School Magazine, 2017 - 2018

Notting Hill and Ealing High School

THE MAGAZINE COMMITTEE

Top Row: Anya Popat, Elizabeth Down, Natasha Ketel, Leena Van Surrel, Rosie Glenn, Uma Shah, Lily Saddler, Frankie Wilson, Hermione Morris

Bottom Row: Sharuka Ravichandran, Priya Suji, Lola Barak, Rinda Naresh, Sophia Maroo

Also on the committee: Ruth Stainer, Sara Akbari, Alisha Godhania, Lucy Psaila

HEAD EDITORS: Rinda Naresh and Natasha Ketel

HEAD DESIGNER: Sophia Maroo

FRONT COVER: Uma Shah

HEAD’S INTRODUCTION

It is a pleasure to welcome you to this year’s magazine. It is packed with reports of great deeds, in a year when there has been an array of initiatives, from House University Challenge to the inaugural Film Festival, and an inspirational Science Week. There have been sporting triumphs in netball and cricket, and new opportunities for musical and dramatic performances.

The editing committee have cast their net wide to capture an exciting and dynamic year, and have been a dauntingly organised and savvy team! I am also most grateful for the support they have received from Miss Morgan, Miss Nuding and Miss Longmore in shaping this fine edition.

Now, relax and enjoy…

The year has flown by with characteristic vibrancy, full of activities to inspire the girls. We have welcomed some new members of staff, namely Mrs Woolner as Assistant Head of Teaching and Learning, Miss Goodsell as Director of Music, Miss Nicholas joined us as Director of Sport, Mr Ives as Head of Science, Mr Piesse as Head of MFL, Miss Prendergast as Head of Psychology, Ms Brown as Head of Biology, Mr Livings as Head of Geography, Mr Gill as Head of Computing, Dr Williams-Foster as Head of Learning Support, Mr Futter as Head of Design Technology, Mrs Robertson as Head of Classics, Mr Chwistek in the History department, Mr Lezak in the Geography department, Miss Veronese in

STAFF NEWS

the English department, Mr Smith in the Economics department, Miss Phillimore in the Biology department, Miss McCarthy in the Music department and Miss Dunne as our Graduate Musician in Residence. We have also welcomed Mrs Ratcliffe as Office Manager, Mrs Collamati, Miss Guiste-Barrows and Mrs Copeland to the Finance team, Ms Ratchford as a data manager and Miss Gill as our HR manager.

There have also been some delightful additions to families this year, with Ms Eells giving birth to twins, Ms Hardy also having twins, Mrs Scales giving birth to a son, Mrs Broadfoot-Wheeler having a baby boy, Mr Stark becoming father

to a daughter and Mrs Myatt having a daughter. We wish them well, with health and happiness to all.

We have also sent our congratulations to Miss Patel and Mrs Martinez on their respective marriages which have taken place over the course of this year.

We have had some extremely sad staff news this year as well. Mr Trickett was a highly respected teacher who joined NHEHS in 2005. Having been ill for some time, he died surrounded by his family in December 2017. An inspirational teacher with a depth of knowledge, intuitive skill for making Biology come to life and an ability to engage students in all areas of

school life, Mr Trickett is greatly missed. Many staff and students attended his funeral to pay their respects, the staff held a fundraising afternoon for St Clare’s Hospice, and there was a memorial in school for people to celebrate his life.

We sent a fond farewell at the end of the summer term to some departing members of staff.

Miss Veronese has been a creative and dynamic presence in the English department since January. She also enthralled the school with a team of Sixth Formers for the inaugural NHEHS Film Festival. She is moving on to pursue research.

Mr Chwistek has covered the maternity position in the History department this year. With a keen eye for Politics as well as History, and his support of the growth of football in school, he now embarks on the next stage in his career.

Mr Lezak joined the Geography department this year and has been inspiring in his energy and introduction of a student weather channel, ‘Cloud 9’. Mr Lezak is leaving to teach and study at Oxford University.

Miss Phillimore has worked in the Biology department this year, guiding girls across the year groups with positivity and dedication. She is looking to formalise her teaching further.

Mr Smith joined the Economics department this year and has supported students in their approach to the examinations and new A-level specification. He is retiring next year after many years of teaching.

Mr McComb has been Head of Economics since January 2017, working with dedication and creativity with the students. He also led girls in the Young Enterprise and Tenner Challenge schemes, balanced with some football coaching as well. He is returning to Ireland for personal reasons.

Miss Nuding joined the English department in 2016 and has embedded a sincere and enthusiastic love of literature and language in her classes. We also thank her for her inspiration and commitment to poetry competitions such as Poetry by Heart. She is moving on to further academic study.

Ms Hardy has worked at NHEHS since 2014, inspiring girls across the years with her music teaching and guidance for a plethora of concerts. She has also

worked with boundless energy supporting girls as a Head of Year and Head of Houses. Having returned from maternity leave, she is now relocating to Surrey and continuing to teach there. We thank her for her time and enthusiasm.

Miss Patel came to NHEHS three years ago and has worked with dedication in teaching and supporting the girls. She is a highly respected lead tutor of the lower school and has introduced some wonderful initiatives such as mindfulness club to enrich the girls’ time. Miss Patel is now relocating and will continue teaching in Cambridge, closer to home.

Mr Schneider joined us in 2014 and has worked with positivity and creativity in school as Head of Physics and a Sixth Form tutor. His commitment to working with girls on the Engineering in Education scheme has also proved highly successful and we were captivated by his moving assembly on the topic of Thanksgiving. He is moving back to the United States to take up a teaching position there and to be closer to his family.

Mrs Cranmer has worked with creativity and commitment for four years in the Chemistry department, helping girls both in class and with intriguing experiments to create perfumes outside of lessons. She is leaving to enjoy a well-deserved retirement.

Mrs Tremayne joined the French department in 2013, instilling a love of languages and culture in her lessons and school life. We are also very grateful to her for her commitment in leading a range of school trips over the years, giving girls the opportunities to experience life in other countries. She is moving on to carry on teaching in a boys’ school.

Mrs Teusink has worked with flair and imagination in the Art department for five years, developing girls’ skills to produce outstanding pieces of art. She is leaving to pursue her interests in her own art.

Miss Webb joined us in the MFL department in 2011 and has been inspirational in her teaching and in imparting her love of languages and culture to the girls. As Head of Year, she has supported and enriched the girls’ time in school, also participating in many school trips and Duke of Edinburgh expeditions. Miss Webb is heading off for a year of travel.

Mr Porter has been at NHEHS since 2005, working within, and leading, the

Maths department with aplomb. His expertise, tenacity and kindness have enthused girls over the years. As a Sixth Form tutor, he has supported and inspired girls as they make their next steps on from school, and he is dearly remembered by alumnae as well. His infamous role as commentator on sports days and his roles in school productions and on Duke of Edinburgh expeditions have been greatly appreciated and valued by all. Mr Porter is retiring after many years of teaching.

Mr Nelkin joined us in 2003 and has worked tirelessly and with characteristic enthusiasm in the Physics and Computing departments, as well as an Assistant Head. His commitment to supporting and inspiring the girls was indicative of his genuine care. Memorable assemblies exploring futuristic topics and retro music, and Leavers’ Tea performances are a signature of his time at NHEHS. His meticulous work as an Assistant Head ensuring smooth operations in school was seamlessly delivered. Mr Nelkin left in the summer term to take up a post at Queen’s College.

Mrs O’Leary has worked at NHEHS for sixteen years in the German department, delivering engaging language lessons to the senior girls and giving them a real love of German culture, including music in particular. She continues to work in the Junior School, but is relinquishing her role in the Senior School from September. We know she will continue to motivate the younger girls and are extremely grateful for the time she has dedicated to us.

Mr Crame came to NHEHS twentyone years ago and has worked with continuous energy and commitment as Chemistry technician. He has been a tremendous support in the Chemistry department to both teachers and girls. They are extremely grateful for the time he has also given to Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, and when alumnae return to school, they make visiting him one of their musts. Mr Crame is retiring.

We wish all these staff the very best of luck in their future endeavours.

Rebecca Irwin

Deluxshana Premakumar

Eleanor Jones

Beatrice Dallas

Josephine Flade

Selina Divac

Sukey White

Sasha Ahuja

Alexandra Michelmore

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Sophia McGowan

Floss Morris

Georgie Redhead

Getting to know...

Mrs Robertson, Head of

Classics

1. What’s your favourite thing about Notting Hill?

Notting Hill the film, or the school?! If the film, then definitely Hugh Grant’s failed attempts to be a “Horse and Hound” interviewer! If the school, my favourite things have been the University Challenge, the delicious gluten-free pasta on Mondays, and the lunchtime atrium music concerts.

2. What’s your favourite piece of classical literature?

Probably “The Iliad Book 6”, when Hector and Andromache meet in Troy shortly before he dies. It’s such a beautiful scene, and was my A Level text, so it is probably one of the reasons I ended up studying Classics at university.

3. What’s the strangest Ancient Greek or Roman custom you’ve heard of? It’s not that strange, but the custom of ‘xenia’ (hospitality) is probably my favourite one. I love the idea that once you’ve given hospitality to someone you are bound as friends for life. It’s a good reminder of how important it is to take round some chocolates when you go to someone’s house – after all, you never know when you might be facing each other in battle and need to call on your ancient hospitality ties.

4. Which Hogwarts house would you belong in?

I think Ravenclaw, although I’m not sure I could deal with the riddle password to the common room everyday. Whichever house, I’d obviously have studied Ancient Runes – that sounds like the nearest thing to Latin and Greek they offer at Hogwarts.

CLASSICS

Why Classics is NOT dead

Here are four reasons why you should ignore everyone who says that Classics is dead.

1. The English Language

Classics plays a huge part in our everyday language, with 60% of the English language originating from Latin and Greek. On the Law side,Classics will help you impress. Most of the words used in Law originate from Latin; for example, “alibi” means “elsewhere”.

2. Romance Languages

If you want to learn a Romance language, Classics will really help, with 70% of the Spanish language deriving from Latin, and 86% of French.

3. Film and Literature

“Percy Jackson” is based on Greek myths, “Harry Potter” spells have Latin influences, and Disney’s “Hercules” is based on, well, Hercules. Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet” is based on the myth of “Pyramus & Thisbe” and has a similar storyline.

4. Politics

The Greeks are famous for introducing democracy, with δῆμος (demos) meaning people and κρατία (kratia) meaning power. Although their system was not necessarily the most democratic, it certainly influenced politics today.

Anya, Jasvir, Elizabeth, Ishika and Rachel, Year 12

Classics Trip to Sicily

Year 10 and Year 12 went to Sicily to delve into Classical culture. Zareen has written a poem influenced by the trip.

THEY WILL RISE AGAIN

I saw the past once, In a temple’s grave. Where it had once been Where it had once stood How it had once fallen.

I saw the past once, Through the eyes Of an awful foe Watched the fire sear Across the horizon And right across my Heart.

I saw the past once, The time where Emperors ruled and Belief was the Key to the entire World.

Everywhere I look Everywhere I see The ashes falling, it Is the end Or perhaps it Is the beginning. The start that Led to today.

I saw the past once, As vivid as a memory Beautiful, horrible Surreal A film I couldn’t Stop watching.

I saw the past once, In a temple’s grave So many dead, So many.

But they are all gone now And there is nothing left To remember them by, Except this Because as long as we See the past, Remember the things That once happened The people That once lived Once again they will stand Once again they will live And once again they will fall.

Zareen Hyatt, Year 10

Modern Research of the Ancient World

At the end of term, both the Year 12 Latin and Greek students started a research project. This involved choosing a title; past titles have included ‘’How is the great fire of Rome depicted in Roman art and literature?” and “What effect did drunkenness have on Roman life?”. The research dossier comprises eight sources with annotations, which are divided into sub-headings in accordance with the title. The sources could include written texts, such as Euclid’s “Elements”, along with inscriptions, artworks and archaeological objects. We covered topics like whether or not Socrates’ death was justified, mathematical inventors of Ancient Greece, Augustinian law, how people regarded Pompey the Great, as well as whether modern-day racism stemmed from the Greeks. This research project has been an enjoyable opportunity to explore Classical sources outside of the syllabus, and also to incorporate other subjects of interest into aspects of the Ancient World.

Rachel Pearson, Year 12 Write your name in Ancient Greek!

Every year, NHEHS enters the “Minimus” competition where Year 11-13 teach Year 5 of NHEHS and North Ealing school some basic Latin. At the end of the scheme, the Year 5s perform a play which the Year 12s have written. This year the play was “Pyramus and Thisbe”, a play about two ill-fated lovers which inspired Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet”. Below is an extract of the script from this year. Can you figure out what it means with the vocabulary below?

THISBE: (sedet et susurrat) Pyrame? Pyrame? ubi es?

LEAENA: (post arborem) esurio. (fremit)

THISBE: eheu! leaenam! fugere debeo! (stat)

LEAENA: (saltat) dentibus acribus te consumam!

susurrat - she whispers esurio - i am hungry dentibus - with my teeth acribus - sharp te - you consumam - i will eat fremit - she roars fugere - to flee debeo - i must stat - she stands saltat - she jumps

Latin Student Problems

#1 Following the plotlines of the Cambridge Latin Course textbook like it’s a soap opera.

Year 8 immersed in everything Classics

For Year 8’s first Classics trip, we went to the British Museum. We saw an eclectic mix of objects, including a terracotta rattle for a child in the shape of a pig! My group took particular interest in a bronze statue of a goose, which we said would be perfect for any Roman’s atrium, and a bronze statue of a “dancing” baby (as we interpreted it) as it would be ideal garden decor for when Caecilius est in horto.

NB. Use ε for a short ‘e’ e.g. ‘set’

Use η for a long ‘eh’ sound e.g. ‘hair’

Use σ if in the middle of the word Use ς if at the end of the word Use ο for a short ‘o’ e.g. ‘pot’ Use ω for a long ‘aw’ sound e.g. ‘saw’

Classical Jokes

What are Greek houses made out of? Greeks and con-Crete!

Julius Caesar asked Brutus to go and buy him a dozen apples. Brutus returned and handed the apples to Caesar who counted them, and discovered there were only ten. So he asked: “Et tu, Brute?”

What is a Roman farmer’s favorite soda? Agri Cola.

A perfect, pluperfect and future perfect verb walked into a bar. The situation was tense.

“Do you have a quid?” “A what?”

#2 Knowing how to say “death” in thousands of different ways, yet not knowing basic conversational vocabulary.

#3 The struggle of not being able to put your phone in Latin.

#4 Growing way too attached to Caecilius & co. and refusing to speak about THAT event.

#5 Libros? Liberi? Book? Or children?

#6 The constant struggle of being told that Latin is a dead language.

After entertaining ourselves more than intended with our interior design choices, we went to see the Parthenon exhibit. We especially enjoyed it when Miss Patel suggested we recreate the west pediment, since there were five figures and five in our group, realising that life apparently does imitate art!

Year 8s recreating the Parthenon west pediment in the British Museum!

In the National Gallery, we viewed three paintings in particular. “Bacchus and Ariadne” depicted Ariadne’s heartache after Theseus left her on the Island of Naxos. “The Marquise de Seignelay and Two of her Sons” was the equivalent of a modern dating profile, and displays the Marquise as the water deity Thetis and her children as Achilles and Cupid. “The Judgement of Paris” portrayed the competition between the three goddesses Athena, Aphrodite and Hera to see who was most beautiful.

Thank you to the Classics department for a very interesting and fun trip that our whole year thoroughly enjoyed!

Riddiough and Nancy Saville Sneath, Year 8

“ideal garden decor for when Caecilius est in horto”

Harriet

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Getting to know... Mr Gill, Head of Computer Science

1. Welcome to NHEHS! How are you finding the school so far?

Waze is useful.

2. Do you have any pet peeves that we should know of?

People who say “math” instead of “maths”.

3. What’s the best lesson that you’ve learnt from a work of fiction? Choice is a burden.

4. Is there any app or video game that you wish you had programmed first?

CandyCrush. I’d be rich.

5. What skill would you like to master? Precognition.

6. If you lived in a virtual reality world of your own creation, what would it look like?

Penang.

Controversies in Computer Science

What will happen to medical doctors if we succeed in creating artificial intelligence that’s smarter than them?

How is technology threatening employment?

How do we stay in control of a complex intelligence system?

Computer science is the most powerful knowledge someone could possess in the 21st century, especially when we are involuntarily competing with machines for jobs. These machines are designed to execute tasks quicker and more efficiently than a human would.

It can be easy for people who know little about computer science to assume artificial intelligence is evil. They are often influenced by the likes of “Black Mirror” and the news. Data breaches, fake news and internet fraud all make the headlines and can cause people to be put off by

There are more cases of technology being our companion than our tragic invention. For example, during the Ebola pandemic, a program powered by AI managed to find the suitable medication for treating the Ebola virus by examining existing medicines. Looking for such medication would take doctors at least a couple of months or even years when they are faced with an unfamiliar pathogen that infected the patient. This shows that AI has the potential to revolutionise healthcare.

It is thought that in the future programmers will be in demand and we should be looking into how to maintain robots while they do the mundane tasks for us.

Interesting Books

The Sentient Machine: The Coming Age of Artificial Intelligence Amir Husain

The Singularity is Near Ray Kurzweil

Algorithms to Live by: The Computer Science of Human Decisions Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths

There are several TV shows which express the ethical issues regarding the rapid development of technology and its integration within our society: “Altered Carbon” (2018), “HUMANS” (2015) and “Westworld” (2016) to name a few.

Programming languauges to watch out for in 2019: Java C++ C# Swift Kotlin Ruby on rails and of course...PYTHON!

Ways to get involved in Computing at NHEHS

Python club for Years 9-12

VEX and LEGO Robotics competition Trips to Bletchley Park and the Science Museum

1. There are so many interesting modules such as cryptography, machine learning and logic.

2. It will exercise your brain muscles as you are constantly solving mathematical problems.

3. It’s great if you enjoy Mathematics and Physics.

4. It involves lots of programming, which is really fun!

5. It equips you with knowledge that enables you to create innovative solutions that enhance our lives.

6. Computer science isn’t just “science” and coding. It also explores: Art Engineering Linguistics Psychology

Here are 6 reasons to study Computer Science...at university!

Sara Akbari, Year 12

DRAMA

NHEHS in New York!

