March 2022 archive

Tootoot Launch

We recently saw the launch the launch of our new app, Tootoot. Tootoot gives students the opportunity to speak up about their concerns through a discrete and confidential way. The app can be used to report incidents of bullying, cyberbullying, self-harm, domestic abuse, and mental health concerns. The app gives students a way to disclose their …

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Get Set for Sixth Form Success

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our ‘Get Set for Sixth Form’ Event. Pupils and parents had the perfect opportunity to closely talk with their future subject leaders, learn about the enrichment they can be part of and speak to University and Higher Education and Training representatives on their plans for the future. This …

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Considering The Northern School of Art

Sixth Form students were visited by Katt Mudd from Northern School of Art. She talked to them about career options post sixth form. She started her talk with a quote from Sir Ken Robinson, “Most of the students doing work in your classrooms today will be entering a job force that none of you can …

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Expert Engineering

We were delighted to welcome Dave Bartell and Ian Beasley from Expert Engineering in Sunderland – they gave an informative and exciting presentation on the world of Engineering – ranging from building machines which make McLaren race cars to Remembrance Day poppies – they are keen to showcase what is happening in our local labour …

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Robson Laidler Talk

We welcomed Liam Crowe from Robson Laidler to talk to selected Sixth Form students about the many different career opportunities in Accountancy and Financial Services. Students were able to find out about the variety of roles that are available in the sector and to understand more about what the company actually does and how to …

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Raising & Giving a Super Success

Thank you to all students and parents who took part in our Sixth Form’s very first ‘Raising & Giving’ week. The event was an immense success and our Sixth Form council are delighted to announce we have raised just under £1000 for our selected charities. Well done!