Thinking Matters 2018

‘Mr Cleary’s seminar looking at the 1983 Labour Party Manifesto, known as ‘the longest suicide note in history’, was really interesting, and Mr Fox’s talk on the British Monarchy gave me insight into how flexible and adaptable the monarchy has had to be. I hope to study History and Politics at university, so both seminars were directly relevant to my current interests and future plans.’ George, Year 12

Dr Joe Spence opens the 2018 Upper School Symposium.

‘I thoroughly enjoyed Symposium day, and especially Mrs Winders’ seminar on death traditions around the world. We learned about how different cultures look at death, burial and the afterlife, including unorthodox rituals I had no idea about previously.’ Thomas, Year 12

The art workshops proved popular with pupils in 2018.

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