March 25, 2019 archive

Delving Deeper into History with OxNet

The latest OxNet seminar was led by Giles Gasper from Durham University where students questioned what ‘History’ actually is and more specifically how we really know things happened in the past.  Students discussed how fragile sources can be and how evidence often comes from specific groups.  Students discussed what ‘science’ meant in Medieval times – …

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Positively MAD

Shenaz from ‘Positively MAD’ inspired Year 12, and shared her own life story to teach them the importance of seizing the moment, taking every opportunity and never giving up. Students learned little tricks to enhance their study skills, such as using thought-associations to revise and remember key information.