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This week I received an email from Pola asking if myself and Miss Dolan wanted to attend her dance society’s end of term show…we quickly bought tickets and the...
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This week I received an email from Pola asking if myself and Miss Dolan wanted to attend her dance society’s end of term show…we quickly bought tickets and the...
Posted by Eliz Noyan
On the 22nd March, year 13 law students visited the two most famous courts in the UK – and possibly the world: The Old Bailey, the UK Central Crown Court, and the Royal...
Posted by Stephanie Knowles
On Thursday 30th March, Year 12 law students enjoyed a visit from Steve Williams, whose career with the police and legal services spans 36 years. Mr Williams was able to share...
Posted by Stephanie Knowles
This week sees the launch of the 2023 ‘Young Geographer of the Year Competition’. An annual event run by the Royal Geographical Association. How marvellous would it be...
Posted by Jack Sylvester
In a world where children are chosen to battle each other to death. Where you have no control of your actions. Death, Destruction, War. Does that sound like a book you would read?...
Posted by Natasha Collins
The final week of spring term was the school’s 11th annual whole school Health Week with all students in years 7-11 again completing their fitness testing. The aim of the week is...
Posted by Ashley Cartledge
Have fun and gain a Python Qualification with G-Research! In London and online – meet role models, learn more about careers and gain friends. G-Research is Europe’s leading...
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A Visit to Balliol College, Oxford with Time2sh9ne Recently, a group of our most able students, known as Time2sh9ne, had the opportunity to visit Balliol College, one of the most...
Posted by Duncan Harrop
Bushey Meads School Celebrates ‘Flair Week’ Last week, Bushey Meads School celebrated ‘Flair Week’, a week-long event focused on celebrating the...
Posted by Duncan Harrop
On the 22nd March, year 13 law students visited the two most famous courts in the UK – and possibly the world: The Old Bailey, the UK Central Crown Court, and the Royal Court of Justice, which houses the UK High Courts and Court of Appeal.
Upon arriving at The Old Bailey, students removed from their person of all the trappings of modern life: phones; smartwatches; sweets and even hand sanitiser. No liquids, electronics, edibles, large objects, sharp objects etc are allowed in this famous public building. After the items had been deposited in a nearby shop, students queued to enter the courts and go through airport style security. At last, we were able to climb the hundreds of stairs and find an open court with an interesting case.
The case watched was that of a murder carried out by a teenager in August 2022. In the dock, the teenager looked extremely young and the students were surprised to discover that he was actually 18, though was alleged to have committed the attack when only 17. The students were able to listen to two witness testimonies, including cross examination. The moment of excitement happened when a juror’s phone bleeped, clearly receiving a notification, and the judge issued a severe reprimand – just like school!
After the Old Bailey, we walked to The Strand and entered the beautiful Royal Courts of Justice. The students were given the challenge to find ‘Lord Woolf’ and off they went exploring the fantastic hallway, various corridors and individual courts. Eventually the coathanger creation of the famous judge who revolutionised UK Civil law procedure was found.
A fantastic day was had by all – at last students were able to witness law in action live and feel part of some of our most interesting UK institutions.
On Thursday 30th March, Year 12 law students enjoyed a visit from Steve Williams, whose career with the police and legal services spans 36 years. Mr Williams was able to share...
Bushey Meads School Celebrates ‘Flair Week’ Last week, Bushey Meads School celebrated ‘Flair Week’, a week-long event focused on celebrating the...