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TEDxQueen’s In a proud fi rst for the School, Queen’s hosted its inaugural TEDx event, Future Forward — an evening dedicated to bold ideas, innova ti ve thinking, and youth ‐ led leadership. Organised en ti rely by Year 12 student Gowri She tt y , the event brought together a vibrant audience and fi ve inspira ti onal speakers to explore the themes shaping tomorrow’s world. The speaker line ‐ up featured voices from a range of industries. Career coach Lynsey Hyslop highlighted the power of uncertainty in shaping future pathways, while trend forecaster Jill Hawkins explored crea ti vity as a tool for naviga ti ng change. Finance and economics analyst Muhammad Madih challenged conven ti onal economic thinking, and renewable energy engineer Harry Isaac examined the poten ti al for AI to address the climate crisis. Queen’s own Simran Sambhi , also in Year 12, took to the stage to deliver a though tf ul and ar ti culate talk of her own — making her mark among the professionals and showcasing the calibre of talent within our Sixth Form. Held under the o ffi cial TEDx licence, Future Forward was an evening of inspira ti on and re fl ec ti on. From concept to delivery, Gowri’s leadership and vision were central to its success — an outstanding example of what can happen when young people are empowered to lead.
mul ti ple rounds of the pres ti gious English ‐ Speaking Union’s MACE Deba ti ng Compe titi on . From opposing the use of facial recogni ti on in public spaces to defending copyright in musical works, the girls presented compelling arguments underpinned by sharp reasoning and con fi dent public speaking. Their journey culminated in the Regional Finals, with Catalina also taking on the role of chair for another round — showcasing leadership both at and beyond the lectern. Elsewhere, Queen’s students made a strong showing at the Youth Speaks Senior Deba ti ng Compe titi on at Chester Town Hall. Gowri She tt y , Daisy Wainwright, and Izabele Valan ti ne in Year 12 impressed the panel with their nuanced discussion of geopoli ti cal tensions and were commended for their clarity, structure, and academic depth. Beyond the debate fl oor, Sixth Form students stepped into the world of fi nance through the Girls Are Investors (GAIN) Investment Challenge . With a record three teams and 14 par ti cipants, this year’s cohort undertook intensive company research to evaluate real ‐ life stocks, guided by industry mentors. The challenge not only sharpened their skills in analysis, advocacy, and presenta ti on — it also o ff ered valuable experience for CVs, university applica ti ons, and future careers.
Year 6 leading an assembly on the importance of sleep
Year 10's team ‐ building day with the Royal Navy
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