🍓🍍 Fruit Kebabs for Sixth Form Wellbeing! 🍇🍌We're serving up a healthy boost to help you power through the week—because looking after your body and mind starts with the little things. 😊 #letyourlightshine💡#youdonthavetotraveldartogetahead #WellbeingWednesday #SixthFormLife

🌟 Lovely to see our Y11 students at the Sixth Form Meet & Greet this morning! Great to see everyone chatting and getting a feel for life in Sixth Form.🍪 And of course, our current students couldn’t resist the biscuit decorating fun too! #youdonthavetotravelfartogetahead

📢 Y12 LifeSkills Workshop with Barclays 💼 Today students took part in an eye-opening workshop focused on payslips and salaries! 💰🧾From understanding tax and National Insurance deductions to decoding real payslips. A huge thank you to Barclays UK #letyourlightshine💡

🎓 Today, the ASK (Apprenticeship Support & Knowledge) team worked with Y12, preparing them for their next steps! We covered; ✅ The apprenticeship application process ✅ How to succeed at interviews & assessment centres #youdonthavetotravelfartogetahead #letyourlightshine💡

🎓 The university application process is officially underway! Today our Y12 students took part in FutureMe workshops, focusing on writing standout personal statements & navigating the UCAS application. Exciting futures ahead! #youdonthavetotravelfartogetahead #letyourlightshine💡

Our Y10s had a brilliant Sixth Form Experience Day last week! 🎓 From subject tasters to student Q&As, they got a real feel for life in Sixth Form. Thanks to our staff & students for making it such a great day! 💬📚 #youdonthavetotravelfartogetahead #letyourlightshine💡

Great to welcome the UK Parliament Outreach team for an inspiring talk with our Y12s! Students explored how Parliament works, the role of MPs, and why political engagement matters. #youdonthavetotravelfartogetahead #letyourlightshine💡#FutureVoters

Y12 wrapped up the year with an unforgettable trip to Amsterdam! 🚢✨ A fantastic ferry journey and amazing cultural insights made it one to remember. What a way to end the year!🙌 #youdonthavetotravelfartogetahead #letyourlightshine💡

Results are in... Good luck to all of our Sixth Formers who are collecting their results this morning! See you soon! #letyourlightshine💡 #youdonthavetotravelfartogetahead

Looking forward to seeing all of our Year 11s tomorrow for GCSE Results Day. If you haven't already applied for Duke's Sixth Form, it's not too late! 89% of T-Level students achieved grades A*-B. Sign up tomorrow and chat with Mrs Towers! #youdonthavetotravelfartogetahead

Our Year 13 students rose to the challenge, taking part in an action-packed mix of activities: 🌊 Paddleboarding, 🧭 Orienteering, 🔥 Bushcraft Cookery, and 🎯 Archery Tag. A brilliant day of teamwork & resilience, to set the tone for a fantastic year ahead! #LetYourLightShine💡

Today our Y10s explored careers in law with inspiring workshops from Muckle LLP & Mortal Fools through the Inspiring Careers Programme✨ Huge thanks to our partners for supporting our future lawyers! #letyourlightshine💡

Year 13 smashed their Progression Day this week 🙌 UCAS applications ✅ CV & apprenticeship talks ✅ Mini mock interviews ✅ Big steps towards bright futures! 🌟 #FutureReady #Year13 #letyourlightshine💡

Year 10s had an amazing visit to Nissan 🚗🔧 Exploring engineering, seeing manufacturing in action & discovering future career paths in the automotive industry. Huge thanks to Nissan for the insight! 👏 #letyourlightshine💡

Y13 students visited the University of Sunderland today! We enjoyed a campus tour, got a feel for student life & took part in a session on budgeting & managing money at university. A big thank you to the university team for supporting our students. 🎓 #letyourlightshine💡

Our Y10 & 13 students had a great time at NE1 Can: The Big One with Newcastle Hospitals NHS Trust! They explored a wide range of NHS careers, met professionals & gained insight into future opportunities. Thank you to all who made the event so inspiring! 🌟 #letyourlightshine💡

Today was Wellbeing Wednesday at Duke’s Sixth Form! Y13 took some time out to relax, recharge, and get creative — by painting pumpkins! 🎃 It was fantastic to see everyone enjoying a break from their studies. #letyourlightshine💡

Y10 students enjoyed a 3-day work experience placement with NOVO Theatre & Alnwick Playhouse — exploring roles from stage management to marketing! A highlight: Mama Afrika & meeting star Anna 🌟 #WorkExperience #LetYourLightShine 💡

Year 13 students attended a Young Drivers Awareness event at Pegswood Community Fire Station 🚒 Huge thanks to Northumberland Fire & Rescue Service for sharing vital road safety advice — an important and eye-opening session! 🚗

Y13 are gearing up for their Off the Grid Adventures trip! 🌲 Learning to sleep in hammocks, set up camp & embrace life outdoors. 🌌 #Y13Adventures #OffTheGrid #letyourlightshine💡