Enrichment Lectures

At the beginning of the Summer Term Lower Sixth Form students started their Enrichment Lecture programme, which involves teachers and external speakers (including parents) sharing their knowledge about a wide range of topics as part of the School’s focus on providing a holistic education.

Personal Finance

On 19 May Max Swan (OA 2018) came back to the School to deliver a thought-provoking talk on the importance of an understanding of finance in life. He focused in particular on the benefits of saving and the wonders of the compounding effect of those savings. He also highlighted the risk of impulse buying and questioned whether people think enough about the benefit they will get when they spend their hard-earned money.

Bouncebackability

Students enjoyed a gripping lecture on adversity and resilience delivered by Mr Burger on 12 May. Mr Burger talked about significant challenging experiences one might face throughout life and shared one of his own impactful life experiences. During the lecture pupils learnt how coping strategies and an adaptive response to hardship can help them get through challenging times, build resilience and grow stronger.