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November 30, 2020 archive
Nov 30
Independent Project Prodigies
Year 12 have embarked their first independent projects. The projects are designed to develop skills for further academic study and employment in line with the World Economic Forum’s suggestions for skill building. From the creation of a fantastic screenplay to a magazine project. From one student choosing to investigate the area of ‘Artificial Intelligence’, namely self-drive cars and the moral and ethical issues …
Nov 30
Apprenticeship Awareness
Sixth formers had the opportunity to find out more about alternative post-18 pathways through a virtual session with a number of providers. Students were able to learn more about the types of courses that are offered at the University Centre at Newcastle College, followed by an introduction to the range of apprenticeships that are available at post-18, …
Nov 30
Elephant Club Continues
The Elephant Group launched their Access Programme with Year 12 this week. Students learned about the benefits of attending a Highly Selective University, were inspired by student ambassadors from different institutions such as York University, and had a live Q&A with students from their local area about life at university.
Nov 30
Sixth Form Christmas Appeal
We have launched our Sixth Form Christmas appeal; supporting two charities. The Salvation Army – we have created a ‘reverse advent calendar’, each form is given a specific item of tinned food or hygiene product for their students to bring in which The Salvation Army will give to families in Sunderland who are struggling this time …