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…
DetailsZach 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…
DetailsAn 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.…
DetailsTwelve 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…
DetailsTo 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…
DetailsYears 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsLast Friday, numerous cakes, biscuits, buns and hot drinks were devoured across all of our Trust schools for CET’s Big Coffee Morning, in an effort to raise money for the Macmillan Cancer Support charity. Castle Carrock Primary School held a Grandparents Coffee Afternoon, followed by a celebration assembly whilst Caldew Lea Primary School had a…
DetailsDid Elizabeth I have the right to execute Mary Queen of Scots? The question was discussed in a House of Commons style debate in a history lesson this morning. Mr Campbell played the part of Speaker, while 8Y1 split ranks to put their points across. Our informed Members argued passionately, waving their papers amongst calls…
DetailsGroups of Year 11 Geographers carried out field investigations at the Silloth coast this week. As part of the Geography GCSE, all students are required to complete two days of fieldwork. The first day of fieldwork comprised human geography and took place in Carlisle. This fieldwork covered physical geography with the students collecting data to…
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