Mr Wareham launched the opportunity for our Year 12 students to take part in a Work Experience placement in July. For many students, this is the first time that they have been offered the opportunity to go out of school and actually physically work with an employer. Work Experience is a fantastic opportunity for our students …
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Jan 17
Offers from Oxford University
We were delighted to hear that three of our Year 13 students have received offers from Oxford University! Congratulations to Estelle Onwuka, who has an offer to study English and Modern Greek and Emily Doughty and Daniel Lewis who both have an offer to study English Language and Literature. Well done! We look forward to hearing about some of the other amazing …
Jan 17
Cambridge Students Share Their Experiences
Students from Jesus College, Cambridge, visited Year 12 to provide an overview of Cambridge University, the opportunities available and how it differs from other institutions. Each student ambassador spoke about their own subjects and experiences and provided useful advice for anyone applying including providing sample questions used in the interview process.
Jan 16
Introducing Policing Degrees
We were joined by representatives from Sunderland University who gave a presentation to students interested in joining the police force. Students found out more about policing degrees which are specialist courses ran by Sunderland University to fully prepare students for starting their career in the police force.
Jan 16
Considering Careers in Physics & Engineering
Year 12 Physicists were given a wonderful presentation by Ian Mearns. Ian is a retired Chartered Engineer and lectures at Durham University. Ian spoke to the students about potential careers and career paths within Physics and Engineering that many of the class are interested in pursuing. He then went on to discuss some applications of …
Jan 09
INSET at City Hall
We were delighted to come together as a trust as well as to be joined by colleagues from Barnes Infants and Juniors school for our first Teacher Training day of the new year. This was an excellent chance to share ideas and techniques across Primary and Secondary school key stages, discuss pupil welfare, curiosity and engagement, school development and also …