On Sunday 29th October at 10am, an army of Notting Hill girls from Years 11 and 12 wearing a uniform of green hoodies met at Heathrow airport, ready to charge into the concrete jungle with ridiculous enthusiasm and excitement. The plane journey lasted for what felt like an eternity due to a series of delays, but we finally arrived in the Big Apple in the evening absolutely exhausted and ready for bed. We passed Wall Street, visited the 9/11 memorial, attempted (and failed) to do flash mob in the Oculus and wandered through Chinatown where we unfortunately met some unwanted rodents. After, we had a musical theatre workshop with an actor called Dominic from ‘The Bronx Tale’. Despite a few of us representing backstage, we rose to the

Park to the Met where we viewed masterpieces. Some girls grabbed an iconic New York hot dog from a stand on the Met steps whilst others bought a panini from Starbucks for lunch and then we were toured round Radio City. In the evening, we watched The Bronx Tale. We spent our last day rushing around the city looking for the best bargains and deals in all the shops on makeup, clothes and accessories. Our adventure was jam-packed with impressive activities, so much sightseeing and brilliant Broadway shows, I don’t think we will ever be able to forget it and we are so grateful to the Drama department for such a wonderful experience.

Natasha Ketel, Year 12

Backstage Pass

This year in Backstage Stage Level 1 we have covered projection, cues, sound and lighting. Backstage Pass has been a wonderful highlight to my week. It has widened my understanding of all the work it takes from both the Tech Team and the actors to produce a performance and I now appreciate their performances so much more.

Genevieve Pearce, Year 7 Level 1 Backstage Pass

This year I’ve expanded my knowledge in sound and lighting. I’ve worked on three shows so far, the Year 5, Year 6 and recently the Year 7 Minerva show. Each of the plays was very different and sometimes it would be hard to focus on my job instead of watching the play! I can’t wait to do the backstage of the main Senior School play and get my Backstage Pass Level 3 next year.

Ami Hacker, Year 8 Level 2 Backstage Pass

challenge of singing and dancing with no sense of rhythm or vocal capability and ended up having so much fun. We took so many photos in Times Square and then walked round to the theatre where we saw “M. Butterfly”. The play was a fantastic loose retelling of the famous opera “Madame Butterfly”. On Tuesday, which was Halloween, we took the subway to South Ferry and travelled on a boat all around the Statue of Liberty, taking numerous photos and enjoying the sun. After, wearing fake blood and creepy costumes, we strolled round to the Empire State building where we were overwhelmed by a view that was truly out of this world. From there, we walked all the way to the Jekyll and Hyde Restaurant where we ate a fantastic feast surrounded by spooky characters and eerie decorations. On Wednesday, we ambled through the gorgeous Central

Not only does Backstage Pass give you skills on lighting, sound, set, etc., but it also gives you opportunities to help with the Year 5 and 6 school productions. This year we have experimented with many different forms of lighting, playing with shadows and colour combinations. It’s definitely helped me with Drama a lot.

Anna Whittock, Year 10 Level 3 Backstage Pass

SWEET CHARITY

Acting

School plays at Notting Hill can certainly be chaotic but ultimately are always fabulously performed – and this year’s production of “Sweet Charity” by Neil Simon was no exception! Right from the get-go, we were all immersed in the flamboyant world of swinging sixties New York, amazed by the extravagant characters, wild music and colourful costumes! I know I speak for all the cast when I say that we were excited by the arrival of the car and glitter-ball. Whilst the set, costume and lighting is crucial to the play, I most valued the friendships I made through the shared exhaustion and laughter, which was constantly audible from the Drama Studio doors! This is my third play at NHEHS and “Sweet Charity” has brought girls of all year groups together. We will all be eternally grateful to the Drama department.

Lola Barak, Year 12, ‘Herman’

Live Orchestra

Costume Design

Lighting Team

In the Lighting Team, we had to understand how the lighting system works. This includes the rigging of the lights, the different types of lights and how to operate the control boards and follow spots. Thanks to David Fitch (a lighting expert whom our team closely worked with), we were able to use a variety of lights, which ranged from LEDs to moving lights with gobos, which then allowed us to enhance the atmosphere of the scene. Overall, being in the Lighting Team was a very rewarding experience as it allowed me to pick up a range of skills on what it would be like to professionally light a play.

Anushka Reddy,

Year 12

I was a flute player in the Sweet Charity Band and it was, without a doubt, a brilliant experience. Despite the musical pieces being technically different to anything I’d done before, it all came together when we starting practising with the singers.

When the show dates were getting closer we all got a bit nervous, mainly because we hadn’t had much experience with accompanying live singers. But with the help and guidance of the amazing professionals who joined us, I felt more comfortable playing. The opening night was incredibly fun, and we managed to sneak some sweets backstage to sustain us! I have perfected dipping into Haribo packets without making any noise! All in all it was an entertaining experience and the perfect way to start off Year 12.

Emilia Rayner, Year 12 Musician

The three of us were newbies to the school production, having never taken part before. So it was quite an eye opening but exciting experience to be appointed Heads of Costume!

We’ve realised how much time and effort goes into the back stage management and it’s been a pleasure to be part of that – and see our hard work pay off! Though we’ve had wise guidance from the Drama teachers, our own creative input was encouraged and will hopefully be reflected in our costumes.

It’s been very rewarding for the three of us and our team.

Alice Wells, Rosie Glenn and Sophia Maroo, Year 12 Co-Heads of Costume

“immersed in the flamboyant world of swinging sixties New York”

DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

Getting to know...

Mr Futter, Head of Design

Technology

1. If you could design something able to change the world, what would it be?

I am always thinking of products which could harness renewable energy. Solar panels are great, but I believe the answer lies in utilising the power of the ocean by having tidal turbines which can channel the immense power of the sea.

2. What is your most embarrassing teacher moment?

At my last school, I had a double lesson with Year 11 in the morning. At around 10am, I noticed a student was missing and I assumed he must have slipped out to go to the toilet but he did not return. Staff spent the whole day looking for him and could not find him anywhere so ended up calling his parents and the police to find him. At 6pm, I heard a strange noise in my DT workshop and found the student hiding in a small cupboard where he had been all day to escape doing a Maths exam in the afternoon.

3. What’s your favourite part about being a DT teacher?

My favourite must be when you can suddenly see the change in a student where they really embrace the role as a ‘Designer’. At this point, it feels as though you are working with a professional rather than a student.

4. What’s your closest claim to fame?

When I was a toddler, I used to do child modelling. I once was on a massive advertising billboard on the motorway between Toys’R’Us and Brent Cross.

5. What is the one thing you look forward to doing when home after school?

Something active - football, tennis, climbing, gym or swimming are my regular evening and weekend pursuits.

6. How do you think your students will remember you?

Hopefully as someone who is fun, relaxed and supportive, however I am sure my cat will be remembered longer than I will.

7. Which are your must-have smartphone apps?

I like to check-in on my cat using an app called ‘Pawbo’. The app controls a device at home which enables me to see her with a live feed, play with toys, drop food

treats and even control a laser pen. It’s fun and surprisingly relaxing!

7. What is your party trick?

I used to be known for my ‘Man-vs-Food’ feats. Fortunately, I have always been very active to burn it off….

design a diving block that would solve the problems of existing products.

I focused mainly on being able to change the angle of the platform, using effective grip surfaces on the platform and metal bars at the front and ensuring the product would be easy to clean. It was also fun to try and do something a bit different with the design. A lot of diving blocks look very similar in style so I spent time on the aesthetic, taking ideas for the fish shape from water and swimming in general.

Iola Ryland, Year 13

A Year 13 Design Technology A-level Student

For our A level project we got to write our own brief. We were advised to do something we were passionate about and I swim a lot so I wanted to do something related to that. In the end I chose to

In Year 9 DT this year, we have been designing and making our own lights. The aim of this was to learn about electronics, wood joining techniques and articulation for the angle change of our lights. We started by drawing our designs and then prototyping them until we were sure of our final designs. We were given free choice on what the lamps could look like, so some people came up with flowers, robots and even jellyfish!

For my design I chose a popcorn box for people into movies, TV shows - or maybe just popcorn! After the prototypes were finished we all started building our lamps. This ranged from cutting out the wood, soldering the wires onto the circuit, attaching the wood together using our wood-joining techniques and finally adding the light. I really enjoyed working on this project as it was a creative opportunity and showed us the variety of steps it takes to make one. Everyone finished with amazing lamps and thoroughly enjoyed the process.

Sophie Claxton (right) and Natasha Jones (left)

Annika Malhotra, Year 9

Sophie Buhler

Anne-Marie Harding

Aemaan Khan

Caitlin Grosvenor

Hannah Leathem

Year 9 participated in The Tenner Challenge this year, in which they competed in teams to make as much profit as possible from an initial investment of £10. The main event, The Tenner Trade Fair, involved the teams selling their products to fellow students with the aim of making as much revenue as possible. Products ranged from handmade motivational cards to origami penguins. There was also an abundance of edible treats!

ECONOMICS

Year 12s start their own businesses

This year, three Year 12 teams set up their own businesses through the Young Enterprise Programme. I was appointed the Finance Manager of my team. Little did I know this would entail seemingly endless trips to the bank and multiple ongoing finanial struggles. We decided on selling waterproof speakers. Unfortunately, in a dramatic turn of events, we were told by Young Enterprise that these were “against regulations”, meaning we had to think of an entirely new product two weeks before we sold at Spitalfields. After much deliberation we came up with the “Pack of Positivity”; a set of cards with stress reducing activities.

Economics Conference

The Trade Fair was an incredibly rewarding experience, with the students learning how to negotiate with peers. The most successful were Hippie Days (Esme, Raima, Lottie and Flo) who won the award for the best market stall while the overall winners were Offrez-Vous (Annika, Lily, Rosanna and Betsy) who made a total of £207.48. Well done to all 16 teams who took part, making a profit of over £1000!

Tamara Al-Saraf and Olivia Williams, Year 12

be judging us”

We arrived at Old Spitalfields Market on the day of the trade, and soon came to the harsh realisation that we would be spending the entire day in conditions of just 2ºC. Our spirits were considerably lifted when we discovered that two “Apprentice” candidates, Sajan (including his legendary quiff) and Ross, would be judging us! After Ross had told us that he couldn’t use a facemask because he “has a beard”, we were excited to be getting back into the warmth after a long day of selling. Later in the year we took part in the regional heats. My team was shocked to receive “Most Innovative Product”, with team Boondoggle winning “best

NHEHS Sixth Form students of Economics and Politics were joined by students from Dormer Wells High School, The Globe Academy, Acton High School, City Academy, St Benedict’s School and Wimbledon High School as the Economics Department welcomed speakers from the Adam Smith Institute, for a day of thought provoking lectures. These speakers spoke on subjects as diverse as the economics of Uber, the prospects for trade after Brexit, the importance of entrepreneurship and possible ways of regulating sex work. They also took part in very lively question and answer sessions which followed their talks.

Mr McComb

Freakonomics!

“Freakonomics” is a must-read for every budding economist. It reviews the hidden theories of behavioural economics from modern theories with elements of psychology to the surprising economics of illicit crime. If the book takes your fancy – which it certainly will - you’ll enjoy the Freakonomics podcast on Spotify.

Jasmin Hall, Year 12

Economics Jokes

How many economists does it take to change a lightbulb?

None. The invisible hand does it for them.

Economics is the only field in which two people can get a Nobel Prize for saying exactly the opposite thing.

How has the French Revolution affected world economic growth? Too early to say.

“our spirits were considerably lifted when we discovered that two Apprentice candidates would

presentation”!

Alisha Godhania, Year 12

What could you do with a tenner?

“from motivational cards to origami penguins”

Young Enterprise team ‘Pick a Tea’

Young Enterprise team ‘Spectrum’

Getting to know... Miss Veronese

1. What is your favourite book?

ARG. You can’t ask an English teacher that! It’s not fair. So I’m going to cheat, and give you a top five. For childhood comfort, I would choose The Little Prince and Moominsummer Madness From an academic perspective, I would have to go for the spectacularly bizarre Beware the Cat, a sixteenth-century Reformation beast fable featuring horseriding, homicidal cats and an unfortunate incident involving a pair of walnut shoes… My two other very special books are The Passion by Jeanette Winterson and The Waves by Virginia Woolf.

2. Which 3 fictional characters would you want to be stuck in a lift with?

Shakespeare’s Feste would probably make some mischievous entertainment, whilst also singing a few songs which would expose the true nature of everyone in the lift. So that would pass the time. Then we’d need a good raconteur –maybe Chaucer’s Wife of Bath? She’d be a laugh. Although the situation would be a good opportunity to scrutinize an enigmatic character – so maybe one of literature’s shadier folk, like Cornelia Funke’s Dustfinger or Milton’s Satan.

3. Who would play you in the biopic of your life?

Helen Bonham Carter - I adore her insanity. She’s a curly girl, and my wardrobe would spectacularly improve.

4. You’re new at Notting Hill, what are your first impressions so far?

From the word go, I’ve been struck by the genuine enthusiasm and independence of the NHEHS girls. Arriving at interview,

I was told the Sixth Form had decided to start their own feminist book group. I’ve encountered students inspired by Dylan Thomas to write villanelles, and Year 7s disappointed to be reading only four pages worth of excerpts from Emmeline Pankhurst’s ‘Freedom or Death’ rather than the entire speech. Any one of those moments would make my entire year, but at NHEHS they happen every day, and that’s pretty extraordinary.

Machine Translation with Marcus Tomalin

In September, Marcus Tomalin from Downing College, Cambridge, came in to give a presentation on machine translation. He discussed the fascinating overlap of mathematics and computer science with linguistics and literature. The crossovers between these supposedly directly opposed subjects was certainly refreshing to explore.

After a brief rundown of the history behind machine translation, Tomalin explained ‘Neural Machine Translation’. This is the framework that Google Translate and other translation services use, and it works by using a complex systems patterns and probability, mapping words to numbers in order to assemble correct syntax structure and choosing the vocabulary based on data it had previously seen.

There are different ways in which the reliability and skill of a network is measured, including interrogating the accuracy and fluency. Tomalin acknowledged the great strides that machine translation has made, but also the many ways it is still lacking, particularly in accuracy. For instance, Google Translate often uses pivoting (instead of translating directly from French to Icelandic, which it might not have much data on, it’ll translate from French to English and then finally Icelandic) which effectively means that an error is twice as likely. Then, there are many problems with the data that is being analysed. With language being the strange social art that it is, one word may carry many different connotations depending on context. This means different networks may be suited to translating different things depending on the data they have seen, so one network is better at translating business contracts while another is better at translating tweets.

And then, because translation services learn and mimic the data they are exposed to, some of the prejudices society holds end up being reflected back at us. Tomalin gave the example of ‘nurse’ being automatically gendered as female in a translation, because in most of the data the program is trained on, nurse is given as female.

Of course, as well as the troubling insight into the various stereotypes and biases all cultures have and how they are manifested in language, there is also a huge chance of comic mishaps. Machine translation really struggles with words with multiple meanings as well as metaphors and other literary devices. This means that humour and poetry often translate poorly. Though this can show the many interesting differences between languages and cultures globally (how many languages have the phrase ‘it’s raining cats and dogs’, and in how many languages is that ’mumbojumbo’), it is often just amusing. Tomalin introduced the work of Marzia Grillo, who took poems from Emily Dickinson and translated them instantly into Italian, and then published the results. Dickinson’s ‘One with the banner gay’ (‘gay’ here meaning joyful) became ‘Uno con la bandiera gay’ (‘gay’ here meaning homosexual, as opposed to ‘felice’ which means happy).

Machine translation seems to be still in its infancy, but it improves with every day and is gradually learning to accurately translate sophisticated texts. Even without machines, perfect translation and loss of meaning were always issues of debate and controversy, and so whether a perfect translation is possible really depends on your stance on those issues. In the end, Marcus Tomalin managed to shed some light on a complex and relevant topic, helped bridge gaps between subjects, and keep a discussion about machines quite human.

Ines Mugbar-Spencer, Year 11

WORLD BOOK DAY

‘The Magpie Murders’ Anthony Horowitz

Better known for his children’s books, Anthony Horowitz has recently branched into adult crime fiction. Deservedly a Sunday Times Bestseller, ‘The Magpie Murders’ is a gripping crime novel and a twist on the classic whodunnit. Fans of Agatha Christie will appreciate Horowitz’s perfect combination of intricate mystery, well-developed characters and unpredictable resolution. The book switches between two narratives: a female editor reading ‘The Magpie Murders’ for the first time whilst solving the enigma of its author, and the intriguing tale of the magpie murders themselves. Horowitz cleverly utilizes these narratives and as the book progresses, the reader realises that both crimes are subtly connected. The editor is an unlikely heroine and a believably flawed character, which I found particularly refreshing. The plot of the “book within the book” was somewhat unbelievable at times, although this did not detract from my overall enjoyment. I would highly recommend this novel - it ticks all the boxes: dark, witty and ingenious.

Charlotte Grimwade,

Year 11

Book Reviews

‘Split Second’ Sophie McKenzie

This is a book with non-stop action from the very first page. The story is narrated from the perspectives of Charlie and Nat, both of whom witnessed the bomb explosion that destroyed a street-market.

‘Split Second’ is incredibly logical and interesting. For example, in the organisation that the book follows, nothing can be sent across the internet, so usernames and passwords are distributed to all to prevent getting tracked. Any book that opens with main characters speedily running through a congested, crowded market, trying to stop a deadly attack is surely bound to capture my attention and I was hooked on the story.

‘Spilt Second’ is the first book of a series, the second being ‘Every Second Counts’. I highly recommend reading this novel! If you love a good action-packed novel that will leave you hanging on to the edge of your seat, then go to the library and get it! It only takes a ‘split second!’

Rhea Johri, Year 8

This is the story of an unexpected and intimate romance between a seventeenyear-old boy named Elio and a summer guest, Oliver, at his parent’s home on the Italian Riviera. I had initially watched the recent movie adaptation and after being brought to tears, I knew I had to read the original novel. The ridiculous number of emotions one experiences whilst reading this book is honestly incredible: it’s romantic, devastating, somehow familiar and completely unforgettable. I’ve genuinely never read a novel that’s made my heart ache so much whilst reading it. It is still having an impact on me now, even months after completing it. There is no doubt that you will want to read this superb novel over and over again. It is a romance that’s not completely stereotypical, ensuring that you will never read anything like it again. The gorgeous setting will make you feel like you’re enjoying the sunny rays of a holiday Italy. It is practically essential that you read ‘Call Me by Your Name’.

Adriana Tombolis, Year 12

‘Call Me by Your Name’ André Aciman

NATIONAL POETRY DAY

Not Like This

Brooks bubbling with the laughter of river nymphs. As breath-taking as a patchwork sunset, manufactured by Mother Nature herself. Then he came... What fool would stumble on this glorious feast of naked beauty? He would. What fool would trespass on this delicate scene?

He would. What fool would stand as though this were a mere interest to him; a particularly wild scene in a mundane play? He would.

Stood still; as though bound by confusion. Mouth parted in jealous admiration. Eyes darting to commit this sight to memory.

