MONDAY 25th April

  • 16.30-17.25: GeogSoc – little introductions to big topics in Geography with student, staff (and occasionally external) presenters. TAJR & AST. 6th Form only. Geo 4.
  • 17.45-18.30: Sociedad Hispánica’: support with Spanish language and developing knowledge about Spanish culture. GJCG. 3rd & 4th Form. MFL3.
  • 17.45-18.30: MUN – train and compete in academic simulations of the United Nations. This week take on the role of different US states to discuss current US gun laws. CBE. 3rd -5th Form. Ec1
  • 18.00-19.00: EngiSoc – explore smart materials and how they are used in daily life followed by a basic introduction into 3D printing and design. RWW. All welcome. DET workshop.
  • 18.00-18.30: PolSoc – debate whether people should have COMPLETE bodily autonomy? (Abortions, mandatory vaccinations etc..) or is it appropriate to legislate and prohibit or mandate certain actions. All welcome. Pol1
  • 20.00-21.00: Fireside Talk –Ron Dennis CBE, head of the world-beating McLaren Formula 1 team from 1980 to 2009 will share his life experiences. Find out what is takes to be regarded as one of Britain’s most successful managers, known for combining an obsessive attention to detail with a powerful long-term vision. All welcome. GS.

TUESDAY 26th April

  • 14.30-15.15: Introduction to New Subjects: find out more about Asian & Middle Eastern Studies with Rosemary Mihkelson & Dr Lexton. 4th Form. Econ dept
  • 17.45-18.30: PPE society – find out more about Marx’s ‘Communist Manifesto’, and his theory of dialectical materialism. DXC. 6th form only. Ec6
  • 18.00-19.00: MUN – train and compete in academic simulations of the United Nations. This week take on the role of different US states to discuss current US gun laws. CBE. 6th Form. Ec1
  • 18.00-19.00: EngiSoc – explore smart materials and how they are used in daily life as well as a basic introduction into 3D printing and design. 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 27th April

  • 16.30-17.15: World History Society – quiz on the Germany unit of the GCSE syllabus, teams of 3. 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 1 will explore the idea of Summum Bonnum(The Highest Good). Learn more about the teachings of Cicero and consider how virtue is the only good. Discuss how wealth, luxury and the pursuit of pleasure exist as obstacles to achieving this. The set reading for this event may be found here and here. DR. All welcome. Queens Court Steps
  • 16.30-17.30: LitSoc – one-off talks on exciting literary topics with a range of speakers. This week consider how literary theory has shaped our understanding of the reader, the author, the text, and even the world itself FHHS, GOS & JAB. All welcome. E4.
  • 16.45-17.30: Biology Bites – discuss cutting-edge biology research over coffee and cake. AMP. 5th & 6th form. Bio Harkness 1.
  • 17.45-18.30: Introduction to New Subjects – find out more about studying Politics with Mr Dunne. 4th Form. Pol1
  • 18.00-20.00: Debating – hone your debating skills with expert tuition and practice. All welcome from beginners to experts and anything in between. 18.00-18.45 General session for all years (beginners to experts). 19.10-20.00 Training session for those who want to be involved in competitions (all years). 17.50-20.00 for Senior Team (with break for supper at 19.10). CW, GV & EKR. Library (morale room).
  • 18.00-18.45 Economics Society – student-led Economics discussion group. DXC. 6th form only. Ec4.
  • 20.00-21.00: LawSoc – discuss Family law, including topics such as inheritance and prenups. JMW. All welcome. Library

THURSDAY 28th April

  • 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).
  • 17.45-18.30: SciSoc – how does your brain group things together? Why does caffeine keep me awake? Find out more about neurocognition. 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 29th April

  • 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 – Racism and Hypocrisy in the Fashion Industry. EO. All welcome. Library (Upstairs).