January 2023 archive

Degrees on Offer at Newcastle

We were delighted to welcome Katie and Tom from Newcastle College who spoke to Year 12 about the exciting range of degrees that are available at the Newcastle College University Centre. The centre offers degrees in many subjects including aviation, business, childcare, computing, engineering, music, policing and many more. The centre also has links to …

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Social Mobility Offerings

We welcomed Rose Firth from the SMBP (Social Mobility Business Partnership) along with Jane Taylor and Lynsey McCabe from the Elephant Group, and Catherine Boland from the Careers & Enterprise Company, to talk to invited Year 12 students about the amazing work experience opportunity that is open to students this summer in Sunderland. Rose explained …

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All Set for Cookery Club

Starting this week, students are invited to attend a 6-session course, creating brilliant, beginners budget meals in the newly refurbished cooking rooms! Places are limited so students need to sign up quickly with Mr Carter  or Miss Zakaidze. Those that sign up to the course will be shown how to make 6, easy, quick and nutritious …

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Teach First Success

Year 12 student Ava Wotherspoon has been successful in her application to join the Pupil Forum ran by Teach First. Teacher First is a charity fighting to make our education system work for every child. Ava will start her time with the Pupil Forum by attending an online work experience placement from 13 – 17 …

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Students Begin their EPQ

Miss Ungley launched the EPQ qualification to 70 applicants from Year 12 all of who are excited to explore their personal areas of interest and gain UCAS points while doing so. We will share their journey over the coming months and give you an insight into their chosen projects.

Geographers Explore Ouseburn

Our Year 12 geography students completed their fieldwork in the Ouseburn, in Newcastle Upon Tyne. They were given a lecture by Michael and Lydia in the Old Biscuit Factory in Shieldfield in preparation for their tour around the Ouseburn, with a focus on understanding how community voices are a key to development in the local area. They completed questionnaires by …

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