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Investigating Medieval Childhoods
Dr Rachael Harkes from Durham University delivered a guest lecture to our Year 12 Sociologists this week. Linking to the topic of Families and Households, Rachael gave students an overview of the experience of childhood in medieval times. Students analysed primary sources such as paintings and literary extracts, and learned about the importance of work …
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 …