We are holding a whole school careers fair in school on Friday 1 April.  This is an opportunity for all pupils in all key stages to engage with a variety of employers; Further and Higher Education providers; and training providers.

As part of our Key Stage 3 student of the month rewards programme we had a great morning at Fusion trampoline park this week.

An amazing day was had by our Year 8's on a visit to Newcastle's Life Science centre. The pupils enjoyed all the exhibits including a visit to the International Space Station, a virtual tour of the solar system in the planetarium, investigating Climate change with some experiments in the lab, broadcasting the news and off course checking out t...

The Year 10 online Parents' Evening is on Tuesday 29 March 2022 from 4.30 pm - 7.00pm.  

 Years 7's are plating trees this week as part of Science week.

It is exam season soon. You can't start to prepare too soon so here is a guide for pupils to help to prepare.  Download PDF File Here

It's Science Week next week and the theme this year is Growth. We have lots of activities happening in school: Pupils in Years 7-9 are going to plant a tree in science lessons and have a competition to see whose can germinate first. The BBC 'Science Focus' weekly journal is being launched in the LRC.The  LRC is running a competition for the be...

We continue to get books donated to our library by local authors. We really do appreciate their generosity. We hope to inspire our pupils to become authors of the future and what better way than to showcase local talent,  Big thanks go to  John and Peter Scholes Roger Bolton Mike Routledge  Martin Lawson Derek Nash Denis Perriam ...

A massive congratulations to the Year 7 girls football team on getting to the U12's City Schools final that will be held at Brunton Park (We hope). They played fantastically on Wednesday night and with goals from Ellie L, Chloe B and Charley R and fearless goal keeping from Jorja R, the girls drew against Morton and Caldew and beat Trinity, to get ...

Year 9y2 have been using microscopes to study the organisation of plant transport systems. They demonstrated wonderful practical skills and have produced micrographs of stomata from leaves and xylem tubes from rhubarb

Understandably some pupils have concerns about the war in the Ukraine. We have held assemblies or form time activities with the pupils to allay their fears. More information for parents can be found here.  http://firstnews.co.uk/ukraine

Easter Retreat!!It's happening April 14-17th, it's open to young people and young adults in year 10 or above (up to 25) and it will cost £85 for everything - accommodation, food, retreat etc etc. This retreat is ran by Castlerigg and bookings need to be made directly through them. The Easter Retreat is a chance for people to enter into the rea...

For SALAD day today 7SVB studied the Day of the Dead and other South American cultures. See some of their fabulous designs including alebrijes (spirit animals)and calaveras (sugar skulls). Muy bien! Enter your text here ...

Amelia has produced this masterpiece to be hung in our Learning Resource Centre. Such a talented pupil - look at the detail! Well done Amelia - a very generous donation. 

We're excited to announce we've partnered with TeenTech to offer Cambridge National in Creative iMedia students, or those interested in a career in animation, the opportunity to attend a series of free, live masterclasses delivered by industry experts from film, television and gaming. The online events will be held during February and March and pro...

The Design & Technology Department is launching the Fortnum and Mason Pudding Competition inviting Catering pupils in Years 9,10 and 11 to invent the Jubilee Pudding for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee.   The winning pudding will be an important part of the celebrations marking Her Majesty's 70 years as Monarch.  The creat...

Year 10 and 12 pupils have an opportunity to take part in five days of work experience during the Summer term.  Letters have been sent home to parents/carers.  If your child requires any help with organising a placement then please see Mrs Brookes or their form tutor. 

On Thursday 6 January, Year 11 will take part in a Sixth Form and Further Education day.  On the evening of the same day we will be holding our Sixth Form Open Evening from 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm.

As you may already know Pope Francis launched a 2-year worldwide Synod process on 10th October 2021 entitled: For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission. He has invited everyone to take part in a dialogue of listening and speaking under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. This begins at the local level in our parishes and diocese. Betw...

On Wednesday 15 December Christmas Lunch will be served in the San Lorenzo Restaurant at a cost of £2.65. If your child would like lunch then please ensure there is sufficient funds on their account to cover this. On Thursday 16 December we are taking part in Christmas Jumper Day raising money for Save the Children. If pupils wish, they can substit...