
Christmas Card Competition - posted 16th Dec
Josh Moody from Year 7 was delighted to learn that he had been selected as the winner of the Annual Christmas Card Competition,
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Josh Moody from Year 7 was delighted to learn that he had been selected as the winner of the Annual Christmas Card Competition,
Read MoreMr Keating today presented the newly appointed Head and Deputy Head Boy and Girl with their badges. The successful students were appointed after undergoing a rigorous interview process. They are all college captains.
Read MoreYear 7 Ruby Strong plays for the Headlanders netball club in Darlington.
Read MoreHummersknott once again marked the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month with an observation of the national silence. A bell rang to mark the start of the silence and it was concluded, as it has been for many years now, with the Last Post being played in the hub.
Read MoreDuring lockdown Year 9 student, Jonah Cooper's Mum was looking at Facebook, when she spotted a national competition to promote rail safety, with a prize of a GoPro Hero8 bundle.
Read MoreAn anthology of students' work created during the lock down has been produced and may be read here
Read MoreMiss Tindale has shared some of her students' work. We think they're brilliant.
Read MoreVictory in Europe Day/ VE Day took place on 8 May 1945. It was a public holiday and day of celebration to mark the defeat of Germany by the Allied forces in World War 2.
Read MoreHummersknott Academy has been making and providing visors for care homes in Darlington.
Read MoreThe College Student leaders have worked really hard to organise their college's fundraising efforts over the school year. Unfortunately the current situation meant that many of their final events were not able to take place. We have not completely finalised the total figures yet. However, as each College had chosen a local charity, we have transferred the money already banked, as we realise that every penny counts at the moment.
Read MoreFinlay Thomas from Year 7 took part in the 2020 European Karate Championship at the weekend.
Read MoreWell done to our Yr 7 team of Owen, Faith and Ted, through to the regional finals of the French spelling bee.
Read MoreY11 student Harriet Rogers is combining preparing for her forthcoming GCSEs with competitive swimming.
Read More35 of the Academy's most able maths students from years 9, 10 and 11 recently sat the Uk Intermediate Maths Challenge.
Read MoreThe annual ski trip is currently taking place in Pila, Italy. Regular updates and photos are published on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/HummersknottAcademy)
Read MoreThe school choir reached the finals of the Co Durham and Darlington Music Service choir competition at Ushaw College in December.
Read MoreThe catering staff have excelled themselves again this year preparing Christmas Dinner for the whole school. There was a choice of eithr a full roast Christmas dinner with all the trimmings or a Christmas panini for those who preferred. Thank you Mrs Baines and the team!
Read MoreYear 7 students completed a research project about French Christmas traditions, which they presented in the form of an advent calendar.
Read MoreOn Thursday, 12 December students held their own General Election as part of the Life Skills Day. Local candidates provided election material which the students looked at and then watched short video clips. Following discussions students had the opportunity to cast their vote for their chosen candidate. The Hummersknott outcome did not reflect the local reality.
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