Diana in all her bare glory, surrounded by faithful servants, and me.

Me, a defenceless cub, protected by the shameless lionesses; undaunted By the prospect of being ‘caught’. Me, shackled

By my purity and innocence. Me, a naïve child, who seeks a companion. But not like this. Not through intrusion and invasion of privacy.

Not through a longing and lust for prying. Not through greed and temptation. Not like this.

Salute to your Lady Liberty

The year is 1830 and you are repenting for a sin you have yet to commit. Grind the gunpowder, tip the chairs –Your spirit is rifle-fire, waiting to be lit. Embrace your Lady Liberty, teeth bared in a vicious snarl, billowing tunic and hair a-flutter.

Her breath is yours, your eyes are hers –one shot, two, Swing the musket, a bullet through the heart – stutter

but never stop. The year is 1832 and the routine of destruction is something awful familiar. The streets writhe and whorl and your daemons creep from the sewers to rattle your barricade wall.

For the women, for the children, for the spirit of Lady Liberty – for the masses, the spent and used.

Bare your soul from your rickety towers. A bullet through the heart – a life bruised.

Ally Fowler, Year 13

On Thursday 28th September, NHEHS celebrated National Poetry Day and the theme this year was “Freedom”. The school was delighted to welcome the renowned poet Patience Agbabi for the day. Famous for her spoken verse, Agbabi has published several poetry anthologies, is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and is also a judge in the prestigious Poetry by Heart competition. Agbabi ran workshops with groups of Year 10 students, focusing on the form and structure of poems and encouraging them to explore their own writing styles. Girls in Year 11, 12 and 13 were also treated to a poetry reading by Agbabi, which included poems from her “Telling Tales” collection. At lunchtime, the atrium was the stage for the first ever NHEHS “Poetry Slam” competition. Overall, this was an exciting and inspiring day for all involved and we are so grateful to Patience Agbabi for sharing her talented work.

The Rainforest

I know a place where the night sky wears a diamond necklace, twinkling in the inky blackness. Come morning, the emerald canopy of the rainforest caresses the slices of gold that fall upon it, and sings with the sounds of animal life. The sticky air is filled with the raucous cries of the wildlife, and of the liquid silver cutting its path through the foliage. It gushes with the urgency of an army to a war, and indeed that is true. Nature is at war, one in which it is the battleground, and man the enemy. Trees quickly fall, killed by unnatural disease, an urban greed. Mankind lingers like a parasite, draining the rainforest of its values as the clouds mourn the fallen with their molten iron tears. Only a deafening silence greets ears that dare to visit and just sometimes, the desperate, rattling breaths of a planet deprived of its lungs.

Milly Buckroyd, Year 10

Daydream

She spends her afternoon in a land far away - beyond the lush green trees and blue skies outside the window, beyond the fresh-bricked suburban buildings and tarmac suburban roads. In an instant she is lifted into a place where no algebra equations lurk, nor human tendencies to fail or hurt. Her own mind seems to abandon her, a kind of spirit taking its place, singing her a soft and soothing lullaby. The soundless melody drowns out her classmates’ accents, and her muscles release all tension. Breathing nearly ceasing, she watches the sun line the clouds with silver and send them across the vast blue.The breeze and the beauty of the world billows seemlessly through her hair. She looks back at everything from her place in the sky, drinking in the sight of a world where nothing matters.

Izzy Verity, Year 10

Genevieve Pearce, Year 7

GEOGRAPHY

Iceland Trip

for miles. We were actually sitting on a volcano, able to see interlocking spurs in real life. We were learning about glaciers and volcanoes, while looking at a glacier and sitting on a volcano. It was surreal.

“walking behind the Justin Bieber waterfall”

During the Easter holidays, girls from Year 10 to Year 12 arrived at Heathrow Airport at the Iceland Air desk. After the nicest 2-hour flight in which we had touchscreen TVs, free drinks and lots of leg room, we arrived in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland.

Of course, we couldn’t go to Iceland without going to the Blue Lagoon. Situated in a lava field, this geothermal spa is fed warm water filled with minerals like silica. It has a reputation for aiding people with skin conditions such as psoriasis, but also for making your skin smooth and blemish free. After getting off the plane we drove straight there and headed to the changing rooms. Now, this was the traumatic bit. We found out that in Iceland people are very...comfortable being naked. In fact, it was a requirement to shower without a swimsuit before. It’s safe to say that there were a lot of giggles.

We all were excited about the free drink and face mask we could get! It was slightly creepy swimming next to people who had white and grey goo dripping off their faces, combined with the occasional whiff of sulphur.

One of the worst parts of the trip was also the best part. We had to walk up an extinct volcano for 20 minutes at a 90 degree angle. We nearly died. Once we got up to the top we took a long, long break to catch our breath. Once we were out of the danger zone of an asthma attack, the view hit us. We had a panoramic view right from the ice cap of Eyjafjallajökull, across the black flood plain to the navy sea. We could see

These were just two of our favourite parts of the trip, but more memories were made from walking behind the Justin Bieber waterfall, going to the famous black beach in Vík and walking between the North American plate and the Eurasian plate. But, most importantly, we will miss our tour guide and expert teacher for the trip, Guy.

Loula Omaar, Year 12

course by a waterfall and ended by the beach at the mouth of the river. Along its short course the river runs along different rock types, which affects its rate of erosion.

“the large number of Elvis impersonators”

We spent our last evening playing cards and listening to music in the common room. The next morning we packed our bags and said goodbye to Adam the stag (the centre is located within a beautiful 850-acre country estate, home to more than 600 deer).

Year 11s Conquer South Wales

In September, all Year 11 GCSE Geography students spent three days at the Margam Field Centre near Port Talbot. We began on the beach looking at the different stages of sand dune formation. Despite a sudden downpour, we managed to collect our measurements along the beach and see how the sand dunes developed. Over the last year we had learnt about the conditions required for a sand dune to form, but being able to see a perfect example of these conditions and be immersed in the environment made these landforms more than just theory. The next day we went to five points along the River Ogmore to see how the river changed along its course. We started in the upper

We then made our way to the seaside town Porthcawl to collect our last set of data. However, our information was skewed by the large number of Elvis impersonators attending an Elvis festival going on in the town. The festival amplified the effects of tourism on this coastal town but it did make our data easier to collect, as well as making our time in the town a lot more memorable! Thank you to Mr Livings, Ms Parr and Mr Lezak for organising such a great trip. It helped us to apply the theory we have learnt and gave us a chance to practise collecting and interpreting data.

Shivani Dave, Year 11

Getting to know...Mr Livings, Head of Geography

1. How would you describe yourself in three words?

Outgoing, Adventurous and Practical.

2. What is the wildest thing you’ve ever done?

Wild camping on Vancouver Island and coming across a black bear.

3. Top places you hope to travel to before you die?

The Galapagos Islands and northern Scandinavia to see the Northern Lights.

4. What would be your desert island necessities?

A football and a good book like ‘Prisoners of Geography’... which evidently I would be.

5. What’s your favourite type of rock?

Brighton Rock. It tastes much better than other types of rock.

Getting to know... Mr Lezak

1. How are you finding NHEHS so far?

I love it here. I am so grateful that I get to spend my days with such inspiring young people. It helps that the staff at NHEHS make a wonderful team.

2. What do you think is the biggest difference between UK and US education?

I think the biggest difference is that the UK focuses much more on examinations but the US is more centred on coursework. Also, British students are definitely more on-time with their homework.

3. Who/what inspires your bowtie collection?

Ah… you’ve noticed the bowties. The collection is inspired by my father, who was inspired by his father. Sidney Lezak – my grandfather – wore bowties in Portland, Oregon (my hometown) at a time when the city was small enough that he developed a reputation for them. I don’t think I’ll be able to replicate his success here in London, but it won’t stop me from trying.

4. What is your most embarrassing teacher moment?

I was once telling a Year 12 Geography class about Vietnamese food –specifically, a kind of Vietnamese soup

with a name that sounds like a word that has no business in a classroom. (I think it was something to do with my accent.) My students were aghast, and I had no idea why until one of them asked me, “You got WHAT?”

5. If you could adopt any animal, what would it be and what would you name it?

I think a pet wolf would make a nice companion, especially out in the mountains. I imagine I would name it Raven: a reference to the Native American trickster who is always getting into trouble, but making it work out in the end.

6.Who is your geographical idol?

I think I have to give two: Marco Polo, who left everything in the 13th century to go on a crazy adventure to Asia. Donna Haraway, who in the last 30 years has turned all of geography upside-down, and practically reinvented the entire discipline (and made it much more exciting).

GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

Getting to know... Mr Chwistek

1. Do you prefer History or Politics?

In terms of teaching, I like both. And, despite what the A levels might suggest, I don’t think you can really separate the two: how you think about politics will affect the way you look at history, and knowledge of history will change the way you think about politics.

2. What song do you know all the lyrics to?

I think probably any song from The Libertines’ first two albums. And, more embarrassingly, Macklemore’s ‘Can’t Hold Us’. It’s very catchy.

3. Who would play you in the film of your life?

Probably like a Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper heartthrob-type figure. That’s the impression I get.

4. What is your favourite thing about NHEHS so far?

Lunch. Especially pudding. Wait, I mean the students. Obviously the students.

5. What is the most embarrassing thing you’ve ever done?

I was once sat in a room with a lot of fancy-pants intellectual types who were discussing poetry (I know very little about poetry) and got Jacqueline Rose and Jacqueline Wilson confused. They didn’t appreciate my input about Tracy Beaker.

6. Do you have any hidden talents?

I used to race for the University of York go-karting team (and was pretty good…). I also have the first couple of belts in kickboxing although I’m less flexible these days and not sure I can kick very high.

7. What type of headphones do you use?

Sony. My over-ear ones are Sony, my inear ones are also Sony. They came free with my phone, which is a Sony phone.

Disclaimer: Interview not sponsored by Sony.

How to be Politically Active When You Can’t Vote

1) Find out who your local representative are. This includes your MP and local councillors.

2) Keep up with the news - politics can completely change in a day.

3) Get involved in elections. Whether it’s for the general or local council elections, research the candidates for your area and their parties and find out who you support.

4) If you want to, find out what you can do in your area and get campaigning!

She says that Sixth Form was the best part of school, especially since they had a radio. Huq was shocked that we don’t even have a CD players now - a sign of the times, or perhaps fewer facilities for Sixth Formers?

Despite the increased contact with local boys, Huq went to Newnham College, Cambridge, which even now only admits women. However, it was never a given that she was going to go to Oxbridge in the first place, as the school selected those in the year they thought of as ‘Oxbridge material’ and gave them extra lessons; Huq wasn’t chosen for this programme. She also said that her GCSEs ‘weren’t great’ and she was never in Div 1 for any subject. But she was determined, and worked until she was accepted to Cambridge, despite some of her teachers’ lack of faith.

This seems to be a theme for her - Huq values hard work and says to ‘never get too comfortable or too complacent or take anything for granted.’ Of course, this is referring to her seat in Parliament, which she won in 2015 and held on to in the 2017 election, despite the predictions of a Conservative swing in the constituency with the second smallest Labour majority in 2015.

Rupa Huq: NHEHS Alumna and MP

Rupa Huq became MP for Ealing Central and Acton in 2015. In the 2017 General Election she increased her majority from 232 votes to 13,807, a swing that prompted one person in the audience to shout ‘safe seat’ when it was announced.

But long before she was representing our area in Parliament, she was a student at NHEHS. I interviewed her at school to find out more about her experience.

Rupa Huq joined when Year 7 was still called ‘3 Upper’ and the uniform included white shirts with cross stitching on every collar. The main building showed its Victorian origins much more than it does now, with dark wood panelling and wooden desks instead of tables. But this was no Victorian school: the names of bands like Duran Duran scratched onto the wood dated Huq’s time at school to the 1980s.

She was inspired to go into politics whilst doing Politics A Level, which was very different from the current syllabus, and included no debates. She was also known as ‘Red Rupa’ in school, but that was more as a result of the frequency with which she wore red socks than her political affiliations at the time! However, she did soon join Labour as a student at Cambridge, so perhaps the socks were a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Her best advice for Politics students is to keep informed: read the newspaper (online versions are acceptable) and watch the news regularly. Don’t worry too much if you find yourself getting bogged down in the never-ending nature of politics - as she said, ‘there’s a bit of Brenda from Bristol in all of us!’

History Masterclass

History Masterclass has been particularly useful for both filling in those embarrassing gaps in everyone’s knowledge of world history, and for enriching understanding of topics covered in the curriculum. For instance, through presentations on the Medieval Papacy, Revolutionary-era America and the Partition of India, I have learnt about subjects in great detail from incredibly passionate fellow students. The lectures on the Greek Civil War or Communist China have helped me both consolidate and contextualise topics done in lessons, but with more focus. Not only is the history studied so varied, but the perspectives and interpretations of the history is as well. This variety extends from the lectures to question time, where there is always lively yet friendly debate. All in all, History Masterclass has been a place for fascinating study and discussion!

HISTORY

History Day

Year 8 Trip to Hampton Court

On Monday 22nd January, Year 8 embarked on our history trip to Hampton Court Palace, with the aim of applying our historical knowledge gained from studying the UK between 1500 and 1700, such as the Reformation and the English Civil War. We also took part in a workshop, where each table was given an artefact and a sheet to write about when we thought this was from as well as what we thought it was. As well as the workshop, we also had a look around the palace: we saw the formal areas including the room of the Privy Council. On the way to this room we also analysed what and who each waiting room would accommodate. We then went to the chapel and on the way saw ‘The Field of the Cloth of Gold’ (a painting, c.1545) that we later discussed in the workshop. This was a very fun and memorable day for all of Year 8!

Sakeena Sanders, Year 8

On 7th June, the History department held their first annual History Day. The History Representatives gave an assembly on historical events that changed the world, from the creation of the East India Company to the Arab Revolt. There was also a dress-up challenge with favourite historical figures - a highlight being a group of teachers dressing as WWII evacuees. At lunchtime, there was a historical speech competition, and the winner was Mr Smith, who gave a dramatic rendition of Cicero’s ‘In Catalinam,’ calling for Catiline’s death for treason in both English and Latin (Catiline was artfully portrayed by Mr Pepper). History day was great fun, and hopefully it will return in future years!

Elizabeth Down, Year 12

To me, democracy means having free and fair elections and therefore having a government chosen by the people, and where the government has the actual power.

The answer is in one of the periods of history that is considerably underrepresented in history lessons at school: the Glorious Revolution, when William and Mary became the rulers of Britain. More specifically, the 1689 English Bill of Rights.

The Bill of Rights is the cornerstone of modern British democracy. It established that Parliament was sovereign in Britain, and it gave Parliament an unprecedented amount of power - the monarch could no longer suspend laws or levy taxes without parliament.

Most important for British democracy was the passing of free elections into law and the right to petition the king.

Without the 1689 Bill of Rights, the 1918 Representation of the People act could not have happened, and democracy would not exist as we know it. In fact, it can be argued that the 1689 Bill of Rights is the most significant moment in British democratic history. Importantly, this bill represents a shift in the foundations of government in Britain. This was the first time that it become clear that Parliament was the dominant governing body in Britain, not the monarch. The psyche of the British people shifted to consider this the best form of government - in other words, democracy overtook monarchy.

Elizabeth Down, Year 12

Ines Mubgar-Spencer, Year 11

Extract from ‘Was the 1918 extension of the franchise the most significant moment in British democratic history?’

Berlin Trip

Berlin is not only historically fascinating but also a gorgeous modern city. Berliners are unafraid to educate people about their past, by erecting museums, art galleries and modern art installations across East and West Berlin. Our trips through these public areas were haunting, and reading the stories in the locations where they happened was more touching than reading from a textbook will ever be. The most moving experience of the trip was the guided tour around a nearby concentration camp, and seeing just an iota of what the inmates suffered.

However, the trip was not all so despondent, as we often enjoyed walking through the city in the evening, observing the beautiful lights. We even visited and had tours around both the Reichstag and the Fernsehturm. It was a riveting trip, despite being emotional at times, and I definitely recommend future year groups take advantage of the offer.

Zoe Milionis, Year 10

William Doyle Comes to NHEHS

On 10th May, History A level students were lucky enough to welcome William Doyle, the world renowned British historian, to our school. Doyle is a Professor of History at Bristol University and a Fellow of the British Academy, specialising in 18th-century France. He gave us an inspired and insightful lecture on the impact of Napoleon on the direction and gains of the French Revolution. He was an eloquent speaker and was keen to answer every question we had about this complex section of the History A level Course.

Leena Van Surell, Year

Quiz: Which historical leader am I?

What is your version of an ideal weekend?

A: Night out in the town with the crew.

B: Reading political philosophy.

C: Making scientific discoveries.

D: Commissioning a statue of myself.

E: Persecuting protestants.

Where is your ideal holiday?

A: Ibiza

B: Exile in Switzerland

C: Paris D: St. Helena

E: Tower of London

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National Archives Trip

Earlier this term in Year 7 spent the day in Kew on a trip jointly organised by the History and Biology Departments. They spent the morning at the National Archives where they took part in a workshop focusing on the skills involved in studying primary sources. They looked at a variety of documents, including a copy of the Domesday Book, as well as artefacts such as seals and tally sticks.

Mrs Cramner

What is your dream job?

A: DJ

B: Lawyer

C: Research scientist

D: Admiral in the Navy

E: Dogsitter

What is your favourite colour?

A: Yellow B: Crimson red

C: Green

D: Blue

E: Blood red

What is your spirit animal?

A: King Charles Spaniels.

B: Cats

C: Grey squirrells

D: Mule

E: Hunting Dog

Results:

If you mostly got A, you are: King Charles II, fun loving and love a good party! However, you have a complicated relationship with your father.

If you mostly got B, you are: Lenin, never afraid to take direct action and fight for what you think is right! It probably will not go wrong!

If you mostly got C, you are: Benjamin Franklin, intelligent and curious, but still like to have a good time! What a multitasker.

If you mostly got D, you are: Napoleon, projecting confidence and everyone wants to be you. However, whenever things go wrong, you always know how to make a comeback.

If you mostly got E, you are: Queen Mary I, with dogged determination to stick with your convictons, you never let anyone get in your way. Consider trying something new like tomato juice.

HISTORY OF ART

Rome Trip February 2018

In February half term, Year 12 and 13 Art Historians spent four days experiencing more than 2,000 years worth of art on a trip to Rome. This ranged from the magnificent relics of Ancient Rome to masterworks in the restrained High Renaissance style, and from Zaha Hadid’s striking Deconstructivist architecture to the bombastic Baroque of Borromini and Bernini.

