Welcome to Product Design!

One of the things that I like the most about Product Design at Wycombe High are the amazing machines and processes that are available to us as students. This means that we don’t have to restrict our designs as much as in other schools: if there are problems along the way during manufacture, then the teachers will always work with us to resolve them.

A great thing about Design & Technology at Wycombe High that I am grateful for is that we have been able to use as many materials/ machines as possible, to which we have more creative freedom to design our chosen product. I have really enjoyed learning how to use power tools, as well as adding electronics work to my design. Additionally, there is a real collaborative approach to Design & Technology at Wycombe High, with peers supporting each other during those challenging times, whilst utilising the various skill sets of each of the teachers.

With over 100 clubs and societies at WHS, there are so many to choose from! If you are looking for something new next year, take a look at these options…

History Society

Maddie & Azzura

No time like the present to find out about the past!

History Society is back in full swing this year, with discussions and presentations from all years. We’re a lively community of debate and conversation; a chance to learn more about cultural history, art and forgotten eras. From swashbuckling pirates to the rise and fall of empires, great artists to popular movements, there’s something for everyone. The study of history is vital to understanding our world - there’s #notimelikenow to find out about the events of yesterday.As said by John Jay Chapman: “The enduring value of the past is the very basis of civilisation.” We look forward to seeing all budding historians in C317 on Tuesday lunchtimes!

Debate Society Y10-13

Serren

I joined the debate club as I love politics and learning about different viewpoints and how people back up their controversial ideas with little evidence. Debate club is perfect for even more reasons, such as looking at current world affairs and extreme views in politics. It’s great fun as we get to see many people's unique styles of debating and ideas related to obscure topics as well as debating them yourselves even if you do not agree with the motion. I recommend it to all even if you don’t have an interest in politics, as it’s so fun and interesting.

Senior Politics

Politics Society is a place of debate, discussion, and democracy. There really is no time like the present to learn about politics - it's constantly changing and that's what makes it so interesting! You never know what's going to happen from one week to the next - whether that be a new scandal, new law announced, or sometimes a completely new government! Politics society has been so much fun this year, as we’ve been able to spend time doing what we love – debating and learning about a wide range of issues that different members feel passionate about. From politicians who deny climate change to communists, Politics Society has a topic for everyone to discuss!

MESME Club

MESME club is part of a national charity that aims to develop the mathematical reasoning skills of younger students The Year 7 students enjoying learning to think outside the box and how to consider new, fascinating concepts that they wouldn’t learn in class. Here, they can work in a small team and try to solve thought-provoking questions together! We cover everything from parity to conditioning and recursion to game trees The mentors also love working closely with the students to take them on new mathematical adventures, by teaching them new skills and ways of thinking that they (or even us!) had not noticed before We also take pride in improving their skills outside of the maths world, by showing students how to express and share their thoughts confidently. This is the perfect opportunity to learn how to be a good mathematician: adventurous, articulate and accepting!

Junior Politics

Junior Politics Society is a great opportunity for all students in years 7-10 to engage in international politics, debate on important issues and learn about new ideas and perspectives. According to our current members, it is enjoyable because the topics covered are ‘engaging’ and ‘very interesting’, with debates being the most loved activity because ‘you get to share and hear views you might not have considered before' and 'all opinions are valid’. There really is ‘No Time Like Now’ for young people to be involved in politics, with current events affecting every aspect of our lives and the news changing each day. Our club is the best way for younger years to understand these events and learn about thought-provoking ideas to share with friends and family!

The example below of the termly sacrifice speaks for itself

Med Soc (Sixth Form)

Maryam, Y12

Are you interested in a career that involves improving people’s lives through their healthcare? Keen to pursue a path in biology? Either way, MedSoc is the perfect club for you to join - right now! The important thing is that you don’t need to be a budding doctor to be welcomed into our club. The time to join is now. UCAS applications, personal statements, interviews - these are only a handful of the dreaded words that instil nerves in so many of us. But not to worry! At MedSoc, we invite guest speakers such as health professionals, interviewers, and current university students. Year 12s also have the opportunity to ‘interview’ Year 13s. We traverse topics that are ‘hot’ and relevant in the medical world, and everyone gets a chance to present during our sessions. My favourite is when we do SpeedDebating, exploring ethical dilemmas in the medical world. We hope to see you all soon!

We asked MedSoc, if they could be any body part, what would they be and why? They had some interesting and really funny conversations, and this is what they came up with!

Maryam: A cell (not sure if this counts as a body part!) - to the human eye and under a light microscope seems very basic and disinteresting. The extra cellular appearance is deceivingly simple, yet the ultrastructure is unique and fascinatingly intricate!

Varya: Again, it is not so much a body part, but I would like to be the immune system. I am inspired by the show ‘Cells at Work’ as blood cells and the immune system are shown as a thriving community that are constantly fighting with ‘monsters’ (viruses and pathogens), and younger cells are getting trained to become the next worker generation, for example a native t-cell getting matured by a dendritic cell to mature into an effector t-cell. Everybody works in harmony to keep the system functioning!

Eloise: I would be the brain because I find it fascinating how the brain could be perceived as a ball of mush, however it is responsible for all of the actions and communications between different parts of the body to keep us alive! i have always wondered how something that looks like it could be so little does so much