Inspire Academic Enrichment Programme Autumn Term 2017
Inspire: Academic Enrichment Autumn Term 2017
CONTENTS Introduction
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Academic Societies
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Events for Students
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Inspire: Introduction Autumn Term 2017 We are delighted to publish the Autumn Term’s Inspire Programme for our girls and parents. This term we look forward to a fantastic range of events and activities. We are excited about the launch of our ‘RSC Shadowing Scheme’ in which we visit the RSC Stratford each half term to see a production. This term we look forward to productions of Coriolanus and Twelfth Night. In addition, the Festival of Ideas in November promises to be superb, culminating in the second event in our Inspire Lecture Series, a talk given by Elaine Fox, Professor of Psychology and Affective Neuroscience at the University of Oxford and the author of the acclaimed book, Rainy Brain, Sunny Brain. We are delighted to welcome Dr Philip Seal to our staff. Dr Seal joins us as Co-Ordinator of our Able, Gifted and Talented Programme. This term he will lead our lunchtime Inspire Seminar Series and a trip to Balliol College, Oxford in December, where students will have an opportunity to talk with college staff about life as an Oxford student and work to ‘design a dissertation’ to develop their own research interests. Our student-led societies get underway with a range of visiting speakers and we are delighted to promote The Ruth Court Mathematical Society for those keen to extend their learning beyond the classroom. We do hope you will enjoy reading through this booklet and that both you and your daughter will attend some of the events advertised. These are designed to capture the imaginations of our students and promote intellectual curiosity and endeavour above and beyond the curriculum offering.
Dr Burley Deputy Head (Academic)
Mrs Renton Deputy Head (Pastoral)
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Academic Societies Autumn Term 2017 Society
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Café Philo
Café Philo is our student–led informal discussion group that meets over cake and juice fortnightly on Wednesdays in the Innovation Centre at 4.00pm. Each session focuses on a topic of Interest related to philosophy, politics, ethics and current affairs. This term’s meetings are on 13 and 27 September, 11 October, 1, 15 and 29 November, and 13 December.
Café
Café Scientifique is our innovative science group that meets fortnightly on Mondays at 4.00pm in the Sixth-Form Common Room. With its own blog and regular visiting speakers, Café Scientifique is a fun and exciting way to discover more about science and the universe. The first meeting of the year will be held on Monday 25 September and subsequent meetings take place on 9 October, 6 November, 20 November, 4 December.
Scientifique Hobbs Society
The Hobbs Society, named after the philosopher Angie Hobbs, meets at least once every half term. The Chair and Secretary invite distinguished guests to address students on a range of topics. This term’s meetings are on 27 September and 15 November.
Landor Society
Our sixth form student-led dining society invites speakers with diverse specialisms and expertise. The visiting speaker addresses girls in Landor Library after a three-course meal. This term we welcome Mrs Joanna Skillman, Surgeon, on 5 October.
Lit & Phil
The Lit & Phil Society is for anyone interested in exploring ideas beyond the classroom. It meets every half term with each session run by a specialist department. This term’s meetings are on 13 September and 1 November.
Society Literary Society Ruth Court Mathematical Society
The Literary Society is a dynamic and intellectually curious group that meets fortnightly on Wednesday from 4.00-5.00pm in the Innovation Centre or at Warwick School to explore authors, texts, and literary movements and theories. This term’s meetings are on 6 September, 20 September, 4 October, 11 October, 8 and 22 November and 6 December. The Ruth Court Mathematical Society, named after a well-loved member of the King’s mathematics department, meets once a week to ponder interesting problems that are different to those that might be encountered in the class room. It is open to anyone but would particularly suit those who love their mathematics and relish a challenge! The society meets every Tuesday at 1:50pm in STM4.
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INSPIRE Autumn Term 2017
EVENTS FOR STUDENTS
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Inspire: Events for Students Autumn Term 2017 Tuesday 12 September
RUTH COURT MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY 1.50—2.20pm STM4
Wednesday 13 September
THE PHIL & LIT SOCIETY Dr Seal on ‘Power lines of poetry’ 1.15-2.00pm Innovation Centre CAFÉ PHILO 4.00-5.00pm Innovation Centre
Thursday 14 to Saturday 16 September
EPQ TRIP TO NEWNHAM COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE EPQ students head off for three days of research and academic discussion at a leading Cambridge college.
