Photography students were briefed to create a Christmassy photograph using the skills and techniques they've been learning this term. Some students used cut-out viewfinders to frame compositions in interesting ways, others experimented with layers and cookie-cutter shapes in Photoshop, and others, like Amy Turnbull in Year 10, created arrangements of objects to photograph and refine [...]

Sixth Form student, Sophie Jacques, has been awarded the prestigious Arkwright Engineering Scholarship, sponsored by the Connolly Foundation. A limited number of scholarships are made each year to students identified as potential leaders in engineering. Named after 18th century engineer Sir Richard Arkwright, the scholarship is awarded following a rigorous selection process and supports students [...]

Year 11 GCSE and Year 13 drama students brought live theatre to our Vandyke Theatre in early November. Exam performance units were completed by all students who had to create a new unique performance in small groups based on a theme. Year 13 groups focused on injustice and theatre closures. Year 11 groups created performances [...]