• Exploring the Battlefields

    Exploring the Battlefields

    History students embarked upon our annual Battlefields Trip.  Pupils visited the D-Day sectors of World War Two, visiting Omaha Gold beaches, Pont Du Hoc and Colleville American Cemetery.  They also…

  • Insight into Fulwell

    Insight into Fulwell

    We were joined by Year 5 pupils from Fulwell Junior School to participate in our most recent ‘Insight Day’. This is the first time students from Fulwell have joined us,…

  • A Summer of Reading Begins

    A Summer of Reading Begins

    Mrs. Foster launched our ‘Summer of Reading’ initiative encouraging students to read over the Summer break. Research shows that reading for pleasure improves literacy understanding, academic attainment and can also…

  • Aspiration Graduation

    Aspiration Graduation

    Students from Fulwell Juniors, Hasting Hill Academy and Valley Road Academy attended an Aspirations Graduation at Collingwood College, Durham University, to celebrate the completion of the first year of Southmoor’s…

  • Year 11 Prom 2019

    Year 11 Prom 2019

    After all of the hard work and effort put into their GCSEs, it was time for Year 11 to dress up and celebrate by the seaside for their Prom at…

  • Activities Day Fun!

    Activities Day Fun!

    As a reward for their excellent attendance and behaviour throughout the year, pupils embarked upon a range of fun activities. With everything from giant inflatables, dance lessons, rock band sessions…

  • Thinking Fire Safety

    Thinking Fire Safety

    Representatives from The Tyne & Wear Fire & Rescue Service visited Year 8 students for a presentation about the dangers of fire, the damage it can do, how to stay…

  • Year 10 Work Towards their Future

    Year 10 Work Towards their Future

    Year 10 took part in a range of activities to develop their career pathways. They worked on CVs with help from SETA and Barclays, had Mock Interviews by local business…

  • Considering Cambridge

    Considering Cambridge

    Five lucky Year 10 Scholars were invited on a two-day residential at Jesus College, Cambridge University, where they attended academic sessions in linguistics and immunology, toured a range of different colleges…

  • Eyes Down for Teach Meet 2019

    Eyes Down for Teach Meet 2019

    We saw the return of our annual ‘Southsands Teach Meet’. This year’s event had a Bongo’s Bingo inspired theme that saw colleagues from Southmoor Academy and Sandhill View Academy getting into…