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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 …
May 27
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
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. …
May 06
Last week our sixth formers got into the fundraising spirit as part of Raising and Giving Week. Year 12 & 13 students contributed their own fundraising by offering a car washing service on Friday for staff who wished to donate to a good cause and get their wheels squeaky clean at the same time. Thanks …
May 06
Over the Easter break, our social sciences group travelled to New York City — the so-called “crossroads of the world” — for an educational tour that brought our studies to life. From iconic landmarks to everyday street scenes, the city offered rich lessons in history, politics, sociology, and culture. We began at the Empire State …
