On 26th January, a group of Y13 students visited the annual Media Conference where they met journalists, film and sound producers and heard lectures about how their work comes together. They were also given insights about how the media industry works and how to be successful in pursuing a career in this domain.
Ten students from Uxbridge High Sixth Form had the opportunity to attend the Heathrow Jobs & Career Fair at The Sofitel Hotel, Heathrow on Thursday 9th Feb 2017.
On 8th February, five Year 12 students, as part of their involvement in the extra-curricular activity of Young Enterprise, initiated sales of their product (interactive travel guide) at Old Spitalfields Market.
A group of Year 9 students visited the Imperial War Museum on February 9th 2017. Travelling by coach into central London, it was a chance for students to get a further insight into topics they have been studying in History. Upon arrival the group of 61 students was split into two smaller groups, with half visiting the historical displays on World War I exhibition, whilst the other half started in the Holocaust exhibition. The groups then swapped around after having had lunch.
What is the UK Youth Parliament?
Run by young people for young people, The UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) provides opportunities for 11-18 year-olds to use their voice in creative ways to bring about social change. The UKYP is made up of over 300 MYPs (Members of Youth Parliament), who are elected by their peers in youth elections throughout the UK. Any young person aged 11-18 can stand or vote.
On 1st January 2017, twelve Year 12 students went to Bath University for the day as part of the Futures First Programme.
On 1st February, students from Years 7 and 8 took part in competitive athletics events at Swakeleys School for the Hillingdon Borough Indoor Athletics Competition. Events included: sprinting; long distance running; relays and field events.
Students performed fantastically well and made the school PROUD.
On 26th January 2017, thirteen business students attended a ‘Working in the City’ workshop at Deutsche Bank, London.
RSC TO TOUR FIRST ENCOUNTERS WITH SHAKESPEARE PRODUCTION OF THE TEMPEST TO LONDON IN MARCH 2017
A number of Uxbridge High students represented Hillingdon at the Middlesex Schools' Cross Country Championships at Harrow School on Thursday 26th January 2017. In freezing conditions, competitors raced against hundreds of the best runners from Middlesex in the U13, U15, U17 & U19 age groups, running distances from 2.1km for U13 girls, right through to 6.6km for U19 boys.
2016 EXAM CERTIFICATES - these are now available for ex-students to collect from main reception