Huge congratulations to three of our students who came second in the National LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) competition. Olivia, Maddison and Merissa spent last weekend at Myerscough College in Preston, taking part in the finalists’ weekend, which involved activities based around the college farm. The aim of the weekend was to explore farming and…
Sixth Form Art, Photography and Media students enjoyed a jam-packed day at the University of Cumbria Open Day yesterday. The students were able to carry out workshops in life drawing, graphic design, illustration, photography and many more. A couple of weeks ago, our new Year 7 students also had the opportunity to immerse themselves in…
Year 12 Geographers enjoyed a day of fieldwork at Salford Quays on Tuesday. Students collected data and used a variety of fieldwork techniques to analyse the social, economic and environmental impact of the urban regeneration that has taken place in the last 40 years.
We welcomed Jules Wooding from Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life into school yesterday to talk to Year 9 History students about the local involvement in WW1.She gave a fascinating talk about the recruitment of soldiers in Carlisle and the local area; the conditions for soldiers fighting in WW1; and the equipment and uniform they were…
Zach Ealey was awarded this week’s Headteacher commendation. Zach regularly demonstrates our core value of Respect. Recently he has been helping out in KS3 lessons, with students who feel less confident in drama. Zach has also supported KS3 students on a school trip, making them feel valued and supported. The students have loved having an…
An important consideration in school is looking after the Mental Health of both our students and our staff. So recently, a group of our Sixth Form students received Youth Mental Health First Aid Certificate Training with Emilia Soulsby, Network Development Manager for the Child Health and Wellbeing Network in the North East and North Cumbria.…
Twelve excited Years 7 and 8 students headed off to Hollywood Bowl in Carlisle yesterday, for the annual Panathlon North Cumbria Secondary Schools’ Ten-Pin Bowling Challenge. Twenty teams took over the venue for the morning, all having a wonderful time. Laughter and happy voices could be heard all around while they bowled. Both…
To welcome Year 7 into their new Houses, the students attended a Hogwarts-style ‘sorting hat ceremony’ with their Heads of House yesterday morning. Once they had established which House they belonged to – Eden, Talkin, Gelt or Vindolanda – the students spent the rest of the day entering into a range of challenges and competitions…
Years 11, 12 and 13 students were immersed in thinking about their next career steps today, with an event held in school to alert them to opportunities in Further Education, Higher Education and Apprenticeships. A range of lectures took place throughout the day from colleges, training providers, local businesses and universities. Our sincere gratitude goes to…
The Headteacher’s Award was today awarded to Sixth Form student, Angela Lee for her service and dedication to the wider aspects of school. Since she was in Year 9, Angela has come into school every Saturday to help feed the animals in Open Spaces. Even in school holidays, Angela is in school, without fail, feeding…