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My day at the WCSQM Symposium – by Jack Kennedy, WCSQM Alumni Association Chair

My day at the WCSQM Symposium – by Jack Kennedy, WCSQM Alumni Association Chair

On Wednesday 6th July 2022 we had the Symposium at St Marylebone School in London. I was blown away by students that stepped up to run the event, attend sessions and demonstrate that they are World Class. As it was said in the closing remarks of the day, our young people are powerful and a force for good. The symposium was a clear example of this.

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My World Class Oxford University Chemistry Outreach Day experience

My World Class Oxford University Chemistry Outreach Day experience

Two very successful days in Oxford for the World Class Schools Alumni Association! April 5th and 6th 2022 saw 45 World Class students from around the country visit St Edmund Hall of Oxford University as part of GCSE and A-Level Chemistry Outreach Events.

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Students of the Ashley School at the WCSQM Awards Ceremony 2021

Students of the Ashley School at the WCSQM Awards Ceremony 2021

In 2021 Ben, Chloe and Elsie from The Ashley School attended the WCSQM Awards Ceremony. Here they discuss their visit, thinking about the experience and how they felt.

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How we adapted to complete our school’s WCSQM assessment process during the Covid-19 pandemic

How we adapted to complete our school’s WCSQM assessment process during the Covid-19 pandemic

During the WCSQM accreditation process we have had to make many changes when we meet as world class ambassadors.

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Oil has 40 years left, what’s next for the petrochemical industry?

Oil has 40 years left, what’s next for the petrochemical industry?

Crude oil is the most versatile and useful fossil fuel. Like coal and natural gas it has formed in the Earth’s crust over millions of years from the fossilized remains of algae, plankton, corals and other sea life. (more…)

Robotics: A Threat to Mankind or the Key to our Future?

Robotics: A Threat to Mankind or the Key to our Future?

In an era of technological advancement, everybody seems to be asking “how do we survive with technology?” (more…)

Why it’s so important to do the things you’re afraid of – one student’s brave step toward conquering her fear of public speaking

Why it’s so important to do the things you’re afraid of – one student’s brave step toward conquering her fear of public speaking

Debating… auf Deutsch! Fear of public speaking, or glossophobia, is believed to affect 75% of the population (more…)

Our best shot at student success? An arts-rich curriculum

Our best shot at student success? An arts-rich curriculum

Within an education system increasingly focused on the promotion of the so-called ‘core’ subjects, the arts are being progressively sidelined. Sidelined with them are students’ creativity and lateral thinking skills, which are gradually slipping from our national consciousness. (more…)

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