Online version of the Academic Extension newsletter for the week commencing 22nd November 2021.
MONDAY 22nd November
16.30-17.25: Iterative Design Club – developing product ideas from concept to reality through modelling, testing & 3d printing through to manufacture. RWW & SAEW. All welcome. DET.
16.30-17.30: InvestSoc – join Mr Rae to find out more about the psychology behind cryptocurrency. All welcome. TMOM. Ec5.
17.45-18.30: LitSoc – fascinating panel discussion considering what place literary criticism have in the modern world? FHHS. 4th, 5th & 6th form. E4
17.45-18.30: LitSoc – a chance to experiment with a range of writing techniques and enjoy the versatility of language. FHHS. 4th, 5th & 6th form. E4
17.45-18.30: MUN – train and compete in academic simulations of the United Nations. CBE. 3rd -5th Form. Ec1
20.00-21.00: Fireside Talk – Rethinking economic and social norms to address today’s ecological breakdown. Dr Elke Pirgmaier discusses “Living in times of climate emergency”. All welcome. MS Teams. To join Fireside Talk with Dr Elke Pirgmaier
TUESDAY 23rd November
16.30-17.25: Rule of 3rds – learn new art techniques in a range of media – from casting balloons, to glass fusing, to portraiture to silk screen mono-printing. BCC. 3rd form. Art dept.
17.45-18.30: Business Society – develop a business idea and pitch it to potential investors. under the expert guidance of upper school Business students. AJPA. 3rd-5th Form. Ec1
18.00-19.00: Pheng – discuss Freedom and Determinism – what factors limit humans from being radically free? How has the impact of neuroscience affected the freedom/determinism debate? All welcome. PR1
20.00-21.00: Tricky Chemistry –lots of challenging ideas to stretch your understanding of chemistry in this advanced group. CXD. 6th Form. CH1.
20.00-21.00: MUN – train and compete in academic simulations of the United Nations. CBE. 6th Form. Ec1
WEDNESDAY 24th November
16.30-17.25: Philosophy Discussion – consider how we should respond to the fact that misinformation can be harmful (and even cost lives) while recognising the value of free expression? JRST. 6th Form only. PR1.
16.30-17.30: Kenneth Clark Society – ‘The power of the uniform resides in the lack of display’. Consider that behind every uniform there may be a presumption that the wearer is equal and belonging, however, the way some uniforms are perceived can lead to behaviour and views that contradict the premise of equality and belonging. All welcome. AEXC. History of Art classroom.
16.30-17.30: Law Discussion – consider “What limits, if any, should we place on the right to freedom of expression?” All welcome. AJEC. Ec3
16.30-17.15: World History Society – range of fun and intellectually electrifying history themed activities: discussions; lectures; quizzing; presentations. All welcome. H7
16.30-17.00: Biology Bites – discuss cutting-edge biology research over coffee and cake. AMP. 5th & 6th form. Bio Harkness 1
16.30-20.00: Debating – hone your debating skills with expert tuition and practice. All welcome from beginners to experts and anything in between. 16.30-18.00 (5th & 6th form beginners and intermediates)18.00-18.45 (3rd & 4th form – 3rd form can go for a late supper at 6.45pm). 18.15 onwards (Senior Team) CW, GV & EKR. Library (morale room).
16.30-17.25: Game Engine Development – a hands on opportunity to build and program a bespoke video game engine. Attendees must be existing Computer Science students. CLC/PJJ. 5th & 6th form. CS1
17.45-18.30: Economics Discussion – consider how has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted inequalities? Tuesday @ 5.45pm. DXC & JPW. Ec6
20.00-21.00: World History Society – ‘D-Day: Behind the Scenes’. Consider the military strategy, intelligence, logistics and engineering that went into making the WW2 Allied D-Day landings operation. HJPC. All welcome. DLR
THURSDAY 25th November
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
16.45-17.30: PolSoc – discuss female politicians and their influences on the global political system. All welcome. Pol1
17.45-18.30: Life Drawing – drawing and Painting from a life model, learn to understand proportion, gesture, anatomy and more! All Art students welcome. ATLPW. Art Annexe
17.45-18.30: Tricky Junior Chemistry – 3D Molecules & Monsters – investigating the 3D world and why it is important to chemists. 3rd-5th Form. DW. CH6
17.45-18.30: SciSoc – discuss modes of action of pharmaceutical drugs. CHBD. All welcome. CH9
17.50-18.30: Inter-faculty discussion: consider how can Data Science and Humanities inform each other? All welcome. NSB & TAJR & MCP. E1&2
17.45-19.30: Verse reading competition – poetry reading competition in Latin and Ancient Greek, and modern languages including French, Spanish and German. MSPJ. All welcome. Great School
20.00-21.00: Economics debate – which school of thought offers the best solution to inequality? DXC. All welcome. Economics dept.
FRIDAY 26th November WEEKEND LEAVE