Year: 2023
“There is hope”: students feel proactive and passionate following talks about climate change
Last week, we released the first of our new series on Climate Change, that we hope to continue over the coming months. In this article, I will cover just one…
Simple study tips!
In his bestselling book, Why We Sleep, Dr Matthew Walker, a professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, writes: “There is a 40 per cent deficit in the…
“The truth is, every one of us, no matter who we are or where we live, can and must play a part in restoring nature”- Sir David Attenborough
Despite the fact that there have been numerous warnings from scientists, doctors, environmentalists etc, most of us continue to ignore the enormity of the issue of climate change. Why is…
A level Geographers busy on field trips
GCSE Geographers embarked on a trip to Southend on 6th November to investigate coastal management and collect data on the impact of groynes at this location. A cold but bright…
Enrichment update!
All first year A Level students have timetabled extracurricular activities every Tuesday. Group activities happen on a bi-weekly basis, with assemblies, talks or workshops taking place during the weeks in…
English Literature students watch Macbeth at the Globe
GCSE English Literature students enjoyed visiting Shakespeare’s Globe just before half term to watch a performance of Macbeth which is one of their set texts. There was a great atmosphere…
Beyoncé, Barbie, and the beauty of fashion (and dressing up!)
With both Beyonce’s Renaissance tour and the release of the Barbie movie, one could say that the summer of 2023 was filled with colour, happiness and loads of glitter. Now…
Art and Photography students inspired in New York
This October half term, the Art and Photography students went on a trip to New York City. For me, and most people included, it has been the highlight of my…
Are vapes being targeted to young children?
Everyone is under the impression that smoking e-cigarettes is much safer than smoking cigarettes. Whilst this may be true, E-cigarettes still enormously affect health, particularly for those that are under…
Damini’s artwork “blew the judges away”!
We’re delighted to announce that Damini Datani’s (class of 2023) artwork, ‘Blue Takes Over’ was awarded the 2nd prize certificate in the Key Stage 5 ISA National Art Award last week….
