Knowledge is Power

Our Scholars and other able senior students are broadening their horizons and boosting their knowledge in many different spheres with this new exciting development on Saturday mornings.

Students need to have a good understanding of a variety of topical issues, an exposure to cultural media they would not ordinarily come across and be able to take a position on the most unlikely of subject areas in order to make their mark, whether that marker is to be put down at an interview at the LSE or for a summer placement with JP Morgan. The more well-rounded the individual the more likely it is they will be offered such places, and not the hundreds of others also on the application list.

Life is competitive and knowledge is power.

Topic		Activity
The Future of the World		Discuss KIP Program, look at Copenhagen Climate Summit and discuss different attitudes of nations towards reducing carbon emissions.
Disaster relief and Philanthropy		What is Philanthropy? A look at some influential philanthropists and discussion of giving.
The Holocaust		A talk on the Holocaust by Bergen-Belsen survivor Rudi Oppenheimer.
Famous Artists and art appreciation		Lecture/discussion on artists and art by a well known local art expert.
The Environment		Discussion of Earth Day and environmental movement - possibly watch and discuss 'An inconvenient Truth' and talk on topic from expert.
Health and Nutrition		Local expert Vicky Jessop - psychotherapy explained, a discussion of the expectations of university/psychological changes that they will experience, eating disorders/addictions and how to recognize them.
The global financial picture - what caused the recession?		Discussion of financial sector with lecture from visiting banker. Topics to include investment banking, stock markets and recession. Richard Comotto.
Garden design		Workshop on Garden design with Local garden design firm owner Lucy Cotes.
The importance of cinema. 10 films you need to see!		Discussion of the impact of cinema on our lives and the role movies play in popular culture. Viewing of Shawshank redemption.
Philosophy		Lecture by professor of philosophy Chris Terry.
Architecture and design. Why do we build higher and higher?		Discussion of famous buildings from history, ranging from pyramids to Burj Dubai. Presented by the school architect.
Musical appreciation.		Lecture on classical/baroque music, with various pieces listened to and explained.
10 books you need to read!		A review of ten books with a summary of each. Watch 'To Kill a Mockingbird' and discuss.

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