Sep 25
Year 12 embarked on the traditional ‘Welcome to Sixth Form’ expedition to The Lake District. Dozens of students and staff ventured to Derwent Hill for a packed few days of camp fires, kayaking on the lake, high rope challenges and gorge walking as well as games and bonding activities. Conduct was impeccable with a great …
Aug 16
Early analysis of our A Level results is showing some very pleasing outcomes with high levels of students achieving grades A*-C with notable successes in Biology, Geography, History, Maths, Music, Law& Psychology. This means that we are now placing our students in some of the most prestigious institutions in the country. Congratulations to all …
Jul 16
Year 13 students gave themselves a send-off in style by enjoying their Prom in the impressive surroundings of Lumley Castle. Sixth Form staff and students enjoyed their last big get-together before those all-important results arrive in August.
Jul 16
Year 12 students took the chance to have fun and unwind after a busy first year in Sixth Form. Students enjoyed their chance to have fun with a giant inflatable assault course before finishing off the day with a barbecue cooked with usual finesse by ‘Head Chef’ Mrs Gilberston. Bring on Year 13!
Jul 16
Year 12 students visited the University of Law in Leeds where they took part in activities including exploring confessions and rights when arrested, PACE (police and criminal evidence act), writing an opening argument for the defence and they even became the defence barristers for The Bridgewater Four! They then rounded off the visit with a debate …
Jul 10
Year 12 have embarked upon a month long independent work project cumulating in a presentation before a panel of teachers and school leaders. The panel were taken on an eclectic journey across curriculum by our students, with a myriad of interesting topics on show. From the creation of an NHS style computer program that advises the patient which medicines to take and the effects of those medicines on …
