Cross Fell visit Tullie Museum
Cross Fell thoroughly enjoyed their visit to Tullie museum in Carlisle.
We were very fortunate to beable to take part in a toy workshop where we could handle a range of different toys from the past and even have a go at making our own toy. A thoroughly brilliant day out with excellent…
Landscape drawing in the sun
We took advantage of the hot weather, going outside and do some landscape sketching.
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STEM Hub event at the University of Cumbria
On 16th June, our Year 9 students attended a special STEM Hub event at the University of Cumbria in Carlisle.
The event was organised by SmartSTEMs in partnership with Digital Dairy Chain and the University of Cumbria, with the aim of inspiring young people about STEM careers and the…
Nintendo Club Fun!
On Friday we had loads of fun in our weekly Nintendo club, where four Y10 girls battled it out on Mario Kart. It was just what they needed after exams week!
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Poetry By Heart accolades
Back in March 2026, all students across SKS were invited to take part in the national 'Poetry By Heart' competition.
Seven students took up the challenge, and we were able to submit four very strong entries to the competition across both the Classic and Freestyle…
Race To The Line 2.0 Bio Challenge
All of our Year 7's, alongside a select number of Year 8 and 9 students, competed in the 'Race To The Line 2.0 Bio' challenge earlier in the week.
Over two STEM focused practical workshop sessions, students worked collaboratively in small teams to design, build and then race their very own…
Year 9 comment on 'The Day' article
In English and literacy sessions, we use The Day online news website to read and then discuss, current articles on stories and topics of interest.
After the Eurovision Song Contest final, Year 9A discussed whether the contest is actually more about politics, than about music. Here is their…
Year 7 Start Swimming
Year 7 have begun their swimming module in PE today. Some excellent efforts in both groups.
Year 8 portraits
Year 8 have just started exploring self portraiture. They will use different techniques and inspiration form artists to complete their final piece.
Year 7 clay techniques
Year 7 are practising their ceramic techniques. They are researching sir Grayson Perry's Art for inspiration.
Year 8 go to Center Parcs - part 2
Our final group of Year 8's had another fantastic day of work experience at Center Parcs Whinfell Forest on Tuesday.
This bespoke opportunity for our KS3 students originated from the Cumbria Careers Hub, who invited us to take part in a new Modern Work Experience Pilot project, managed and…
Year 10 PE
Rain forced Pickleball to be postponed today. Year 10 worked hard on a fitness session instead.