April 2019 archive

Biological Bookworms

Year 12 Biologists have all chosen and read a book in their own time. They have been feeding back to their peers about what they’ve learnt and had fascinating discussions on topics from ‘the impact of modern medicine on death’ to ‘the realities of working as a neurosurgeon’.

Dead Interesting

Sixth Formers were visited by Derek Winter, one of only two Deputy Chief Coroners in England and Wales. Derek shared information on his career progression, experiences with deaths in Sunderland and shared stories of his role in court and some of the cases he has worked on.