9H – Hall Hill Farm
9H continued working towards our AQA qualification – Wildlife Photography. For this, we took a trip to Hall Hill Farm in Lanchester. We had an absolutely fantastic time; we fed lambs, cows, goats and sheep; we held chicks,
rabbits and Guinea pigs. We had lunch al fresco, and burnt off some energy in the park. A quick stop in the cafe for an ice cream and drink, then back to school. rabbits and Guinea pigs. We had lunch al fresco, and burnt off some energy in the park. A quick stop in the cafe for an ice cream and drink, then back to school. 
9H – Wynyard Trip
This afternoon 9H ventured over to Wynyard Woodland Walk, to continue our AQA qualification exploring nature through photography. We explored various sites, took many photos, and then had a good burn off of energy on the climbing apparatus.
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Masonic Fishing Charity Experience Day
On Saturday 8th July Mr Frew and Mrs Gilbert took 8 of our students to Aldin Grange Fisheries near Bearpark in Durham. This day was organised by the Masonic Fishing Charity, a charity set up to offer children with special needs or from low economic areas the opportunity to experince a days fishing and the benefits it can bring. The days are completely free of charge with the venue, use of tackle, food, drink and prizes all included in the day. The students were welcomed and paired up with a volunteer adult support person called a caster helper. They then fished from 9:45am till 12 noon, some on the coarse fishing lake and some learning how to cast a fly an catch trout on one of the trout fishing lakes. They rotated between the two on the day, so they all had the opportunity to experience both styles of fishing. After lunch they fished again from 1-3pm, when they then headed into one of the farms barns for the award and presentation ceremony. Each student received a certificate, medal and fishing trophy awarded for something memorable each student had expereinced on the day. These ranged from most fish, biggest fish, most improved, funniest laugh and all the way to the must trees caught!
A phrase the charity like to use is “to catch a smile” and here are some photos taken on the day to see those smiles… Many more will be added at a later date once they have all been vetted and processed.
Rights Respecting School – friendship projects
This term students have been producing some small projects based aroung friendship and what it means to them. Here are some examples of the work they have been producing to show their thoughts and ideas. Mrs Brooms group video is a must watch!!
7T Woodland Walk
Yesterday, 7T went on a trip to Hardwick Park to complete an AQA Woodland Walk.
We had so much fun looking for the Gruffalo, walking through the woods and along the lake and playing in the park.
9H – trip to Durham
On Wednesday 9H set off to Durham to continue learning about bridges. We walked across several bridges, as well as walking down to the riverside to see the structures from underneath.
8F : Durham Doors
Year 8 have been working on an art project called Durham Doors recently. Their work has focussed on the main door at Durham Cathedral. They have produced some lovely 3D models of the doorway.
How to Stay Safe online this Summer
This poster shares helpful tips that help young people to stay safer online over the summer by recognising fake news, sharing uplifting content and thinking before they post.
Under the Sea Cafe
We had a fantastic time in 6th form yesterday delivering an ocean themed cafe to parents and carers. All the students involved worked really hard over the past few weeks making props to decorate the room and also a selection of scrumptious food which was served in a very professional manner.
The guests all really enjoyed the event.
Well done to Group 2 for pulling off an incredible afternoon!
