November 29, 2021 archive

Sisterly Success

Sixth Form alumni sisters Lucy and Laura Giles have once again been in the news as they both undertake their studies at Sunderland University on the same course, the MBChB Medicine degree, as part of Sunderland university’s brand new school of medicine. The sisters were both inspired to train as doctors following their grandfather’s experiences as a …

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Mental Health Workshops

Mental health charities Sunderland Mind and Kooth held two separate workshops for our students on the subject of wellbeing and mental health. 80% of young people with mental health needs agreed that the coronavirus pandemic had made their mental health worse and nearly half of 17-19 year-olds with a diagnosable mental health disorder has self-harmed or attempted suicide at …

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Sandhill Students at the Sixth Form

We were delighted to welcome Year 11 students from Sandhill View who joined us for a sixth form taster day. Pupils had the chance to see what our sixth form can offer. This includes not only the facilities available to them but also a chance to try out some of the courses we offer and meet the faces of …

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UCAS Applications Update

Offers for our Year 13 students are starting to roll in thick and fast with some fantastic destinations opening to this year’s group.   Matthew Alcock has received an offer from Manchester university to study Maths whilst Maddie Wilson has been given a significantly reduced offer to study Psychology at Newcastle university.  Also: Ali Iqbal has received three offers …

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