On Sunday 25 September, we visited Anfield football club for the first time for the Derby Liverpool VS Everton Ladies. Everton won by 3-0. It was great to be a part of the record crowd for a Women's Super League fixture.
Mrs Latham (Head of Boarding)
Breaking all stereotypes, Seth Burkett is an author with a difference. As a young, professional footballer, who played for Brazil, Seth was inspired by the autobiographies of Vinnie Jones and Peter Crouch and began to realise that you don’t need to choose between being sporty or being a writer – you can do both. He shared his experiences both as a ghost writer and as a children’s author. His inspiring story of rejection and resilience was truly inspirational. Throughout his visit, Seth ran a series of Writing workshops with pupils from Chapter 5 and Chapter 7, giving his top tips and tricks for creative writing.
Mrs Doran
After analysing a range of architectural designs from around the world and assessing each in terms of functionality, beauty and originality, Chapter 8 Wilton Scholars were invited to develop their own design skills by creating their own vision of a house of the future. The young designers’ objective was to cast fresh eyes on the housing crisis caused by over population and take into account location, sustainability and creativity. Pupils not only made sketches of their ideas, they also created 3D models and then presented their concepts to peers, highlighting the unique features of their designs.
Mrs Doran
Environmental and sustainability issues are increasingly pivotal issues when considering modern town planning. After learning about innovative modern projects such as Bedzed, Masdar and Finhorn Eco Village, Chapter 9 Wilton Scholars were challenged with collaboratively designing a new city of the future through a superb ‘Town Planning Challenge’. Considering issues such as power, services, open air spaces, transport, waste, water, sustainability and amenities, pupisl worked together to create their vision of future communities. After creating architectural plans and scale models, pupils presented their ideas.
Mrs Doran
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