“It was so culturally enriching,” said Anastasia in Year 12. “I particularly liked visiting the Galleria Borghese, which was filled with sculptures by Bernini that are so much more impactful and theatrical in real life.” Besides sculptures of figures carved from marble, we also encountered some less conventional art materials, with the room filled with balloons at the appropriately named ‘Enjoy’ exhibition standing out especially.

For Annabelle, a personal highlight was “.. the Vatican Museum - and lying on the floor in the Palazzo Barberini and looking up at the amazingly illusionistic ceiling frescos. It was as though we were totally submerged in art.”

The same could be said of our experience of standing underneath Michelangelo’s awesome frescos on the Sistine Chapel ceiling, which is not surprising, as the Chapel’s painting scheme as a whole covers an area almost one sixth the size of a football pitch.

“After long days of walking up and down Rome’s many hills, we certainly made up for it with all of the food,” said Irina and Priya. “The homemade carbonara won’t be forgotten - and nor will the ice cream!

Miss Morgan and Year 12

Year 12 Trips

- A study day at Tate Britain run by the University of Sussex

- Dali/Duchamp at the RA

- A trip to the V&A’s painting and sculpture galleries

- Rachel Whiteread at Tate Britain

Year 13 Trips

- Jasper Johns at the RA

- A full-day trip combining both Tates –All Too Human at Tate Britain, and the Joan Jonas show and the permanent collections at Tate Modern Interesting History of Art Facts!

1. Some reports say that it took Leonardo da Vinci 10 years to perfect Mona Lisa’s lips. He was a procrastinator and often regretted not finishing many of his works!

3. Pablo Picasso was baptised Pablo Diego José Fransisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de los Remedios Cipriano de la Santísima Trinidad Mártir Patricio Clito Ruiz y Picasso. The name contains 23 words!

1. From 1912 to 1948, the Olympic Games awarded medals for artworks inspired by the sports involved.

2. When the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre in 1911, the empty space it left on the wall attracted more visitors than the painting had!

3. In 1961, Henri Matisse’s painting ‘Le Bateau’ was hung upside down at New York’s Museum of Modern Art for 46 days before anyone noticed.

Sixth Form History of Art students at the Enjoy exhibition in the Chiostro del Bramante, Rome

Zaha Hadid’s MAXXI Museum

The Borghese Gallery and Museum

MATHS

Pi Day

The 14th March is Pi Day (3.14 in the USA) and is the biggest day of the year for Maths. In the morning, some eager students set off on a Pi Quest. The answers were coordinated to spell out “Einstein” (who magically was actually born on Pi Day!). Unfortunately many of the entries contained the misspelling “Einstien”, which made our job easier when we came to choose the winner!

The first event at lunch was the construction of a Pendulum (Pi-endulum). An apple Pi was hung from the top floor atrium, and the height of suspension and mass of the Pi was used to calculate the value of Pi. As Sharuka bravely held the string from the balcony, Phyllis carefully swung the Pi, and counted how long each swing took to occur. Phyllis then plugged all the numbers into the equation and we obtained a value of 3.1077... which is Pi to 2 significant figures and only had a 1% error, a huge success in our eyes!

Finally, the event that everyone had been anticipating for a whole year... the Pi Recital! This year we had nine entries who all managed to recite Pi to some pretty significant decimal places. The reigning champion, Eve Harrington, was back for one last time and she had her eyes on the prize. She recited Pi to an incredible 211 digits which made her the Pi Reciting Queen, with Cleopatra following at a close 180 digits. Following these emotionally charged events, Miss Croft and the Maths reps celebrated the success of Pi day with some much needed apple Pi.

10 reasons why you should take A Level Maths

1. You look really smart integrating parametric equations using trigonometric identites on the bus home.

2. You’ll begin to appreciate the value of cancelling fractions - until you realise your new graphics calculator does everything for you.

3. You might be lucky enough to do Mr Quarmby’s Christmas Quiz two more times.

4. You could be the next Rachel Riley/ Dara O’Brian/ Brian May/ Lewis Carol / Cindy Crawford!! (Crawford studied Chemical Engineering.)

5. There are more Year 12 (now Year 13) students this year doing A Level Maths than there were students in the whole of the year above...our year group are clealy doing something right.

6. It’s really satisfying to get an answer after an entire page of working.

7. Because Maths is awesome.

8. So you can crush all other competitiors in the Pi Recital Competition.

9. You can enjoy existentially questioning whether numbers even really exist.

10. In the words of Alisha Godhania’s personal statement...’Maths, although sometimes treated as an isolated field with no real world applications, in fact underpins the world around us, governing the laws of nature.’

Can you beat the Year 7s at Maths?

Here are some questions from the Junior Maths Challenge. How many of them can you answer? 2 marks for a correct answer, and -1 for an incorrect answer.

Billy has three times as many llamas as lambs. Milly has twice as many lambs as llamas. They have 17 animals in total. How many of the animals are llamas?

A 5 B 6 C 7 D 8 E 9

A drawer contains ten identical yellow socks, eight identical blue socks and four identical pink socks. Amrita picks socks from the drawer without looking. What is the smallest number of socks she must pick to be sure that she has at least two pairs of matching socks?

A 5 B 6 C 8 D 11 E 1

There are ——— vowels in this short sentence. Which of the following options should replace “———” to make the sentence in the box true?

A twelve B thirteen C fourteen D fifteen E sixteen

Between them, the two five-digit integers M and N contain all ten digits from 0 to 9. What is the least possible difference between M and N?

A 123 B 247 C 427 D 472 E 742

How many integers are greater than 20+18 and also less than 20x18?

A 320 B 321 C 322 D 323 E 324

How many pairs of digits (p,q) are there so that the five-digit integer ‘p869q’ is a multiple of 15?

Maths Jokes

Why was Dr Stark late to school? He took the rhom...bus.

Sheepdog: "All 30 sheep are ready." Farmer: "What do you mean? I've only got 26."

Sheepdog: "I know; I rounded them up."

Where's the best place to sit if you're cold?

In the corner. It's 90 degrees. (That's a...cute joke.)

A 2 B 3 C 4 D 5 E 6

Karen Ramzy Yakoub, Year 12

Phyllis, Year 12, swinging a pie to calculate Pi

Miss Croft’s Favourite Meme!

Maths Challenge

It has been another sucessful year for the Maths department, with 218 students being awarded certificates in various Maths Challenges - 25 students recieving gold! The best in school for the Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Maths Challenges respectively are: Alice Jenkins, Diana Razlog, and Jemima Bradley.

Maths Masterclasses

For several Saturdays, Alisha and I woke up bright and (extremely) early to jump on the tube to make it to Maths masterclasses at Queen Mary University. The series of masterclasses presented us with some very challenging topics, which ranged from climate change to combinatorial game theory, to geometry in the fourth dimension and even black holes. As well as giving us an insight into a variety of mathematical areas and careers, we were able to get a flavour for university-style lectures, and got to explore a small section of the Queen Mary University Campus.

Maths Feast

On 16th March twelve Year 10 students, two Year 12 Maths representatives, Miss Croft and Mr Quarmby (as our chauffeur) headed out to Langley Grammar School at the early hour of 8 o’clock. As a Maths Feast, the rounds were named after courses. The first round, The Starter, was comprised of us having to make a 3D cube and figure out various patterns. During the break, we were shown to a table of food, but as NHEHS girls, we came heavily equipped with our own snacks. We then moved on to The Main Course, in which we had to work on one question to obtain an answer which would be used in the next question and continue as such until we had filled out as many questions as possible within the time limit.

The lectures were all very interesting and were delivered in many different ways: some involved a lecturer talking while the lecture hall filled with eager Year 12 mathematicians took notes, and others involved teamwork where we played combinatorial games and made nets of 3D and 4D shapes. On the whole, Alisha and I thoroughly enjoyed these masterclasses and are looking forward to attending the celebration event in July.

Ramzy Yakoub, Year 12

In the final round, which was appropriately called The Dessert Round, we had to answer four out of a total of six questions in order to receive as many points as possible. Finally, the results were announced with the NHEHS blue team earning second place. Having rounded up the competition, we then returned to school, in time for the last two periods - which just so happened to be Maths!

Rudyard Quarmby

We already knew that Mr Quarmby was a multi-talented individual, but going through old magazines, we were delighted to find he is also quite the poet. Here is a poem he wrote about the Hans Woyda Maths Competition, where participants have to do Maths under a time pressure. The team were affectionately called the NHEHS Tigers. The poem is inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s famous poem ‘If’.

If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and starting to panic; If you can fill the unforgiving minute with sixty seconds’ worth of careful arithmetic;

If you can meet with triangles and cube roots and think of them without being poetic; Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it, and − which is more − you’ll be a Tiger my friend!

“geometry in the fourth dimension and even black holes”

Karen

“we came heavily equipped with our own snacks”

Thushika Ravichandran, Year 10

Intermediate

Intermediate

Senior Maths Challenge Year 12 and 13 Winners

Intermediate Maths Challenge Year 9 Winners

Rudyard Quarmby

CHINESE

Chinese Exchange Programme

Monica: “Every day, there would be buddies to take us to different classes. They were kind and I made huge progress with my English in only a few days.”

Elena: “The school in England is very different from the school in China. We have a different number of students, we have different timetables, we even have different content in the same subject in the same year.”

清明节

This is also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day and it normally falls on 4th or 5th April. Qing Ming festival is an important time for showing respect and thanks to dead ancestors. It is the central day of sacrifice for the majority of people. The most popular activities include tomb upkeep and repair, spring outings, kite flying, and putting willow branches on gates.

重阳节

Earlier this year, NHEHS welcomed pupils from Beijing 80 High School to give them the opportunity to experience life as a student in the UK. They had the chance to participate in school lessons, explore London and they even taught us about their own culture by performing a traditional dance in the Chinese New Year assembly. On the weekend, NHEHS girls studying Chinese each invited an exchange student to spend a day with them and took them sightseeing, touring their favourite places in London. We were fascinated to hear how they enjoyed their time here and asked them to talk about their experiences...

“We have to arrive at our classrooms at 7:00am...our school day is over at 5:05pm”

Annie: “London is a historical city, and to me, it is magical.”

Sunny: “I found a lot of differences between English schools and Chinese schools. We usually get up at 6:00am and have to arrive at our classrooms at 7:00am but English students get to school much later than us. Our school day is over at 5:05pm but English schools end earlier than ours.”

“Here in England, in NHEHS, students just talk about what they’re thinking and answer the questions freely. They don’t mind if they are right or wrong and the opinions of others.”

Chinese Festivals That You May Not Have Heard Of

元宵节

The Lantern Festival takes place on the first month of the lunar year of the traditional Chinese calendar. Eating sticky rice dumplings, attending exhibits of coloured lanterns and guessing riddles are the most important folk customs of this celebration. The Lantern Festival is also known to be a romantic festival. In traditional feudal society, it provided unmarried men and women with the opportunity to get to know each other.

中秋节

Mid-Autumn Festival is a popular, multiethnic traditional culture festival for all countries in the Chinese cultural influence circle. It is a celebration of the reunion of the moon’s people. Celebrators use it to remember their hometown, think of their loved ones and look forward to a good harvest and happiness. Mooncakes, which are traditionally eaten during this festival and are treated as indispensable delicacies, have also appeared in western countries as an exotic sweet. Have you tried them?

Chongyang Festival, also called the Double Ninth Festival, is a special day for people to eat Chongyang cake, drink chrysanthemum wine, climb mountains, and pay homage to chrysanthemums. This year, the festival is on Wednesday 17th October. The festival commemorates Huan Jing, who supposedly killed the devil of the plague.

Natasha Ketel, Year 12

In February, Beijing High School students visited the British Museum with Year 9 NHEHS girls, enjoying a delciious Chinese meal after the trip in Chinatown.

FRENCH

Getting to know...

Mr Piesse, Head of

Modern Languages

1. What’s your favourite thing about languages?

By learning a different language, you can access different ways of being and enrich your own sense of the world.

2. Who would play you in a film about your life?

It would definitely be a comedy because I think we generally take life too seriously! I would be revisiting the best and worst moments of my life with one of my friends, who is a bit like Rob Brydon. I should approach the BBC! Of course it would be in Spanish, French, Gujarati and English.

3. What would students be surprised to find out about you?

I am a pretty straight-forward person, really. Perhaps that I sang with Lily Allen in a pop song?

4. If you could pass on any wisdom onto your students, what would it be? Don’t fall into a routine! Always question what you hear, see and read. Love yourself and trust that most of what teachers tell you is borne out of love. And the rest is because they fell into a routine.

5. What’s your most embarrassing teacher moment?

Well, I’ve had plenty! Dressing up as ‘MFL Man’ in one school assembly, in a costume that I hadn’t realised had shrunk in the wash. In my second week at NHEHS, assuming an increasingly bemused Mr Shoults was taking over from me in a Year 7 cover lesson and giving him lengthy instructions, when he revealed he was there to teach them their public speaking lesson: nul points!

GDST Languages Festival

The Languages Festival is a GDST competition that was held at Northampton High School. The Year 10 competition involved memorising a poem in another language and reciting it in front of all the other schools who were taking part, which seemed daunting at the time.

I had chosen to recite a poem that I had written earlier in the year for the MFL creative writing competition. It was about a castle in France that my family owned for a short time after the French Revolution and it was about how there were so many memories held in a place that I would never get to see.

Zareen

Hyatt, Year 10

NHEHS linguists take to the stage

On Friday 26th and Monday 29th January, Onatti Productions visited NHEHS and performed plays in French, German and Spanish to our Year 9 students. The girls really enjoyed the intriguing storylines, the humorous acting and the opportunity to talk to the actors afterwards. We were also delighted to host Year 10 girls from Ellen Wilkinson School. Well done to all those who took to the stage themselves, in what was an excellent opportunity to develop their linguistic confidence. Thank you to Ms Barbosa for masterminding this event!

Piesse

We recommend...

‘Entre les murs’ (film)

This film follows a teacher trying to engage with a class of disiniterested children from a multitude of different backgrounds. It highlights the problems within the education system in France and attempts to gives us a better understading of ethnic groups in French society.

‘Quotidien’ (talk show)

This TV show contains celebrity interviews, challenges, and ‘Mock the Week’-style segments that allow us to discover more about French popular culture.

Normandy Trip

This article was originally written in French.

On 21st June, we left to France at 4:20am. After two hours, we arrived at Portsmouth. Then, we took the ferry to Caen which took six hours. Luckily, the ship was full of exciting things to see and do. My friends and I decided to buy nonalcoholic cocktails. There were bars, a cinema and even a disco!

We arrived in Caen and went to our hotel, which was on the beach! In Normandy, we visited Avranches,a typical Norman city. I bought a magnet and two scoops of ice cream, which was delicious. Also, we went to Mont St Michel which was spectacular. It is a small town with an abbey on an island. That night, we played volleyball on the beach. The next morning we saw the Bayeux Tapestry. It was incredibly long - almost 70m! The next day, we went to Arromanches, a city that the Americans and British landed on to liberate France from the Nazis.

Finally, we took the ferry to Portsmouth and came back to school at 11:45pm. Going to France helped with my pronunciation and made me more confident when speaking. This trip was amazing - I was able to appreciate France’s rich and beautiful culture and have lots of fun with my friends too!

Rhea Johri, Year 8

“I sang with Lily Allen in a pop song”

Mr

GERMAN

Erasmus

The Erasmus trip to Germany was definitely an experience we will never forget. It impacted all of us in endless ways; each activity had meaning and taught us something new. Firstly, it helped us learn to work together and encouraged us to bounce ideas off people, most of whom we’D never met before. This quickly created a friendly, comfortable and lively environment where we had the confidence to voice our opinions whilst coming together and bonding over a subject we were all passionate about.

By the end of the week, we had all learnt more about the topic and were motivated to help make a difference.

Inaya Gharatya, Year 9

Guess the German Idioms!

One of the cool things about languages is the idioms - phrases which don’t make sense to a non-native speaker. Guess what the English equivalents are to:

1. Sich zum Affen machen. Literally: to make an ape of oneself.

2. Zwei Fliegen mit einer Klappe schlagen. Literally: kill two flies with one swat.

2. To kill two birds with one stone.

1. To make a fool of oneself.

Answers:

German film at the BFI

At first, we were asked to analyse various film extracts. We then watched “Berlin 36”, a 2009 German film telling the story of Jewish track-and-field athlete Gretel Bergmann in the run up to the 1936 Summer Olympics. It emphasised the difficulties of being a women and a Jew trying to fulfil her dreams at this point in history. It also portrayed her determination to achieve her goal, no matter how difficult it may have been.

Inaya Gharatya and Freya McNeill, Year 9

We recommend...

‘Stromberg’ (TV Series)

‘Stromberg’ is a German sitcom inspired by ‘The Office’. The show takes place in the offices of a financial company where the day-to-do lives of the workers are plagued by comical issues arising from the incompetency of the boss.

‘Willkommen Österreich’ (Talk Show)

‘Willkommen Österreich’ (Welcome Austria) is an Austrian talk show that invites celebrity guests to interview and participate in games. It is an excellent way to learn more about Austrian, as well as German, popular culture.

LANGUAGES CLUB

I go to Languages Club weekly, as I am interested in a variety of languages all across the globe. Languages Club offers me the opportunity to engage with a range of modern and ancient languages from Russian to Quechua, languages that I would never encounter in my usual classes, as well as their fascinating cultures. We are able to delve into their histories and discover more about their traditions.

Not only is the discussion of language itself a reason to go to the club, but you also get the chance to learn about its origins and other facts that you would never have expected to hear. For example, who knew that so many words we use nowadays derive from the indigenous language of Quechua? This was the focus of Uma’s talk on ‘The Quechuan language’, where she also discussed the importance of potaoes in their diet, a subject so unique that I would never have come across it without Languages Club.

The PowerPoint slide below was part of Uma and Anya’s presentation, and we all learnt more about this fascinating topic. This club is a brilliant way to expand your

knowledge of the world around you, and learn about languages in greater depth.

Inana Sahib, Year 9

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF POTATOES IN QUECHUA CULTURE

The staple food of the Quechuan diet is the potato: over 2,800 varieties of the potato are grown in the Andean regions of Latin America.

Potatoes are important to the health of the Quechuan communities because they contains high levels of antioxidants, but they also have traditional value.

In many communities, if a man wants to marry a woman, the man’s mother presents the girl with a potato which she must carefully peel. If she peels too much of the potato, she will not be allowed to marry the man.

It is also common for the grounds to be blessed before potatoes are planted: rituals involving offerings to the Pachamama, or Mother Earth occur to show respect to the grounds that create crops to sustain them.

