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Fergus Segrove
What do you study at Seaford?
Politics A Level, Business BTEC and Media CTech. In the next module in media, I get to act in front of a camera. I’m looking forward to that. I want to get into filming.
Why did you choose these subjects?
I struggle with exams and revising so BTECs were perfect for me. I can get the work done throughout the year and then forget about it. I chose to do one A Level and I like Politics – I love current affairs. Because I’m so interested in it I find it manageable.
How long have you been at Seaford?
I joined in Year 9. I was at Barrow Hills beforehand.
Why did you choose Seaford?
Fundamentally because of the beauty of it. It is just stunning. I loved it when I visited on Open Days. Over the years there have been more and more facilities – they’ve helped me develop my passion for the performing arts.
How did you find the transition from GCSE to Sixth Form?
It’s not as bad as they say! In Year 12 most are studying new subjects. It’s not necessarily loads more work, it’s just different subjects.
It’s brilliant in terms of freedom. You’re given respect if you earn it. There’s more opportunities to do things. Purple Time has lots of activities you can do. I am in a band with Ross that performs worship music. It’s once a fortnight and is really interesting as it’s new.
Freya Brazier
What do you study at Seaford?
English Literature, Biology and Geography A Levels.
Why did you choose these subjects?
I like academic subjects.
I find Biology really interesting. It’s hard but it teaches me to drive for something. English is really interesting too. I like analysing. You can read a book but to really understand it is something different. You kind of get to look inside someone’s brain. Coming up with ideas about why something is written – I like that.
I do art in my own time – I wind down with it, for me it would have been too much to do as a subject. Both my grandads were artists. One did illustration for the BBC and taught at the Royal Academy of Arts.
How long have you been at Seaford?
I started in Year 6, so eight years ago. It was very different then. A lot less modern.
How did you find the transition from GCSE to A Levels?
It’s nice to only have three subjects to focus on. Study periods are a life saver. I get the prep done so I am able to relax after school. It’s upping the tempo with the complexity of the subject so I need to take time off for myself. I plan my time well – I make sure I get it done. I quite like it. It’s fast and there’s a lot of interesting ideas and concepts to get into.
In Purple Time I do Biomedical Science, it helps me understand stats better. It's great to have extra-curricular activities that support my academic studies.
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