Friday 15 September
THE HOBBS SOCIETY, ‘THE POLITICS SERIES’ The Hobbs Society invites Year 11—13 students to join them for the launch of this term’s exciting politics series of events and talks. 8.00—9.20am Staff Dining Room
Tuesday 19 September
RUTH COURT MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY 1.50—2.20pm STM4
Wednesday 20 September
INSPIRE SEMINAR SERIES: YEAR 7 AND 8 The launch event for our new Inspire Seminar Series. These sessions are designed to promote intellectual curiosity and discussion of academic matters. 1.15—2.00pm Landor Library JOINT LITERARY SOCIETY MEETING 4.15– 5.15pm Warwick School
Thursday 21 September Tuesday 26 September
PARLIAMENTARY DEBATING WITH WARWICK SCHOOL 4.00pm Warwick School RUTH COURT MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY 1.50—2.20pm STM4
Wednesday 27 September
HOBBS SOCIETY 1:15—1:50pm Octagon CAFÉ PHILO 4.00-5.00pm Innovation Centre
Thursday 28 Sept
‘INSPIRATION FRENCH – L’HEXAGONE AND BEYOND’ Dr Simon Kemp (Somerville College, Oxford) 4.00– 6.00pm Hall INSPIRE TRIP TO RSC STRATFORD—CORIOLANUS 6:15—11.00pm
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Inspire: Events for Students Autumn Term 2017 Monday 2 October
JOHN CAIRD (DIRECTOR & PLAYWRIGHT), ‘WRITING FOR THE SCREEN & MUSICAL THEATRE’ A working lunch followed by a talk to Years 11, 12 & 13 English Literature & Language and Drama students. 1:15—2.20pm Lunch; 2.30 - 3:45pm Hall
Tuesday 3 October
RUTH COURT MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY 1.50—2.20pm STM4
Wednesday 4 October
INSPIRE SEMINAR SERIES—YEAR 9 AND 10 1.15—2.00pm Landor Library MUSICAL HORIZONS SERIES Unlocking Your Musical Potential—Tactics for Success! Michael Griffin talks to our musicians on how to maximise their musical potential and how to practise efficiently with joy. 2.30—3.45pm Hall
Thursday 5 October
AN WILSON, “CHARLES DARWIN—VICTORIAN MYTHMAKER” Part of the Warwick Words History Festival, famous author AN Wilson explores the world of Darwin. Ticket bookings: http://www.warwickwords.co.uk/
7.30 pm Hall
LANDOR DINING SOCIETY Guest Speaker: Dr Jo Skillman, Surgeon 6.00 - 10.00 pm Landor Library Friday 7 October
WAR STORIES—Gripping Tales of Courage, Cunning and Compassion - with Peter Snow and Ann MacMillan Ticket bookings: http://www.warwickwords.co.uk/
Tuesday 10 October
7.30pm Hall
RUTH COURT MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY 1.50—2.20pm STM4
Wednesday 11 October
JOINT LITERARY SOCIETY 4.15– 5.15pm Warwick School CAFÉ PHILO 4.00—5:00pm Innovation Centre
1 November
PHIL & LIT SOCIETY - MATHEMATICS 1.15 - 2.15pm Innovation Centre
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Inspire: Events for Students Autumn Term 2017 Tuesday 7 November
RUTH COURT MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY 1.50—2.20pm STM4
Wednesday 8 November Wednesday 8 to Saturday 11 November Monday 13 November to Friday 17 November
CAFÉ PHILO
4.00-5.00pm Innovation Centre
SENIOR PRODUCTION—LES MISERABLES
7.00pm Warwick Hall
FESTIVAL OF IDEAS: AN INSPIRING FUTURE See Festival of Ideas booklet
Monday 13 November
HOBBS SOCIETY A talk from Heidi Meyers, Master of Lord Leycester Hospital 1:15 - 2:15pm Octagon
Tuesday 14 November
RUTH COURT MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY 1.50—2.20pm STM4
Wednesday 15 November
HOBBS SOCIETY Lunch and a talk from guest speaker, Oliver Gallant, Touch FM Radio DJ 1:15-1:50pm Octagon CAFÉ PHILO
4.00- 5.00pm Innovation Centre
INSPIRE TRIP TO RSC STRATFORD—TWELFTH NIGHT Friday 17 November
6:15-11:00pm
INSPIRE LECTURE SERIES Professor Elaine Fox, ‘Rainy Brain, Sunny Brain’ Elaine Fox, Professor of Psychology and Affective Neuroscience and Affective and author of the acclaimed book, Rainy Brain, Sunny Brain, talks to students and parents on the neuroscience of optimism 4.00pm Hall
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Inspire: Events for Students Autumn Term 2017 Tuesday 21 November
RUTH COURT MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY 1.50—2.20pm STM4
Wednesday 22 November
JOINT LITERARY SOCIETY 4.15 –5.15pm Sixth Form Centre
Friday 24 November
YEAR 11 TRIP TO THE STRANGE CASE OF DR JECKYLL AND MR HYDE 7.15—10.30pm Bridge House Theatre
Wednesday 29 November
PARLIAMENTARY DEBATING WITH WARWICK SCHOOL 4.00pm Warwick School
Saturday 2 December
INSPIRE TRIP TO BALLIOL COLLEGE OXFORD 11.15—6.00pm
Tuesday 5 December
RUTH COURT MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY 1.50—2.20pm STM4
Wednesday 6 December
CAFÉ PHILO 4.00-5.00pm Innovation Centre
Friday 8 December
AMNESTEA The school’s Amnesty International group invite you to join them for tea and cake while enjoying live entertainment. Also there will be an opportunity to show your support for international human rights through signing cards for prisoners of conscience and buying books. 4.00-5.15pm Hall
Saturday 9 December
KING’S LINKS VISIT TO LONDON UNIVERSITY
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