Sixth Formers in Valencia

In April, Spanish A Level students visited Valencia, where we enjoyed the paella, beach, museums, fascinating classes and the l’Oceanogràfic – Europe’s largest marine park. We would like to thank Miss Webb and Miss Nicoll for making it such a relaxing and friendly environment, encouraging us to both challenge ourselves and use our intuition with the language, as well as inspiring us to learn about both the culture and history of Spain. ¡Tengo muchas ganas de explorar otras partes de España en el futuro!

Anya Popat, Year 12

SPANISH

La Casa de Bernada Alba

On 14th November, Sixth Form Hispanists went to The Cervantes Theatre to watch a performance of ‘La Casa de Bernarda Alba’ by Federico García Lorca.

Lola Barak blogged: “En mi opinión, ‘La Casa de Bernada Alba’ fue una representación emotiva. Pensé que el director había manipulado el espacio bien. Lo que encontré más interesante fue la historia de la obra, por ejemplo los valores de sociedad con relación al matrimonio, la familia y la importancia del dinero. ¡No puedo esperar para aprender más sobre la obra!”

Year 8 Trip to Ávila

In June 2018, Year 8 Spanish students went to the Gredos Centre near Ávila in Spain, where we took part in archery, cooked a delicious Spanish omelette and went on a treasure hunt in the village. During our free time we could play football, volleyball or walk through the woods. On our last day, we visited the beautiful Cuevas del Águila, a network of caves 1km long with crystals, that have taken thousands of years to form. The trip helped us to better appreciate Spanish culture, and improve our language skills.

Chloe Papageorgiou, Year 8

The Spanish Play: ‘La Casa Encantada’

The first thing that struck us was the intriguing staging for the play. When it began, most us were slightly confused as the Spanish was very quick; however, we soon picked it up and followed along. The story was about two people finding a haunted house, yet it was surprisingly funny, especially when the actors sang ‘Despacito’. The actors played many different characters, including zombies.

We recommend...

‘El hormiguero’

(Talk Show)

‘El hormiguero’ (The Anthill) is a Spanish talk show that features celebrity interviews, games, and two funny ant puppets who quiz the guests. You can find clips with familiar celebrities on Youtube.

‘Las chicas del cable’ (TV Show)

‘Las chicas del cable’ (Cable Girls) follows the story of Alba, wrongly accused of a double murder, who becomes a telephone operator under the false name Lidia Aguilar to steal from the company for a corrupt policeman.

‘Gran hotel’ (TV

show)

‘Gran hotel’ (Grand Hotel) takes place in a renowned Spanish hotel and follows a series of murders. A definite must-watch for those who love mystery, romance and crime drama.

The audience participation made the evening even more entertaining! Afterwards, we spoke to the actors and asked questions about their characters.

Betsy

Year 9

“it was surprisingly funny, especially when the actors sang ‘Despacito’”

Gooing and Georgie Condie,

L’oceanogràfic de Valencia

Una exposición de Okuda San Miguel

MUSIC

Getting to know... Miss Goodsell, Director of Music

1. Do you have any hidden talents?

I can do a handstand on one hand only! (With the wall for support...)

2. What piece of music do you wish you had composed?

‘A child of our time’ by Tippett. I sang this at the St Endellion Music Festival when I was 18 and just loved the music so much. The movements provoke such a range of emotions and the use of spirituals is very powerful.

3. What other profession would you have chosen instead of becoming a teacher?

I’m lucky enough to already be on my second career as I did 7 1/2 years a GB international rower before returning to teaching. But, if I had to choose a third career, I think it would have to be something practical and creative. I always thought I might build musical instruments or something like that.

4. What is your spirit animal and why? I have to admit I just googled ‘spirit animal quiz’ and it told me that I was a bear! However, another possibility is a marmot as I sleep so much!

Getting to know... Miss Dunne, Musician in Residence

1. Would you rather go to the BBC Proms or Glastonbury? I’d rather go to Glastonbury as I’ve never been there before! It’s probably something anyone interested in music should go to at least once in their lifetime. I go to

the concerts at the BBC Proms every year anyway which I love, but Glastonbury is definitely something very different!

2. If you could be friends with any musical legend who would it be?

For me, I would be friends with Daniel Barenboim, an Argentine-Israeli pianist and conductor. He formed the West Eastern Divan Orchestra, which is made up of both Arab and Israeli instrumentalists defying the political divide in the Middle East.

3. What musical instruments can you play and which is your favourite?

I can play the saxophone, clarinet, flute and the piano. Piano was my first instrument and I have played it since the age of 6, so I do have a soft spot for it… However, I think the saxophone is my favourite as I get to play many different genres of music, from classical orchestral music to jazz in ensembles and duos and pop music.

My involvement in music at NHEHS

The myriad musical opportunities at NHEHS range from large orchestras to small ensembles - like the trio I play in. We started with just Ariella (cello), Chloe (piano) and me (violin), all with a shared love of music. This year, we have played in many school concerts. For instance, we performed in wthe British Red Cross fundraiser and the Female

Composers’ concert. In Symphony Orchestra, our pieces vary from the classical Haydn, Beethoven and Shostakovich to music that features in films such as ‘The Duchess’ and ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ as well as more recent pop songs like Adele’s ‘Rolling in the Deep’.

In addition to this, I also thoroughly enjoy all of the concerts like the ensembles concert and a teacher’s concert where some of our instrumental teachers played alongside their students. I played in a jigs and reels group and a small violin ensemble. It was really exciting to hear my violin teacher play a solo - she said that she felt quite nervous! I also loved the Spring Concert where the Symphony Orchestra played Beethoven’s ‘Coriolan’ (which I particularly adore). It was especially inspiring to hear some of the older girls playing piano concertos with our orchestra. I am going to perform some solos in the next tea-time concert. It always helps to boost my confidence when playing in front of a small, friendly audience.

We are truly privileged to have so many wonderful ways to make music at NHEHS!

Shreya Grover, Year

NHEHS Atrium Concerts!

7

Down the Rabbit Hole

Grace Pang, Year 11

This is an excerpt from Grace Pang’s free composition for her Music GCSE.

PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION & ETHICS

Getting to know...

Mrs Woolner, Head of PRE

1. Who would play you in the film of your life?

Drew Barrymore.

2. What is your most embarrassing teacher moment?

A colleague had brought her new baby into school and I was looking for her in the subject’s department, so I burst into a friend’s lesson saying ‘have you seen the baby?!’ I was met with silent, awkward looking faces, only to realise that the headmaster was sitting behind the door doing a lesson observation. Oops!

Year 12 and 13 Lectures

In February, Year 12 and 13 Philosophy and Ethics students attended the Candle Conference’s lectures in Central London to help them gather more useful knowledge for the new A Level course.

Founded by Dr Peter Vardy, a famous British theologian, the lectures were divided into 5 sessions focusing on: Christianity - Love & the Law; AgapeLove & Ethics; Faith & Reason; a debate on the justification of murder; and an essay question on natural theology.

3. Favourite thing about NHEHS so far?

The girls.

4. What would be your last meal?

Medium rare steak, peppercorn sauce, watercress salad and French fries. (Or maybe just a good curry).

5. Which three people would you want to be stuck in a lift with?

Are we including dead people? If so: Jesus, and my paternal grandparents. If not, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and Graham Norton. Probably should have said my husband…. Oh well!

6. How would you describe yourself in three words?

Enthusiastic, talkative and opiniated.

Perhaps the most significant aspect of the lectures was the use of large group discussions and debates, allowing us to interact and share opinions with students from other schools. Alongside this, we were able to further develop the skills necessary to form and structure solid arguments which we should be working towards. It gave us a greater understanding of the ways in which a high-achieving argument should be formulated and solidified within our essays.

Ruth Stainer, Year 12

Year 10 visit the Jewish Museum and a synagogue

On 22nd February, the Year 10 RS students made their way into town to visit the Jewish History Museum. When we arrived, we started off with a brief overview of the day, and were then split into groups as we explored the museum. We had a variety of activities, such as looking into the foundation of Judaism, the key stories from the Torah as well as exploring the museum. This led us up to lunchtime, where we had a vegetarian lunch to accommodate the Kosher Laws of Judaism.

After lunch, a member of the museum gave us a practical talk on Shabbat and other Jewish festivals. This included the significance of each festival, sacred objects used in each practice, and the different food prepared for each celebration. We were given some Manna bread as an example of this. Then, we continued our day by getting on the London Underground and going to Marble Arch to visit an Orthodox synagogue. We met the Chief Rabbi, who talked to us about the structure of the synagogue, how it’s used for prayer, and even read out a section of the Torah for us. It was extremely useful trip for us as it gave us a better insight into the beginnings and practices of Judaism.

Kate Pygram,

Year 10

“have you seen the baby?!”

PSYCHOLOGY

Getting To Know...

Miss Prendergast, Head of Psychology

1. Which of your jobs (besides teaching, of course) has been your favourite, and why?

I loved working in the psychological field and seeing Psychology in action! I have had the pleasure of working with young offenders, victims of domestic violence at a women’s shelter and in a Category A prison to reduce reoffending rates. It is really tricky to pick which one is my favourite - I loved them all! Working with people to help make their lives better has got to be one of the best feelings in the world!

2. Which three people would you want to be stuck in a lift with?

Sigmund Freud - to ask him the rationale behind some of his theories and whether he thinks they could explain current day society’s behaviour.

An MI5 agent - to find out the secrets of the intelligence network and have a go using some of the James Bond-esque technology!

Someone from the Psychological Behavioural Insights Team - to find out about some of the clever ‘nudge’ techniques they plan to use to change society’s habits and behaviour.

3. What is your favourite thing about NHEHS?

I absolutely love the supportive atmosphere - it really is an amazing attribute of the school and I feel very privileged to be part of it.

4. What would students be surprised to find out about you?

As a child I won the gameshow ‘Stars in Your Eyes!’ singing the Atomic Kitten’s song “You Can Make Me Whole Again”. I also won the Harvard Book Prize for excellence in Psychology and was invited to apply.

Psychology Lecture

During Science Week, we had the pleasure of a lecture from Dr Karen McNeill, an occupational psychologist. She is part of the YSC consulting firm and works with the top FTSE 100 companies to provide consultancy from a psychology point of view. Her talk was based around talent recruitment and made us ask ourselves what potential is and how can we tell if we have it? This was a really interesting lecture and we were so lucky to have such a wellrespected psychologist tell us all about her work.

Francesca Wilson, Year 12

Psychology Trip

In March, Year 12 Psychology students embarked on a school trip to the Royal Courts of Justice and the Old Bailey, as well as attending a hypnosis workshop. Firstly, we were toured around The Royal Courts of Justice which gave us an insight into the British Justice System and the architecture of the building.

5 Reasons to Study Psychology

1. Your everyday life

You will find yourself watching your friends, or even just random people in public and knowing exactly why they are doing certain behaviours and what effect that behaviour has on others.

2. You will be a mind reader…kind of Psychology makes you think about people’s minds and the reasons why they do things. Even though you might not quite be up to Psychic Sally standards, you can get pretty close!

After this, we watched a court case in the Old Bailey. Being able to witness a real life trial was absolutely fascinating, and enabled us to further understand concepts such as jury decision making. After lunch, we attended a hypnosis workshop. The man running the session first explained to us what hypnosis is and how it works, and then hypnotised us to eliminate any fear of spiders. Overall, the day was extremely interesting and gave us an insight into hypnosis and courtroom psychology.

Lily Saddler, Year 12

3. You don’t have to be a psychologist Psychology is a very diverse subject leading into many careers. Natalie Portman, Mark Zuckerberg and even Lil Wayne studied it at university! So, if you think Psychology might not fit your dreams of becoming a famous rapper, think again.

4. Psychology isn’t just books

A personal favourite for me is the documentaries and films about Psychology. Some great ones are American Psycho, Girl Interrupted and The Woman with Seven Personalities (check the age rating before watching). The best part about this is that you can count lying in bed watching Netflix documentaries as wider reading!

5. It is a mixture of everything Psychology uses maths, science, essay writing AND critical thinking skills. Therefore, you can never get bored studying Psychology - you are always doing something different.

For those of you not in the Sixth Form, I’m afraid you can’t study Psychology just yet. However, you can still watch documentaries and come to Exploring Psychology Club!

Francesca Wilson, Year 12

“he hypnotised us to eliminate any fear of spiders”

“if you think Psychology might not fit your dreams of becoming a famous rapper, think again”

Henrietta Lacks’ (HeLa) cells, collected in 1951 at the John Hopkins Hospital, are possibly the most important discovery in medical research. They are known as being ‘immortal’ as their number can double every 24 hours, creating an infinite supply that could be studied outside of the body. Realising the significance of HeLa cells, the government set up a factory producing six trillion cells.

BIOLOGY

Getting to know... Ms Brown, Head of Biology

1. What specialised cell or organelle do you most relate to and why?

A ribosome because I’m always busy.

NHEHS girls tackle the Biology Olympiad!

This year, Year 10s participated in the Biology Challenge against an incredible 43,000 pupils around the country. Year 12 also participated in the Intermediate Biology Olympiad. The results are below.

Year 10

Gold Hannah Schroeder Zareen Hyatt Chloe Braganca Vasconcelos

Silver Megha Maudgil Thushika Ravichandran

Vital in the creation of the polio vaccine, HeLa cells helped end the polio epidemic. They have also aided the development of a HPV vaccine and led to the birth of America’s first ‘test tube baby’ in 1981. HeLa cells have also been sent into space, allowing scientists to observe the effect of space on human cells. They were found to divide more quickly in zero gravity – increasing the chance of mutations.

Henrietta Lacks was an African-American tobacco farmer who died aged 31 in poverty. Her family suffered without healthcare, whilst others were profiting from the disocveries emerging from her cells. Henrietta’s cells were taken without her consent or even knowledge. In 2013, her genome was published online without her permission, giving personal information about the Lacks family’s own health issues. As a result, the HeLa Genome Committee was established. This gave the family control over Henrietta’s DNA and Henrietta herself was awarded an honorary doctorate. Even today, her cells continue to aid our knowledge of biology, saving millions of lives worldwide. If you’re interested, read ‘The Immortal Life of Heniretta Lacks’it’s amazing!

Hannah Coxhead, Year 12

2. What inspired you to become a Biology teacher?

My mum works with adults with learning disabilities and I used to go in and help her out so that’s why I’m a teacher. The Biology part – I was nearly a History teacher but Biology won because it’s more relevant to everyday life.

3. Do you have any embarrassing teacher moments?

Every. Single. Day. (Just ask any of my classes). In my first ever lesson I had to teach sexual reproduction to Year 8 boys, that was pretty mortifying!

4. If you were stuck on a desert island and could only take three things with you, what would they be?

Beatrix (my daughter, because she’s lovely), sunglasses and my phone.

5. Do you have any party-tricks? Swimming (I used to have a British record until it was broken by someone faster) and I make a good mince pie.

Bronze Elizabeth Nandra Year 12

Gold Rinda Naresh

Silver Karen Ramzy Yakoub Alisha Godhania

Bronze Anika Dhawan Issi Stronge Philippa Jones Iva Grujic Sharuka Ravichandran

Biology Jokes

When you keep forgetting whether the bicuspid valves are on the left or right side of the heart, or you just can’t remember what the vacuole does, here are some jokes to remind you of the joys of Biology!

What did one cell say to his sister cell when she stepped on his toe? Ouch, that’s mitosis!

What did the femur say to the patella? I kneed you.

These jokes are getting cornea and cornea...

How does Juliet maintain a constant body temperature? Romeostasis

Pull down its genes.

What is the fastest way to determine the sex of a chromosome?

The woman everyone should know about: Henrietta Lacks

“they were found to divide more quickly in zero gravity”

“I was nearly a History teacher but Biology won”

“Wind back the tape of life; let it play again from an identical starting point, and the chance becomes vanishingly small that anything like human intelligence would grace the replay.”

- Stephen Jay Gould Evolutionary biologist

Why Biology is the Best Subject

Biology enthusiasts, Alisha Godhania and Rinda Naresh, set out to discover why everyone loves Biology so much. Here is what they found...

Lucy Psaila, Year 12 ‘Now that I’ve dropped Biology, there is a cellular-shaped hole in my life.’

Sharuka Ravichandran, Year 12 ‘It’s

Mr Cheney

‘What could be more important than intelligent life forms trying to understand life itself? And studying the brain has to be one of the most amazing things to do. Using your brain to try and understand how a brain works… why can’t your brain just ask itself how it works? Whatever you enjoy and appreciate in life can be linked to Biology and the brain.’

Madison, Year 7 ‘I love it because it gives you an insight into the amazing things inside you’

Freya Rylatt and Pooja Pillai, Year 8 ‘Biology gets my heart pumping.’

Meher Sandhu, Year 9 ‘Biology is my life.’ (pun intended)

Chicks at NHEHS!

In May 2018, our school participated in the programme “Living Eggs”. Twelve Year 7 Chick Representatives cared for and studied ten chicks as they hatched and developed,with help from Ms Richardson and Ms Brown.

Exploring Science Club: making glow-inthe-dark slime.

What I enjoyed most about being a Chick Rep was finding out how they developed and deciding their names. These included Megg-hen Markle, Chickira, Chick Norris and Tchickovsky! Normally, when a hen has her eggs, on average only 30% of the eggs hatch but we were lucky enough to have 80% hatch!

Chloe Brennan, Year 7

I learnt so many new facts such as, a fully developed chicken has more neck bones than a giraffe and a chick’s heartbeat is averagely 275 bpm. I was able to clean, as well as provide water and food for the chicks. My favourite memory of the chicks was when “Chicky”, the smallest, fell asleep in my palm - he felt so fragile and delicate!

Genevieve Pearce, Year 7

A Year 7 biologist with her project on DNA. In her left hand she is holding her own DNA that she extracted herself.

Mr Ives with one of his favourite scientists, Robert Winston.

Robert Winston Comes to NHEHS

In March, NHEHS was extremely fortunate to welcome Lord Robert Winston into our school. As a Professor of Science and Society at Imperial College London, he and his team performed the world’s first fallopian tube transplant and later founded the NHS IVF programme. He is also famous for writing and producing TV shows such as BBC’s ‘Child of Our Time.’

Lord Winston‘s talk about the cells of our body and our journey from gamete to adulthood captivated the entire assembly hall. Perhaps what made it so incredible was that Lord Winston managed to appeal to all students, even those not taking the sciences. He answered some difficult questions from Notting Hill girls, who probed him about the 14-day rule for experimentation on embryos, what it was like to be a life peer in the House of Lords and whether he believed gene-editing should be used for humans. To this he wisely replied that modifying humans would diminish the value of human life itself – a message that resonated with both scientists and non-scientists.

Overall, it was an incredible experience that inspired girls from Year 8 to the Sixth Form to continue persevering with, or indeed spark, a love of biology.

