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15 April 2026

HPV assembly

Students in year 8 had an assembly today led by the School nurse team.

This was very informative and explained to them the reasons behind the HPV vaccine which is happening in school in 4 weeks time.

The assembly was very informative and students asked some excellent questions.

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15 April 2026

Lunchtime clubs

Great to see so many students engaging with lunch time clubs.

The new timetable for clubs is up outside pastoral office. 

Sign up and get involved there is something for everyone!

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15 April 2026

Year 11 revision in BTEC

As the exam season draws closer, students are working hard in and out of lesson using a variety of methods to help them study for there upcoming exams.

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15 April 2026

KS3 PE Summer term athletics

The students have returned ready for the summer term with blue skies and sunshine!

We have began our athletics with Discus lessons which the students have enjoyed trying to improve there personal best.

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25 March 2026

Child Friendly Westmorland and Furness Commitment

On Tuesday during their Citizenship lesson, our KS4 students took part in an active workshop led by Emma Banks- Participation and Engagement Officer with Children’s Services at Westmorland and Furness Council

Emma informed students about the new 'Child Friendly Westmorland and Furness (CFWF)…

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25 March 2026

Racing To School with Year 9

Year 9 had a fantastic visit to Hexham Racecourse today which was organised by the charity Racing To School.  

Carrie and Gareth from Racing to School shared their expertise and knowledge of the racing industry to deliver a bespoke STEM and careers active learning event. Students were given…

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23 March 2026

KS3 Pupils Get First Aid Training

All of Key Stage 3 took part in basic First Aid training today, with a focus on life-saving skills. The pupils all had a two-hour workshop across the day, with the vital skills being practised by everyone in Year 7 to Year 9. Thanks to Action Ants for running the sessions. 

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22 March 2026

Instruments of the orchestra

Year 7 have been learning to identify instruments of the orchestra. They used images of instruments around the music room to help them, and they came up with this way of working in the process! Well done year 7!

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21 March 2026

GCSE Acetate work.

GCSE arts line drawing and collage.

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21 March 2026

Berlin collage

Year 8 have been collaging memories from their visit to Berlin.

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21 March 2026

Tote bags

Year 7 finished their first sewing machine project. They have made tote bags, and will print images onto these next week.

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21 March 2026

M.C.Escher

Flinty have been looking at Islamic art. We took this further by looking at MC Eschers art. He gained repeat pattern inspiration from Islamic art.

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