Year 9 comment on 'The Day' article
In English and literacy sessions, we use The Day online news website to read and then discuss, current articles on stories and topics of interest.
After the Eurovision Song Contest final, Year 9A discussed whether the contest is actually more about politics, than about music. Here is their…
Year 7 Start Swimming
Year 7 have begun their swimming module in PE today. Some excellent efforts in both groups.
Year 8 portraits
Year 8 have just started exploring self portraiture. They will use different techniques and inspiration form artists to complete their final piece.
Year 7 clay techniques
Year 7 are practising their ceramic techniques. They are researching sir Grayson Perry's Art for inspiration.
Year 8 go to Center Parcs - part 2
Our final group of Year 8's had another fantastic day of work experience at Center Parcs Whinfell Forest on Tuesday.
This bespoke opportunity for our KS3 students originated from the Cumbria Careers Hub, who invited us to take part in a new Modern Work Experience Pilot project, managed and…
Year 10 PE
Rain forced Pickleball to be postponed today. Year 10 worked hard on a fitness session instead.
Revision in full swing
Some really good independent revision happening across school in Year 10. School exams start during the first week back after half term.
Pewter casting year 9
Student in year 9 Design and Tech, have been working on 2D design to create a template they can then cut out on the laser cutter. They have used the templates to cast pewter key rings.
Year 7&8 PE
Cricket and Pickleball continue in games on Tuesdays. The wind required the children to do some ‘problem solving’ this afternoon. Great resilience by all.
Year 8 work experience at Center Parcs
On Tuesday 5th May, 17 of our Year 8 students went on a bespoke work experience day to Center Parcs Whinfell Forest.
Students were given an overview of the Center Parcs company along with its ethos and values, then learnt about a range of different health and safety requirements before heading…
Year 9 High Jump
Year 9 worked on their high jump skills this morning. Some on the Fosbury Flop, others on the lesser used ‘western roll’.
Year 10 work experience week
Congratulations to all of our Year 10 students who successfully completed their work experience placements across the week of 20th to 24th April 2026.
A big thank you to the following businesses and employers for offering our students placements with them, and for supporting and guiding…