On the last Friday before half term our A Level Philosophers joined students from Trinity and QEGS for the fifth annual A Level Religious Studies and Philosophy conference at Carlisle Cathedral. They were joined by staff from across all three schools, John Forster from Lancaster University and Cannon Benjamin Carter who taught Philosophy at Bristol University…
This year’s whole school production ‘High School Musical’ was a resounding success, leaving the packed audiences’ spirits lifted sky-high. Students from Year 7 to 13 had been preparing for the production since October, with a range of roles and opportunities available for them to get involved; from performing in the cast or as a musician…
This week’s Headteacher’s Award goes to Jacob – an outstanding student in Year 9. Jacob’s exceptional work ethic is evident in every lesson he attends. He approaches his studies with determination, focus and a genuine desire to be the best he can be. His many House points demonstrate his engagement and positive attitude to learning.…
Our Sixth Form Leadership students and staff had some flipping good fun during Friday breaktime, in advance of Shrove Tuesday. In two highly competitive pancake relay races, the staff team crossed the finish line first (they did have a significant number of PE teachers in their line-up). The Year 12s are already planning strategies to beat…
Six teams from Cumbria met to compete in the Lord’s Taverners County Table Cricket Finals in Penrith on Wednesday. The competition was played as a round robin with all teams playing each other once and places being decided on the number of wins and losses for each team. Our players were both excited and nervous…
New Age Kurling With the Winter Olympics just beginning, five of our students headed to Penrith for the County New Age Kurling finals on Friday. The sports hall was buzzing with students from all over Cumbria. Primary and secondary school competitions were held alongside each other each with eight teams in each. Our team played…
We are very proud to announce that our Learning Support Team Leader, Nicola Grogan, was chosen as this year’s Outstanding Apprenticeship Mentor award winner by training provider System People, during National Apprenticeship Week. System People’s Teaching Assistant tutor, Shirelle Van Aarle, nominated Nicola for the award. She described Nicola as “an exceptional mentor who consistently…
Our Year 8 Geologists took a trip to ‘Dynamic Earth’ in Edinburgh last week. The exciting interactive science centre and planetarium showcases the processes that have shaped the Earth. The group explored the galleries and took part in a workshop, learning about the epic story of planet Earth and its millions of years of evolution.
Our Year 8 Outdoor Learning students enjoyed a fantastic visit to the Ullswater Outward Bound Centre last Tuesday. The day began with an engaging talk introducing the wide range of careers available within the outdoor and adventure sector. This session offered students valuable insight into potential future pathways and highlighted how outdoor learning can connect…
The latest information from the Headteacher can be download here: Headteachers Bulletin January 2026