Student Finance
Applications for September 2026 are now open! www.gov.uk/apply-online-for-student-finance
Sixth Form – Personal Development Talks
Year 12 were very fortunate again this week to have so many people give up their time. The students had the choice of 11 wide-ranging talks. Kristie Giblin, co-owner of the Pudding Parlour, talked about her journey to becoming an entrepreneur. Former student Gemma Slater encouraged students to pursue their interest in art and talked about her experience of studying
Y12 Politics Careers Talk
On Friday afternoon we were delighted that Dave Ahluwalia from the Russell Group was able to deliver a careers talk to our year 12 politics and history students. Having studied International Relations at the University of Leeds, Dave was able to share his experience of working for a constituency MP, two political consultancies and in health policy. He also currently
LAMDA News
Huge congratulations Isabella, Skylar and Michael, last year’s LAMDA cohort for achieving their grade 8 gold medals and certificates for Public Speaking. They wrote and delivered outstanding speeches on fascinating topics, from why martial arts should be taught in schools to how micro‑expressions can reveal when someone is lying. An impressive achievement, and one they should all be extremely proud
Scotty’s Day – Wednesday 4th March (lunch/Period 4 and 5)
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
European Youth Parliament Competition
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
Sixth Form – RED Engineering Visit
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.
Day 2 in Paris
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.
Careers in Sport and Coaching Workshop
Our year 12 sport cohort were fortunate this week to attend a workshop delivered by an external guest speaker Joe Robinson, Sports Development Officer with the Tynedale Badminton Centre and Northumberland Badminton Association. Our sport students were fantastic in their engagement and, following their session with Joe, were able to consider and reflect on the key elements of an effective
Paris Art Trip
Bonjour from Y12 Art students in Paris! Day 1 – We have visited Notre-Dame, the Musée d’Orsay, and the Henri Cartier Bresson Foundation. Respect. Engage. Aspire.
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