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Fergus Segrove
What has Seaford done for you?
In Year 9 I was really shy – very introverted. I had no idea what I wanted to do.
Now I‘m almost 100% certain that I want to be an actor. It’s given me my aspiration to be an actor.
What advice would you give to someone joining Seaford?
Try as many clubs and activities as you can. Seaford has so much to offer.
I love Seaford because...
it has enabled me to further develop further my passion for the performing arts.
Freya Brazier
Tell us about your time at Seaford
It was daunting at first but once you’re here it’s so friendly. I love it. I think I learnt more here on the first day than I had in a whole year at my previous school.
It’s in a gentle way though, not in your face. I would have crumbled under strong academic pressure. It’s nice we have the balance here with things like sport. You’re left to do the best that you can do. I’m not stressed out. You learn to do enough for you. Sport balances it out as it means you’re not in academic mode all day.
The staff are really friendly. I wasn’t thriving at my old school and now I am.
I love Seaford because...
throughout the years, looking backathowIwastohowIam now, I’ve come a long way. It’s helped me so much. It’s a nice environment to grow up in. I never thought I’d be where I am now. It’s the friendly atmosphere, the sport, all the possibilities. It’s amazing.
Hannah Wardrop
I love Seaford because.... we are a microcosm of society. There are people here from all aspects of life. Seaford is talked about. About being that different school. It’s all about outside of the classroom and that helps inside. Teachers here understand the weight of other subjects. They like to get involved, ask about your life. Then they can gauge what you can and can’t do.
What advice would you give to others joining Seaford?
Don’t look at a shut door as permanently shut. Look at it as a door that can be opened again. Not many people will open it for you–youwillneedtodoit yourself. Keep plugging away. If you put the effort in, you will know at the end of each day that you have done your best.
Get to know everyone as quickly as possible. Really immerse yourself. Throw yourself into the co-curricular – it’s the best social experience. When you’re rooted socially the academic opportunities will evolve and doors will open. You need to network!
“Teachers at Seaford are so engaging and incredibly adaptable. I’ve
really enjoyed my time here, it's going to be weird leaving. I've been
able to try new things; athletics was a great distraction from the
academic. Athletics and Music have helped me with my exams.
The Pastoral team are great - I wouldn't have been able to do it
without them. Other schools say that they do pastoral care but at
Seaford they actually do it.”
Joe Hill
2A*s A, reading Maths & Physics at Warwick
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