--- title: "Key Stage 3 Learning" url: "https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/category/key-stage-3-learning" school: "Alston Moor Federation" --- # Key Stage 3 Learning [![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 Wanted! Amazing Authors](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Wanted_book.jpeg)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-11-05-20-31-wanted-amazing-authors) 5 November 2026 #### [Wanted! Amazing Authors](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-11-05-20-31-wanted-amazing-authors) We were so excited to receive a very special delivery yesterday - two copies of the *'SOS Sagas: Wanted'* collection of short stories. But this isn't your regular book of short stories, as 24 of them were written by SKS students. During the summer term in their English lessons, students across… [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-11-05-20-31-wanted-amazing-authors) [![Image of Green Careers Week 2026](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/green-careers-week-upscaled.png)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-11-03-22-53-green-careers-week-2026) 3 November 2026 #### [Green Careers Week 2026](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-11-03-22-53-green-careers-week-2026) 2nd-7th November is officially **Green Careers Week** We are marking this national event across SKS with a whole school assembly, presentations and online activities within Citizenship lessons, and displays around the school building. A green job is a job that helps the UK to move towards net… [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-11-03-22-53-green-careers-week-2026) [![Image of Halloween Creepy Careers](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Halloween_careers.jpeg)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-11-03-22-22-halloween-creepy-careers) 3 November 2026 #### [Halloween Creepy Careers](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-11-03-22-22-halloween-creepy-careers) Here at SKS, we're always looking for unique and creative ways for our students to explore different career pathways. Halloween was a great way to engage both KS3 and 4 students with 'creepy' careers- particularly those connected to STEAM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art &… [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-11-03-22-22-halloween-creepy-careers) [![Image of Material World STEM performance](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_8765.jpeg)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-26-22-39-material-world-stem-performance) 26 October 2026 #### [Material World STEM performance](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-26-22-39-material-world-stem-performance) On Monday 19th October, all of our KS3 students watched an entertaining and engaging performance all about STEM entitled 'The Material World.' Materials Science and Engineering is the study of all substances — from the metals in a bridge to the plastic in a phone case — and the creation of new… [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-26-22-39-material-world-stem-performance) [![Image of Folk Music Inspiration](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_6544.jpeg)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-18-18-39-folk-music-inspiration) 18 October 2026 #### [Folk Music Inspiration](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-18-18-39-folk-music-inspiration) On Monday we welcomed in local musicians Nick and Helena Bazley to perform various pieces of folk music on their instruments. They were also joined by a special guest, Maya in year 7! Thank you for playing for year 8 and helping us to understand how folk music has evolved over time. [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-18-18-39-folk-music-inspiration) [![Image of Introducing the Gothic](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_6550.jpeg)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-18-18-35-introducing-the-gothic) 18 October 2026 #### [Introducing the Gothic](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-18-18-35-introducing-the-gothic) Mrs Sutterby and I are very excited about our up and coming trip to Dove Cottage in November with year 9. We'll be exploring The Gothic for the day, touring William Wordsworth's cottage and getting inspired with an exhibition and some creative writing. [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-18-18-35-introducing-the-gothic) [![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 Visit from New College Durham](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/NCD_building.jpg)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-09-15-35-visit-from-new-college-durham) 9 October 2026 #### [Visit from New College Durham](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-09-15-35-visit-from-new-college-durham) Alongside our KS4 students, Year 8 and 9 pupils also got the opportunity to watch a presentation about New College Durham. Stephen and Tom from NCD delivered an engaging session about college life, the state of the art facilities available and the wide range of qualifications on offer including… [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-09-15-35-visit-from-new-college-durham) [![Image of Film Music Exploration](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_6394.jpeg)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-04-19-12-film-music-exploration) 4 October 2026 #### [Film Music Exploration](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-04-19-12-film-music-exploration) Year 9 have been working hard to learn different pieces of iconic film music on keyboards including The Imperial March from Star Wars and the Indiana Jones theme. They have been learning key terms such as 'Leitmotif' along the way. [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-04-19-12-film-music-exploration) [![Image of Year 9 go Racing To school!](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_8694.jpeg)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-04-18-47-year-9-go-racing-to-school) 4 October 2026 #### [Year 9 go Racing To school!](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-04-18-47-year-9-go-racing-to-school) Year 9 had another fantastic visit to Hexham Racecourse on Friday, which was organised and led 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. As… [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-04-18-47-year-9-go-racing-to-school) [![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. 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