Year 11 Academic Scholars showcase their independent learning

Each scholar independently researched and curated an exhibition on a topic of their choice. They needed to work to deadlines, encounter obstacles (and find solutions!) and communicate proactively to ensure their showcase was managed efficiently.

The Scholars did brilliantly: by presenting to staff, friends and family, they were able to develop their confidence and public speaking skills. They also inspired the younger whole school community of Academic Scholars who were encouraged to take notes and make links across the KS3 curriculum to KS4.

There was a huge range of subjects and interests – a testament to our driving ethos of being aspirational and celebrating Every Girl, Every Day – that you can find below.

Elsa: What is the history of Criminal Psychology?
Vania: What is the unseen Black experience?
Ayesha: How did the Mughal Empire shape Indian culture and society?
Hollie: What is the ACL crisis in women’s football and how does physiotherapy work?
Lillian: How is DNA used in forensic investigations?
Ella: Which laptop should you buy?
Harneka: What are traditional Indian medicines and how do they work?
Akshaya: Why do we need female empowerment?
Chloe: What was the opium crisis in the 19th century?
Ellie: What’s the difference between Old English, Middle English, Elizabethan English and Modern English?
Suraya: How does the media and bias impact representation of females?
Penelope: Why are literary prose retellings of ancient Greek myths so popular and how do they compare to the originals?
Adriel: Which parts of the brain impact how you feel?
Fox: How did the Hunger Games revolutionise YA Fiction?
Alice: To what extent was the USSR a communist or socialist state?
Lily-Belle: What is drama therapy and how can it help?
Evie: What is the history of vaccinations?
Darcie: What is neurodiversity?
Chloé: How have novels shaped social politics throughout history?

Alice said, “I thought it was really useful to be able to practise balancing my own passion and projects and research as well as other academic work because it will be good practice for an EPQ for A Level.”

Suraya said, “It was really nice to share knowledge with the younger years and they were very engaged. We don’t always get the opportunity to talk to younger years in school so this gave me the opportunity to connect and be proud of my achievements and interests.”Well done Scholars!

Tabitha and Shafia in Year 13 also rose to the challenge to showcase their impressive understanding of the hospitality world. Their project centred around the sustainability of two hotels in different territories and investigated the principles of corporate social responsibility. They gamified their exhibit, asking for visitors to make a choice as to where they would most like to stay based on the eco-credentials of each resort. Well done!

Ms Kitty Howie
Academic Scholars’ Coordinator and Second in Charge of English