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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. …
Feb 11
Our students recently took part in an important safety session led by Tanya from the Connor Brown Trust, a local charity dedicated to supporting life-saving initiatives. The session focused on Bleed Kits, including where they are located around school and how to use the items inside them effectively. Tanya also shared practical advice on how everyday items worn …
Feb 02
Southmoor Academy’s Sixth Form Sports Volunteers have kicked off the year in style after proudly receiving their brand-new uniforms – and they’re already putting them to great use! This year marks an exciting milestone for the programme, which has expanded to include 34 dedicated students, reflecting the growing enthusiasm for sport and leadership across the school. Our volunteers …
Feb 02
We were delighted to hear this week that Poppy T has secured an offer from Cambridge University to study English Literature at Corpus Christi College. Poppy also has offers from St Andrew’s, York and Warwick to study English Literature. Well done Poppy! We look forward to hearing about more of the exciting opportunities opening up to our students as offers continue to roll in!
Jan 19
We are proud to introduce our new Sixth Form Young Leaders, Poppy T-G and Roma F. They will act as role models, support younger students, and help strengthen the link between students and staff. Both were selected for their commitment, enthusiasm, and willingness to help others. In their roles, they will support school events, mentor students, and represent student …
