Year 13 students gave themselves a send-off in style by enjoying their Prom in the impressive surroundings of Lumley Castle. Sixth Form staff and students enjoyed their last big get-together before those all-important results arrive in August.
July 2018 archive
Jul 16
Year 12 Activities Day
Year 12 students took the chance to have fun and unwind after a busy first year in Sixth Form. Students enjoyed their chance to have fun with a giant inflatable assault course before finishing off the day with a barbecue cooked with usual finesse by ‘Head Chef’ Mrs Gilberston. Bring on Year 13!
Jul 16
Law Abiding Students
Year 12 students visited the University of Law in Leeds where they took part in activities including exploring confessions and rights when arrested, PACE (police and criminal evidence act), writing an opening argument for the defence and they even became the defence barristers for The Bridgewater Four! They then rounded off the visit with a debate …
Jul 10
Sixth Form’s Got Talent
Year 12 have embarked upon a month long independent work project cumulating in a presentation before a panel of teachers and school leaders. The panel were taken on an eclectic journey across curriculum by our students, with a myriad of interesting topics on show. From the creation of an NHS style computer program that advises the patient which medicines to take and the effects of those medicines on …
Jul 10
Onwards to Oxford
High-flying Year 12 students visited Oxford University as part of their Outreach Programme to spend 48 hours finding out what it takes to study at one of the world’s top Universities. They were involved in subject sessions, personal statement workshops and gruelling interview practice. After advice from Admissions Tutors and tips on the best accommodation …
Jul 10
Musical Masterclass
We are delighted to announce that Sarah Wharton (Year 12) and Joseph Gonzalez (Year 9) have successfully auditioned for the Centre for Advanced Training at Sage. As a result they will be given the best musical tuition available every Sunday with Musicians from The Northern Sinfonia! It is exceptionally difficult to get into the centre …
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