Feb 14
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
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 …
Feb 07
We welcomed Donna Mills from ASK (Apprenticeship Service) to talk to our Year 12 students about higher and degree level apprenticeships. This is a real alternative pathway for students to follow when they finish Year 13. There are a huge range of apprenticeships available with some very big businesses both locally and nationally. If students …
Feb 06
Sunderland University ran a workshop as part of their ‘First Choice’ programme. Students learned more about what university life entails, and discussed their hopes and fears in terms of pursuing higher education. On completion of this programme, students will attend a subject-specific summer school, and will be eligible for UCAS points to put towards a …
Jan 31
We were delighted to welcome Katie and Tom from Newcastle College who spoke to Year 12 about the exciting range of degrees that are available at the Newcastle College University Centre. The centre offers degrees in many subjects including aviation, business, childcare, computing, engineering, music, policing and many more. The centre also has links to …
Jan 30
We welcomed Rose Firth from the SMBP (Social Mobility Business Partnership) along with Jane Taylor and Lynsey McCabe from the Elephant Group, and Catherine Boland from the Careers & Enterprise Company, to talk to invited Year 12 students about the amazing work experience opportunity that is open to students this summer in Sunderland. Rose explained …
