about and discuss the attractions and rides everyone loves. We’ve had a great first year, with talks on a wide range of topics – from the inner workings of the widely used linear synchronous motor launch to how the open- ing of a thrill-based Universal Park in Orlando in 1999 changed the theme park industry forever. Many of our members have given talks: highlights include a Kahoot! competition to win a Thorpe Park keyring and an exciting talk on Europa Park. We’ve had an incredible year so far and we can’t wait to continue. ◉
SNORRI’S SOCIETY THOMAS PURVIS (YEAR 12)
cy to every Friday lunchtime: testament to its popularity and the expansive scope of topics it aimed to cover. The society has been honoured to host a diverse array of speakers throughout the year, notably Professor Bert Vaux from Cambridge University, who gave an introduction to linguistics. Contributions from our own talented pool of students were wide-ranging, from exploring specific languages like Arabic and Urdu to delving into the intri- cate science of linguistics. In preparation for the Linguistic Olympiad, the club organised enriching sessions aimed at honing the problem-solving skills critical for the com- petition, and to quadruple the number of participants involved last year. ◉ ROLLERCOASTER SOCIETY HENRY MONEY (YEAR 10) We decided to set up Rollercoaster Society to bring to- gether people who enjoy visiting theme parks and to learn
Góðan daginn! The illustrious Norse and Germanics Society has returned. We have had a rebrand, and are now named Snorri’s Society, out of reverence for the late, great Snorri Sturluson, historian, skald and politician. Talks this year have explored aspects of saga literature, Nordic mythology, and the cultural impacts of Germanic legend. If you like anything to do with Vikings, do come along and you will be adopted into the ranks of our þing- menn. ◉
ESTABLISHED SOCIETIES AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN SOCIETY ARUN MILLAR (YEAR 13)
African and Caribbean society continues to provide a place for students to discuss, explain and debate cultural topics, promoting and encouraging a deeper understanding of one’s own culture but also sharing that culture with others from dissimilar backgrounds. The year started with a talk from DJ Otu on the origins of jollof rice, where he uncovered the ‘playful’ feud between Nigeria and Ghana for the best jollof rice. Black History Month came next, the emphasis being on Windrush 75. To celebrate, we researched the impact of the Windrush generation in the UK and made a short film documenting our research. Matthew Da Costa Sherwood discussed its impact on the NHS, DJ Otu its impact on the RAF, and Arun Millar spoke about the impact on sports, notably cricket. A collaboration with Law Society followed, focusing on the abolition of slavery: a sombre yet important session led by Henry Cassidy.
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