Having completed their table tennis officiating course in January, 18 Year 11 GCSE PE students attended the borough table tennis tournaments in early March, in order to put their officiating skills to use as part of their GCSE PE practical assessment.
On 6th March, a small group of A Level English students attended a lecture on Dorian Gray at City Temple, Holborn.
On 1st March, Year 13 students attended an all-day event at Brunel University to study the techniques of DNA extraction and gel electrophoresis.
Students from Years 7, 8 and 10 were invited to watch the musical ‘Matilda’ on the evening of Wednesday 1st March. The students, Mr Emery and Ms Das thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
On 1st March 2017, five Year 12 students attended a Mock Trial Day at Brunel University
Sixty Year 9 drama students were taken to see award winning musical, The Lion King on Wednesday 1st March 2017.
A number of students in Year 9 have been selected to be part of the ‘Brilliant Club’ in recognition of their continual hard work throughout school.
On 26th January, a group of Y13 students visited the annual Media Conference where they met journalists, film and sound producers and heard lectures about how their work comes together. They were also given insights about how the media industry works and how to be successful in pursuing a career in this domain.
Ten students from Uxbridge High Sixth Form had the opportunity to attend the Heathrow Jobs & Career Fair at The Sofitel Hotel, Heathrow on Thursday 9th Feb 2017.
On 8th February, five Year 12 students, as part of their involvement in the extra-curricular activity of Young Enterprise, initiated sales of their product (interactive travel guide) at Old Spitalfields Market.
A group of Year 9 students visited the Imperial War Museum on February 9th 2017. Travelling by coach into central London, it was a chance for students to get a further insight into topics they have been studying in History. Upon arrival the group of 61 students was split into two smaller groups, with half visiting the historical displays on World War I exhibition, whilst the other half started in the Holocaust exhibition. The groups then swapped around after having had lunch.
What is the UK Youth Parliament?
Run by young people for young people, The UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) provides opportunities for 11-18 year-olds to use their voice in creative ways to bring about social change. The UKYP is made up of over 300 MYPs (Members of Youth Parliament), who are elected by their peers in youth elections throughout the UK. Any young person aged 11-18 can stand or vote.