Northumbria University joined us on Wednesday to deliver workshops in Critical thinking and Academic Writing Skills with our Year 13 students to build their skills and confidence in preparation for University. Students looked into the reliability of academic sources, learnt the importance of Peer review and the intricacies of referencing your reading. Thank you to …
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May 07
Seeking Silver
Year 12 Duke of Edinburgh students embarked on their practice expedition today, walking a 14km circular route near Reith, North Yorkshire. All the while, the groups must carry their belongings in rucksacks and navigate their own way between checkpoints. Once at camp the students will assemble their tents and cook meals on camp stoves before …
Apr 29
Meet a Medic
On Wednesday students in year 12 who are planning to study dentistry and medicine at university, had the opportunity to meet a variety of doctors and medical students at this year’s Meet a Medic event. One of those visiting us was Alice Ward, an alumni of Southmoor who is currently in her second year of …
Apr 29
Year 12 Survey the Lake District
It has been a busy field trip time for the Year 12 geographers. Last week they spent 3 days at Derwent Hill completing a range of fieldwork tasks; from questionnaires and surveys in Keswick to climbing Helvellyn to study glacial landforms. Staff were so proud of their resilience and teamwork, which culminated in a high …
Oct 30
Open Evening 2023 UPDATE
Calling all Year 11 students! On Wednesday, November 22nd, we’re rolling out the red carpet for you! Get ready to embark on an exciting journey at our annual Sixth Form Open Evening. It’s not just an event; it’s an invitation to a world of possibilities! Step into a place where future students meet inspiring teachers, …
Aug 17
A Level Results Day 2023
Results at Southmoor Academy Sixth Form, have continued to be exceptional as grading moves back towards its pre pandemic levels, with an impressive 88% of our students managing a A* – C grade in their subjects. There have been many happy faces and our students have some very exciting future destinations. Despite some of the …