AS level photography students undertook a practical visit in Newcastle exploring the theme ‘Urban Environment’ to engage them through a creative experience exploring their own ideas and interpretations.

Amnesty International along with guest speaker Perse (a refugee originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo) ran a series of workshops for Year 12 students to give an overview of the refugee crisis.

Guest lecturer Dr Adrian Green from Durham University ran a seminar for Year 12 and 13 Historians entitled ‘The First Industrial Region’ which helped students realise the pivotal role of their home town.