The cast of A’ Level Performing Arts have completed their exam piece based on dreams and the inspirational work of American film director, producer and writer, Tim Burton.

This week, we have delivered over 50 hand made Easter cards to two of our local care homes, Church View Care Centre at South Church and Eden House at Cockton Hill. We hope the messages inside bring a little joy to our elderly residents this Easter.

Two of our students, Tamzin I in Year 7, and Cody M in Year 9 have been selected from over 5,000 entrants to have their poems published as part of the Young Writers Competition.

Four of our Year 10 students have taken part in the Advanced Maths Support Programme's annual Math Feast at Durham University. The national Maths Feast initiative is a fun educational challenge for Year 10 students which tests problem-solving and teamworking skills.

In our Maths Department, students have been taking part in our annual pi recitation competition to celebrate Pi Day 2022.

This week we are celebrating World Book Day 2022 by giving out free books in our Academy Library to all students in Key Stage 3, along with a £1.00 book token, which can be redeemed for a second free book at Tesco, Newton Aycliffe. Tokens will also be given to all students in Key Stage 4.

In Drama, Year 8 students have been responding to the emotional impact that the conflict in Ukraine could have upon families.

In the final Gusto Lingo of the half term, students learned how to make the classic French dish, Croque Monsieur, and enjoyed a cheese tasting.

As part of our Year 9 taster session programme, students have worked together in Media Studies to produce a valentine themed newsletter.

Year 9 Geography students have been taking part in a fun activity in teams to design and build a structure that would survive an earthquake!