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William Heath
What do you study at Seaford?
A Level Economics, Politics and History
Tell us about your EPQ
The title is, “Is Michael Schumacher the greatest F1 driver of the modern era?” I chose the title as a break from the intense subjects I study, it’s a bit of fun to discuss with friends and so relaxing to do. I love Formula
1, it’s relaxing to watch. It’s really interesting and involves cutting edge technology. I think it’s almost reached the optimum speed as you can’t go any quicker round the corners
Tell me about your subjects
History has a lot of coursework, it’s familiar as I’ve done it before. Economics is a new subject and you really have to concentrate and focus, I need to remember absolutely everything. I got a 5 in GCSE Maths and I did well in the graphs and the percentage questions, which is what I need for Economics.
Politics is a lot more technical than History. I find the government and the secrecy
at national security levels very interesting. MPs and government positions seem to change constantly, it’s hard to remember who they all are! I’m interested in it so I enjoy the subject. My father and brother did the same A Level subjects as me, which I didn’t realise until we spoke recently!
I chose the subjects as I’m interested in them, I can’t draw as I have dyspraxia and I didn’t want the coursework of a BTEC subject.
Matthew George
What do you study at Seaford?
BTEC Business, BTEC Sport and BTEC Countryside Management
Why did you choose your subjects?
I chose BTEC Sport as I am quite good at coursework and
I thought Business would be helpful in the future. It’s nice
to learn about agriculture etc. in Countryside Management. I have helped out with our Forest School.
Do you like the way you are taught at Seaford?
My teachers are very supportive and helpful. They explain things in a way I understand it. The classes are smaller than at my last school which really helps.
“I joined Seaford at the
start of Sixth Form and found it really easy to settle in – I’ve met some great people who’ll be friends for life. There’s a great ethos because everyone is hard- working. I’m very happy with what I’ve achieved, especially my A in Biology and A* at EPQ. I’m very excited to have got into my first-choice university and can’t wait to start my course – and spend the next four years of my life studying Marine Biology. I love Seaford because the people are just great and there’s always loads of support.”
Tom Murtagh
A, 2Bs & EPQ A*, reading Marine Biology at Southampton University
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