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Posted on: 13 December 2019

[email protected] Ambassadors

A fantastic opportunity today for our students. We were visited by six NHS ambassadors representing a range of careers including an intensive physiotherapist, a community physiotherapist, a children's dietitian, a music therapist and a therapeutic radiologist (See more).

Posted on: 12 December 2019

[email protected] - Enterprise and Innovation at Sunderland College

Congratulations to our year 9 students who won the rollercoaster challenge at Sunderland College. On a recent visit to the college, students were challenged to design an innovative theme park. Our winning team impressed with their original concept, their work ethic and their presentation skills. The visit was part of our year 9 taster sessions at the college which will continue after Christmas.

Posted on: 12 December 2019

Christmas Jumper Day Friday 20th December

On Friday 20th December we’re inviting all students and staff to take part in Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day. We’re asking students to bring in a £1 donation, or whatever they can give, to help transform the futures of children in the UK and around the world (see more)

Posted on: 11 December 2019

Cookery Club Chocolate Wreaths

The students in the Cookery Club have excelled themselves this week making Chocolate Wreaths. They have made the wreaths as a gift for the elderly in the community who visit the school every year and enjoy a Christmas lunch. The milk, dark or white chocolate gifts were made to sparkle and creatively decorated with marshmallow, popcorn and cranberries. The students stayed extra late to ensure the gifts were wrapped and tagged before the big event tomorrow. Roll on 2020!

Posted on: 11 December 2019

[email protected] - Careers Insight Talk: Prison Officer

Our latest guest speaker was from a Prison Officer who works at HMP Frankland. Students learnt about the typical working day of a prison officer and how a prison operates. They also had the opportunity to discuss and consider the skills and qualities needed in this job role. Another fascinating insight into the world of work. Remember - careers talks take place each week. These are advertised outside D01 and through tutor notices.

Posted on: 09 December 2019

Wearside Cross Country Championships

On Friday, Mr McKenna and Miss Keys took out 4 teams of students from year 7,8 and 9 to represent the school at the Wearside cross country championships competing against students from 9 different schools. We entered a year 7 boys and girls team as well as a year 8/9 team for both boys and girls events (See more)

Posted on: 06 December 2019

Year 8 Girls Football

Last night, the year 8 girls team competed in their first ever 9 a side fixtures, the girls did brilliantly! We played two fixtures in our brand new kits! The results were as follows: (See more)

Posted on: 06 December 2019

[email protected] - Careers Insight Talk: Bio-medical Science

Our latest guest speaker was Michelle Payne. Michelle is a Biomedical Scientist with 12 years experience in the National Health Service in laboratory medicine. Michelle talked to us about what her job involves on a daily basis; the pathway she took to her current role; what her workplace looks like and she brought a range of equipment for us to look at (see more)

Posted on: 06 December 2019

Year 9 football Nationals result

Our Year 9 boys faced a long journey down to Laurence Jackson School (Guisborough) for the 4th round of the English Schools National Cup, and booked their place in the last 64, with a comfortable 5-2 victory. Goals from Harley Telford (2), Khaya Dlamini (2) and Callum Hughes sealed the win against a huge and really impressive school. The boys put the pressure on right from kick off and that paid off! Well done to Mr Kelly and the boys!

Posted on: 06 December 2019

Week 13 Uniform Unicorn winners

Congratulations to Miss Sell and 9ESe and Miss Coxon and 11JCo who are this weeks joint winners of the Uniform Unicorn

Posted on: 04 December 2019

Scholars programme

A group of year 10 students are attending OxNet's Scholars programme based at Southmoor Academy, So far they have participated in sessions, led by university academics, on spectroscopy, English language, comic book drawing and politics. This week they experienced the wonder of our galaxy and got to gaze at the night sky in Durham University's inflatable planetarium.

Posted on: 02 December 2019

Cadets climbing competition

On Saturday, the following took part in a Climbing Competition open to all Sea, Army and Air Cadets in the Northeast: Farrell Parkin Yr 11 Rickard Samuel Yr 11 Heather McLeod Yr 9 Sam Dawson Yr 8 Mollie Richmond Yr 8 All scored at least 45/50 in the First Round so went forward to more challenging climbs in the Second Round.

Posted on: 02 December 2019

Week 12 Attendance Duck winners

Congratulations to Miss Lucas and 7MLU who are this weeks winners of the Attendance Duck!

Posted on: 29 November 2019

State of the City debate

A number of Year 8-10 students took part in the State of the City debate this morning. This was a wonderful experience for the students, with Miss Zakaidze saying "These students were outstanding at the State of the City Debate this morning, speaking eloquently about the range of issues on the agenda". Congratulations to everybody who took part!

Posted on: 29 November 2019

[email protected] - Year 7 Aspirations

Students in year 7 have been designing visuals to illustrate their careers interests. Miss Gaffney was super impressed with their work and rewarded the winners an art pack in recognition of their efforts.

Posted on: 28 November 2019

Food bank collection

Students are again collecting for the local food bank! All donations welcome. This is some pictures of the last collection from the Summer Term.

Posted on: 27 November 2019

St Benedict's Hospice Dedication Tree

Three of our year 9 students showed their support for a local charity by volunteering at the Dedication Tree in The Bridges. The Dedication Tree helps to raise vital funds for St Benedict's Hospice. The students took donations as people placed baubles on the tree to remember loved ones and they also sold Christmas gifts.

Posted on: 27 November 2019

Cookery Club Christmas Crumble

Christmas has arrived early in the Cookery Club. Students baked a Castle View Cookery Club favourite…. Christmas Crumble Tray Bake. Their cooking skills are developing well and every student loves whatever they cook. The bakes were taken home to be shared with their families. The students are wondering what goodies they are making next week. Watch this space…

Posted on: 27 November 2019

Sunderland indoor athletics competition for Year 9/10s.

7 boys and 8 girls took part in the competition. The boys performed extremely well in the 2 lap, 4 lap and 8 lap Paarlauf race. In particularly Ben Mooney, fletcher potter and David Evans who came first in their heats.

Posted on: 27 November 2019

[email protected] - Destination Success

We were delighted to welcome Enact Solutions to the Academy. The gave a performance to year 9 which provided an insight in to the variety of educational options available after Year 11, including higher education.