We were joined by Dr Peter Claus and Morgan Lewis in Southmoor House to to launch this years OxNet programme with an introductory discussion with interested students. More details on how students can sign up to the programme will come shortly.
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Nov 21
Sandhill View Visit the Sixth Form
We welcomed Year 11 students from Sandhill View who joined us for a sixth form taster day. Students had the chance to see what our sixth form can offer. This includes not only the facilities available to them but also a chance to try out some of the courses we offer and meet the faces of our passionate sixth …
Nov 16
British Sign Language Success
Students who took part last years British Sign Language enrichment sat their final assessments over the summer. We are happy to announce that Kaitlyn Stewart, Daniel Lynn and sixth form alumni Kyle Hutchinson past their assessments with flying colours. Grey Robson passed her receptive assessment and will sit the other assessments later this year. Our British Sign Language enrichment will start again in January and is open to …
Nov 16
Reading for Pleasure
We have recently launched our new Book & Brew scheme to highlight the benefits of spending time reading; helping to improve your focus, memory, empathy, communication skills, reduce stress and improve your mental health. We encourage all of our students to take a little time to select a book, sit back and relax!
Nov 15
Student Union Hit the Ground Running
Following the recent elections, our students union met for the first time to decide on their priorities for the term ahead and discuss feedback from the student body. All ten of the members were engaged in discussions that included up-keep of the toilets, reporting methods for discrimination or mental health concerns, ideas for community action …
Nov 15
Sunderland Uni Introduce First Choice
Students in Year 12 were introduced to the ‘Sunderland First Choice’ scheme; this is a 2-year programme which allows students to experience HE, from subject-based teaching and activities, to student life and societies. Students who successfully complete the programme and attend the summer school will be eligible for 16 tariff points – equivalent to two …