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A Poignant Pause

Commemorations took place to mark the passing of Remembrance Day on Sunday. Mr Wood explained why we mark Remembrance Day with a brief history before students reflected during a moment of silence that was observed alongside the playing of ‘The Last Post’.
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School Orchestra Project Gets An Encore

We once again launched our School Orchestra Project by handing out the first instruments to eager Year 7s. The Project sees every student in Year 7 receive an orchestral instrument and whole-class tuition in their curriculum Music lessons. Last year’s project was a massive...
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The National Theatre and a Curious Incident

We were delighted to welcome back actors from the National Theatre who once again transformed our main hall into a stage for a performance of the award winning show ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’.  This was a fantastic opportunity for Year 8 and A-Level...
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To the Letter with Southmoor Scholars

The Scholars were visited by a PhD student of English Literature from Oxford University who specialised in Renaissance letter-writing.  Scholars were given a wax-sealed letter and discussed historical methods of keeping confidentiality and ‘letter locking’. They...
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Athletes in Action

Year 7 and 8 athletes competed in the Sunderland Schools’ Athletics Competition where they demonstrated exceptional grit, determination and commitment both in individual and team events.  Several students won their heats and various field events. Well done Team Southmoor! 
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Half Term Fun in France

Over half term pupils took part in a week of fun in France as part of our Autumn Adventures. The trip started with arrival at our chateau in Normandy before pupils went on to sample local culture and cuisine in Honfleur, take in the magnificent cathedral at Bayeux and...
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Autumn Activities

Meanwhile, on the domestic side of our Autumn Adventures, pupils enjoyed a host of exciting activities held on-site with the Sunderland Community Action Group. Students tried their hand at cookery, competed in sports, tried out some circus skills and got creative in a range of...
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Southmoor Scholars Consider Chemistry

The Scholars programme was launched with the workshop ‘Spectroscopy in a Suitcase’ run by Newcastle University’s Chemistry Department. Students learned about the basics of Spectroscopy, which looks at the interaction between matter and radiation, and had the...
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Celebrating Science

Eight Year 7 students gave up part of their half-term holiday to demonstrate scientific principles to the general public. This event took part over three days, and was organised by Durham University Outreach department on the Palace Green next to Durham Cathedral. Our students...
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Restart a Heart Day 2019

In recognition of national ‘Restart a Heart Day’, Year 7 took part in a lesson in basic First Aid & CPR with volunteers from the North East Ambulance Service. Students learned valuable lifesaving skills that they can put into practice in an emergency situation.
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