Y12 Royal Society of Chemistry Competition
Our Year 12 Chemistry students recently took part in the prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry’s (RSC) Royal Analyst Competition, showcasing both their practical skills and analytical thinking. This annual competition challenges students to solve real-world scientific problems through a series of investigations. This year’s theme focused on analysing soil quality for a potential new housing […]
Y12 Cognitive Neuroscientist Visit
This week in Year 12 Psychology, students had an exciting opportunity to learn from a real expert in the field – cognitive neuroscientist Alon Zivony from the University of Sheffield. Alon delivered a fascinating lecture titled “Why Are We Always Distracted?”, where he shared insights from his latest research on attention and how our brains […]
Drama Students Raise Money for Great Ormond Street Hospital
Our recent production of Peter Pan, performed by Y12 A Level Drama students and the KS3 Drama Club, was in support of the Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. JM Barrie, the author of Peter Pan, was a supporter of Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) during his lifetime. In 1929, he was approached to sit on a committee to […]
Sixth Form House Rounders
What a fantastic start to our Sixth Form House Championship. Our first inter-house social event, a rounders tournament with students and teachers, was a big success. All four Sixth Form houses – Carbo, Chalybs, Ferrum, and Vitrum – showed great teamwork and competitive spirit. After some thrilling matches, Vitrum took 1st place, bagging 500 house […]
Peter Pan Summer Special Pantomime
Congratulations to our talented Year 12 Drama and Theatre A Level students on their fantastic performance of Peter Pan! The cast were also wonderfully supported by members of the Key Stage 3 Drama Club. It was fantastic to see students from different year groups collaborating so effectively, showcasing not only their performance skills but also […]
Y12/13 London Trip
On Friday 4th July – marking the anniversary of the General Election – our Year 12 and 13 politics, history, and economics students travelled to London for an inspiring visit to the Houses of Parliament. The day began with a guided tour of His Majesty’s Treasury, where students took part in a hands-on workshop. Taking […]
Y12 Visit Homerton College at the University of Cambridge
On Monday 30th June, a group of Year 12 students had the exciting opportunity to visit Homerton College at the University of Cambridge. This visit was part of the South Yorkshire Outreach Bus Tour, which brings together sixth form students from across the region to explore some of the UK’s most prestigious universities. Throughout the […]
Y12 Physics Student Wins a Diamond Award
Amogh is a Y12 A-Level Physics student, who was recently invited to take part in the Senior Physics Challenge from Isaac Physics. His invitation was based on his engagement and success on the platform. Isaac Physics is an online platform that includes physics, chemistry, and mathematics questions to support student learning in all of these areas. […]
Y12 Pottery Enrichment Showcase
We’re thrilled to share some beautiful creations from our recent Pottery Enrichment Program! Our talented Y12 students got their hands dirty and their creativity flowing, shaping unique pieces that are full of personality and skill. From mugs to sculptures, each piece reflects hard work, imagination, and joy. We’re so proud of what they accomplished – […]
Y12 Chemistry Competition
Today, Y12 Chemistry students took part in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s (RSC) Royal Analyst Competition. During the competition, students had to work in small teams to carry out three practicals, and analyse their results. This year the theme was ‘homes for the future’, where students used titrations, chromatography, and ion tests to check the […]
