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Scholars’ Society
Day: Tuesday
Time: Fifth Form - Upper Sixth: Period 6
Third Form - Fourth Form: Period 7
Open to: Academic scholars, exhibitioners and other students identified from the
previous year’s exam performances. Students will be contacted and asked to sign
up for the activity for a particular term.
Selection: Invite only (required attendance for one term during the year)
Description: An opportunity for students to stretch their thinking and explore
ideas/issues outside of the classroom environment. Assumptions will be
challenged and questioned. Topics for seminar-style discussion might include
feminism, fake news, medical ethics or a current affairs issue. There will be a
particular focus on the different areas of knowledge that make up our education
and on how we think about the ways these areas of knowledge relate to one
another.
Skills learnt: Critical thinking skills, communication skills, reasoning & formulating
independent perspectives and arguments.

Astronomy GCSE
Day: Monday
Time: P6
Open to: Fourth Form
Selection: Application to Dr Ruck
MIC: Mr M Ruck
Venue: Physics
Description: Most people are fascinated by the night sky and are interested in
stories about our continuing exploration of our Solar System and Universe. The
Astronomy activity, leading to a full GCSE for those interested, builds on that
interest and gives a thorough introduction to the subject. The course will help
you to understand our position in the Universe, the movements of planets and
stars, the cycles in the night and daytime sky, and the way in which we use
technology to observe and interact with space. You will learn how scientists,
from ancient civilisations to the modern day, have used their imagination and
careful measurement to explore the Universe in which we live.

See http://bloxham.fireflycloud.net/physics/dr-ruck/astronomy for more details.

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