All money raised tomorrow on Scotty’s Day 6th will go to Tynedale Hospice at Home and the British Heart Foundation. If you would like to donate cakes for the cake stalls, feel free to bring them along to the PE block in the morning. 6th formers can purchase cakes and pizza from Fire and Dough from the PE block during
On the 2nd March this year, it is sadly five years since the sudden passing of our previous Curriculum Leader of PE and Health, Chris Scott. Each year, in his memory, and to raise money for Tynedale Hospice at Home and The British Heart Foundation, the PE department host an afternoon of sporting activities for our 6th form students to
Congratulations to our fantastic year 12 team who impressed the judges in the regional round of the European Youth Parliament competition yesterday and have progressed to the National Final! Students prepared rounds of debates against other schools on the subject of universal free school meals, immigration policies and sustainable tourism. We are so proud of the students for their professionalism
A huge thank you to RED Engineering for kindly hosting some of our sixth form students. Our students enjoyed an introduction to RED, explored different routes into engineering, and got a closer look at four of their live projects—giving them real insight in the type of work opportunities available in the engineering sector. Your support is very much appreciated! Respect.
After hard work and a successful audition, inspired by participating in our recent Samling Singing Schools project, Christian T (year 10) has beaten off competition and has gained a place in the Samling Academy. Samling Academy is a year-long programme for classical singers who are at schools and universities in North East England. The 30 singers who are selected by audition
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Well done to the Year 9 girls who took part in a community festival held at Kingston Park, home of the Newcastle Red Bulls. Girls experienced playing on the first team pitch (albeit in very wet & cold conditions!) All the girls were outstanding, and despite the harsh conditions they demonstrated some excellent rugby throughout. This event was always about
Day 3 of the Y12 Paris Art trip! We started the day at the Louis Vuitton Foundation followed by a tour around the Musee Jacquemart-Andre and ended the day with a bit of shopping around the Sacrè-cœr and Montmartre area. Respect. Engage .Aspire
Another really interesting, thought provoking and hopeful discussion on human goodness took place in the Social Sciences department on Thursday lunchtime. Humankind argues that humans are fundamentally kind and cooperative, not selfish or cruel by nature. Bregman challenges popular stories and experiments (like the “Lord of the Flies” idea) that suggest people are naturally bad, showing instead that many of
We started the day at Père Lachaise Cimetière for some lovely photography opportunities, then went onto the Musèe d’Art Moderne and Palais de Tokyo. We ended the day with a walk by the Eiffel Tower and a cruise on the river Seine. Respect. Engage. Aspire.