Category: Academic News
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This Week I Am Reading… The Wrong Shoes by Tom Percival
The Wrong Shoes by Tom Percival A beautiful and urgent exploration of the experience of child poverty from Tom Percival, creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series, for fans……
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Academic Scholars: How Your Language Affects Your World View
LUCIE B, YEAR 12 On Friday 29 November the Academic Scholars attended a though- provoking presentation by Mrs New on ‘How the language you speak affects the way you see……
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Academic Scholars: What Do the US Election Results Mean for the World?
This week, the Academic Scholars had a round-table discussion considering the question: What do the US election results mean for the world? They identified climate change, women’s rights, and conflict……
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Academic Scholars: Former Head Girl Amaka Shares Her Experiences
Former Head Girl Amaka Onyeagwara visited Queenswood on Friday 22 November to talk to Academic Scholars about the year she spent working in France. The scholars were entertained to hear……
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White Nile, Mr Fox’s New Novel, is Published
Chris Fox, Head of Sixth Form, has just published his second novel, White Nile. Four Sixth Form English Literature students – Amelia, Ash, Beth, Emily – caught up with the novelist……