n As a main academic outcome to the Junior School journey, we ask the Year 6 pupils to prepare a project to focus on a question, which they have generated from the UN Global Goals. For the first half of the Lent term, the boys looked at these questions from a historical perspective, examining the causes and what this means for the future? They wrote letters to people who can make a difference independent thought through self-led inquiry, critical research, and analysis. The results were outstanding, with research engaging displayed on colourful display boards, accompanied by interactive home-made quizzes, games, and models. As well as all the parents, we welcomed the rest of the Junior School, the boys’ Year 12 mentors and many Senior School staff who were all very impressed. The Great Exhibition and were experts in their field. This culminated in a chance for all the pupils to show their hard work and, crucially, to talk and demonstrate their passion for their chosen questions. The Exhibition was a wonderful celebration of independent study; the boys’ projects exemplified the College’s Academic Enrichment ethos, fostering
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