All of Year 12 took part in the first of four sessions lead by Barclays bank, teaching the students a number of important life skills for when they leave school. This week the team were describing the basics of credit and debit accounts, insurance polices, inventory agreements and interest rates – providing them with the …
June 2022 archive
Jun 21
Raising Aspirations with Local Primaries
We welcomed Year 2 pupils from our feeder primaries for a Raising Aspirations Day. Our visitors learned about self-efficacy and took part in a knowledge building treasure hunt around Southmoor House. Thank you to the visiting staff and students, we look forward to welcoming more pupils to future Insight events soon.
Jun 21
Women in STEM Opportunity
National Cyber Security Centre will be offering a residential course during the summer of 2022 in Edinburgh. This fully funded, five-day residential course is aimed at attracting a diverse range of female students, typically between 16 and 17-years-old, to build advanced skills in some key areas of cyber security. The course is aimed at females …
Jun 21
UCAS Trip
Year 12 visited the Utility Arena in Newcastle for the UCAS Tyneside Exhibition. The event hosted hundreds of universities, colleges, apprenticeship providers and employers all ready to help students discover their future. Students had the opportunity to take part in live application and personal statement workshops, taster sessions and Q&A’s with students an representatives. Congratulations to Toby Patterson who was our top …
Jun 14
Transition Days
Jun 13
A Day of Sport with Local Primaries
Our Sports Ambassadors held a sports day for our local feeder primary schools. The day’s competition was managed by the ambassadors who pitted each team against each other over a variety of events such as basketball, archery, long jump, javelin and tennis. Much fun was had by all as friendly local rivalries led to some really exciting …