GEOGRAPHY Fieldwork took sixth form geographers across London and the South East , complemented by academic lectures at Brighton University . A particular highlight was Alice Osborne’s highly commended entry in the Royal Geographical Society’s national essay competition . The College also contributed directly to the development of the new natural history GCSE . Working with OCR and schools from the Coastal Schools Partnership , the College hosted strategy workshops and shared subject insight that will help shape the final qualification, due for national launch in 2026.
HISTORY AND POLITICS Three pupils from the faculty secured offers from Oxford or Cambridge this year: Xanthe Lawson gained an offer to read History and German at University College, Oxford ; Melanya Freeston received an offer to read Law at Jesus College, Oxford ; and Nellie Yarrow-Davies was awarded an unconditional offer to study Human, Social and Political Sciences at Downing College, Cambridge . These follow the success of last year’s leavers, including Henry Tang , who has just completed his first year at Oriel College, Oxford , reading History and Economics . During the year, pupils attended a major political conference at Methodist Central Hall, Westminster , hearing from senior figures including Diane Abbott , Nigel Farage , Michael Gove and Jacob Rees-Mogg . A separate trip to Washington DC gave 36 sixth formers a remarkable insight into American democracy, including visits to the Capitol , Supreme Court and Gettysburg .
MODERN LANGUAGES Pupils distinguished themselves in a range of language-based competitions this year. Xanthe Lawson received a commendation in the Stephen Spender Prize for her German translation, while Eleftherios Ioannidis was recognised in the Anthea Bell Translation Prize , run by Queen’s College, Oxford . In the UK Linguistics Olympiad , Ian Tam earned a bronze award at advanced level, with Herbert Phillips , Anjali Pal and William Lambert also winning bronze at intermediate and foundation levels. Year 10 pupils took part in a successful exchange with Collège St Jean in St Jean de Luz , building fluency and
confidence through immersion in French school and family life.
10
Made with FlippingBook - Online magazine maker