Peter Davison

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Student Support Returns

We have re-launched Sixth Form Lesson Support to encourage links between lower school and sixth form.  As part of the initiative Year 12 students will provide support to Year 7 pupils in lessons.  As mentors, the students will help pupils with everything from developing literacy skills to leading discussions and engaging in small group tasks.

On Our Minds

Sixth Form students Sophie Armour and Imogen Airson continued their drive to raise awareness of mental health as part of National Mental Health Awareness Week and to develop the Extended Project Qualification. The girls delivered assemblies to pupils discussing the importance of recognising and increasing awareness of mental health, something that we take seriously as …

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Cambridge Calls

Former Year 13 student Adam Liddle has begun his journey as an undergraduate where he faced tough competition to secure a place to study Natural Sciences at Christ’s College Cambridge. Good luck to Adam and all of our former students who are now embarking upon the next phase of their education, many at Russel Group …

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Macmillan Coffee Morning

The bake-off came to The Sixth Form on Friday 29th September when Head Students Poppy and Lauren hosted a Macmillan Coffee morning in aid of Cancer Research. The girls raised £148.11 peddling a selection of tasty treats in aid of the charity.

Newcastle Photo Trip

AS and A level photography students have undertaken a practical photography visit exploring the theme ‘Urban Environment’. The intention of the visit was to engage the students immediately through a practical experience, exploring their own ideas and interpretation of the starting point.

The Warmest of Welcomes

Life in Sixth Form got off to a productive start with an impressive 105 new students choosing to enrol from a range of secondary schools across the city.  This is our biggest year group so far and we had a great time getting to know students on our annual residential trip to Derwent Hill.  The …

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