Chapter 11 Wilton Scholars were challenged to consider whether the characteristics that make a good leader were the same characteristics required to make a good politician. Pupils explored the psychology of politics and were invited to ponder a series of philosophical questions about popularity, pressures and principles. Our thanks to the Wilton Trust for arranging this thought provoking event.
Mrs Doran
This week saw the launch of the ever popular LCX club in the Prep School. Short for the ‘Liverpool College Extra’ club, Prep school pupils invited to participate in the Monday lunchtime club were faced with a rapid fire series of puzzles, problems and challenges to test their intellect. Organised by Mrs Doran, this week, the event was led by former North West Gifted and Talented’s CEO, Mrs Aileen Hoare. Each week, the children will be presented with new topics and problems designed to take them beyond the curriculum an challenge their thinking.
Creativity is not just something you are born with – it can be taught and developed. Year 10 Wilton Scholars participated in a workshop this week which explored strategies to open up their minds to creativity and learn ways to inspire lateral thinking when facing mind blocks. Pupils explored a range of strategies employed by creative thinking within industry including Divergent thinking techniques, brainstorming and positive procrastination.
Mrs Doran
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Liverpool College pupils got an important glimpse into the world of work this week when they participated in a careers and providers fair. Open to all pupils from Y9, Y10 and Y12, volunteers from a wide range of professions gave the pupils an opportunity to learn about their chosen field and the qualifications and skills required to flourish in that sector. The fair included educational providers, businesses and individual professionals. In total, 38 exhibitors were in attendance at the event. This included an author, doctor, engineer, civil servant, MP, marketing manager, solicitor, case worker, Judge, optometrist, software designer, cloud infrastructure manager, banker, analyst and the assistant director of child services. Also represented at the event was the army, police, civil service, NHS, social welfare and the institute of mechanical engineers. We also were delighted to welcome to the event the National Apprenticeship Service, Edge Hill, LIPA, Myerscough College, Hope Academy, St Helens College, LMA Institute for media, music and performing arts, The Studio, Liverpool University and the University of Central Lancashire. It was delightful to see the pupils and students so interested and engaged throughout the event, asking insightful questions and expressing and developing their aspirations for the future. Our thanks to Mrs Doran and Mrs Drew for organising the event.
Using ingredients only found in the average household, Year 7 Wilton Scholars were treated to a superb Science exploration workshop this week to stretch and develop their understanding of displacement, non-Newtonian fluids, air pressure and chemical reactions. Pupils predicted outcomes and theorised unusual results. They then needed to apply these concepts to alternative experiments that required them to stretch and challenge their thinking.
Mrs Doran
