Silverdale School

Our Year 8 geography and biology students have had a successful trip exploring the moorland ecology in Padley Gorge, and the management of tourism in Castleton.
They got to use ‘kick sampling’ to find all sorts of wildlife in the river and collected data in Castleton to investigate how well the village meets the aims of a National Park.
For those who worked really hard (!) there was the opportunity to enjoy an ice cream and buy a souvenir, gem stones being a poplar choice! We were very proud of
how well the students worked, often in quite wet and surprisingly cold weather!

📣 We’re Hiring
📍 Silverdale School | Sheffield & Derbyshire | Chorus Education Trust

We're seeking passionate, enthusiastic, and talented people for job roles across our wonderful trust. We believe that every young person has the capacity to achieve beyond their expectations. If you agree, why not come and join the team?

We offer:
- A supportive, forward-thinking, and collaborative environment across out trust
- Competitive pension schemes
- Access to discount schemes like Blue Light Card and Discounts for Teachers plus discounted health schemes

Find out more and apply at https://www.chorustrust.org/vacancies

Former student Nia who achieved her Duke of Edinburgh Gold award last year was able to celebrate at Buckingham Palace recently. It was the 70th anniversary of the award and Nia and her Mum (our science department's Ms Jones) spent a lovely
afternoon celebrating in the palace gardens. There was sunshine, fabulous cupcakes, music and speeches by the Duke of Edinburgh, Dame Kelly Holmes and other guest speakers such as Silverdale alumnus Vikram Barn of the Sidemen. It was a fantastic and inspiring celebration of resilience, dedication and achievement.
Good luck to all the Silverdale students who are currently preparing for their Bronze and Gold expeditions - and to all the staff and parents who make it possible.

Our lion cub is being released into the wild today as part of the Pride of Yorkshire Sculpture Trail. It won't be venturing too far from Silverdale though. If you do come face to face with him, you will probably be able to defend yourself with a tennis or possibly a squash racquet...

Any guesses as to where you might find him?! Post your photos in the comments if you do Hunt him down!

Menstrual Hygiene Day takes place on 28th May every year. It's a chance to highlight the importance of menstrual care. working to break the silence around periods, tackle the stigma often associated with them, and raise awareness of the importance of menstrual hygiene around the world.

Access to period products, safe, hygienic spaces in which to use them, and the right to manage menstruation without shame or stigma, is essential and we are proud to say that all our students have access to free period products in school.

From reusable, washable period pants to pads, tampons to menstrual cups - we've got the full range!

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📣 We’re Hiring
📍 Silverdale School| Sheffield & Derbyshire | Chorus Education Trust

We're seeking passionate, enthusiastic, and talented people for job roles across our wonderful trust. We believe that every young person has the capacity to achieve beyond their expectations. If you agree, why not come and join the team?

We offer:
- A supportive, forward-thinking, and collaborative environment across out trust
- Competitive pension schemes
- Access to discount schemes like Blue Light Card and Discounts for Teachers plus discounted health schemes

Find out more and apply at https://www.chorustrust.org/vacancies

Congratulations to Thiago in year 9 who has been nominated for this year's
BAFTA 2026 Young Game Designers (10-14 age category) award for his original video game Yggdrasil, a Norse mythology-inspired 2D action platform which he designed and developed himself. The nomination recognises not only technical skill, but also creativity, perseverance, and independent learning in game development.

Over the last four years Thiago has earned six nominations: three for game-making and three for game concept (starting with a concept nomination in 2023). Last year he won a BAFTA for his game Sir Floofington.

You can download the game and play it for yourself at https://www.bafta.org/stories/2026-young-game-designers-game-making-finalists/

Come to an evening of talks and discussion about the impact of smartphones on young people from Smartphone Free Childhood, a UK-based grassroots movement that advocates delaying children's access to smartphones. Among the speakers will be our own headteacher Mr Smith!

The event is on Thursday 11th June at 7:30pm at All Saints Church, Ringinglow Road, Ecclesall, Sheffield S11 7PP

Please book via the link below or QR code in the flyer:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-talk-children-smartphones-tickets-1987914262071?aff=oddtdtcreator