Making a Splash

The Senior Swimming Team took part in the hotly contested Northern Relay Championships last week, and were delighted to scoop silver medals in both the Medley and Freestyle relays.  

Aspirin(g) Chemists

Upper 6 Chemists have been applying their knowledge of acylation reactions in preparing samples of aspirin. Students also researched the history of aspirin and implications for medical use.

Close to Nature

Upper 6 Biologists enjoyed a field trip to Malham Tarn to practise field study techniques and identify different plant and animal species. They carried out surveys using qualitative and quantitative methods.

A Profusion of Diffusion

Upper 3 pupils investigated the effect of diffusion using Skittles sweets. They made rainbow circles in petri dishes, added water and observed closely.

Aiming High

A Harrogate schoolgirl is literally aiming high in her bid to play for England one day. Ruth Bertenshaw has been picked to join the Leeds Rhinos Under 17 Netball Academy – at the tender age … Read Full Story

Happiness is…

As part of our ‘Be Inspired’ programme, RedCrest Careers came to talk about career choices, advising pupils to pursue areas which make them happy, whilst engaging in lifelong learning.