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 Lourdes Velasco-Nicholls
Why did you choose Seaford?
It kind of suited me, the learning styles and having that pastoral support as well as all the academic.
With the learning styles it’s all the resources that are here, you’re able to access it. I can learn how I like to learn, it’s not about telling us what to do. My teachers suggest how I might approach things so will say; “Try this, it might be a better way”.
Is that very different from your old school?
Yes, very. Seaford suits me better.
How does Seaford’s approach help you?
Everyone learns in very different ways so if we were all made to do the same thing we wouldn’t get results that were as good.
What are you studying?
Computer Science, Physics and History A Levels.
Why did you choose those?
I want to be a pilot, you don’t need any specific A Levels but I thought these would be the most beneficial. I really enjoy Computer Science and Physics, and with History I wanted to have an essay based subject so I can carry on with the skill of being able to write.
What sort of grades are you predicted?
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What do you think about Seaford from an academic perspective?
I think it’s great. I think all the departments are really great. If there’s an issue they will really quickly identify it and sort it out.
I think there’s so much encouragement. All the subjects that I am doing now, I really hated before I came here. I would never have done it without the encouragement of the teachers and my friends. They really help me to feel confident in my subjects.
Did any teachers inspire you?
Mr Gisby for History, definitely. I had Mr Whelpton for Chemistry and he was great. I would not have got my grades without him. I’ve got Mr Crook for Computer Science. I’ve had him since Year 9.
What was the transition from GCSE to A Level like?
Much harder but not unachievable. It is more difficult but it’s not like I can’t do it.
What are you passionate about?
The forms of feminist equality. Often the subjects I study, like Physics, are seen as more male subjects. I believe you should do what you want. Don’t let the fact that you‘re a girl push you back. I want to be a pilot. The highest percentage of female pilots is in India. Even then it is only 13%, which is ridiculous. Anyone can be a pilot, it’s not a man’s job.
Do you feel in your subjects you get treated equally at Seaford?
Absolutely. I’ve never experienced 'don't do that, you're a girl', not from my peers or teachers.
Are you planning to do an EPQ?
Yes, I wanted to do Classics A Level but it didn’t work out, so Mr Morgan said come to me and I’ll help you write an EPQ about classical civilisations so you can still learn about it.
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