Last week we said a very fond farewell to Year 13 students with a special goodbye party. Though their time at Sixth Form may have been unusual due to the global pandemic, we hope to have supported them through this difficult time and on to the next step in their learning journeys. As always, we forge long-lasting …
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Jun 01
The Last Match
Before Year 13 students departed last week, there was time for one last grudge match between the Year 12 and 13 boys’ football teams. There was honour and pride at stake as Year 12 have defeated their senior chohort on their last two meetings. This time though, Year 13 took home the glory on their …
Jun 01
Out with a Bang
Mrs Stewart’s and Mrs Doherty’s Year 13 geography class finished their year together with some volcanic celebrations in the sun having studied the process that forms volcanoes closely this year as part of their A-Level course. We will be sad to see this group leave us but trust that they’ll be studying many, real life …
May 24
You Asked, We Acted – Year 11 Mentors
Last term students asked for a way to support Year 11 students as they move into the Sixth Form and build a greater sense of community between the year groups. For that reason we have launched our Student Mentor Program, whereby all Year 12 students will be matched with others just one year older than …
May 24
Medical Students in Search of the Perfect Statement
Year 12 students aspiring to apply to Oxford, Cambridge and Medical Courses attended a virtual personal statement workshop with educational consultant, Cathy O’Neill. They learned about how to structure their writing, and got tips for super-curricular activities that they could pursue to support their aspirations. Cathy commented on how astute the students were with their …
May 24
Alumnus Advice
Former student, Amy Knott, ran an online event to give some advice to students looking to study at Oxford University, or other top institutions as a proud Mackem living in the south. This was an excellent chance for our students to hear from a recent alumnus about what to expect next on their journey into …



