May 10
Exam preparation is reaching a crescendo over recent weeks as we draw ever closer to the end of Year exams. The results of the Year 13 Mini Mocks have been shared with students and they have been given individual feedback to close the gaps in their learning. Art and Photography were the first subject to …
May 10
Our Year 12 sociologists spent the afternoon last week being real-life researchers, and putting their knowledge of research methods into a practical context. They attended a workshop with Emma Maslin of Durham University, and explored the process of researching student experience in Southmoor Sixth Form. They considered the logistics and ethics of conducting interviews, questionnaires …
May 10
Over the coming weeks we are being joined by David Messenger who is the Sexual Health Outreach Lead for the area will be coming into school to provide students, from Years 9 – 13, with sessions on Sexual Health. The sessions cover everything from learning about the realities around sex, learning about genitalia, human reproduction …
May 02
Year 12 and 13 students have begun their Duke of Edinburgh practice expedition today. The group must carry all of their equipment with them as they set out on this walk and will be setting up camp this evening and cooking for themselves on portable stoves. Students are all in great spirits so far despite …
Apr 25
Last Monday we welcomed Darush Dodds, Director of Corporate Affairs for Esh Group, into school to talk to all of our 12 students about his pathway from school to his current position. Darush also discussed what he feels are important employability, and in particular, leadership skills that are important in his sector. Darush talked about …
Apr 25
Last week has seen all at Southmoor come together for our annual Raising and Giving Week in support of Red Sky Foundation (link), our schools partner charity. Throughout the week, every form group has ran their own fundraising stall during break times for other students to participate in. From coconut shy’s to bake sales, football challenges and …
