MONDAY 2nd May WEEKEND LEAVE.

TUESDAY 3rd May

  • 17.45-18.30: PPE society – student-led discussion group. DXC. 6th form only. Ec6
  • 18.00-19.00: MUN – train and compete in academic simulations of the United Nations. CBE. 6th Form. Ec1
  • 18.00-19.00: EngiSoc – Honor Whittome discusses “Is green hydrogen the answer to the energy crisis?” followed by an open debate. RWW. All welcome. DET workshop
  • 20.00-21.00: Tricky Chemistry – lots of challenging ideas to stretch your understanding of chemistry in this advanced group. CXD. L6th Form only. CH1.

WEDNESDAY 4th May

  •  14.30-15.15: Introduction to New Subjects: find out more about History of Art with Ms Wallis. 4th Form. History of Art classroom
  • 16.30-17.15: World History Society – student-led debate. All welcome. H7
  • 16.30-17.15: Stoic Society – A new outdoor discussion-based activity that will explore how Stoic principles and practices may help us lead a more fulfilling, purposeful, and enriching life. Symposium 2 will explore the idea of Amor Fati (Love of One’s Fate). Learn more about the teachings of Epictetus, Nietzsche and Camus; and consider how to embrace that which is out of our control. Optional pre-reading here and here. DR. All welcome. Queens Court Steps
  • 16.30-17.30: LitSoc – Formalism: Should we read texts as pristine artefacts, unencumbered from the contexts of their composition, with a special attention to contour, sound, and language, or are the formal qualities of a text inextricably bound to the conditions of their production? FHHS, GOS & JAB. All welcome. E44
  • 16.45-17.30: Biology Bites – discuss cutting-edge biology research over coffee and cake. AMP. 5th & 6th form. Bio Harkness 1.
  • 17.50-20.00: Debating – hone your debating skills with expert tuition and practice. All welcome from beginners to experts and anything in between. CW, GV & EKR. History dept
  • 18.00-18.45 Economics Society – student-led Economics discussion group. DXC. 6th form only. Ec4.
  • 20.00-21.00: LawSoc – student-led Law discussion group. JMW. All welcome. Library
  • 21.00-21.45: FilmSoc – discuss ‘La Haine’ which covers themes of poverty, racism, crime, immigration and police brutality. All welcome. Library.

 

THURSDAY 5th May

  •  12.45-13.25: Economics Extension – discuss current affairs and lots of challenging ideas to stretch your understanding of Economics in this advanced group. DXC & JRW. Ec4.
  • 12.45-13.25: L6th History Reading Group – discuss books about the theory, practice and history of writing History. Attendees can bring lunch up from the V&A. CW. L6th only. History foyer (H8).
  • 17.30-18.15: Introduction to New Subjects: find out more about Philosophy with Dr Tapley. 4th Form. P&R1
  • 17.45-18.30: SciSoc – student-led science discussion group All welcome. Bio5
  • 17.45-18.30:  ClassSoc – discuss literature, philosophy, art, archaeology and history from the Ancient World. AMH. 6th form only. Classics Lobby
  • 18.00-18.45: ESoc – student-led discussion group looking at environmental issues. All welcome. Library.

 

 FRIDAY 6th May

  • 16.30-17.15: Creative Writing Society – a chance to experiment with a range of writing techniques and enjoy the versatility of language. JAB. All welcome. E10.
  • 16.35-17.25: MedSoc – student-led Medical discussion group. HWYW & GWP. All welcome. Library (Upstairs).
  • 17.45-18.30: Public Speaking – hone your public speaking skills with expert tuition and practice. EO. Library
  • 18.00-19.00: Cultural Society – student-led discussion group. EO. All welcome. Library (Upstairs).

Mrs Campion

Director of Academic Extension