In a girls-only environment, knowledge can thrive when you take opportunities which enable you to take academic risks without fear, when you can choose collaboration over competition, and when you can see role models who show you what you might aspire to be like.
These values were on vibrant display on the evening of Tuesday, 16th June, at our annual Year 9 Academic Scholar Celebration Evening. The Senior Hall was packed with energy as our scholars showcased their intellectual ambition, with each presenting an original, self-directed research project to the wider school community of parents, friends, and younger pupils.
Some of the research questions included:
- How does LBC radio use caller debates and tough interviews to show that British politics is splitting apart after the 2026 local elections?
- What are the differences between spiral v linear curricula in school, and how can we measure their impact on student results?
- How are plants adapted to extreme environments?
- Should society prioritise equality of opportunity or equality of outcome?
- What is the relationship between black holes and their host galaxies?
- To what extent does Christian theology dictate civil disobedience or compliance when state laws contradict religious doctrine?
- How has social media affected the rise of Reform UK?
- How did jury selection procedures in Texas contribute to jury bias at the turn of the millennium?
- Should we worry about hantavirus?
- Does listening to music help you study?
Mrs Murray, the Head of Year, said:
“It was a brilliant evening where all girls were able to showcase their research, which was extremely interesting. I am immensely proud of them all and look forward to seeing how they develop their skills and independence into GCSE and beyond!”
Ultimately, learning is about love, passion and commitment. It’s an instinctive quest, or a hunger, almost. It’s a desire and a pleasure to find out more, seek out connections and understanding.
True learning isn’t just what you know; it’s what you do with it.
Whether that’s sharing the knowledge with others, striving to change the status quo to create improvement, or creating opportunities for yourself and others to understand better.
Miss Kitty Howie
Head of Academic Scholars
Second in Charge of English
