Peter Davison

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Pushing Boundaries at Derwent Hill

Year 12 geographers spent two days in the Lake District looking at relict glacial landscapes and different land uses. They were fortunate enough to be greeted with covering of snow as they ascended Combe Gill towards Glaramara. They were able to see landforms from when the UK was last glaciated over 12,500 years ago including …

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Raising & Giving

We are looking to form a core team for this years Raising and Giving week, taking place w/c 17th April. Raising and Giving week is an annual event, ran by Sixth Form across the entire school, seeing a week of charity activities raising as much money as possible for our charity partners. While all Sixth …

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Ready, Steady, Cook!

Cooking Club launched in the Sixth Form with students being taught basic cookery skills, starting with spaghetti bolognese. Each week, Sixth Form staff will be walking students through their different recipes in the newly refurbished school kitchens. The theme for these dishes is that they must be affordable, nutritious and simple for the young people …

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Manufacturing at Sunderland University

Year 12 Engineering students visited Sunderland University to begin their manufacturing unit, students got the chance to use the universities metal working facilities as well as learning more about the theory of manufacturing processes.

Engineering Drop Down Day

Year 13 Engineering students have been developing their 3D CAD skills in a drop down day this week. Students created their examples in CAD software before sending them over to the 3D printer to bring their designs to life.

Year 13 Summer Ball Pending

This years Year 13 Summer Ball is taking place on Friday 7th July at the Vermont Hotel in Newcastle, from 7pm. Tickets are £30.00 each and include a welcome drink and a two course meal. Tickets can now be purchased through parent pay, or if you would like to pay for your own ticket please …

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