Trampolining On Tuesday, we welcomed Nelson Thomlinson School for our first trampoline competition. Pupils have been working hard in extracurricular clubs to learn and practice their routines ready for the day. During the afternoon, 65 pupils from both schools completed two routines being judged by a selection of pupils who have completed judging training. Their…
A group of our Year 9 and 10 football fans have engaged well in a fan behaviour programme led by Carlisle United Football Club. The sessions have focused on showing positive, respectful behaviour at football grounds and culminated this week in a visit from Carlisle United players Elliot Embleton, Jake Allan and Sam Hetherington. We’re super…
Our Year 10 geographers enjoyed glorious sunshine this week when they visited the Silloth coastline to collect data for their Physical Fieldwork exam. They were looking at the effects of coastal management as well as testing out a range of fieldwork techniques.
The point in our calendar when the Year 11 and Year 13 cohorts assemble for their official group photographs seems to come around so quickly each year! This morning, students were patiently arranged in height order for the Tempest Photography photoshoot. It’s a poignant moment, before the summer exams are in full flow, when the…
We are still buzzing from the spectacular success of our DADA Showcase at the end of last week. Showcasing the work of Drama, Dance and Performing Arts, our talented performers entertained two packed audiences with their incredible skills and dedication. The show featured extracts from an exciting variety of pieces that our students have been…
Year 8 student Daniel Nixon’s determination to make a difference in the lives of others was acknowledged with a Headteacher’s award this week. Daniel is a charismatic, positive, and courteous young man with a strong drive to succeed both in and out of school. His remarkable resilience is evident in his recent initiative – a charity…
Twelve of our Year 9 students have successfully completed a week-long, adrenaline-charged ‘Developing Resilience’ Programme at Carlisle East Fire Station. The week consisted of operational drills designed to improve the students’ team building, problem solving and communication skills. Fire crews pushed them hard throughout the course, but they rose to every challenge, tackling scenarios with…
We are always excited to hear about the talents and success of our students outside of school, so were very pleased to learn that Elena in Year 9 is excelling in the running and cross country world. During the past 5 months her extensive achievements have included: 3 times first junior girl in local 5k…
In February, twenty students from Years 7, 8 and 9 took LAMDA examinations in Solo Acting at Level 1 and Level 2. The results are in, and we are proud to announce that they all did exceptionally well, passing with either Merit or Distinction. Their teacher, Ms Lewis, is delighted and said: “The students worked…
Sixth Form student Isabella Rowling received a Headteacher’s Award in recognition for her outstanding support of the Tier 2 reading intervention program. She has exemplified our core value of responsibility through her dedication and commitment. Isabella serves as a role model, offering support not only to students but also to staff. In addition to her…