THEATRE TRIP ADVENTURES

Sixty Fourth Form pupils enjoyed a day of lectures at the GCSE Science Live in London Apollo Victoria Theatre. Talks were given by many well respected scientists, including Professor Robert Winston's talk on fertility, Dr Helen Czerski's talk on the deep seas, and Professor Sophie Scott's talk on the science of laughter. Professor Jim Al-Khalili proposed the prospect of time travel, and the day concluded with a spectacular chemical performance from Professor Andrea Sella and the chemistry of why zebras have stripes.

Pupils and staff had a great time and expanded their learning linked to the GCSE curriculum. A big thanks to Dr Scott, Miss Goldie, Mrs Smith, Mrs Wood and Mr Houston-Luck for supporting with the trip.

I found the trip thoroughly enjoyable, and I thought all of the speakers were very engaging and knowledgeable of their topics. It was also incredible to sit in the magnificent Apollo Victoria Theatre, and we had some great seats! My favourite talk was probably the one about why humans (and animals) laugh - it was fascinating to delve into such an everyday topic I had never really questioned before.

Daniel, Fourth Form

Our A Level Drama students enjoyed a truly unforgettable evening at County Hall last night, stepping into Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution. They experienced the drama close up in this brilliant, immersive production. The atmosphere was electric and the performances were gripping but the big question remains - guilty or not guilty? We’ll never tell!