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May 10
Our Year 12 sociologists spent the afternoon last week being real-life researchers, and putting their knowledge of research methods into a practical context. They attended a workshop with Emma Maslin of Durham University, and explored the process of researching student experience in Southmoor Sixth Form. They considered the logistics and ethics of conducting interviews, questionnaires …
May 10
Over the coming weeks we are being joined by David Messenger who is the Sexual Health Outreach Lead for the area will be coming into school to provide students, from Years 9 – 13, with sessions on Sexual Health. The sessions cover everything from learning about the realities around sex, learning about genitalia, human reproduction …
May 09
Last Friday 40 students from year 12 and 13 embarked on a practice expedition for their silver Duke of Edinburgh award. This was our biggest DofE Awars cohort yet, with students starting in Marrick and successfully navigating the 17-kilometre walk through the Yorkshire dales and, despite a soggy start, managed to avoid most of the …
May 09
Last week Mrs Dias gave a talk to all year 13 students, ahead of their upcoming exams, with final exam tips. She showed the students what small things they could do to make a big difference in their exam papers – such as signposting examiners through their answers and effective use of diagrams and examples. …
May 02
Year 12 and 13 students have begun their Duke of Edinburgh practice expedition today. The group must carry all of their equipment with them as they set out on this walk and will be setting up camp this evening and cooking for themselves on portable stoves. Students are all in great spirits so far despite …
Apr 25
Last Monday we welcomed Darush Dodds, Director of Corporate Affairs for Esh Group, into school to talk to all of our 12 students about his pathway from school to his current position. Darush also discussed what he feels are important employability, and in particular, leadership skills that are important in his sector. Darush talked about …
