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Just before Christmas we each drew a monster to be included in the young writers book ‘Monster Mayhem’. We have received a certificate to mark this achievement and all children will bring a letter home tonight to give permission for their artwork to be published. Well done Cross Fell!

A lovely last day of term, a picture quiz where children worked with their partner putting phonic knowledge into practice even on the last day! A special visitor (Santa) who was made to feel very welcome, such excitement about the books they received, children wanted to take them to lunch, outside…

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.

Key Stage 4 and Year 9 Food Technology students have been given free-reign in the kitchens this week to make any dish they wanted, either by bringing ingredients in from home or by using whatever they can find in the Food pantry.

One particular Year 9 group showed fantastic creativity; thinking…

Year 8 have been attempting to answer some philosophical questions in Religious Education. Developing transferable skills such as critical thinking, reasoning and communication.

Our Advent calendar is nearing it's end and we have loved hearing a different Christmassy themed story each day, it really has helped to spread a little joy and helped to continue to build our love of reading.

City residential to Edinburgh is underway. Sightseeing on day one.