January 2020 archive

Sixth Form Citizens

Thank you to Claire Rodgerson, a community organiser from Tyne & Wear Citizens, who spoke to Sixth Form volunteers about their project to build a broad alliance of civil society institutions to work together for social justice and the common good in our area. Claire worked with students to discuss ideas for the project and …

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Oxford Offers

This week we were delighted to hear that three of our Year 13 students have received offers from Oxford University! Congratulations to Amy Knott, who has been offered a place to study English Literature and Megan Simmons and Tyreke Holness who have both been offered places at the prestigious Oxford School of Medicine, the world …

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Sound Medical Advice

A representative from Newcastle University ran a workshop with prospective medics in Year 12. This gave them an overview of the admissions process including interview skills, personal statement tips and information about UCAT and BMAT exams.

A Unique Way of University Learning

Scarborough Coventry University visited Year 12 to speak about their innovative approach to teaching.  Courses are designed with employers in the local area and the flexible timetable allows students to have deeper involvement with work experience and professional placements.

Beauty and the Beast

Some of our talented Sixth Form Performing Arts students will soon be taking part in our latest school production, the Classic Disney Production of ‘Beauty and the Beast’. Get you tickets from Main Reception now for what will surely be an enchanting show.

Sixth Formers Get Seasonal

Sixth Form students celebrated the close of their first term with a bout of festive fun at their Christmas lunch in the Sixth Form before going on to hold a festive cake sale to raise funds for a local charity called ‘Action for Dementia Sunderland’. The event was completely student led, with students spending a …

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