June 2021 archive

Moving On Up – Transition Programme Week 3

Year 11 leavers continued our 2021  Transition Programme. In week three of the six week programme we take a look inside our ‘Takeaway’ booklet full of topics to explore and tasks to complete for the subjects you have picked! The booklet is split in to 2 sections – The Arts and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). Check out our full menu to see what tasty transition tasks …

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Mini Medical School

Bookings for the Newcastle University Mini Medical School are now open!  The event is open to those over the age of 15 and will be delivered virtually online via a Zoom Webinar. Learn more about the exciting world of Medical Science during this series of free events. Evening lectures will run on Thursdays (6.00-7.00pm) on 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th …

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Moving On Up – Transition Programme Week 2

Our recent Year 11 leavers continued our Transition Programme for 2021. In week two of the 6 week programme we have teamed up with Oxplore, from Oxford University, to ask some BIG questions to challenge our budding sixth formers. Check out our full menu to see what tasty transition tasks we have planned over the coming weeks. You can access the Week 2 programme of activities by clicking this link. If …

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Year 12 Geography Visit

Year 12 Geography students visited The Ouseburne Valley in Newcastle.  Students enjoyed a guided tour to learn about how the area has changed over time as well as its recent regeneration. Students were also given the opportunity to practice field work techniques which they can apply to their Independent Investigation (an important part of the A Level course, worth 20% …

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Moving On Up – Transition Programme Week 1

We gave our recent Year 11 leavers their first taste of Year 12 with the start of our Transition Programme 2021. We’re really excited to see our new sixth formers again in September and to help with the big move up to Year 12, we’ve created a bespoke transition programme for students to engage with …

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A Lesson to Get the Blood Pumping

Year 12 Health and Social students received a special lesson in anatomy from Miss Dunn. Students had the chance to dissect a pig’s heart, learning about the various structures inside the organ along with their functions. By understanding the anatomy, our Health and Social students will be better prepared to provide exceptional care for the …

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