Rinda

Naresh, Year 12

A Snapshop of the Biology Department

“Megg-hen Markle, Chickira, Chick Norris and Tchickovsky!”

in my genes’

Year 7 Trip to the Natural History Museum

On Wednesday 7th March, Year 7 went to the Natural History Museum. We started in the Blue Zone, discovering how to make whale noises (pinch your nose shut and try to hum). Then we headed to the Dinosaur Section and examined a moving model of a Tyrannosaurus Rex. Next we went to the Green Zone, inspecting dinosaur fossils and answering questions on our quiz sheet, before moving on to Creepy Crawlies. Unfortunately, I am terrified of all insects so I felt a bit uncomfortable going in!

CHEMISTRY

Exploring Science Club

Iva Grujic (Year 12), quite literally, playing with fire during Exploring Science club. We experimented with flame tests to discover what colour flame each ion produces.

Dr Emma King Talk from the Royal Institution

A highlight of Science Week for Year 7 was the visit by Dr Emma King from the Royal Institution, who delivered a performance that (literally) moved the whole school. We watched in amazement as Dr King demonstrated just how much energy is contained in a gummy bear. During the Screaming Gummy Bear demonstration, the fire alarms went off and the entire school had to be evacuated!

Next, Dr King discussed the real reasons why people don’t like brussels sprouts. This was followed by a fascinating but rather disgusting demonstration to model exactly what happens inside the human

When visiitng Termite Tower, we entered No.1 Crawlie House and investigated all the insects inside our own home. The best part of our trip was going to the photo exhibition. We weren’t allowed to take any pictures, but the photos themselves were beautiful. One was of a forest completely covered in butterflies, and others were of animals interacting with each other. Some were in black and white, others shone with colour, but they were all incredible.

The final area we explored was the Red Zone. There, we found an earthquake emergency kit, discovered how volcanoes were created, and experienced a mild version of what it would be like to be in an earthquake. I can’t wait to go to the Natural History Museum again!

Iva Ristic, Year 7

Year 7s getting creative while making tie dye patterns using ethanol and permanent markers.

“The entire school had to be evacuated!”

digestive system. We thoroughly enjoyed the show, which also left us knowing all about the history of the Royal Institution and the many amazing discoveries that have been made there.

Esme Sugden, Year 7

Chemistry Competitions

C3L6 is a prestigious Olympiad type competition for Year 12 Chemists:

Copper Awards: Shalini Chohan, Hannah Coxhead, Rebecca Everett, Iva Grujic, Sharuka Ravichandran, Anna Tomlinson and Elena Tybulewicz

Silver Awards: Rinda Naresh and Karen Ramzy Yacoub.

In the Chemistry Olympiad, the following students achieved Bronze Awards:

Year 13: Bismah Kazi, Janvi Patel, Deepa Kumaran, Vedika Dass and Grace Hoffman

Year 12: Karen Ramzy Yakoub, Rinda Naresh, Iva Grujic and Sharuka Ravichandran

“We experienced a mild version of what it would be like to be in an earthquake”

Cyanotypes

On Monday lunchtime of Science Week, we got the chance to express our artistic capabilities by creating cyanotypes. Cyanotype is a photographic printing process that produces a deep blue (cyan) print using two iron-containing chemicals.

Engineers used the process to produce simple and low cost copies of drawings; the origin of the word “blueprint”. We placed objects on top of paper which we had painted with the cyanotype solution, keeping in mind the handy phrase “If it lets light through, it will turn blue. If it blocks out light, it will stay white”. This meant that any places that were uncovered by the objects were exposed to UV light and so turned blue. We left our cyanotypes overnight by a windowsill (hoping that the weather would allow at least a trace of sunshine) and came back the next day to discover our amazing creations.

Alisha Godhania, Year 12

KS2 Science Visit

During Science Week, the Year 5s from the Junior School joined us in the science department for a morning of exciting experiments. Each science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Psychology) carried out a short activity with a small group of girls, which was rotated every five minutes so that they all had the opportunity to get a flavour of each science. The activities included creating “glove monsters” using bicarbonate of soda and vinegar, using microscopes, learning about the Van der Graaf generator and testing themselves with psychological activities. These were all experiments that the Year 5s had never come across before and so it was amazing to see their astonishment and wonder towards the discoveries they were making. We all felt that they went back to their lessons having learnt something new and looking forward studying science in the Senior School.

Alisha Godhania, Year 12

Salters’ Festivals of Chemistry Competition

Friday 20th April was the delightful day when we went to the Salters’ Festivals of Chemistry Competition at Imperial College London. I was thrilled to be chosen along with three other Year 8 girls. Led by Ms Johnson, we took part in two challenges. The first one included: chromatography, unknown solutions and reactions with white powder. The second challenge was much harder. We were given two polystyrene cups, citric acid, water, sodium hydrocarbonate and some measuring equipment and we were supposed to create a reaction between these substances (which were limited) only in the time of a minute. The reaction needed to cool at or less than 10.5 Celsius (endothermic reaction). We used our knowledge from our Chemistry lessons that stirring helps a chemical to react faster. After a lot of trial and error, we decided that we would use 10 ml of water, 20 spatulas of citric acid and 10 spatulas of sodium hydrocarbonate and stir them together vigorously. Guess what - we went below the temperature we had to beat!

After that challenge, we were reunited with Ms Johnson and we sat and watched a fun chemistry workshop until it was time for announcing the winners. We were waiting impatiently for the results and couldn’t believe that it was us! We got a personal handshake from all the judges along with our prizes and certificates. It was a wonderful experience!

Rhea Johri, Year 8

Chemistry Jokes

Here are some chemistry jokes to cheer you up on those days when your equations just don’t seem to balance:

Helium walks into a bar. The bar tender says “We don’t serve noble gasses in here.” Helium doesn’t react.

Have you heard the one about a chemist who was reading a book about helium? He just couldn’t put it down.

I heard Oxygen and Magnesium were going out And I was like OMG

Two chemists go into a restaurant. The first one says “I think I’ll have an H2O.” The second one says “I think I’ll have an H2O too” -- and he died.

Making bad chemistry jokes because all the good ones Argon...

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The Martain Based on a book, The Martian is both emotional and funny. The film tackles the qustion of how humans could survive on another planet such as Mars.

“came back the next day to discover our amazing creations”

Mr

Getting to know...

Ives, Head of

Science and Head of Physics

1. What would students be surprised to find out about you?

Hmm I’m not sure. Many students have links to my previous LEH life so I’m willing to bet nothing is that surprising. My llama history perhaps? My days dressed as a lion? Baking skills?

2. What is your most embarrassing teacher moment?

A Year 9 class, I suppose, in my early days of teaching. Students were researching planets. This was before everyone had their own devices so students were using their own books and taking it in turns to use the computer at the front of the room which was projecting on the board. One student typed Uranus in with a very different spelling.

3. Which actor would play you in the film of your life?

My 20s would probably be the focus. I don’t think the film would concentrate so much on my current part. Since the film world is all fantasy, perhaps I’d just nominate Chris Hemsworth or Pratt so that’s what people who don’t know me believe I was like?

4. If you could pass any words of wisdom onto your students, what would you share?

These really can be the good days. Enjoy them. Try new experiences. Push yourself slightly out of your comfort zone. You may find something that you enjoy, something that makes life even better. And don’t let other people take that enjoyment away!

5. What song do you know all the lyrics to?

I checked my Spotify for my singalong list for this… First five songs that came up were: TS – Ready for It…?, Frank Sinatra - That’s Life, Macklemore – Good Old Days, Slang – Pure, Imagine Dragons –Whatever it Takes. Judge away!

6. What is one thing you cannot live without?

Music, my Spotify subscription; brings me endless happiness.

7. What are you first impressions of NHEHS?

My new home.

8. Describe yourself in 3 words. Jurassic Park Fan.

PHYSICS

Physics Jokes

Here are some entertaining physics jokes...

Schrodinger’s cat walks into a bar. And doesn’t.

What was the name of the first electricity detective? Sherlock Ohms

What did the nuclear physicist have for lunch? Fission Chips.

Einstein developed a theory about space. And it was about time too!

What does a subatomic duck say? Quark!

Film Recommendations

Interstellar A complex and thought-provoking film with some surprisingly accurate physics. This film’s themes range form the importance of family to the platicity of time.

2001: A Space Odyssey

Despite being filmed 50 years ago, the physics in this film holds up surprisingly well. With special effects that were ahead of their time, this film helped define the science-fiction genre.

Engineering Education Scheme

The Engineering Education Scheme was a huge project undertaken by six Year 12s. The task was to follow a design brief and produce a presentation and report with the help of a mentor company. With the help of Arcadis Design, we produced a pedestrian and cycle river crossing from Rotherhithe to Canary Wharf.

In the end, we decided to design a bridge after eliminating other ideas (such as a tunnel and a cable car system) as it would give us the best opportunity to add to the London skyline. Since the bridge had to open to allow large ships through, we needed to research different moving mechanisms to enable large sections of the bridge to move without collapsing. In typical Notting Hill style, instead of continuing the project with an existing moving mechanism, we decided to create our own.

Despite starting the whole scheme two months late, we finished everything successfully within four months. We still managed to produce the longest report out of everyone else at the Celebration and Assessment day, which was 102 pages long as well our huge poster board, models and presentation. Our hard work and incredible time dedication clearly paid off as we won the Student Choice Award, and also came runners up for the Best Contribution to Business prize. The EES team (Hannah Coxhead, Cassia Fillingham, Iva Grujic, Sophie Mockridge, Rachel Pearson and Alice Pygram) would like to say a huge thank you to Mr Schneider for his on-going support and encouragement throughout the project, and for arranging all of our weekly meetings with our mentor company.

Alice Pygram, Year 12

CERN Trip

All good physicists know that if you want to learn about particle physics, CERN - the European Organization for Nuclear Research - is the place to be. Keeping this in mind, a group of A Level physicists were very excited to visit CERN during the February half term. We met at Heathrow, excited for the journey ahead, only slightly impeded by the fact that, naming no names, (*cough* Shalini) one of our group had to divert back home to retrieve their forgotten passport. After a surprisingly short flight we arrived in Geneva and traveled to the hostel in which we would be staying (after Ms Croft nearly left her suitcase on a train). We had a pizza dinner followed by an evening walk along the Geneva waterfront in which we learnt about the city from our guide Mr Schneider, who we discovered has a surprisingly extensive knowledge on the history of Switzerland. However, many of us, including Ms Croft, were very excited by the abundance of geese that had taken up residence next to the river and spent perhaps too long watching them and discussing in great detail how “elegant” they were.

On our final day in Geneva we had the chance to explore the city. We visited a museum that detailed its history and walked around the city, appreciating its architecture and cobbled streets. The highlight was when we had the chance to climb to the top of the St Pierre Cathedral and admire panoramic views of Geneva. We were also able to buy, quite literally, as much Swiss chocolate as we could carry – between the four of us we somehow managed to buy seven kilograms. Once we had stuffed our rucksacks to the brim with our purchases, we travelled back to the airport for our flight back to London.

Thank you to Mr Schneider and Ms Croft for organising and accompanying us on such a fun and informative trip!

Alisha

Godhania, Year 12

The next day we visited CERN. We went to an exhibition that detailed the groundbreaking research that is carried out at CERN, including at the Large Hadron Collider. We were then taken on a tour by a researcher. He explained the engineering behind the Large Hadron Collider where particles are accelerated to collide at close to the speed of light. We even had lunch in the canteen, giving us the chance to eavesdrop on the conversations of the scientists also eating there (not that we were able to understand anything they were saying). After the day at CERN and enough physics to make our head explode, we enjoyed a luxurious cheese fondue dinner followed by traditional Swiss music.

Steven Hawking 1942 - 2018

Helen Sharman

In Science Week, Helen Sharman, the first British astronaut, came to visit Notting Hill. She gave a fascinating assembly about how she travelled to space after responding to a radio advert

Physics in the News

Captured by NASA’s Juno spacecraft during May 2018, the image captures swirling cloud belts and tumultuous vortices within Jupiter’s northern hemisphere. NASA celebrated its 60th anniversary this year.

Some amazing photographs of the laser room created in science week using refraction.

“after Ms Croft nearly left her suitcase on a train”

“One of the basic rules of the universe is that nothing is perfect. Perfection simply doesn’t exist.....Without imperfection, neither you nor I would exist”

Getting to know...

Miss Nicholas Director of

Sport

SPORT

A Quick Overview...

What a year it has been for sport at NHEHS! Teams have remained competitive in a huge range of sports at Borough and Country level, including the Year 7 Badminton team becoming borough champions, the Cross Country Team winning the Ealing Championships and the U12 Cricket Team winning the Lady Taverners Middlesex Cup. We have again got to Regional Finals in a range of sports including hockey, cross country and athletics and got to National Finals in netball, dance and waterpolo.

Staff vs Students!

NETBALL MATCH

Y13 Player of the Match: Sabrina Anwar Teachers Player of the Match: Miss Bushell

1. How would you describe yourself in three words?

Enthusiastic, loyal and honest.

2. Who would play you in a film of your life?

Sienna Miller or Alana Greszata - one of them might actually get me to appear a lot more ‘cool’ (or whatever slang word you girls use now) than I actually am!

3. What would be your dream sport to try and why?

Slalom skiing- I didn’t try skiing until I was 21 and absolutely loved it! I have skied every year since. I ran the Ski Team at Godolphin & Latymer and always thought how I would love to have been taught how to ski race. It’s like Athletics but on a hill... with snow!

4. If you could be friends with any sportsman or woman who would it be and why?

Usain Bolt - I have a feeling it would be 24/7 fun.

5. What’s your favourite thing about teaching PE?

Passing on my passion for sport and getting girls to believe in themselves. Seeing girls enjoy sport and improve makes the job worth it - cliché but true.

6. What is your most embarrassing moment at NHEHS?

I spent the first few weeks saying I was from Godolphin & Latymer on the phone to parents, not NHEHS. It did cause quite a bit of confusion and it was very embarrassing.

This year has also seen us appoint the first ever Games Captain who sits on the Head Girl Team, take a successful Sports Tour to Spain and run our second ever Sports Awards Dinner, where we welcomed Tamsin Greenway and Perri Shakes-Drayton to provide inspirational speeches. Participation levels at all clubs has remained high, with cricket and football in particular continuing to grow in popularity and success.

Although perhaps cliché, I can only sum up my feelings of this year as ‘being proud’ in terms of everything as a school we have managed to achieve! I would like to thank all girls for their contributions to school sport and hope as a school we can continue to support girls to find the sport they love and help them reach their sporting goals!

Miss Nicholas

FOOTBALL MATCH

Y13 Player of the Match: Michela Mascioli Teacher Player of the Match: Mr Futter

On an unusually warm and sunny March day, fourteen Year 13 students prepared to take on the teachers in a football match. The warm up entailed goal-shooting practise and the Year 13s running around the pitch in order to intimidate the teachers. Taking this further, the Year 13 team prepared a chant to show their competition who’s boss.

“a lovely way to continue our Year 13 traditions”

The game started off with strong attack from the teacher’s team. Maybe a bit too strong as Mr Smith managed to smash Sabrina’s nose, leaving a shower of blood that stained her white shoes. Accordingly, Mr Smith was given a yellow card by the referee (Mr Shoults). The first goalie managed to stop 1 of the 3 goals, unfortunately giving the teachers a 2-0 headstart. Disastrously, the new goalkeeper let in 3 more goals. However, Mr Schneider heroically left his own goal to aid the Year 13 goalkeeper, therefore ending the match at 5 - 1 to the teachers. After the match, we shook hands with teachers and took pictures to capture the moment, accepting our defeat (not). This was a lovely way to continue our Year 13 traditions.

Tamarah Asassa and Mathilde Roca, Year 13

Barcelona Sports Tour

During the October half term, 40 students across all years embarked on Notting Hill’s very first international sports tour to Barcelona! We competed in netball, hockey and swimming against a number of teams from the UK. The location and beautiful views definitely lifted our spirits and we all felt ready for our tournament to come. The hockey team drew against a very strong Spanish team, gaining inspiration from watching the Men’s Spanish vs Argentina Game. The netball Senior Team came first in the tournament beating the Y11 team by just one goal. The swimming team came 2nd in their relay.

Another enjoyable moment on the trip was our outing to the beach and our day out in central Barcelona. It was a really nice way for us to celebrate the end of the tour, with the chance to shop and do some sightseeing. To top off the day, the weather was particularly spectacular! So, we all came home with a tan (or burn), aching limbs, but more importantly with a sense of achievement!

Rosie Glenn, Year 12

Year 10 Sports Leaders

On the 27th February 2018, the Year 10 girls hosted a High 5 netball tournament for six visiting local schools and two teams from our Junior School. Thanks to our fabulous facilities, we could run the tournament in our Sports Hall. It was a long afternoon, with back-to-back netball matches from 1pm – 4pm, but, our fantastic Sports Leaders rose to the occasion and ran a superb tournament. This year was unique - it was the first time we have ever run this particular tournament inside the Sports Hall, as it is traditionally an outdoor tournament, but it all ran smoothly and was a success. Our Junior School won, Little Ealing won our Shooting Competition and Fielding won our Fair Play Award.

Many visiting staff commented on how well our Year 10s led and what a credit they were to the school. A well done to all the Sports Leaders who made this event special and successful!

Mrs Scott

On Sunday 20th May, 38 girls travelled to Dartford for the regional round of Dance Challenge UK. This is a prestigious competition that is attended by many established dance schools in the country. With the standard of competition higher than last year, the girls kept their composure and performed all routines to the best of their ability.

And finally...the results were in! Five girls from each routine (pictured above) went back on stage for the Awards Ceremony, quiet and anxious for the results. Our Child Soldiers routine performed by Year 7 placed 4th, and our Love routine performed by Year 10 placed 2nd; both of these teams qualified for the National Finals in Blackpool. It was a fun, successful and proud day for the dance squads at Notting Hill and Ealing.

Miss Adams

AUTUMN & SPRING 2017-2018

Netball

The Middlesex National Schools County round was held at LEH on 19th November. We went through to finals, which was against LEH who certainly had the home advantage! We won that match convincingly, which meant we were through to the Regional Round. This was held at Rainham School in Kent on 28th January. Each of our following matches were tight and we only lost one game to Surbiton High. With such a fantastic playing record in a competitive round robin tournament, we were joint first at the end of the day, drawing on points for 1st place. Owing to goal difference we qualified in second place, rather than first, however, this won us the right to go to the National Netball Finals in March!

