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 …
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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
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 …
Feb 08
Welcoming Sandhill View
We invited a group of Year 10 students from Sandhill View Academy to join us for a Sixth Form taster day. Students sampled A-level lessons, took part in team building exercises and got a good taste of what sixth form life is really like. We hope this event has given students an insight into the fantastic opportunities we …