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Sunderland MP Visit

We were delighted to welcome Julie Elliott, MP for Sunderland Central last Friday morning. Mrs Elliott spoke in assembly about her experience of the democratic system. Her visit was all the more poignant given the recent events surrounding the death of Jo Cox MP. Pupils were...
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Yr 5’s Take to the Pitch

Last week we welcomed Year 5 pupils from Hill View Juniors and Valley Road Primary, who are joining our Martin Gray Football Academy squad training sessions each Wednesday. The latest recruits to the Academy, enjoyed the session and embraced working alongside their secondary peers.
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Codex in the Capital

Alice Ward of Year 7 and her mum set off to the capital on Wednesday to take part in the‘Codex 1300 Project’, where a children’s version of this historical document was signed before it is received by The Vatican. Alice’s mum said of their trip. “Thanks for such a fantastic...
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Rio Rewards

Our Summer rewards incentives continue this week, where our ‘Rio Rewards’  were launched, based upon the theme of the forthcoming Olympic Games, to be hosted in Brazil. Students will participate in themed competitions based upon Olympic ideals and can be awarded Bronze, Silver...
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Onions & Eggs

At the start of this school year, our Year 7 pupils used research and investigation to determine how to grow a plant from a seed. This included research and investigation in seed germination and potting. Every Year 7 pupil has now planted an onion set and will hopefully reap the...
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New School Uniform

This September there will be changes to Southmoor’s school uniform. The school tie and the girls’ skirts will be replaced. School ties will be free of charge in the first instance and the new skirts, which are of a very good quality, can be obtained from our local...
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Southmoor Ices

Last week saw the reintroduction of our Principal’s  Awards. The Principal’s rewards categories are academic achievement, sporting achievement, and personal / social development and will be nominated by staff each week who feel they have a student who has demonstrated...
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Personal Development Day

The 4th July 2016 will be Personal Development day, students will not follow normal timetables for this day. Lessons have been planned to teach students skills needed for everyday life including online safety, politics, finance, mental health, health and sex & relationships...
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Diabetes Award

We are delighted that Diabetes UK have chosen us for a “Good Diabetes Care in School Award.” This is because the school has demonstrated excellent care and support for its students with Type 1 Diabetes. The school has ensured that none of these students are excluded from any part...
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Revision Retreat

Over 50 of our most able students descended on the countryside of Northumberland over the bank holiday weekend, with two main goals; to have lots fun and to revise with a vengeance. Students studying for the GCSE in ICT were accompanied by the whole ICT department, who trained...
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