Head's Newsletter 8 February 2019

Y ear 10 Open Day, University of Cambridge On Friday 18 th January, Mr Brittain and Ms Varley took an excited group of thirteen Year 10 students to an open day at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge.

economical causes and effects of plague. After proceeding to eat a hearty lunch, we were taken on a tour of the historic college and hidden gardens by current students, who answered many questions about college life. The Schools Liaison Officer then gave a very useful talk on A Level and degree choices, as well as the admissions process for Cambridge. Overall, not only was the day very enjoyable, but it also provided us with a fascinating insight into what lectures at such a prestigious university would be like, and how to apply, all of which will prove useful I think I am now more likely to apply to Cambridge, as it isn't as overbearing as I thought it would be.  It reminded me about the impact good GCSEs have on university which has encouraged me to work harder.  I think that the taster session was an interesting glimpse into the inner workings of a supervision and I believe that it helped me to understand what the culture would be like at Cambridge as well as what would be required in order to make a successful application.  The talk and tour with the current student really gave a useful insight into college life! I had not been aware of all the different clubs/ societies at Cambridge.  It inspired me to work harder as some students come from a humble background like mine.  I think that the trip solidified my impression of Cambridge as an outstanding university and definitely one that I would consider applying for in the future, dependent on grades of course. in our decisions for the near future. By Jack Yu, on behalf of the group Student Comments : 

Upon arrival, we were separated into our chosen taster sessions of either Sciences, Arts & Humanities, or Social Sciences. The Sciences session was a 2nd year zoology practical investigating the effect of flock size on the vigilance of barnacle geese. Meanwhile, the Arts & Humanities session began with a fascinating lecture on the hierarchy of knowledge, followed by an intense debate over whether high and low culture exists. Finally, the Social Sciences session explored the geographical and