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Getting into the Christmas Spirit
Our Performing Arts department have been hard at work creating virtual versions of the usual performances we would normally be enjoying at this time of year. We are delighted to…
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Tin Appeal Stacking Up
Donations for our tin appeal are now rolling in as generous students and staff bring in their food for collection. As always there is much competition to be the form…
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School Council Elected!
Following the elections we can now present our full School Council who will be coordinating efforts to represent the school and their peers in the coming year. Well done to…
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Christmas Jumpers on for Save the Children
We celebrated ‘National Christmas Jumper Day’ in support of ‘Save the Children’ by inviting students to pull on their best festive jumpers or seasonal themed head-wear. Enthusiastic students got into…
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Southmoor Scholars Unravel Robin Hood
Dr Alex Brown from Durham University delivered a lecture on Robin Hood, specifically looking at how his story can give us an insight into Medieval life. We learned about the…
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Sunderland Mind Open a Listening Ear
We hosted special assemblies for all year groups focusing on Mental Health and Wellbeing. Each assembly was delivered by Sunderland MIND to launch their ‘Listening Ear’ service which is a…
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Mental Health Support for Everyone
A recent national survey of children and young people showed that one in ten 11 to 22 year olds reported feeling lonely often or always. The NHS approved Every…
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Careers in PE
We continue with our careers weeks taking place throughout the year and this week was Careers Week in Sport. All of our Careers Weeks this year are linked to the…
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Student Council Elections
We once again gave students the chance to take part in the democratic process by asking them to make their choice for Head Students to lead our Student Council and…
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Festive Fundraising
On Friday 11th December we will be supporting the ‘Save the Children’ charity once again by taking part in ‘National Christmas Jumper Day’. The charity works to help children all around the…
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