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75 Years in the Park

Scholars and Gifted & Talented Programme 2013-2014

Politics and...

Politics and...

Welcome

to the Scholars’ Programme for 2013/14…..

Scholars occupy a privileged position at Culford, both in their status within the school and because of the financial awards they receive. We expect them to show real commitment to the academic life of the school, therefore; not just by working to their own benefit, but also by being leaders in their subject areas and advocates for their passions.

The Scholars’ Programme is overseen by the Headmaster and the two Deputy Heads, as a mark of its importance to the life of the school.

It comprises a series of tutorials, seminars and workshops designed to inspire our most able pupils to achieve their full academic potential. Scholars are included in a schedule of events throughout the year and are expected to attend all events as their first priority unless excused by the Headmaster.

To capture a wide range of interesting topics, the programme of speakers revolves around a central theme, allowing speakers to apply it to the varied areas of their own expertise. In 2013/14 the theme is Politics and the following pages show how guests will be exploring the relevance of politics to a variety of areas including philosophy, the media, charity and crime.

The programme is designed to supplement scholars’ normal academic studies and takes on a variety of forms; from guest speakers to regular Oxbridge-

style tutorials; from holiday reading to the annual formal dinner. The schedule is good preparation for the mixture of reading, lectures and tutorials that scholars will meet at university.

By the time they reach the Sixth Form we expect pupils’ academic passions to have become clear enough to allow all scholars to undertake an Extended Project. The Extended Project Qualification is equivalent to an AS level and is clear evidence to top universities of interest in an academic subject.

The experience of writing an extended dissertation of some 5,000 words, or producing a suitable musical, dramatic or artistic composition, is also good experience of university-style study.

Such learning should also, however, be a stimulating experience in its own right; as should attending the programme of events laid out over the following pages. I hope this brochure will whet your appetite, therefore, and leave you keen to be involved.

Julian Johnson-Munday MA MBA Headmaster

“An education at Culford is challenging, enriching and fun�

Autumn Term 2013

Friday 27 September Annual Academic Scholars Dinner and Lecture ‘Politics and History: The Court of Henry VIII’ Special Guest: Dr Suzannah Lipscomb, Subject Convenor and Senior Lecturer in Early Modern History, New College of the Humanities, London Time: 6.00pm Venue: Old Hall and Studio Theatre

By Invitation Only

Dr Suzannah Lipscomb

Friday 4 October Scholars’ Seminar ‘Politics & Philosophy’

Speaker: Professor AC Grayling, Master of New College of the Humanities, London All scholars Time: 4.00pm Venue: The Billiard Room

Professor AC Grayling

Friday 8 November Scholars’ Seminar ‘Politics & the Arab Middle East’

Speaker: Professor D Weir, Head of the School of Business, Leadership and Enterprise at University Campus Suffolk All Scholars Time: 4.00pm Venue: The Billiard Room

Professor D Weir

Friday 29 November Scholars’ Seminar ‘The Politics of Politics: Do Pollsters Shape or Measure Public Opinion and are Politicians Led by Principle or Polling Data’ Speaker: Dr T Scotto, Reader and Associate Dean of the Graduate School, University of Essex All scholars Time: 4.00pm Venue: Studio Theatre

Dr T Scotto

Spring Term 2014

Friday 31 January Scholars’ Seminar ‘Politics and the Media: Who is Serving the Public Interest?’

Speaker: MP Nick De Bois All scholars Time: 4.00pm Venue: The Billiard Room

Nick De Bois (Old Culfordian 1967-1977)

Friday 28 February Scholars’ Seminar ‘The Politics of Policing Crime’ Speaker: Lee Presland, Senior Investigating Officer, Metropolitan Police All scholars Time: 4.00pm Venue: The Billiard Room

Lee Presland (Old Culfordian 1984-1986)

Friday 14 March Scholars’ Seminar ‘Politics and Charity: The Pain & the Passion: The Privilege of Making a Difference’ Speaker: Baroness Caroline Cox All scholars Time: 4.00pm Venue: The Billiard Room

Baroness Caroline Cox

Summer Term 2014

Friday 9 May Scholars’ Seminar ‘Psychology of Politics’ Speaker: Dr A Butler, Head of Psychology at Culford School Fourth Form, Lower Fifth and Lower Sixth Time: 4.00pm Venue: The Billiard Room

Friday 20 June Scholars’ Seminar ‘The Politics of Language’ Speaker: Headmaster Julian Johnson-Munday.

Fourth Form, Lower Fifth and Lower Sixth Time: 4.00pm Venue: The Billiard Room

Academic Scholars’ Tutorial Schedule • Friday 06 September - Reading Tutorials

• Thursday 16 January - Reading Tutorials

• Friday 13 September - Current Affairs (4th, 5th and Lower 6th Form) and UCAS Tutorial (Upper 6th)

• Friday 24 January - Current Affairs (4th and 5th Form) and Oxbridge Tutorial (Lower 6th)

• Friday 11 October - Oxbridge Tutorials (Upper 6th)

• Thursday 13 February - Current Affairs (4th, 5th and Lower 6th Form)

• Thursday 17 October - Oxbridge Tutorials (6th Form)

• Thursday 20 March - Reading Tutorials (4th, 5th and Lower 6th Form)

• Friday 15 November - Oxbridge Tutorials (Upper 6th)

• Thursday 01 May - Reading Tutorials (4th, 5th and Lower 6th Form)

• Friday 22 November - Current Affairs (4th, 5th and Lower 6th Form) and Oxbridge Tutorials (Upper 6th)

• Friday 16 May - Current Affairs

• Friday 06 December - Reading Tutorials

• Friday 13 June - Current Affairs (4th, Lower 5th and Lower 6th Form) • Friday 27 June - Reading Tutorials (4th and Lower 5th Form) and Oxbridge Tutorials (Lower 6th)

Socrates

Culford is a co-educational boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 2 ž – 18 years, and is set in 480 acres of stunning Suffolk countryside. Our aim is to provide an education that is challenging, enriching and fun. For more information please contact the Admissions Office on 01284 385308 or admissions@culford.co.uk

Culford School Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 6TX Tel 01284 728615 Fax 01284 728631 www.culford.co.uk