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Cardiff Uni BTEC and A level
Sport Trip
In January, A level PE and BTEC Sport Lower Sixth
students had an unforgettable day at Cardiff Met
University's Cyncoed Campus. From an inspiring
careers talk to an insider’s tour of the campus, the
day was packed with eye-opening opportunities.
Students explored life beyond Millfield with hands-
on workshops in exercise physiology, performance
analysis, strength and conditioning, and coaching
pedagogy. There was even time to chill out and
soak in the buzzing atmosphere of the Student
Union. It was an exciting and valuable glimpse
into the world of university sport and study; an
experience that left many dreaming big for what
comes next!
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Wraxhall Vineyard Business Trip
Wraxhall Vineyard, one of Somerset’s oldest,
award-winning English wine producers, provided
our Upper Sixth Business students with a valuable
two-hour workshop led by owners David and
Lexa. Set in the stunning Somerset countryside,
the session explored key business concepts
including mission statements, SWOT analysis,
and future growth strategies. The insights gained
will support students’ classroom learning and
exam preparation. We highly recommend visiting
Wraxhall for one of their fantastic event evenings
– enjoy a glass of wine and a pizza, relax in the
sunshine, and take in the breathtaking views of this
historic and inspiring vineyard.

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questions to the speakers, including several from Chemistry Olympiad
01 Hamlet trip
02 Chemistry Olympiad Millfield students. With the day reflecting the The RSC Chemistry Olympiad is a challenging
students (l-r) Katie, Zoe, broad representation of parliamentary politics, annual competition for UK secondary school
Carolyn, Peter and Obie it was a constructive and beneficial enrichment students, designed to stretch and inspire talented
activity that brought the debates we study to life. chemists. Organised by the Royal Society of
Chemistry, it involves a written test covering
complex topics beyond the standard curriculum,
English Hamlet Trip encouraging problem-solving and critical thinking.
At the beginning of March, three A level English The Olympiad promotes a deeper understanding
Literature classes visited Stratford to see the most of chemistry and celebrates excellence and
recent RSC production of ‘Hamlet’, directed by curiosity in the subject. This was the first year the
Rupert Goold and starring Luke Thallon, Jared competition was hosted at Millfield and all seven
Harris and Nancy Carroll. It was an extraordinary students gained a certificate: gold for Upper Sixth
production, utterly mesmerising and thought George and Katie, silver for Upper Sixth Carolyn,
provoking, leading the students to appreciate the Ben, Obie and Zoe and Peter achieved bronze. All
play fully, to empathise with the characters and truly exemplified their excellence in Chemistry –
to wonder at the amazing staging as it was set on well done!
what was quite literally, a sinking ship!
Periodic Table of Elements
Our Chemistry Department is excited to unveil a
new periodic table display, featuring real element
samples. This striking visual resource brings the

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