The National Netball Finals were held at Sedbergh School in Welwyn Garden city on the 17th March. Despite the challenging weather conditions, we battled on, winning four of our eight games. This meant we were nineth out of the eighteen teams at the finals- giving us the title of best team overall in the country. We were voted by the officials as the team who displayed the best sportsmanship and were awarded the Endeavour Trophy. This was a lovely award to win and one we were very proud to receive.

U12 Middlesex Netball Tournament Report

The U12 netball squad competed at the Middlesex County Tournament on 13th March. All twelve girls played exceptionally well and showed how much they had improved throughout the season. It was a challenging start, but we managed to gain various victories, despite some nervous mistakes at the beginning. Our team finished their pool in second place, only losing one out of the eight games played. We pumped ourselves full of energy and excitement as we entered the semi-finals - out of 18 teams we made it into the top four.

It was a tough start to the semi-final game, Godolphin and Latymer came out strong, scoring several goals in quick succession, but we quickly regrouped and got back in control. We fought back with a mixture of strong defence and accurate shooting - pulling back by the final whistle to be only two goals behind G+L, 6-4, and to finish up joint 3rd overall in the tournament.

Great team spirit was demonstrated throughout the afternoon - giving us the confidence to come back even stronger in Year 8!

Hockey

This year, senior hockey has expanded in popularity, with a large cohort of girls in Years 10-13 attending weekly morning training. During training sessions, we have worked with smaller groups in order to improve individual skills and confidence when under pressure. In turn, we applied this in game-like situations when playing 11-a-side matches. Seeing everyone’s attitude towards hockey change over the course of the season was incredible. Many girls have now decided to play at club level. This was crucial when competing as the team was generally more comfortable with the ball and confident regarding their individual skill set.

Our highlight of the season was the Ibstock tournament where we competed against high level teams such as Godolphin and Latymer and Surbiton, yet we still managed to acheive 4th place. Our team’s best asset was the team morale and camaraderie, and seeing the skills practised in training replicated on the pitch. Next year we hope to continue expanding training sessions and taking the standards of our hockey higher so we can leave school in Year 13 knowing that hockey at Notting Hill will continue to progress and thrive.

Sophie Claxton, Year 9

Caitlin Thompson and Genevieve Pearce, Year 7

Philippa Jones and Nathalie Wickremeratne, Year 12

Football Badminton Cross Country

This year, football has really progressed, especially for the U13s as we have been to two tournaments this year and might be placed in a league next year. A memorable match was defintely the thrilling game against West London Free School. Though we lost 5-4, the experience of playing 11-a-side on the real grass pitch was great. Winning against William Perkins 4-0 was a great morale boost as they play in a league and we don’t, highlighting our massive improvement.

Finally winning the GDST tournament at the beginning of the year shows our massive improvement in football and how helpful the training for football club has been. This year in football club, we started training sessions on a Friday lunchtime and recently they have moved to a Thursday lunchtime. They consist of one of the Brentford F.C.’s coaches coming into school and helping us with our skills and gameplay. We always warm up with the footballs and then we usually go into a mini-match or another drill. The training has been helpful and we have already learnt so much as a team and shall continue to do so next year.

Neve Grosvenor and Ayna Sidhu, Year 8

Badminton club has been well-attended since the start of the school year, and club members have made considerable progress in their skills and understanding of the game. Four Year 7 pupils from Badminton Club were selected to represent the school at the Ealing Borough Championships on Monday 15th January at Dormers Wells Leisure Centre, in Southall.

Each round consisted of two singles and one doubles match, and the team went into the final round with a 100% success rate. In the final round, the Dormers Wells A Team and NHEHS were neck and neck, having each won a singles match, leaving just the doubles left to decide the outcome of the tournament. Keeping cool and calm under pressure, NHEHS delivered a swift series of clears and drop shots to win the necessary 21 points.Congratulations to Tara Al-Haddad, Sephera Forrester, Nyla Kete and Venus Rahman for becoming U12 Borough Champions, and worthy winners of their Gold Medals.

Mrs Scott

The cross country team have had continued success this term. On 13th of October, we went to the English Schools Cross Country Cup which took place at James Allens Girls School. Here, the girls put in huge team effort competing against schools from all over London. The Junior team was made up of Beatrice Allen and Ella Palmer from Year 7 and Amy Taylor, Eva-Marie Weintraub, Sofia Bevers and Sadie Packham-Lawrence from Year 8. The Intermediate team was made up of Jasmine Palmer, Natasha Jones, Lauren Beale, Mia Mutadich from Year 9 and Fiona Coutts and Ella Pilkington from Year 10.

For the first time ever, the intermediate team qualified for the regional round. The regional round took place on 11th of November at St Columbus College in St Albans, where the team consisted of Milly Buckroyd, Fiona Coutts, Ella Pilkington from Year 10 and Lauren Beale and Anaiya Thakore from Year 9; where the girls performed brilliantly. Lauren had two falls during the race and was completely covered in mud but still managed to finish and pull back a few places!

Miss Munro

SUMMER 2018

Athletics Tennis Cricket

We have been very successful as a school in athletics this year, competing and winning many events against a variety of different schools. We trained at Perivale Athletics track every Wednesday after school, as well as every Monday and Friday morning on the school site.

The Year 7 and 8 Athletics Team were successful in making it to the Regionals Finals for the National Track and Field Cup. Particular mention should go to Sephera Forrester for clearing 1.35m in the high jump and Zoe Marsland for throwing 20.03m in javelin. Eva Marie Weintraub also impressed at the county round, running the 800m in 2 minutes 43 seconds.

Myself, Grace Kenyon, Isobel Thornton and Milly Buckroyd also all represented Ealing at the Middlesex English Schools Championships. An exceptional school effort was made at the GDST Athletics Rally on Monday 11th June where all GDST schools came together in Bath to compete against each other. The school finished 6th out of the 19 schools which attended; our highest ranked place in many years. Isabella Holmes ran 100m in 13.40, coming 1st place. I ran the 800m in 2 minutes 30 seconds, also gaining 1st place. All girls who attended the rally performed extremely well.

Twelve girls represented Ealing at the Year 7 and 8 Middlesex Championships. Again Sephera Forrester jumped well, clearing 1.35m and being crowned third place in the whole of Middlesex. Keerit Dhillon also placed 7th in 75m hurdles, which was a great result.

Tennis activities last year were dominated by two major events, the GDST Senior Tennis Rally and the Aegon Tennis National Schools Competition.

On 27th June, three doubles pairs from Year 9, 10 and 12 took part in the GDST Rally at Queenswood school, Hatfield. The team got through the morning round. However, the second round proved more challenging and after some tense, closely fought matches, the team was knocked out. As this was the first time Notting Hill had taken part in this rally we viewed it as good experience and hope to return and do better next year.

Throughout the course of the summer term, an U15 tennis team played in the Aegon competition. Each round was knockout, with the first and last matches being the most challenging for the team. We won the first on a tight tiebreaker and continued to progress through the rounds until we got to the finals of our local area, where we were faced with our hardest match. The team played well but were outclassed on the day by our more experienced opponents. Unfortunately, this meant we were knocked out of the competition but are eager to enter again next year.

Sophie Claxton, Year 9

In January 2018, the U12 cricket team travelled to Lords Cricket Ground to compete in the Lady Taveners Indoor Middlesex Tournament. As a school, NHEHS have not competed in this tournament for 21 years.

Our first match was against Godolphin and Latymer, who fielded a total of three teams in the tournament. We were against their A team and as expected, their level of ability was very high. Unfortunately we lost 40-25. Our next couple of matches resulted in a flurry of wins, beating St Paul’s Girls’ School 6716, and Lady Margaret’s School 71-44.

We finished the group stages as runner up in our group, and progressed to the semi-finals where we were drawn against St Paul’s Girl’s School A Team. This was proved to be the closest of all of our matches, resulting in them only needing 15 runs off 10 balls. We put a stop to them winning by getting a couple of wickets, bowling straight and taking some catches, which ended in us winning 67-48. We made it to the finals!

For a second time that day, we faced Godolphin and Latymer A, however, we were determined to win this time. Finally, NHEHS were the U12 Lady Taveners Middlesex Champions, beating Godolphin and Latymer 63-22.

Eleanor Leathem, Year 7

Jasmine Palmer, Year 9

SPORTS AWARDS 2018

On Friday 4th May 2018, NHEHS held their second annual Sports Awards diner. This year’s guest speakers were Perri Shakes-Drayton, a world gold medallist in 400m and Tamsin Greenaway, an ex-England netballer and current director at Wasps Netball. Their inspirational speeches included their pathway to elite sport, and the hurdles that they overcame to reach their goals. We loved hearing from these athletes and getting the chance to ask questions and have photos with them at the end of the night was amazing. We hope that all of the girls took some key advice from the speakers and are able to excel in their own sporting successes.

This year we had a raffle with prizes including the much desired signed England rugby shirt, The Sweaty Betty goodies and two tickets to a Wasps netball game - this certainly added some extra excitement to the evening. After a lovely dinner, we celebrated the sporting achievements and commitments of the NHEHS students, including our annual awards such as Sports Personality of the Year, Player of the Year in individual sports and Unsung Hero. Even if students did not win awards, it was a great way to support their friends in their achievements.

Overall, the Sports Awards Dinner was another huge success and we look forward to upholding this tradition for another year.

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WINNERS OF SPORTS AWARDS 2018

Junior Gymnast - Amy Taylor

Junior Dancer - Amber Bonnor- Morris

Junior Swimmer - Mairi Gillespie Senior Swimmer - Iola Ryland

Junior Waterpolo player - Evie Bryant Senior Waterpolo player - Hermione Morris

Junior Runner - Jasmine Palmer Senior Runner - Cameron Thomas

Junior Cricket player - Ellie Ritchie

Junior Footballer - Ayna Sidhu Senior Footballer - Lara Rowe

Junior Hockey player - Alice Scletcko Senior Hockey player - Nathalie Wickremeratne

Junior Netballer - Mia Mutadich Senior Netballer - Hannah Leathem

Team of the Year - U14 Netball Team: Edith Elwes, Beatrice Farrell, Mia Mutadich, Ria Data-Jones, Natasha Jones, Jasmine Saha, Isabella Holmes, Sophie Claxton, Jasmine Palmer, Grace Kenyon, Amelia Samtani, Isabel Thornton

Unsung

Hero Award - Jojo Loxton and Iola Ryland

Outstanding Contribution to Sport - Sophie Rollason and Mia Mutadich

Sports Personality of the Year - Sophie Claxton and Nathalie Wickremeratne

Tasmin Greenway

Perri Shakes-Drayton

Nathalie Wicks and Sophie Claxton Sports Personalities of the Year

U14 Netball Team - Winner of Team of the Year Award

Deepa Kumaran and Megan Burns, Year

CAREERS

Careers Fair

This year, as one of the school’s Careers Representatives, I was delighted to help Miss Parr organise the Careers Fair. In my role, I had the opportunity to meet and greet the speakers and the girls, and generally being on hand at the event itself. The NHEHS Careers Fair has to be one of the busiest school events and this year was no exception. This year, it was all about ‘more’ – we had more speakers, more careers on show and more girls attending than ever before.

“from Architecture to Zoology and everything in between”

There was a fantastic buzz to the evening as girls moved around the hall, finding out about the many possible options. The careers ranged across all sectors from Architecture to Zoology and everything in between. All in all, it was an exhilarating, informative but tiring evening and it was great to hear all of the positive feedback from everybody at school in the following days.

Lara Defries, Year 12

Inaugural MedSoc Conference

Just as England and Columbia were kicking off on 3rd July, we were halfway through an epic programme of lectures organised by the Year 12 MedSoc Representatives. In spite of my poor choice of date for the event, we had a good-sized audience of NHEHS girls from Years 10-12 and Year 12 students from local schools. Over the evening we heard from various speakers:

Piriyanga Kesaven is a 5th Year medical student at Imperial College London, representing Kaplan. She spoke about the UKCAT and BMAT entrance tests for all medical schools.

Dr Nihal Shah is a Consultant Oncologist at the Mount Vernon Hospital. He discussed cancer causes, treatments and advances. I was astonished to hear that mustard agents (nerve gases) are now being used as drugs for chemotherapy.

Dr John Keen, a GP, described how he sometimes has to tease out the real issue from the patient and he went on to outline examples of some of the really difficult decisions that he has had to make.

Dr Mike Brunner is Consultant Anaesthetist in Intensive Care at Northwick Park Hospital. He led a highly engaging discussion of the thin division between withdrawal of treatment and murder as legally defined in the case of Hillsborough victim Tony Bland. More recently, doctors at Great Ormand Street Hospital were trying to offer baby Charlie Gard dignity in death, against the understandable wishes of his parents who were clinging to an impossible hope of recovery and mobilising social media in their cause.

Pankaj Chandak, a surgeon and researcher in organ transplantation, brought the evening to a rousing end when he spoke about advances in surgery, from Joseph Lister’s invention of antisepsis to the current day. He described how robotic surgery enables the surgeon to much more easily carry out delicate manipulations such as stitching together blood vessels.

Congratulations to the Year 12 team of Lucy Whittock, Lisa Vashchenko, Sharuka Ravichandran and especially Rinda Naresh who took the lead in organising this highly successful event.

Dr Sheldon

LGBTQ+ History Week

To celebrate LGBT History Month, we raised money for the Albert Kennedy Trust, a charity that supports homeless LGBT youth. We sold rainbow pins and had a rainbow themed Bake Off. We also had an assembly on the lives of influential LGBT figures, from Sappho to Sylvia Rivera. Showing the diversity of the LGBT community felt important because some parts of the community are still under-represented in the media, and the history of the LGBT community has been long and varied, from eras where samesex relationships were accepted, to those where being gay was illegal. It was very important to us to celebrate the history and achievements of the community and make it part of the future of NHEHS.

Elizabeth Down, Year 12

CHARITIES

Sixth Form Sleepover

In February, about forty sixth formers as well as Ms Bushell and a number of brave teachers arrived at school at 6pm not at all sure what to expect. The hall had been miraculously transformed into a sleepover paradise: set up as a campsite with space for sleeping bags, pillows and possessions. There were table tennis tables available, with everybody, including Mrs Luo, geting very competitive. Right on time, the Domino’s pizza arrived, much to the delight of every single person attending. The supply of yummy potato wedges, garlic bread and cookies seemed endless and surprisingly the slices of pizza never ran out, leaving us energised for the rest of the evening!

British Red Cross: Dance and Music Fundraiser and Competition

On 23rd March, girls from across the school performed in a dance and music fundraiser to raise money for the British Red Cross. In this annual dance competition, Dance: Make Your Move, we entered two acts; a swing tap duet (performed by Cassia Fillingham and I) and a lyrical solo (performed by me). We performed musical pieces as well as self-choreographed dances. This allowed all the girls to really show off all of their talents and skills that aren’t usually used in school.

LGBTQ+ Bake Sale

On Wednesday, the 21st of February, NHEHS celebrated the LGBT community by having a bake sale competition. With a display of cakes and cupcakes, girls crowded round the table, drooling at the colourful treats their schoolmates had spent hours baking and preparing. Each cake was beautifully unique, one with the flags of LGBT in marshmallows and another having an icing rainbow on top. The ‘winner of the best looking cake’ went to Des Coleman and the winner of the best flavoured cake went to me! Altogether, we raised £109.77 for this amazing cause!

After dinner, despite being too full to move, we managed to head to the Sports Hall for (slightly) competitive volleyball matches and netball games, singing along to some classic party tunes. When we returned to the main hall at 9pm, we were asked to hand in our mobile phones as the blue light from the screen is known to disturb sleep patterns, raising awareness of the importance of getting enough sleep. Following this came the ridiculously difficult decision of choosing a film to watch! After what felt like hours of deliberating, we all managed to agree on “Bridget Jones’ Diary”. The highlight of the evening has to be Mr Porter’s interpretation of Bridget singing “All By Myself”.

In the morning, we were woken up at 7am by Ms Bushell sliding the curtains open and letting all the blinding sunlight in - much to everyone’s delight. Moans of discontent echoed through the hall. Breakfast included a delicious array of leftover pizza and cereal boxes as well as cups of tea and coffee.

We were able to raise £396 for Mind - a mental health charity which helps people make choices about treatment and helps them reach out for support.

We would like to thank Ms Bushell for organising such an enjoyable evening!

Natasha Ketel, Year 12 and Mathilde Roca, Year 13

The fundraiser was extremely successful and we smashed our original target and managed to raise over £650 for the charity. A huge thank you to everyone who performed and bought tickets in support of the British Red Cross. A special thank you also goes to Miss Prendergast for helping to organise the event, Mr Schneider for lighting and sound, Mr Futter for photography and to Mr Shoults for all of his support. As a result of all of our fundraising efforts we received a Gold Fundraiser Award for raising over £500. This was in addition to being the British Red Cross Top Fundraiser of the month as we raised the most money out of everyone who entered in the competition and from others donating to the charity.

Alice Pygram, Year 12

Madison Wright, Year 7

“the highlight of the evening has to be Mr Porter’s interpretation of Bridget singing ‘All By Myself’”

British Red Cross Dance: Make Your Move Competition

On 14th April, Cassia Fillingham and I competed at the British Red Cross, Dance: Make Your Move competition. After lots of rehearsals, a few costume issues and a very successful fundraiser the competition day was finally here. We arrived to find that we were the only duet and solo and were up against groups a lot bigger than us. The dances were judged based on the quality of their Red Cross based concept, choreography, costume and entertainment rather than quality of dance technique and there were no age categories.

We both loved performing our dances at the competition as well as having our own mini professional photoshoot. We were both very happy with our performances in the competition despite the fact I lost my shoe half way through my solo. Unfortunately, we didn’t come first in the competition but we did win awards for both our duet and solo, including Best Dance Technique for our Swing Tap duet. We loved competing and ended up coming out with four awards, with two additional fundraising awards as well as those for our dances. Overall it was a successful competition and we are looking forward to competing again next year!

Alice Pygram, Year 12

Battle of the Sciences

In memory of Mr Trickett, the Charity Representatives organised and ran a ‘Battle of the Sciences’ event to raise money for St Clare’s Hospice. Science teachers from all three departments were tested; not only on their scientific knowledge but also their general, worldly knowledge and some pop culture references. We were all surprised at some of the more intriguing answers, including Dr Sheldon’s immediate answer to ‘What was the male summer-wear trend of 2017?’ as:

“MANKINI!”

Mr Ives was also unashamedly quick to answer: ‘Who fell through the stage at the Radio 1 Teen Awards 2017?’, the answer of course being Gemma Collins. Discussion turned philosophical when Mr Schneider finished the lyric ‘Man’s not…’ with ‘a woman’, and he’s not wrong! Overall, Biology and Chemistry lacked slightly as Physics took the trophy.

