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Academic Seaford
Rupert Blackwell
What do you study at Seaford?
A Level History, PE and Biology
How did you find the transition from GCSE to Sixth Form?
It was a hard transition (academically) but the teachers are very supportive, they work hard but also ensure you have time for yourself. I discovered that last year, the art of getting the balance right. You’re not happy because you are successful, but happiness leads to success.
How has Seaford supported you over the years?
Academically, my Learning Support lessons with Mr Foster have taught me so much about learning; and the different techniqueswhichhelpmelearn. I’m dyslexic, I might not be able
to sit and read a book for 7 hours, but I can read productively for a short period of time. I learnt to read something, highlight it and then write it down in order to help me remember it. I then compare it to the original text, note down what I’ve missed and I keep reading it through. I think I’d like to teach younger children in the future.
What do you feel really passionate about?
History, I’ve had a string of amazing teachers, Mr Gisby is great and brings his subject to life. His passion for Histroy rubs offonyou. Theyknowsomuch and want to make you work
for yourself and read more. You want to please them. It’s similar in English with Mr Finniear. So many of the teachers at Seaford inspire us as students.
“Seaford has a friendly atmosphere and improved my confidence.
It lets you be who you want to be and allows individual learning.”
Daniel Borland
2As, B and EPQ A* reading Geography at the University of Exeter
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