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23 Oct
WOW Wednesday

Welcome to this weeks WoW wednesday

23 Oct
A Whizzpopping Roald Dahl Day!

Roald Dahl Day was a huge success with students enjoying a full day of creative and exciting lessons inspired by some of his most famous stories.

20 Oct
Keeping Our Community Safe: Fireworks and Bonfire Night Awareness!

Norman Cornish Academy welcomed Sarah Kinghorn from County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue service.

07 Oct
WoW Wednesday

There has been some fantastic learning taking place around the academy this week. Here are just a few of the highlights that have caught our attention!

05 Oct
Newton Aycliffe Young Futures Hub

Newton Aycliffe Young Futures Hub

01 Oct
WOW Wednesday

Welcome to this weeks WOW wednesday!

29 Sep
Macmillan Coffee Morning

On Friday staff and students came together to support the Macmillan Coffee Morning

24 Sep
WOW Wednesday

This wow Wednesday we have lots to celebrate.

16 Sep
Welcome To Norman Cornish WOW Wednesday

Welcome To WOW Wednesday!

16 Sep
New Emergency Allergy Pens Now Available at Norman Cornish Academy

Norman Cornish Academy has New Emergency Allergy Pens

16 Jul
Norman Cornish Academy Raises an Incredible £1,755 for Children Battling Cancer

Norman Cornish Academy worked together to fundraise money for children battling cancer!

10 Jul
Kind donation for our Cancer run!

Norman Cornish Academy pupils visited Gordon Fletchers & Sons funeral directors

02 Jul
Holiday program on offer in Newton Aycliffe

Norman Cornish Academy invites you to join us for Fun & Food media performance Summer weeks in newton Aycliffe!

30 Jun
Norman Cornish Academy Pupils Step Up to Support Children’s Cancer North

There are countless opportunities to support those in need, and at Norman Cornish Academy, our pupils consistently show a strong desire to help others less fortunate than themselves. Their compassion and willingness to give back is something we are incredibly proud of as a school community.

23 Jun
Year 11 GCSE Art Gallery – Now Open

Year 11 students have shown real dedication and commitment to their GCSE coursework this year

23 Jun
Duke of Edinburgh Trip Update

Pupils and staff are continuing to have an absolutely fantastic time on their residential visit in Wales, camped out in the stunning surroundings near Snowdonia.

23 Jun
Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Begins in Wales

Students from Years 10 and 11 at Norman Cornish Academy have set off on their five-day Duke of Edinburgh expedition in Wales

23 Jun
We’ve Achieved the BEAT Asthma Award! 

Today, we are incredibly proud to celebrate that our school has achieved the Beat Asthma Award!

23 Jun
KS4 Students Take Part in Young Responders First Aid Programme

We are delighted to be offering our Key Stage 4 students the opportunity to take part in the St John Ambulance Young Responders Programme 

23 Jun
Careers speed networking event

Students recently took part in an exciting Speed Networking Event, providing a valuable opportunity to engage with business ambassadors from a wide range of industries.

23 Jun
Float to live campaign

Next week marks National Drowning Prevention Week, a time to raise awareness about water safety and help keep our community safe

05 Jun
Students Celebrate Success in Lego Therapy Programme

Eight pupils have proudly graduated from a 14-week Lego Therapy programme, marking an important milestone in their personal and social development.

22 May
Weaselling Adventure at Brimham Rocks

Norman Cornish Academy travelled to the stunning Brimham Rocks in the Yorkshire Dales National Park

20 May
KS3 Careers event – Auckland Project

On Tuesday 12th May, a group of our KS3 learners enjoyed an exciting opportunity to take part in a hands-on careers experience day with professionals working in the leisure and tourism industry.

13 May
Free School Meals – Changes from September 2026

From September 2026, the government is changing who can get free school meals.

13 May
Year 7 Build Their Own Woodland Benches

The students at Norman Cornish Academy build there own benches this week

 
13 May
Mental Health Awareness Week: Looking After Ourselves, Together

This week at Norman Cornish Academy it is Mental Health Awareness Week

05 May
Norman Cornish Academy Pupils Conquer England’s Highest Peak

Students at Norman Cornish Academy climbed Englands highest peak

05 May
Sporting Success at Annual Awards Ceremony

Norman Cornish Academy Celebrates Sporting Success at Annual Awards Ceremony

29 Apr
Students visit Sunderlands FC Stadium of Light

On April 24th, three of our students visited Sunderlands Stadium of Light

02 Apr
Odd Socks for World Down Syndrome Day

Today, staff and students at Norman Cornish Academy proudly wore odd socks to mark World Down Syndrome Day

02 Apr
International Day of Happiness

International Day of Happiness was celebrated in truly vibrant style at Norman Cornish Academy

02 Apr
Year 11 Conquer London on an Unforgettable Norman Cornish Milestone Trip

Our Students took a trip to London, packed with landmarks, learning and experiences that pushed every single one of them outside their comfort zone.

02 Apr
Sharing Easter Traditions Across the Academy

Happy Easter from Norman Cornish Academy

02 Apr
Celebrating Easter Traditions at Norman Cornish Academy

Norman Cornish Academy Staff and students come together to celebreate easter

 
02 Apr
Year 10 Explore Multiculturalism at Durham’s Oriental Museum

Year 10 students recently immersed themselves in a world of diverse heritage and global history during an enriching visit to Durham’s Oriental Museum.

17 Feb
Pancake Day at Norman Cornish Academy!

This week, our pupils have been busy creating pancakes — and not just the simple kind!

17 Feb
Belonging and mental health - Part 2

This year’s Children’s Mental Health Week focused on the theme of Belonging.

13 Feb
Soundtrack Your Story

The “Soundtrack Your Story” project by the National Literacy Trust

12 Feb
Belonging and mental health

This week at Norman Cornish Academy, our students have taken part in a range of activities

08 Jan
National College for parents and carers

We’re delighted to offer parents and carers a fantastic learning opportunity to help navigate the challenges of bringing up young people in the 21st century.

Contact
Norman Cornish Academy
Whitworth Road
Spennymoor
County Durham
DL16 7QW

Email: normancornish@horizonstrust.org.uk
Tel: 01388 811178

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