LRC Recommended Read
The LRC recommended read this is My Story: Noor-un-Nissa Inayat Khan is the thrilling story of British-Indian World War Two heroine, Noor-un-Nissa Inayat Khan by Sufiya Ahmed. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Cricket Update
Results from fixtures this week: Y9’s v’s Dame Allans – Lost despite a great knock from Dan Cole who ended up on 90 not out. Patrick Ferguson was the pick of the bowlers who took 3 wickets for 21 runs off 3.2 overs. Y10’s v’s Ponteland – Excellent first game of the season beating them with 7 overs spare. We
Northumbria University
Northumbria University’s Department of Social Work, Education & Community Wellbeing hosted 21 of our Year 12 students yesterday. The academic staff provided an excellent insight into university style learning & the students loved hearing about their professional backstories and having the opportunity to try out their simulation rooms & virtual reality headsets. We really appreciate the thought and care the
Newspapers
The art department are planning an exciting REA project which involves the use of newspaper (& lots of it!!) We would gratefully receive any donations in preparation for these sessions in early June. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Guitar & Bass Lessons
We have spaces available in guitar and bass lessons with one of our expert teachers. Please get in touch with Miss Tindall in the Music Department or via the school office if you are interested in having lessons! #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Welcome Back!
We hope that you had a nice Easter break. This is a short half term but a lot is happening, with the beginning of the exam season, it is important to do your best, work hard and have no regrets in August when collecting the results. We wish you all the best. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Year 9 Music
Year 9 have been working on group arrangements of Wimoweh as part of their Saharan Sounds topic in Music. It’s great to see how different groups use the melody, chords and rhythm to create their own arrangement. #Respect #Engage #Aspire https://youtu.be/CggPCGn7Cgc
D of E Bronze & Silver Teams
Well done to our Bronze and Silver D of E teams for their excellent conduct during our first practice walk. They practiced map reading, demonstrated excellent proficiency in the countryside code and showed resilience in a tough 10k walk up some steep inclines. This week we are taking the Silver teams out for a navigation and team building exercise. #Respect