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Welcoming Sandhill View
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 …
Understanding Apprenticeships
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 …
First Choice at Sunderland University
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 …