Jun 30
On Thursday, Pathway students—along with a few lucky Sixthformers —were treated to a unique and exciting opportunity to learn about horse care right here on the school grounds. The session gave students the chance to meet two friendly ponies, Penny and Pebbles, and take part in a hands-on lesson covering grooming techniques, tack and riding …
Jun 23
On Tuesday Year 12 Geographers visited the Ouseburn in Newcastle to learn about industrial change and rebranding. Through studying old maps and carrying out surveys they saw the impacts of gentrification and considered its impacts on different stakeholders. They then walked along the Quayside and up to the Helix Centre. They were lucky enough to …
Jun 23
On Thursday, all Year 12 students took part in the annual Year 12 Careers Explorer event. This is an opportunity for Year 12 to think about their post-18 choices and what they will do at the end of Year 13. During the morning, students took part in a carousel of workshops delivered by: Northumbria University, …
Jun 23
A group of determined Year 12 students have successfully completed their Silver Duke of Edinburgh expedition, spending three days trekking through the stunning but challenging landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales. Over the course of the expedition, students navigated their own routes, carried all their equipment, and cooked their own meals, all while embracing unpredictable weather …
Jun 16
If you think ‘doing history’ just means reading books and writing essays, think again! As part of the ‘Heritage 360’ OxNet programme, students attended a medieval food experience at Blackfriar’s Restaurant in Newcastle. We learned about the history of medieval food across Europe, and asked questions about the sources we have and how we interpret …
