Geshe Tashi, pictured to the right of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, visited the Sixth Form at St James today to bless our new Thangka of the Buddha.
Informed Choices
The Informed Choices guide, aimed at all students considering A level and equivalent options, has been revised and now contains a statement on the English Baccalaureate. It includes advice on the best subject combinations for a wide range of university courses as well as advice on the best choices for students who do not know what they want to study after school and wish to keep their options open. For more information go to:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/media/informed-choices/InformedChoices-latest.pdf
John of the Cross
We have a beautiful image of John of the Cross in our Sixth Form. He is a good Saint to draw close to during the Lenten Season. His mystical writings are suitable for all and at all times of the year! We recently welcomed Dr Peter Tyler who gave a stunning talk on the life of John explaining the context to this beautiful poetry. The survival of his poetry has an interesting history and if you are curious for more then click here.
Prizewinner’s Concert
Young men and women … I must say the concert was stunning last night. You are all amazing. The standard of the performances was so high. What about those pirates though?
Tribute to Mr Debenham
We were delighted to install this elegant bust of Mr Debenham, our Founding Headmaster, in our Sixth Form. We look forward to the visit of Mr Debenham to unveil it and speak to our students. The bust was made by Damian Fennell.
Today we welcome Matthew Batstone to St James to address Years 11, 12 and 13. Matthew was a cofounder and Director of the New College of Humanities.
New College of the Humanities (NCH) is a college in London, the creation of which was announced in June 2011 by the philosopher A C Grayling, its founder and first master. It is offering tuition from October 2012 in economics, English, history, law and philosophy for undergraduate degrees with the University of London and in addition, it will require all students to work toward a “Diploma of New College” by completing courses in critical thinking, practical ethics, science literacy, and professional skills.
Sixth Form Socks
Two pairs for £10. £2 goes to our school charity.
