The Socrates programme is a unique initiative designed to foster independent thinking, intellectual curiosity, and a love of learning. Aimed at pupils in Years 7 to 9, the programme is compulsory for our academic scholars, designed to stretch and challenge their minds, as well as being open to all pupils as an optional enrichment opportunity. It encourages participants to explore big ideas through lectures, guest speakers and a self led project, on a topic of their own choosing. This culminates in a creative final artefact and written reflection, helping them develop key skills in research, communication, and critical thinking.
Now in its ninth year, the Socrates Programme continues to grow, with the quality of the projects and the level of inspiration reaching new heights. We are incredibly proud of all our scholars and look forward to seeing even more brilliant ideas and creative projects emerge in the years to come.
Congratulations to all pupils and their outstanding projects, as well this year’s award winners:
Year 7
Bronze Award: Rosaline M, Fashion Through the Ages for Women
Silver Award: Signey C-J, A Young Athlete’s Cookbook
Gold Award: Alex Meier, Techniques to Improve Swimming Efficiency
Speaker Award: Margot M, The Seventeenth Century Witch Trials
Year 8
Bronze Award: Harriet H, Perfume: Inspired by the Past, Ready for the Future
Silver Award: Maggie B, The Evolution of Veteran Car Steering Wheels
Gold Award: Alice BM, Out of Shape: My Hand-Drawn Animation
Speaker Award: Aurelia M, London’s Lost Rivers
Year 9
Bronze Award: Ruby H, Women in World War II: A Vogue Perspective
Silver Award: Abigail M, Rethreading
Gold Award: Georgia O, A Journey into Crocheting
Speaker Award: Lily G-M, How Could Teenagers Help Shape the Fashion Industry?