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Key Stage 3 students have been exploring the differences between canned, fresh, and frozen foods. They considered which options they preferred from a cost, convenience, and nutritional perspective. The pupils investigated a range of fruit, vegetable, and meat products and discovered some…

As part of our Food Science module Year 10 have been learning about aeration in cooking and how raising agents work. We have put out knowledge into practice by making whisked sponges- seeing how the mixture changes size and how the air in the mixture affects the texture and feel of the cake. 

Pupils from Key Stage 3 are taking part in an inter-school Table Cricket competition today following their sessions at SKS with Cumbria Cricket. The games are underway. 

Year 8 have been enjoying the antique sewing machines. By investigating the mechanics, they were able to apply this to modern day machines and learn how they work.

Cross fell are making paper Mache hot air balloons. This ties in with the transport topic they are learning. We had allot of fun.

Year 7 have been working in pairs to compose their own question and answer phrases on the glockenspiels. They are learning to notate music which is a brilliant skill! Well done year 7.

This morning, some of our budding song writers in year 9 and 10 took part in an online composition workshop with a professional musician. They are writing a song about equality which will be performed next year. Watch this space!

As part of their current WW1 topic in History, Year 8 learnt about the Christmas Truce of 1914, using resources provided by the Imperial War Museum. We discussed the realities of life in the trenches, the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by soldiers and their commanding officers during the…

To further embed previous learning about persuasive language techniques in English, all students across KS3 watched a selection of current Christmas adverts made by leading grocery stores in the UK. They correctly identified the techniques and strategies used to persuade us to use the grocery…

Each week at the start of their Citizenship lessons, students in both KS3 and 4 look at the 'Job of the Week' video posted on YouTube by MyPath Careers. These videos provide students with a quick overview of the job role, the skills, qualities and qualifications needed, along with starting salary…

KS4 have been exploring the Scottish capital. Ice Skating, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle are among the recent activities. 

Well done to our Key Stage 3 Food Technology students for some very tasty festive baking this week.