Active Revision In History

Getting ready for exams doesn’t just involve sitting down and learning the facts! … [Read more...]

Year 10 Chapel – What Happened Next?

'What happened next?' was the first question this morning in the Year 10 chapel service, which took place in the Sports Hall. … [Read more...]

Year 10 English In Front Of The Cameras

Last week, we were delighted to welcome the AQA exam board to Silcoates to conduct a film project with Mr Lee’s Year 10 English class.  The Chief Examiner, Adrian Beard, brought a professional film … [Read more...]

Bookworms – Year 10

The Year 10 Bookworms met on Friday evening for a lively debate on George Orwell's 1984.  Beth's appropriately themed ginger biscuits went down a storm, as did the yummy cakes provided by Zara. The … [Read more...]

Second Place For James In Double Trap Competition

Further to our story last week about the training James Dedman has been doing with the Great Britain shooting coach and with an Olympic gold medallist, we can update you that James came second in his … [Read more...]

England Cricket Trial For Liam

Promising leg spin bowler Liam Hyde (Year 10) has been selected to attend the England U15 cricket trials.  Liam had a very good season last year as an U14, playing for the Yorkshire Academy, … [Read more...]

U15 Rugby Tour To Newcastle

The U15 rugby squad travelled to Newcastle on an overnight trip in the rain and freezing temperatures!  They played fixtures against Newcastle School for Boys (lost) and King’s Tynemouth … [Read more...]

Bookworms – Year 10

The Year 10 Bookworms had  a very pleasant start to the weekend – hot drinks, cake and chatting about books!  Thank you to Lucas and James for providing the delicious edibles.  Birdsong by … [Read more...]

Ballet Success

Congratulations to Liberty Hills and Laura Barker in Year 10, who have passed their Grade 6 Royal Ballet School exams, each gaining a merit for their efforts – well done! … [Read more...]

Assembly On Cyberbullying

This morning’s Year 7-9 assembly was led by WPC Golynski from the local police and one her colleagues from the Community Support team.  They spoke to the pupils about the consequences of … [Read more...]