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 …
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Jun 23
Careers Explorers
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
Year 12 Students Complete Silver Duke of Edinburgh Expedition in Yorkshire Dales
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
History on a Plate
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 …
May 27
Booking a Place at University
Year 12 will be logging into UCAS to start their university applications straight after half-term. Many of them are busy reading relevant super-curricular material to support their applications. Adam is reading ‘The Blind Watchmaker‘ by Richard Dawkins, Martha is reading ‘Shallow Graves‘ by Ray Fysh, Marina is reading ‘10% Human‘ by Alana Cohen, Erin is …
May 06
Exam Stress Workshops Now Open
The NHS Healthy Heads Team visited school this week to host a workshop aimed at supporting students who may be experiencing stress in the lead-up to their exams. They provided one-on-one guidance to Year 11 and Year 13 pupils, helping them manage anxiety and learn practical strategies to make the exam period feel more manageable. …