7 Parr Pets via Google Meet

Form 7 Parr met via Google Meet during form time today, to finish off the half term of remote learning, by sharing their pets with us all. We were introduced to lots of amazing pets – lots of cute dogs, cats, guinea pigs and a tortoise! It was a wonderful opportunity to chat together and keep in touch with each other, so that the form identity is maintained. Some special friends also attended – Mrs Gregory’s 59 year old bear, Polly’s monkey and Izzy’s very large teddy bear! Thank you to Miss Parkin for joining us and showing us her beautiful puppy. The form has been amazing at participating in form activities this half term and we are all looking forward to being back together again in school soon!

Year 9 explain how a democracy elects a dictator!

As part of their 20th Century studies, Year 9 History students have examined the legacy of the First World War to explain how one event leads to others. They have been investigating the reasons Hitler came to power in Germany 1933. Their independent research and excellent analysis has allowed them to investigate both the long and short term reasons behind Hitler’s rise to power. This sparked off some excellent discussions and great creativity in their communication of ideas.

Sixth Form students joined in an online careers session with lawyers ranging from trainee solicitors to the Head of Legal at a commercial bank

On Friday 29th January, Years 12 and 13 had the opportunity to attend an online careers seminar with lawyers from top international law firm, Clifford Chance, and in-house lawyers at French Bank BNP Paribas. Six lawyers gave a talk about their career paths to where they are now and provided some really useful advice to the participants, who included lots of BHGS A-Level Law students, but also other BHGS and Consortium students too. At the end, the students asked lots of interesting questions.

Year 12 Law prefect, Kiman Dhesi said: ‘It was an insightful morning session with Clifford Chance and BNP Paribas… learning about the different progression routes, including the next steps after Sixth Form. Multiple options were discussed such as apprenticeships and degree options with placement years. The speakers explained the routes that they took after their A-levels, and how they managed to secure work experience. The main takeaway point for many of us was that there are vast opportunities in law firms, which cover a broad range of roles each with their own individual opportunities.’

Year 7 were asked to create a puppet show with any objects they could find.

Puppetry is an integral part of professional theatre. After their Drama lessons, Year 7 were asked to create a puppet show with any objects they could find in their house or in school. Both groups did a fantastic job. We received a large number of scripts, pictures and even videos, a small sample of which is shown here.

Year 7 Historians examine life during the Black Death

Year 7 History pupils have been studying Medieval England, which included an in depth case study on the Black Death. They explored medieval beliefs around the cause of the pestilence and drew on their understanding of current public health measures to explain the relative success and failures of quarantine, isolation and attempts to cure the Black Death. This topic was concluded with an investigation into the impact of the Black Death on society. Year 7 pupils have consolidated their learning by writing their own historical fiction on the time period. They have produced excellent, well written pieces that demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of this key event in world history.