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Cracking Christmas Cards

Thank you to everyone who entered our recent ‘design a Christmas card’ competition. We had some very colourful and interesting entries. The winner though, goes to Adam Bramley who produced this marvellous – and very professional looking – card for us. Well done Adam, we...
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In Memory of Mr. Ken Field

It’s with great sadness that we recently learned that Mr Field, a former Thorney Close and Sandhill View member of staff, recently passed away. Here, staff share their fond memories of him.   ‘During my time at Thorney Close Ken Field was a...
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Something to Keep in Mind

Just a reminder that Washington Mind are offering students the chance to chat with their staff in order to help support wellbeing during these difficult times. Support for young people will be available remotely from Mon-Fri between 2pm-3pm....
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Scholars Unravel Robin Hood

Dr Alex Brown from Durham University delivered a lecture on Robin Hood, specifically looking at how his story can give us an insight into Medieval life. We learned about the story’s relevance to crime, religion, notions of space and place, and attitudes to the monarch. 
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On a Learning Journey with History

We again examine our curriculum. This week we are taking a look at History with Mrs Southwick who discusses all the subjects and events from Key stage 3 all the way through to what is studied at GCSE. Click below to view the video.  
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All The Facts on Apprenticeships

Year 11 students had the opportunity to meet with different further education, apprenticeship and training providers to explore different pathways for their future study at the end of Year 11. All students must continue in education or training until the age of 18. This does not...
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Festive Fun & Fundraising

On Friday 11th December we will be having an optional Christmas themed non-uniform day. This is in support of Save the Children, whose work aims to support children all around the world with medical care, food, education and wellbeing. We are asking for donations from any...
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