95% of our University applicants now have a University offer. The few who don’t are awaiting interviews for vocational courses such as Paramedic Science, Nursing and Teaching. Almost half of our students have now received decisions from all their choices. Rebekah Lowes, Grace Miller and Jessica Robson have all received another offer to study Psychology …
February 2023 archive
Feb 27
OxNet North East Study Day
Students on the OxNet North East programme visited Southmoor Academy in the final week of half term, to take part in a study day with Dr Peter Claus and Morgan Lewis of Pembroke College, Oxford. Students were challenged to think and behave like first year undergraduates, as they explored source analysis through historical gobbets, and …
Feb 27
Wellbeing Day Success
The Sixth Form hosted its first ever Wellbeing Day on the final day of last half term, students found out more about how they can manage their own wellbeing and took part in fitness activities. The highlight of the day for many, was meeting Narlla, a professionally trained therapy dog, students got to spend time with Narlla in small groups throughout the morning.
Feb 14
Trialing Graphics
Southmoor Academy saw success with their GCSE Graphics results last year, with 3 students receiving a grade 9, 2 of these students wanted to continue their passion for graphics by studying it at A level at at Sixth Form but we have unfortunately never offered the course. We are delighted to inform both Brogan Bailey …
Feb 14
Options Guidance at Sandhill View Academy
Sixth From staff attended the Year 9 Options Evening at Sandhill View, setting up their own stand to provide advice and guidance on their pathway options and how they can be further pursued at A Level and other forms of further education.
Feb 14
Investigating Medieval Childhoods
Dr Rachael Harkes from Durham University delivered a guest lecture to our Year 12 Sociologists this week. Linking to the topic of Families and Households, Rachael gave students an overview of the experience of childhood in medieval times. Students analysed primary sources such as paintings and literary extracts, and learned about the importance of work …
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