well done to pupils who entered our Halloween Writing Competition over half term. It was certainly difficult to choose a winner from the chilling tales submitted. Congratulations to Ben Anderson for a fantastic story centred around an eerie sweet shop named...
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New Social Space

We recently saw the grand opening of our new social space. With the capacity to house up to 100 pupils and complete with its own VIP serving hatch, the area is available to specific year groups on a half-termly basis as a reward for accumulating the most praise points. This...
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Talking Fire Safety

Thank you to representatives from local emergency services who visited the Academy to speak to students about the importance of staying safe around fireworks.
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Unfaltering Footballers

It’s been another great week for our football teams.  First came a victory for Year 8 against Farringdon in a hard-fought match against the league favourites with our boys ending the game with a well-earned 2-1 win. Year 9 then came back from behind to...
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Councillor Visit

Thanks to Sunderland City Councillor, Louise Farthing for visiting Southmoor.  As well as discussing special education needs and disability support she also looked at whole school initiatives such as enrichment activities, Student Council and our peer mentoring...
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H’way the Lads

Our boys’ football teams have had strong starts to their seasons.  Year 9 beat visitors Thornhill Academy 8–0 then, not to be outdone, Year 11 were victorious in a hard-fought Academy Trust Derby, winning 1–0 against Sandhill View Academy.  Well done lads!
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Attendance Adventurers

All Year 10 pupils achieving over 97% attendance from 30th October until 22nd December will be eligible to take part in a free enrichment trip to Gravity Force trampoline park or a private screening complete with popcorn at a local cinema.
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Students Tackle Rugby

Our brand-new Rugby Club has taken off recently. The club is an opportunity for students to test their rugby skills, learn the rules and receive personal training from local coaches. Training takes place every Tuesday after school for girls and Thursday after school for boys...
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Inter-House Heroes

It was the turn of Year 9 girls to take part in their Inter-House Dodgeball Competition. It was a fast and frantic set of games which ended with Griffin House as victors, followed by Triton in second place, Phoenix third and Pegasus fourth.  Well done to everyone who took...
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In For A Scare

Year 7 and 8 students are invited to take part in a creative writing competition over half term to celebrate Halloween! All entries must be handed to Miss Summerside in Room 73 on Monday 30th October so the winner can be announced on the 31st October! Winners from year...
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