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Mar 16
We were thrilled to welcome a visitor from Kielder Observatory to our sixth form last week for a fascinating presentation on astronomy, with a special focus on exoplanets. Our Year 12 and 13 students had the opportunity to learn about how astronomers discover and study planets beyond our solar system, gaining insight into the cutting-edge …
Feb 23
Our Year 12 A-level Geography students recently spent an inspiring day in Newcastle, exploring how cities change and develop in response to economic, social and environmental pressures. The visit began at Newcastle Helix, a flagship site of urban innovation and sustainable development located on the edge of the city centre. Students met with John Seager, Estates Director for the Helix, who …
Feb 16
Our A Level Engineering students have produced outstanding work for this year’s Technology WOW Week, with two groups of girls submitting impressive entries to the Institute of Civil Engineers’ CityZen competition. The ICE CityZen Award is a national engineering challenge for 16–18‑year‑olds that combines a multi‑award‑winning digital civil‑engineeringgame with a creative project in which students pitch ideas for how engineering could improve …
Feb 16
Southmoor recently hosted Professor Giles Gasper (Durham University) and Dr Elly Waters (Oxford University) to kick off the OxNet Northeast Heritage 360 Programme. Students from across the Northeast experienced a taste of university-level study, examining heritage through diverse fields such as photography, history, archaeology, and the biosciences. The day included guidance on thriving in higher education and encouraged students to …
Feb 16
We’re delighted to share that Mariam (Year 12 Fine Art and Graphics) has been selected for the Sunderland Culture Bright Lights Youth Arts Exhibition, part of the Bright Lights Youth Arts Festival 2026. All three of her submitted pieces were accepted — a fantastic achievement. Her work has now been delivered to the arts centre ahead of the exhibition opening …
Feb 11
Our Year 12 A Level Photography students have been working in the studio exploring painting with light photography, achieving some fantastic results. This activity supports our focus on promoting creativity by introducing students to new techniques and encouraging experimentation. Painting with light uses long exposure photography, where light sources are moved during the exposure to create unique visual effects. …
