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- A Brush with Edinburgh
On Friday, Our KS5 Visual Arts students visited Edinburgh for a day of cultural and creative exploration. The trip included visits to the Scottish National Gallery and the National Museum of Scotland, where students studied a range of artworks and artefacts to support their contextual research
They also walked the Royal Mile, observing and documenting the city’s distinctive architecture through sketches and photography. This experience helped students develop a stronger understanding of composition, structure, and visual storytelling within their own artistic practice.
The trip provided valuable first-hand inspiration and a deeper appreciation of architecture and artwork
- A Buzz About Year 12
The Buzz paid a visit to the Sixth Form to run Year 12 through their personalities tests and provide guidance on making career decisions that are right for them. Each student took the test and was given a certain personality type that is suited to a type of employment. This session runs every year and is always extremely helpful for Year 12s as they begin to consider where their future aspirations might lead them after their time at Southmoor!
- A Chat with Oxford
Hannah Snell from St Anne’s College, Oxford, visited our Year 12 students , to talk about applying to competitive universities and how to get a head start in getting involved with super-curricular activities. Students learned about the collegiate system, Oxford’s world class seminar-style teaching, and we’re introduced to bursaries available to contribute towards their studies.
- A Festive Community Café
On Friday, our Sixth Form students hosted a heartwarming Community Coffee Morning, welcoming residents from local care homes for a festive gathering filled with cheer. The morning was brimming with hot drinks, mince pies, and lots of holiday spirit.
Guests enjoyed a fun game of festive Bingo, with prizes including Christmas hampers and charming crocheted festive characters, handmade by two of our talented Sixth Formers. The event was made even more special by a beautiful performance of Christmas carols by one of our students on the violin, filling the room with festive music.
It was a lovely opportunity for students and care home residents to come together and celebrate the season. A huge thank you to everyone who helped organise and attended—it was truly a morning to remember!
We look forward to more community events in the future.
