--- title: "Blog Author: rdawson" url: "https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/author/rdawson" school: "Alston Moor Federation" --- # Blog Author: rdawson [![Image of Maths](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/original-EA86E860-1C26-449E-9586-97406586BE30.jpeg)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-11-10-09-32-maths) 10 November 2026 #### [Maths](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-11-10-09-32-maths) Understanding negatives using cubes. Building to working with algebra collecting like terms. [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-11-10-09-32-maths) [![Image of KS4 GCSE Statistics](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/original-D75958DC-0229-4674-B9E7-7BCA294DFD6D.jpeg)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-11-10-09-30-ks4-gcse-statistics) 10 November 2026 #### [KS4 GCSE Statistics](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-11-10-09-30-ks4-gcse-statistics) Modelling bar charts using sweets in Statistics, and looking at weight of products before learning standard deviation. ![](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/images/original-1176FDAF-63E6-494E-937C-655FCCC0D2E9.jpeg) [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-11-10-09-30-ks4-gcse-statistics) [![Image of Cardboard Modelling in Year 9 DT](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_5139.jpeg)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-11-19-47-cardboard-modelling-in-year-9-dt) 11 October 2026 #### [Cardboard Modelling in Year 9 DT](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-11-19-47-cardboard-modelling-in-year-9-dt) Modelling our bird boxes in card to find any issues and to refine the designs. [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-11-19-47-cardboard-modelling-in-year-9-dt) [![Image of Year 7 & 8 Cross Country](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/processed-B6037306-24F2-4158-9E82-460C1B4AFA52.jpeg)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-02-10-51-year-7-8-cross-country) 2 October 2026 #### [Year 7 & 8 Cross Country](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-02-10-51-year-7-8-cross-country) A glorious morning on Tyne Willows for the first Cross Country run. Some brilliant teamwork and resilience on display. [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-02-10-51-year-7-8-cross-country) [![Image of Football in PE](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/processed-91AB9327-B289-4693-B636-6B703EBCAD9E.jpeg)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-02-10-50-football-in-pe) 2 October 2026 #### [Football in PE](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-02-10-50-football-in-pe) Key Stage 4 had an excellent lesson of football on Thursday morning. Teamwork and effort witha focus on movement off the ball. [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-02-10-50-football-in-pe) [![Image of CADAS Workshops on Addiction and Vapes](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_4159.jpeg)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-07-13-22-48-cadas-workshops-on-addiction-and-vapes) 13 July 2026 #### [CADAS Workshops on Addiction and Vapes](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-07-13-22-48-cadas-workshops-on-addiction-and-vapes) All SKS pupils have had a workshop today on the risks of vapes and addiction. The session covered the harmful effects of drugs on the body, and the wider dangers of addiction. [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-07-13-22-48-cadas-workshops-on-addiction-and-vapes) [![Image of Blue House - Rewards Trip](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_4038.jpeg)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-07-08-11-44-blue-house-rewards-trip) 8 July 2026 #### [Blue House - Rewards Trip](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-07-08-11-44-blue-house-rewards-trip) As the winning house, Blue House are enjoying their rewards trip to Fusion Trampoline Park today. [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-07-08-11-44-blue-house-rewards-trip) [![Image of Dancers Perform at Disneyland Paris](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/e0d56376-0996-470b-9d38-6dcf46bd456a.JPG)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-07-06-22-26-dancers-perform-at-disneyland-paris) 6 July 2026 #### [Dancers Perform at Disneyland Paris](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-07-06-22-26-dancers-perform-at-disneyland-paris) Dancers from across SKS performed at Disney last week. Months of preperation and rehersals went into the showcase event as part of a public preformance at the famous park. [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-07-06-22-26-dancers-perform-at-disneyland-paris) [![Image of Year 7 Residential](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0374.JPG)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-07-06-22-24-year-7-residential) 6 July 2026 #### [Year 7 Residential](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-07-06-22-24-year-7-residential) Year 7 worked hard on their outdoor and teamwork skills across the three days of residential. Outdoor and adventurous activities! [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-07-06-22-24-year-7-residential) [![Image of Year 7 Start Swimming ](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/732E1A0E-D65A-402C-95E1-560CDE33CD82.png)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-06-01-14-33-year-7-start-swimming) 1 June 2026 #### [Year 7 Start Swimming ](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-06-01-14-33-year-7-start-swimming) Year 7 have begun their swimming module in PE today. Some excellent efforts in both groups. [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-06-01-14-33-year-7-start-swimming) [![Image of Year 10 PE](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/F9823A2F-5AB5-477E-A701-E0796DD7E671.png)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-05-20-14-55-year-10-pe) 20 May 2026 #### [Year 10 PE](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-05-20-14-55-year-10-pe) Rain forced Pickleball to be postponed today. Year 10 worked hard on a fitness session instead. [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-05-20-14-55-year-10-pe) [![Image of Revision in full swing](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_3537.jpeg)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-05-20-14-50-revision-in-full-swing) 20 May 2026 #### [Revision in full swing](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-05-20-14-50-revision-in-full-swing) Some really good independent revision happening across school in Year 10. School exams start during the first week back after half term. 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