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Futureneers
History
Futureneers trip to University of Sussex
This year saw the launch of the futureneers programme, a series of events and weekly sessions for budding engineers. Pupils attended a day of interactive workshops at the School of Engineering and Informatics at the University of Sussex, and visited Edwards Vacuums, a world leader in developing and manufacturing sophisticated vacuum products for industry.
Futureneers trip to Edwards Vacuums
Geography
William Brown, winner of the Geographical Association WorldWise International Competition
Rae Greenhow awarded place to read history
at St John’s College Cambridge
William Brown was a winner
of the Geographical Association WorldWise International Competition and, as a result,
was invited to representTeam
UK at the 17th International Geography Olympiad in Istanbul. The competition attracts the best 16–19 year old geography students from across the world.This year’s chosen topic was Conservation
and management of the rain-forest ecosystem.
Peter Homburger OE addressing history pupils
The College was delighted to host Peter Homburger OE,
a Holocaust survivor who escaped Nazi persecution on the Kindertransport and was awarded a place and sanctuary at Eastbourne College. Pupils were moved by his recollections and his emphasis on reconciliation and forgiveness. The department continues to foster strong links with HE institutions including the University of Cambridge and University of Sussex. Professor Robert Cook delivered a
fascinating lecture on Martin Luther
King’s role in the civil rights movement.
Rae Greenhow won a place to read
history at St John’s College Oxford.
‘From the start of Year 10 at the
College, I’ve always been supported and
encouraged by the incredible History
Department. I was provided invaluable
interview preparation and aptitude test
practice and was lucky to secure a place
at St John’s College Oxford to read history. I
took a good luck card from the department
to the university during the interview process! I’m deeply grateful to both the College and my fantastic teachers.’ Rae Greenhow
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