Sixth Form Trips

Our Year 13 Law students had the opportunity to visit Snaresbrook Crown Court in October in order to see the law in action. We met one of the judges who spoke to the students about her childhood in Hackney and how she gained her qualifications, firstly becoming a barrister and eventually a judge in the Crown Court. The students then sat in one of the courts and observed a real case where the defendant was charged with a very serious criminal offence. The students were able to put their learning from the classroom into practice by observing the different personnel within the court and of how they applied the law. Our students demonstrated exemplary behaviour at all times and were a real credit to the school. 

Here are some of the quotes from the students who visited the court:

‘I liked that everything we’ve been learning in class has real life application. It made it easier to understand the cases’. 
‘I really enjoyed listening to the circuit judge. She gave us a wide understanding of the legal system. I also enjoyed her talking about her upbringing, overcoming difficulties in getting into the legal profession as a woman and an ethnic minority. It was really inspiring’. 
 

After a great start to the term, we were treated to a once in a lifetime school trip to All Star Lanes. 
This was an amazing bonding experience for the entire sixth form which allowed us to come together and enjoy ourselves without the stress of exams, where we filled up all the bowling lanes, sang karaoke for the whole night and ate some good chicken. 
The entire trip will be a core memory for us, especially for those of us in year 13 who are about to leave the sixth form. Thank you to all the teachers who made this trip possible for us.
Anisa - Year 13

Our one-day trip to Poland was an insightful experience and full of emotion. The aim of this trip was to humanise all the victims of the Holocaust, become witnesses and remember. We first visited Oswiecim  where we discussed the pre-war life of the Jewish community in Poland, they were a minority group and at the end of the war only a fraction of the community had survived. We then visited Auschwitz-Birkenau, a former concentration camp, and were given tours of two camps. During the first tour, we learnt about the individuals during the Holocaust. One of the things that impacted us, while visiting Auschwitz, was the large amount of suitcases, shoes and hair as these were only a small proportion of the personal belongings of the victims. Seeing this is a way of humanising the people, as they are not numbers, but real humans with lives, hopes and dreams. 

We then visited the second camp where we were able to see the living conditions of prisoners. We saw replicas of bunk beds which a large sum of prisoners had to sleep on, and we also saw that the only toilets available were two lines of toilet openings next to each other with no privacy. At the end of this visit, we were given the opportunity to light candles in remembrance of the Holocaust victims. 
After our trip was over, we also had the privilege to hear Manfred Goldberg, a Holocaust survivor talking about his experiences. This was extremely interesting and moving. 

Even though this was an extremely emotional experience, we were able to learn about the Holocaust in depth and take time to hear the tragic stories of the victims. We had a memorable and moving learning experience which we will always remember. 
Dani, Arzu and Nicholas Year 13 Students

Recently Year 13 economics students attended a trip where we visited the Bank of England, specifically the museum.

During the trip we learned about three main aspects of the Bank of England: early years, development and the modern economy.

In the first section we had the opportunity to see the history of the Bank of England and how its foundations were built. We also learnt about its development from the era of the Goldsmiths until it was nationalised in 1946. We also learned about its role in helping the economy during the covid pandemic.

We also learned about the main purpose of the Bank of England today, which is to oversee the financial stability of the United Kingdom along with printing all our banknotes. They also have a role in trying to ensure stability in prices and interest rates.

Burak | Year 13 Student

Our Year 12 Law and Politics students undertook an enriching trip to Wiggin LLP offices, a law firm in central London. Upon arriving, the students were given a tour of the firm’s offices, providing them with first-hand experience of the day-to-day routine of a professional solicitor. The students then split into groups of three and were given the opportunity to question four different solicitors on the nature of their job and how they trained to become a solicitor, followed by a CV and interviews workshop with the head of HR. The day ended with the students conducting a negotiation task, allowing them to tackle the challenges and build up the skills used by lawyers in their professional careers. Our students displayed exemplary behaviour through their engagement, enthusiasm and asking of insightful questions. 

Here are some of the quotes from the students who visited Wiggins LLP:

“It was helpful being able to question professional solicitors face to face and learn about how they started their careers in law.” Irene Gavilanez-Ruiz Year 12 Law student

“I loved the negotiations task. It taught me so much about the work lawyers actually do.”  Dovydas Papas Year 12 Politics student