Here at Seaham High school we are looking to bring in some new enrichment activities to support Literacy within the school. Below are some examples but this is an ever growing and changing list so be sure to pop back soon and see what is available for your year group.
A group of our y9 students are currently practising every Tuesday night after school to compete in this challenging event. They have been given a crime and have taken on various roles in order to compete against other schools within their region on 26th March 2024. Thanks to all of those giving up their time, including
The reading challenge is open to all KS3 students, ask your English teacher for more information.
This award is open to young writers aged 11-18 in the North of England. Young writers can submit creative work in any form including prose, poetry, scriptwriting, blogging, songwriting and rap.
There are two age categories, 11-14 and 15-18. Entrants must be 18 years or under when the awards close. The winner in each category will receive prize money of £150. Up to two writers may also be highly commended across the age categories.
The Young Northern Writers’ Awards are open for entries until 12 February 2024
It's where our students get to write the news from their very own perspective. You can find it from the main page, it's on the 'Student' tab.
Some of our y10 students are taking part in a fantastic Higher Education project. Keep checking in our 'Seaham Stories' page to find out more.
All KS3 students will be having Literacy based lessons throughout the day within whichever lessons they are timetabled. One World book day event was based on a Paddington bear theme. We have a theme planned for this year but all will be revealed nearer the time.