Since last term, a group of pupils have been working hard at break times on the Axiom Maths programme with Mr Davis. This is an additional maths course which looks at problems that are more open-ended. They require a strategical approach, and often the pupils will work with each other to try and arrive at…
DetailsOur extensive extracurricular opportunities include a ‘Young Parliamentarians Club’. We are very grateful to Chris Barry from Cumberland Council for coming in to help students learn about Parliament, voting and the rights of children. Ms Booker, who runs the club says: “All students are welcome to come along and get involved on Tuesdays during Break…
DetailsOur top Year 7 and 8 mathematicians tackled the UK Maths Trust’s Junior Mathematical Challenge today. https://ukmt.org.uk/junior-challenges/junior-mathematical-challenge The 60-minute, 25 multiple choice question paper encourages mathematical reasoning, precision of thought and fluency to make students think. To recognize the highest performers in the challenge, the UK Maths Trust award the country’s top-scoring 50% of participants…
DetailsWe welcomed in Louise Quinn and Alicia McKenna of Shotton Hall Research Institute, who are working with us to develop an additional strand to our reading intervention, on Friday 14th February. Currently, our Key Stage 3 Tier 2 readers are part of an established intervention, meeting on Mondays and Fridays during tutor time with their…
DetailsHuge congratulations to all Year 9 students for their hard work and dedication during Year 9 Assessment Week. It was fantastic to see such a high standard of knowledge, skills and understanding across the entire year group! Congratulations to all those students who received an award for the highest score in their class. Special shoutout…
DetailsThe new Year 9 Outdoor Learning course rounded off the term with their own mini search and rescue adventure at Talkin Tarn on Friday. For the past 6 weeks, the students had been completing the search and rescue module for the course, so it was time to put what they had learned into action. During…
DetailsDuring the Spring term, the Year 9 Outdoor Learning group were fully immersed in a hands-on, engaging module focused on conservation — and their hard work certainly paid off. The module began with students exploring the importance of conservation on a global scale. They learnt about various conservation projects from around the world, gaining insight…
DetailsYear 9 students had an opportunity to explore different career paths today, during their Careers IAG morning. Gen 2 and Viberoptix gave valuable insights into STEM careers, while representatives from the NHS and Cumbria Police provided a closer look at roles in public service. There were Sixth Form Centre tours run by Year 12 students,…
DetailsThe challenge for Ms Ledger’s Year 8 English class this week was to learn at least one verse from Young Lochinvar and recite it in lesson. The poem – by Sir Walter Scott – was written more than 200 years ago and features some challenging old fashioned language. Set in Longtown and written with a…
DetailsA huge well done to all our Year 8 students for their hard work and dedication during their Assessment Week (13th-17th January). It was brilliant to see the high levels of knowledge, understanding and skills throughout the whole cohort! Congratulations to all those who received an award for the highest score in their class. An extra shoutout…
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