by cherylchapman | Jan 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
Happier JanuaryTraining our brain to look for what’s good We can train our brain to look for the good around us, increasing the number of pleasant emotional moments we experience so over time we benefit from the ‘broaden and build’ effect outlined above. This...
by cherylchapman | Dec 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Do Good DecemberEvery act of kindness counts From small acts like a friendly smile, a few kind words, helping with bags, offering up our seat, to regular volunteering – there are lots of different ways we can be kind. It’s not all about money – we...
by stacey | Nov 23, 2022 | Digital Futures, Featured, Uncategorized
Year 11 students were asked to consider the role of the quantity surveyor in a workshop led by Soben, one of our newest Digital Futures partners. The Introduction to Quantity Surveying workshop, which took place on 4 November, kicked off with representatives from...
by stacey | Nov 15, 2022 | Digital Futures, Featured, Uncategorized
Year 10 students got the chance to build a hypothetical data centre earlier this month with the help of the combined might of our Digital Futures Programme partners when they took part in a Challenge Day. In an activity compiled by VIRTUS Data Centres, Year 10...
by cherylchapman | Nov 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
New Ways NovemberThis month the theme is New Ways November where we focus on the key of Trying Out – Keep learning new things. Learning new things affects our well-being in lots of positive ways. It exposes us to new ideas and helps us stay curious and engaged....
by stacey | Nov 9, 2022 | Featured, Uncategorized
Students forfeited their lie-ins over half term, instead taking up the fantastic opportunity to take part in a Heathrow Engineering Insights Week at Britain’s busiest airport – Heathrow. Eleven Year 13 students enjoyed the exclusive behind-the-scenes visit–...
