May 17, 2021 archive

Student Politician

We would like to congratulate Sixth Form Alumnus Lyall Reed on being elected as councillor to St Michael’s Ward in the recent  local elections. Lyall stood as a Conservative candidate for the area and was delighted to be appointed. Since leaving he has also taken on the role of Deputy Chairman of the Sudnerland Conservatives …

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Sociology Crime Lecture

Dr David Honeywell delivered a lecture to our sociologists on the topic of prisons, punishment and education. He spoke about his own time in prison as a young man, describing the conditions he faced and comparing experiences in different institutions. His turning point was prison education; the catalyst for turning his life around. He now has …

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International Nurses Day

International Women’s Day saw us bringing special guests through the UCAS International Nurses Day online event. Students could listen in on the experiences of these nurses, ask their questions, and find out whether a career in nursing could be the right choice for them. Current students, nursing professionals, and admissions tutors were all included and …

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One to One Aspirations

Year 12s have taken big steps in reaching towards their aspirations by signing up for one-to-one meetings with our raising aspirations coordinator, Miss Ungley. Miss Ungley works part-time for Oxford university and is the Oxnet coordinator for the North East! But it’s not just universities that she has been chatting to students about, one of …

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