Recently, we saw the introduction of our latest initiative towards encouraging high aspirations. Insight is a programme we have introduced to give primary school students a chance to learn more about the subjects they could go on to study at Sixth Form and beyond. From Genetics to Psychology, Linguistics to Sociology, our Year 5 guests from …
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Mar 27
Easter Revision Timetable
Please find below the details of revision sessions for Year 13 over Easter 2018. You must meet your teacher at main reception to be signed in and escorted to the venue. Tuesday 3rd April Year 12 Physics 9am-12pm (PD) Year 13 physics 12.30pm-3pm (PD) AS Sociology 8.30am-10.30am (LB) AS Law 10.30am-12.30pm (LB) A2 Law …
Mar 26
In the News (Again)
Sixth Form students once again found themselves in front of the camera as reporters from ITV Tyne Tees News visited Southmoor to get their opinion of the recent announcement that Sunderland University will be one of only five new medical schools to be established in the country. Students were questioned on the prospects of the …
Mar 26
Getting the Lay of the Land in the Lake District
Year 12 Geography students descended upon the Lake District to learn a range of skills for the independent investigation part of their A-level course. They stayed at a Field Studies Council Centre in Grange-over-Sands and spent the day in Morecambe learning techniques and collecting data on coastal management. Despite the high winds and snow students conducted …
Mar 12
Year 13 Get the Point
As part of their ‘Practical Sports’ unit, Year 13 students completing the Cambridge Technical Sports and Physical Activity Course are getting a range of sporting activities as part of their studies. With rock climbing recently under their belts, students have now been taking part in some fencing lessons to further broaden their knowledge!
Feb 27
Moving on Up!
We took our Cambridge Technical Sports & Physical Activity Year 13 students on a visit to Sunderland Wall as part of their ‘Practical Sports’ unit. Our students were given the chance to tackle the formidable climbing challenges presented by the artificial walls as well as taking the opportunity to belay for each other and practice …



