Eldmire have recently been studying cell division in Biology and during the practical sessions they have been trying to look for dividing cells under the microscope. Mr Sigsworth has been very patiently growing garlic roots for the pupils to make …
Pupils from throughout the school were keen to demonstrate their scientific skills and knowledge during Saturday’s Open Morning through a series of experiments: Gabriella was extracting DNA from peas, strawberries and kiwi fruit; Lucy was testing indigestion remedies to see …
Perhaps it was something to do with the weather but there was certainly an abundance of wild and wacky head gear on display last Friday as pupils  and staff from throughout the school entered into the spirit of the Woolly …
This year’s London trip was as action packed as ever! In search of inspiration for the GCSE set task Thornton’s Art and Textiles students descended on London for a whirlwind tour of the museums, galleries and sights of London.On Friday …
Earlier this month, the whole of Leckby, accompanied by Miss Baggaley and Mr Kirby, spent three fun-packed days taking in the bright lights of London. After an early start in York train station, the group tackled the tube and made …
We were delighted to welcome so many of last year’s Thornton pupils back into school last Thursday evening for an evening of celebration and presentation of their hard earned GCSE certificates. The Library buzzed as former pupils and their parents …
Miss Baggaley’s Leckby Spanish group enjoyed a whole new experience of Cundall last week. As part of their Spanish studies they have been learning about directions. So, to put their knowledge into practice, they blindfolded their partner and led them …
Last week Thornton textiles group visited the Knitting and Stitching Fair in Harrogate. It is a show that never seems to disappoint those excited by the latest innovations and possibilities within the world of textiles and craft. The fair afforded …
Last weekend Mrs Pearson and Mr Vale accompanied the Eldmire Art group to Paris for their GCSE Art trip. The trip proved to be both busy and inspiring. Amongst the many attractions that we saw was the Musée du Louvre. …
What a sight it was to see the whole of Main and Upper School take to the quad for the inaugural whole school conker competition just before the exeat weekend last month. Equipped with the requisite conker on a string …