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THE PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE

“It’s a really fulfilling Our small class sizes enable teachers to
way of learning as we’re engage with pupils on an individual level
and make sure they’re progressing at a
encouraged to think deeply pace that’s right for them. Learning
and solve problems with extends beyond the classroom, too,
with a full range of enrichment activities
the knowledge we acquire.” designed to inspire curiosity.
Every child is different. Which is why we “Trips are great fun, and a fantastic
adopt a dynamic, rounded approach to way of stretching yourself. The Greek
education that allows them to identify trips allowed me to see different
their interests, and build on their interpretations of classic myths,
strengths. For the most academically which helped me gain a far keener
gifted pupils, such as Eleanor in Year 11, understanding of Greek mythology.
this can mean moving beyond the
comfort zone. “I’m also a member of Eureka! which is
a discussion group for top academics.
“The lessons are quite fast-paced, but We study the strengths and weaknesses
the teachers are always there to support of different arguments and how they’re
us. They challenge us to think in a put together – it’s a really enjoyable way
sophisticated way and discuss things to develop my ability to think through
as a group – this can create quite a complex problems.”
competitive atmosphere, but it really
inspires me to succeed!” This is just one of the many enrichment
opportunities on offer at Millfield.
Whether it’s computer programming,
debating, or testing your knowledge in
an array of competitions – you never
know when that Eureka moment might
strike you.