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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. …
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 …
