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- 18/06/21
Barnes Park Trip
Groups 2 & 3 went on a trip to Barnes Park with Mr Walker and Miss Wade as a reward for their fantastic behaviour in school this week. Learners behaved incredibly well while in the park. The groups played kindly and calmly while in the park and were respectful to the other members of the public...Read Full Story - 18/06/21
The 6 Week Canoeing course at Simonside Outdoor Adventure
I have just completed a 6-week canoeing course, I enjoyed this very much. Week 1- We got used to the water, we went on the kayak, we were going where we felt comfortable in the water. Week 2- We went back out in the Kayak, learnt how to turn the boat around and played games in the...Read Full Story - 14/06/21
Litter Picking Group
On Thursday 10th June, Miss Barraclough and Miss Martin went out with Group 2 in the local area litter picking. All learners participated in the activity really well and worked well as a team. Learners followed the safety instructions and helped make the local area a tidier place for all – wel...Read Full Story - 09/06/21
Celebrate National Bicycle Week
To celebrate national bicycle week, here is a picture of our staff member Dan Mills:Read Full Story - 07/06/21
Motor Vehicles
During the last two months, our motor vehicle 6th formers and Pathways group have been spending every Tuesday and Thursday with our Trinity Solutions Academy in Newcastle, benefiting from their fantastic facilities and expert staff.Read Full Story - 07/06/21
The Human Body
Group 4 enjoyed learning about the human body – particularly this practical session recreating their digestive system. They used mashers, tubes, bowls, rubber gloves and tights to recreate the different organs involved and put a pulp of bread, milk and cereal through the process.Read Full Story - 04/06/21
KS4 DNA
This term KS4 has been looking at DNA. The learners have really enjoyed this fascinating subject and have got involved with every aspect. Learners used strawberry pencils and jelly babies to create their own model of a double helix. The learners thoroughly enjoyed this practical activity. They espec...Read Full Story - 31/05/21
Kayaking and Canoeing
Key Stage 3 and 4 learners have been going out of school every Tuesday and Thursday with Simonside Outdoor Adventure in South Shields, to experience kayaking along the beautiful coastal waters of South Shields. Out on the water, the learners get to partake in a range of activities, from calmly paddl...Read Full Story - 21/05/21
Horticultural Activities
A group of learners have had the opportunity over the past few weeks to attend some flower and tree planting sessions with volunteers from Hylton Castle. Learners from group 1 and group 4, went down to Hylton Castle to plant flowers in a small patch of land which is to be the first of many flower be...Read Full Story - 17/05/21
English Curriculum
Year 9 have been studying An Inspector Calls by JB Priestley as part of their English curriculum this term, in preparation for GCSE. The learners read the play which revolves around the apparent suicide of a young woman called Eva Smith. The unsuspecting Birling family are visited by the mysterious...Read Full Story - 07/05/21
KS3 Electricity
KS3 has been working very hard in their science lessons with Mr. Foley. This term we have been looking at electricity and how to make circuits. This has been a fun hands-on activity that the learners have really enjoyed doing. This has enabled the learners to work together and learn about teamwork...Read Full Story - 03/05/21
KS4 Maths Challenge Winner
Well Done to James who has just won the most recent maths challenge. James gave the correct answer to the problem, by finding the total volume of the two cubes which is 72cm3. James who regularly enters the maths challenge gave the correct answer in record time making sure of his place in the final...Read Full Story