We took our Cambridge Technical Sports & Physical Activity Year 13 students on a visit to Sunderland Wall as part of their ‘Practical Sports’ unit. Our students were given the chance to tackle the formidable climbing challenges presented by the artificial walls as well as taking the opportunity to belay for each other and practice …
February 2018 archive
Feb 12
Personal Project Perfection
Sixth Form students have been presenting their Extended Personal Projects to a panel of staff. The qualification allows students to pursue a topic they are truly passionate about that is then presented to a panel for professional feedback. A fantastic variety of projects caught student’s interests including the History of Formalwear, research into String Theory, …
Feb 12
Back to the Baltic
Three groups of AS /A level and GCSE Art and Photography students attended the Baltic and Side Gallery. The visits were arranged to coincide with the GCSE and A level examination paper and help support student’s development of their own ideas. The student’s responses, attitude and reflections on the work was outstanding with some genuine …
Feb 05
Fantastic Fine Artists Win Recognition
The work of three students from both AS and A Level Fine Art was entered into the annual ‘Youth Arts Exhibition’ held at Washington Arts Centre. We are delighted that all three entrants beat tough competition and won three of the six prizes on offer from 150 entries! The Mayor presented students with their awards …