This week, Year 11 geographers are investigating where, how and why the Cockshaw Burn floods in Hexham. As part of their enquiry, they are walking part of its length, drawing field sketches of drainage basin features and measuring channel characteristics. It has been a great opportunity for students to apply their theoretical understanding after a long period of classroom based
Congratulations to Kell in our Sixth Form, who has won the very prestigious UK Scientist of the Year Competition. He won with his experiment looking into whether water from willow trees could be used to help grow plants! Tweet announcing the winner from the host organisation (external URL) Hexham Courant Article (External URL) Tweet and video from The Big Bang, who
If you are purchasing school uniform (from our provider Michael Sehgal & Sons) for September, there is still free delivery on all orders. This offer lasts until the 30 June. Just enter FREEDELIVERY21 at the checkout. Full uniform details on our School Uniform page. Purchases from Michael Sehgal & Sons can be made online (external URL) or by telephone (0191 230 2320).
Congratulations to Kell in our Sixth Form, who has been selected as 1 of just 5 finalists for the GSK Young Scientist of the Year competition! He has investigated whether water from willow trees could be used to help grow plants and be an environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic products. The winner is announced tomorrow. Good luck! Hexham Courant Article
Please remember to test twice a week. When you have completed your lateral flow test, please report the result at https://www.gov.uk/report-covid19-result (External URL) and to the school at this link (Microsoft form).
This week, our Year 13 Geography A Level students undertook a fieldwork trip to Cresswell Dunes. Students were collecting data such as plant biodiversity, soil properties and dune topography to use in their independent NEA projects. Note: All students tested negative before the trip.
In the last half term, Year 11 and Year 13 students took part in the Royal Meteorological Society’s “Conference of the Parties” simulation activity. This involved students debating and negotiating towards an international climate change agreement. Students were assigned a specific country and were required to act as delegates, representing their country’s interests and needs. Relevant information such as GDP
The three week 10 for 10 challenge is now over and our students have raised some fantastic amounts for lots of very worthy charities. Here is a summary: Year 9 Year 9 have been supporting the following charities: Tynedale Hospice, Cancer Research UK, The Teenage Cancer Trust, The Trevor Project Inc, Wag and Company and Oddballs charity. Together they have
A group of Year 9 students have now completed a Peer Mentor training programme and achieved AQA Peer Mentoring and AQA Safeguarding & Disclosure accreditation. The training was designed and delivered in conjunction with the Northumbria Healthcare Trust ‘Be You’ team. Peer Mentors provide important support to other Year 9 students, helping them to overcome wellbeing issues related to friendships
There is a Virtual Routes into STEM Course (External URL) course this month – the applications are open until the end of this week, 21st May. This is open to any student interested in studying a Science or Maths related subject at degree level. (STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). Fully funded places are still available. Please read this