Aiming High: Year 10 Students Visit Oxford University
Last term, a group of Year 10s completed an insightful programme of academic sessions at Stoke Sixth Form as part of the High Attainers' Programme. Over several weeks, the group attended seminars covering a wide range of academic disciplines, challenging themselves to engage with topics beyond the standard curriculum and experiencing a taste of higher education.
The culmination of the programme was a visit to the University of Oxford. It was an excellent opportunity for the students to tour the college grounds and visit the historic library, which provided a real sense of the university's heritage. The group also spent time at the Natural History Museum, exploring its world-class collections and unique architecture. Seeing our students navigate such a prestigious environment with confidence and curiosity was a highlight for everyone involved.
A sincere thank you goes to Mr Baillie, our CEIAG Co-ordinator, for his diligent work in organising the programme and ensuring our students could access such a valuable experience.
Ms Williamson, Assistant Headteacher and Careers Lead, noted the significance of the trip:
I am so incredibly proud of our Year 10 students. They have shown real dedication to their studies throughout the sessions at the Sixth Form, and seeing them explore Oxford with such curiosity was brilliant. It won't be long before we see them studying at world-class institutions like this in the future!
The trip was a fitting conclusion to a successful term of academic enrichment. We look forward to seeing these students continue to aim high as they move toward their final years at the Academy.