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Student Council in Session

The new Student Council held their first meeting generating some great ideas and enthusiasm amongst the group.  Matters discussed included duty allocation for the members, ideas on how to gather student suggestions, anti-bullying week, whole school eco drive and early ideas...
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On Our Minds

Sixth Form students Sophie Armour and Imogen Airson continued their drive to raise awareness of mental health as part of National Mental Health Awareness Week and to develop the Extended Project Qualification. The girls delivered assemblies to pupils discussing the importance of...
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Pupil Takes On The Junior Great North Run

Well done to our Year 7 and former Barnes Junior School pupil Ava Weatherspoon for her recent fundraising efforts.  Ava took part in the Junior Great North Run raising over £100 for charity. Hopefully more pupils will follow Ava’s example and strap on their running...
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A Star is Born

The stage was set for our talented students as 18 acts competed in our annual ‘Search For A Star’ event.  Judges – Mr. Anderson, Miss Wilkinson, Miss Morrison and Mr. Marr – were blown away by the variety of flair shown by the performers.  Acts included...
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Page Turners

 As part of our drive to improve literacy across the curriculum, Year 7 students will receive a free book to take home and enjoy. Reading opens the door to early academic success, imparts a love of learning and leads to higher grades in every subject....
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Footballing Frenzy

The new academic year has seen an increase in opportunities for all students to get involved in competitive football.  All year groups from Year 7 to Year 11 have been entered into the Sunderland Schools’ Football Association leagues and cups!  The season has started in...
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Introducing Our New Student Council…

We are proud to announce the students who have successfully secured places to represent our 2017 Student Council.   The members are; Ben Anderson & Yasmin Tanner (Year 7), Joe Middleton & Hermione Brown (Year 8), Ali...
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To The Barricades

With casting for our 2018 production of Les Misérables now complete, rehearsals are well underway in the Performing Arts Department.  The cast and crew are meeting twice a week after school to hone their performances and prepare for what already looks to be our best...
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Hello to Hill View

We played host to over 100 Year 6 pupils from our local feeder school, Hill View Junior Academy.  Visitors took part in a range of taster lessons and got to work with Year 7 pupils to improve their confidence in the transition from primary to secondary school. We look...
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A Helpful Hike

Mrs Galloway took part in an annual sponsored walk from Seaham to South Shields in aid of Cancer Research UK.  Rough estimates indicate that the group have raised almost £2000 for the Newcastle branch of the charity.  Well done Mrs Galloway!
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