Our Team Goes the Extra Mile!
A huge congratulations to our amazing team members who took on the challenge of the Great North Run! The Fab Five – Mrs Dixon, Mr Clynch, Mr Lewis, Mrs Bowes-Watt and Miss Jackson put their running shoes on and completed the race to raise funds for our charity, The Endeavour Foundation. We’re incredibly proud […]
Remembrance at Beamish
A group of our students recently visited Beamish Museum to record this year’s annual Remembrance broadcast. The museum’s carefully preserved buildings and streets gave them a powerful and authentic setting in which to reflect on the past. As part of the film, students from Year 10 and Post 16, joined by pupils from our Trust […]
Year 10 Photography – North East Landmarks
Our Year 10 GCSE photography students recently swapped the classroom for the camera lens on a trip to some of the North East’s most recognisable landmarks. The day began at Penshaw Monument. Standing high on Penshaw Hill, the striking structure gave students the chance to experiment with scale, perspective and dramatic skylines, with sweeping views […]
Art Students visit The Bowes Museum
On Thursday 15th October, our Year 10, 12 and 13 Art and Textiles students visited The Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle for an inspiring day of artistic exploration, practical workshops and first-hand research. Students had the opportunity to explore the museum’s impressive collections of fine art, historic textiles, fashion and decorative arts, studying works from […]
Post 16 Open Evening – Thank You
A huge thank you to all the Year 10 and Year 11 students, parents and families who attended our Post 16 Open Evening. It was fantastic to welcome so many visitors and to share what life is like at Macmillan Post 16. There was a wonderful atmosphere throughout the evening, with families engaging in meaningful […]
Green Flag Award 2026
We are delighted to announce that, for the third year running, we have successfully renewed our Green Flag Award with Distinction! This achievement reflects the dedication and hard work of our fantastic Eco-Squad, key members of our Eco-Council, and the whole school community. Their commitment, alongside the many sustainability initiatives we have implemented across the […]
Key Stage 4 visit Amazon
A group of 30 Year 10 and 11 students recently visited Amazon’s Fulfilment Centre at Wynyard for an inspiring careers event delivered in partnership with MyBigCareer and Amazon staff. The visit was designed to support female students in exploring future career opportunities and developing the skills needed to achieve their aspirations. Throughout the day, students […]
Year 11 Photography – Preston Park
Our Year 11 photography students recently visited Preston Park for a practical photography session as part of their GCSE coursework. The visit provided students with the opportunity to gather a range of images that will contribute to their current unit of work focusing on decay. This theme explores the textures, patterns and visual beauty found […]
Years 7 & 8 STEM Roadshow
One of the highlights of the school year returned to Macmillan recently as over 500 Key Stage 3 students took part in the exciting STEM Roadshow. The Education Roadshow, established in 2005 and delivered nationally by BAE Systems, the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy, is designed to bring STEM subjects to life through […]
Macmillan Post 16 Open Event
Are you currently in Year 11 and thinking about your next steps? We would be delighted to welcome you to our Macmillan Post 16 Open Event, where you can discover everything our thriving Post 16 community has to offer. Macmillan Post 16 Open Event – Thursday 8th October, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Whether you’re considering A […]