Sharuka Ravichandran, Year 12

Log Cabin

On 12th June 2018, Year 10 hosted the annual Log Cabin charity event. It was filled with a variety of activities such as a t-shirt decorating station, a lucky dip, a live outdoor theatre and many more enticing activities to entertain the seventeen children we met. In the live outdoor theatre, we performed famous fairy-tales such as Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks and the Three Bears and The Three Little Pigs. These were incredibly entertaining as the children loved trying to guess which play the students we acting out. We also offered a lucky dip in which the children received a variety of prizes, the most popular prize being the bubbles. In the t-shirt decorating, the children enjoyed using pieces of felt, pens and a ton of glitter. The chiildren really enjoyed letting their imagination go wild and it was an amazing to see their creativity.

Overall, the Log Cabin event was truly rewarding, one which I will remember for the rest of my life. It was amazing to see the children laugh and enjoy the evening which we organised. It was a pleasure to host the Log Cabin Event and I hope I can participate in many more charity events like this.

Aditi Dhawan, Year

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Plan UK Walk

On Thursday 21st June 2018, Year 7s and their Year 12 Big Sisters went on a sponsored walk around the park three times, making a total of ten kilometres. There were nine teams setting off at different times. However, many teams merged and got slightly competitive, racing to beat the other teams. It was a great way to get to know our Big Sisters better and even those in our form. We were supporting Plan UK, a charity helping children’s rights and fighting for equality for girls all around the world. This walk has helped us make new friends and connect with our Big Sisters. It was a great route and an amazing experience to do all that walking.

Tara Al-Haddad, Year 7

A massive thank you to everyone who helped or donated at any of the events!

EXTRA-CURRICULAR

NHEHS Hosts MUN

Noticing an MUN conference had never been hosted at NHEHS, a group of Year 13 students decided to make it happen. When Mr Shoults enthusiastically accepted our proposal, we immediately started planning. Having only attended MUN conferences before, we soon realised there were lots of things to plan which we hadn’t considered before, from catering, to IT, to organising a keynote speaker, to inviting other schools. Luckily, with Mrs Swift’s help, we arranged all these things, and after many hours spent glueing placards together, the conference was ready to begin.

The day ran smoothly, with the delegates from each school listening to an excellent speech by Jonathan Tait-Harris, a UN War Crimes investigator, then heading off to their committees for a day of debate. We decided to include the Security Council, a Human Rights Committee, an Economic and Social Committee and a Political Committee, which were chaired by ourselves and guest chairs from Hampton’s and the London Oratory. After an interesting morning of debate, the delegates then rejoined their delegations for the emergency crisis in the General Assembly, in which USA decided they wanted to leave the UN. It was a very rewarding experience, and we hope NHEHS continues to host MUN conferences in the future.

Eve Harrington, Year 13

MUN

MUN took place on Saturday 12th May. Every student is a delegate of a country, which they then represent in different motions. Firstly, in our countries we took part in different workshops, before debating the main topic and writing a resolution. The day ended in the main hall where a resolution from DISEC, in which every country voted for or against it, with different countries delivering a speech agreeing or disagreeing with the motion. In the end, the majority of countries voted for this resolution to be passed and it was! MUN was an interesting and fascinating experience and resulted in a lot of fun. We would highly recommend going as you can make new friends and the experience is enjoyable.

Shaan Walia and Isabella Stümpfle, Year 7

NHEHS Film Festival

After months of meticulous planning, Notting Hill’s inaugural Film Festival took place on 5th and 6th July 2018. Throughout the week, fascinating workshops were held in the school for girls to learn skills and behind-the-scenes tricks about the film industry

from distinguished professionals. These included a screenwriting workshop with Caroline Slocock, analysing film with Nick Murphy, a double negative special effects workshop and many more.

On Friday night, budding filmmakers from across the GDST journeyed to NHEHS to attend the screening and Awards Ceremony of the GDST Short Film and Composition Competitions, involving many entrants from NHEHS. The competition was to create a short film under 7 minutes based on the theme of ‘Colour’. We had a panel of esteemed judges: NHEHS alumna and renowned historian Bettany Hughes, former Minister for Culture under David Cameron, Ed Vaizey, and the immensely successful film producer Nisha Parti, known for her work on ‘Harry Potter and the Philospher ’s Stone’ (2001). There was a brilliant dance to start the evening, choreographed by our own Alice Pygram. It was a wonderful night and many congratulations to all of our winners!

Daphne Argyropoulos, Year 12

Some of the clubs at NHEHS!

Exploring Science Club

Da Vinci Club

Breakfast Maths Club

Feminism Society

Cloud 9 Weather Club

The Only Way is Ethics Club

VEX Robotics

Mindfulness Club

Conservation Club

Soul Choir

Creating Writing Club

Knitting Club

Some more events of the past year!

Adam Smith Institute Economics conference

First Lego League Regional Champions

Chrystall Prize

Junior MUN at Reigate

Forensics day for Junior Schools

NHEHS Medic Conference University Challenge

“a screenwriting workshop, a double negative special effects workshop...”

EXTRA-CURRICULAR

ESU Schools Mace

Despite not having any experience in debating, we set ourselves the challenge of signing up to the ESU Schools Mace.

For the first round, the motion was, ‘This house would pay all elected politicians the median wage in their country’. We were debating for the proposition, discussing how a median wage would help politicians to relate their constituents, preventing elitism and building a fairer Britain. To prepare, we also explored what the other side might argue so we could effectively rebut their points.

Miraculously after an evening of fruitful debate, too many flapjacks and a long, tense wait to discover the final result, we successfully made it to the next round. For Round 2, we were shocked to learn that we were debating against the same team and again for the proposition. This time, we were debating for the prohibition of the media using computer software to cosmetically enhance an individual’s appearance.

We passionately researched and argued for this topic, learning more about the harms of photoshop and social media. Despite our best efforts, we sadly didn’t make it to the next round due to the impressive competition. Yet, we learnt so much from the useful feedback and would definitely want to try more debating competitions in the future. The experience has given us confidence in public speaking and a myriad of skills that we can apply to all our subjects. We would truly encourage all future Year 12s to consider taking part.

Inaugural Chess Competition

On 27th February, NHEHS hosted its first ever Inter-School Chess Competition with Ellen Wilkinson School. The competition was run and organised by our very own Chess Committee of Phyllis Keen, Leena Van Surell and Rachel Pearson — under the ever-watchful guidance of Mr. Smith.

Girls from Years 7 through to 12 took part and impressed us with their determination and at times ruthless tactical manoeuvres. Despite the snow outside, there was a warm and relaxed atmosphere with ample supplies of biscuits and chocolates, as well as a classical music request list. Overall, the competition was a success, with not only NHEHS winning the competition but in revealing the strategic talents of our girls. We hope this is only the start of NHEHS’ chess story so keep your eyes pealed for more competitions!

Leena Van Surell, Year 12

European Youth Parliament

On a classically dreary morning in March a group of us set forth for Westminster, to the Europe House where we would be partaking in the European Youth Parliament. Since this was the first time any of us had done this, we were all very excited about what the day would entail.

When we reached the Europe House, we went through security, then off to the conference room for a day of what we were hoping would be full of fruitful debate. Our team was set to present the debate on tax havens which gave us the opportunity to further our learning about the matter. The first debate began and we were all slightly taken aback by the sheer eloquence and passion the other teams portrayed in their arguments. We began to listen intently to what was being said in order to prepare questions that would challenge the opposition.

The process continued throughout the day until it was our turn to present our thoughts and knowledge on tax havens. We were all slightly nervous, however as the debate went on we gained more confidence in ourselves allowing us to present a succinct, well thought out argument. As the judges conferred, we waited anxiously about whether or not we were going to progress to the next round. Unfortunately, we did not make it through, which lead to us feeling slightly disappointed but we were still proud of how much we managed to achieve.

Anika Dhawan, Year 12

Natasha Ketel and Anika Haran, Year 12

NHEHS Ski Trip Italy 2018

DUKE OF EDINBURGH

Getting to know...Mr Quarmby

We interview Mr Quarmby, our amazing DofE Coordinator and Maths teacher, to celebrate his twentieth year at NHEHS.

So firstly, why did you decide to become DofE coordinator? It’s a great scheme and the school needed someone to run it.

In your magazine interview twenty years ago, you described yourself as ‘mathematical, mean and moody. Very moody’. How has this changed, if it has? Rinda, you may be a better judge of that. Probably not as moody as I was but I certainly have my moments. Maybe aging, argumentative and acerbic.

Do you ever give difficult DofE routes to girls you don’t like? How difficult were your routes?

Where’s the best place you’ve hiked? I would struggle to choose between the Scottish Highlands and the approach to Everest base camp.

Who is your inspiration? (The correct answer is Rinda Naresh) It is perceptive comments like that, Rinda, that does indeed make you my inspiration.

Our Further Maths class is familiar with your parents’ musical taste but now we want to know...what’s your favourite song/music? Right now, probably Yo Yo Ma playing Bach’s cello concertos. My favourite song is probably Bob Marley’s Redemption Song purely because of the line “Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our mind.” For me that means don’t point the finger anywhere else.

What’s the one skill you wish you had? Envy. But seriously it would have to be a musical ability.

And the one skill you wish you didn’t have? The only skill I have is making bread and I’m happy to have that one.

If you were an equation, which would you be and why? a2 + b2 = c2. It’s pretty old but still has its uses.

What do you consider your greatest achievement? Making the DofE work reasonably well in the school is probably it. However, getting up in the morning in this mad Brexit riddled “Trumpian” world is closer to the truth.

If you weren’t a teacher, what would you be? On the streets.

And lastly, what is it about NHEHS that has made you stick around for twenty years?

Trying to catch up with Mrs Critcher but she maintains her distance. Seriously you are a good bunch to work with and no two days are the same.

Interviewed by Rinda Naresh, Year 12

Gold Duke of Edinburgh

Gold DofE involves doing two week-long expeditions, a week-long residential course and a year of volunteering, a skill and a sport. Myself and three of my friends undertook this prestigious award and I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone considering doing the same. Although at times the expeditions felt like the most challenging thing I’ve ever done, the feeling of having completed them is entirely worth it! Not only have I acquired a well-respected award, but I have also learned so many skills I would not have ptherwise learned, improved my perseverance, seen more of the beautiful British countryside and most importantly made friends for life.

Frankie Wilson, Year 12

NHEHS FASHION SHOW

Organised by Georgia Baker in 12SHC in support of ‘Brain Tumour Research Campaign’, the second ever annual NHEHS Fashion Show was an amazing array of colour, flowers and parrots!

In keeping with the theme of ‘Tropical Rainforest’, all of the entries completely blew away our panel of esteemed judges made it difficult to decide who would be the winner.

Thank you very much to all the students who entered, the Fashion Show Committee and Mr Smith for making the event such an amazing success.

Winners:

Most Original: Saira Backhouse, Emma Vince, Angelina Koval & Divya Kalliappan

Best Concept: Imogen Day

Overall Winner: Livia Harris & Mitra Karim

Judges: Becky Early Professor of Fashion & Textiles, Design Researcher at University of the Arts London

Antonia Kraskowski Fashion Editor at the Daily Express

Lisa Ndukwe Head of Design at Sweaty Betty

Set design by Sophie Mockridge, Year 12

Priya Suji

Elizabeth Down

Daisy Wooley, Clemmie Baker, Louise Owen and Harneet Virdi

Esmee Huet and Ellie Ritchie

Isabella Holmes, Lily Sideso and Amelia Emerson

Saira Backhouse, Emma Vince, Angelina Koval and Divya Kalliappan

Priya Suji

Imogen Day Aria Pandya, Prathaayini Sothinithan, Millie Pearson and Paloma Coo

Grace Sergeant

Olivia Dickens, Grace Murphy, Honor Hill-Norton and Georgia Wells

Olivia Harris and Mitra Karim

All the participants and our famous judges!

HEAD GIRLS AND HOUSES

Meet the Head Girls

2017/18

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Head Girl Team: Rinda Naresh, Sharuka Ravichandran, Phyllis Keen, Rosie Glenn

Getting to know... the Head Girl

What is your favourite film?

I don’t really have a specific favourite film but I am a huge fan of Disney films, I love the classics like Mulan as well as the newer ones like Zootopia and Moana. I could spend a whole evening having a Disney movie marathon!

If you could be any film character, who would you be and why?

What is the best thing about being Head Girl?

There are so many lovely things about being Head girl, but I think the best thing about it – apart from seeing my name on the front page every time I open my homework diary – is the fact that I get to be part of a really close knit Head Girl Team, which is a support network I never had before and I’m very grateful for.

What’s you favourite school meal and dessert?

My favourite school meal in the canteen would be fajitas and in the Sixth Form café has to be Bushra’s potato and chickpea curry. My favourite dessert is of course the amazing chocolate crispies.

Introducing...

I would probably be Dorothy from Wizard of Oz, it was one of my favourite books when I was little and I also enjoyed the film. I think it would be fun to go and explore a mysterious new land like the Emerald city and meet all these different characters on the way...

Funniest moment at Notting Hill?

When I was in Year 11, I was in the changing rooms with my friend and we were in the middle of a rather serious conversation. I was moving back into the shower cubicle to change and because I wasn’t looking, I ended up turning the shower on and soaking my school skirt and head! I also let out quite a shrill cry when the water hit me (it was very very cold) which I’m pretty sure scared

Outgoing House Captains

2017/18

NIGHTINGALE:

Captain - Cameron Thomas Vice Captain - Leena Van Surell

HEPBURN: Captain - Frankie Wilson Vice Captain - Priya Suji

ELIOT: Captain - Sharuka Ravichandran Vice Captain - Rosie Glenn

Incoming House Captains

2018/19

NIGHTINGALE:

Captain: Rania Al Ali

Vice Captain: Lucia Hodgkinson

HEPBURN:

Captain: Dhruti Vijay

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Vice Captain: Sapna Joshi

ELIOT:

Captain: Anna Mackenzie

Vice Captain: Amrita Arneja

2018/19 HEAD GIRL TEAM (Left to Right) Sharuka, Frankie, Phyllis, Rinda, Cameron, Rosie

Girl: Dayvana DavabalanTheverajah

Girl Team: Lydia Buckroyd. Hannah Nicholson, Celia Riddiough, Imogen Kurek-Smith

2017/18 HEAD GIRL TEAM

(Left to Right) Hannah, Celia, Dayvana, Imogen, Lydia

Girl: Frankie Wilson

Captain: Cameron Thomas

Caecilius - Our new house bear.

design by: Rhea Johri, Nightingale

The outgoing House Captains

House Art Week House University Challenge

The songs of which band were the basis for the movie Mamma Mia? Abba, of course. Who was the first person to run a mile in under 4 minutes? Any idea? If you said Roger Bannister, then you knew the answer to one of the rare few questions that the competitors in the Interhouse University Challenge couldn’t answer.

Sitting in front of the school, house representatives from Years 10-12 battled it out, answering questions ranging from which state Mount Rushmore is located in to the name of Kylie Jenner’s new baby.

All three houses gave it their all, but ultimately Eliot triumphed, having answered the most questions correctly overall, with Nightingale in second and Hepburn in third place.

Despite being slightly nerve-wracking answering questions on the spot, this was a really fun new house event (organised by the House Captains) which definitely tested our general knowledge and hopefully will become an NHEHS tradition!

And it goes without saying that the question about the name of Kylie Jenner’s baby was answered perhaps the fastest of any of them. Despite being barely a month old at the time, Stormi Jenner has accomplished more than Roger Bannister (but maybe only in terms of NHEHS quizzes).

Down, Year 12

Canvas Painting Competiton

One girl from each year in each house was chosen to take part, and given a square of a tropical rainforest themed painting to paint. All twelve paintings were then put together to make one large painting and were judged to see which house would win! And the winner is... Eliot (middle painting at the top)

ACROSS 2. Most popular university destination for NHEHS students over the past 10 years (10) 3.Teacher who has worked at the school for the longest period of time (3,8) 8. Vegetarian option offered for Friday lunch (5,7) 10. Most common second language among NHEHS students (5) 12. Subject department with the most teachers (5)

Most popular university course for NHEHS students over the past 10 years (7) 14. Headmistress who opened the swimming pool (2,9)

DOWN

1. Head girl during the academic year of 1971-2 (4,7) 4. Original location of the school (7,6) 5. First headmistress (7,5) 6. Number of toasters in the school (4) 7. What used to be dessert on chicken fajita days (8) 9. Year in which the school opened (8,7-5) 11. Animal part which accompanies the formal Christmas assembly (5,4)

LEAVERS’ DESTINATIONS 2017

University Course

Bath Psychology

Birmingham Physics

Birmingham History (2018)

Bristol Economics

Bristol Economics and Mathematics

Bristol Physics

Cambridge English

Cambridge History

Cambridge History of Art

Cambridge Natural Sciences Cardiff Biomedical Sciences

Cardiff International Relations and Politics

Central Saint Martins (2017) then Oxford Brookes (2018)

Art Foundation then Architecture

De Montfort Drama Studies

Durham Sociology Durham Mathematics

East Anglia English and American Literature

East Anglia English and American Literature

Edinburgh Sociology

Edinburgh History of Art (2018)

Edinburgh History of Art

Edinburgh Spanish and History of Art

Exeter Flexible Combined Honours (2018)

Exeter Philosophy and Politics

Exeter Zoology (2018)

Exeter History and Modern Languages

Exeter English and Modern Languages

Exeter Geography

Glasgow History (2018)

Guildhall School of Music and Drama Music (Composition)

IE University, Spain Architecture

Kent Mathematics

King’s College London Neuroscience

Kingston School of Art Art Foundation

Kingston School of Art Art Foundation

Kingston School of Art Art Foundation

University Course

Lancaster English Language

Lancaster English Language and Linguistics

Leeds Management and Spanish Leeds Psychology Leeds Politics

Leeds Arts University Art Foundation Manchester Biosciences

Manchester Politics and International Relations

Nottingham Law with French and French Law

Nottingham Medicine Nottingham English and German (2018) Nottingham Sociology Nottingham Politics and International Relations

Nottingham Law Nottingham Medicine (2018)

Nottingham American Studies and English

Nottingham

American Studies and Latin American Studies

Nottingham Pharmaceutical Sciences Oxford History

Oxford

French and Russian Oxford Biochemistry

Oxford Brookes Architecture

Queen Mary, London Biomedical Sciences Queen Mary, London Dentistry Royal Holloway Financial and Business Economics

Royal Veterinary College Bioveterinary Sceinces St Andrews History

Strathclyde

Politics and International Relations and Spanish Sussex English Language and Linguistics Sussex Psychology Sussex Neuroscience (2018)

University College London Economics

Utrecht Liberal Arts

Warwick French and Linguistics Warwick Mathematics York Economics and Mathematics