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Creative Pathways at LAET

A group of students from Drama, Art, Music, Textiles and Photography attended a Creative Pathways event at London Academy of Excellence, Tottenham this week. The panel, discussion and networking event taught the student about careers in the creative industries as well as given our young people an opportunity to network.

The panel included guests such as Michael ‘Mikey J’ Asante MBE (music producer and composer for Top Boy on Netflix, 2012 Olympics and artist Kano), Tice Cin (best-selling author, film-maker and artist) and professionals from TV. Our students asked insightful questions and networked really well displaying so many attributes that will be vital for their future careers – whichever industry they end up working in. 

NFL at the Tottenham Stadium

It’s been a really busy week this week at Duke’s; NFL returned to Spurs and Duke’s students have been getting in on all the action.

On Monday students from De la Salle School in California visited Duke’s for an intensive ‘touch football’ experience as part of their current UK tour. Students got to experience the ins and outs of American Football and a cultural exchange took place with students from the American High school fully immersing our students in the mechanics of NFL.

Then on Tuesday the sporting experience continued with the Chocago Bears Mini-Monsters working with our year 7 students alongside a number of local primary schools. Again the day was fun packed and fast paced with our students benefiting enormously from the exchange and really getting stuck in with the game. 

To top the week off a lucky group of year 7 and 8 students who had received a high number of positive points got to take part in a tour of the Tottenham stadium – going into the NFL changing rooms as well as the Tottenham facilities. They also got very close to the pitch!

Huge thanks to Mr Green and the PE team, Ms Bailey and the year 7 team alongside Ms Sayer and Mr Geniris who accompanied the group of students to the stadium. What a week! We’re looking forward to continuing to see our partnership with Spurs and the NFL grow.

Linklaters Employability Programme

We are delighted to have kicked off our partnership with Linklaters again this year with the year 10 employability programme. A group of year 10 students have been selected to take part in this fantastic series of workshops and events centred around futures and careers. Linklaters are a hugely important part of life at Duke’s and we have big plans for the year ahead with all students getting the opportunity to work with them and expand their careers horizons. 

Year 11 Cambridge Trip – Week 2

This week a second group of students visited Cambridge university with the LAET. 

During the visit students were exposed to a variety of careers to which study in Physics can lead into and the range of practical problems that physics can be used to solve. 

Students interacted between active scientific researchers and Cambridge students. This helped students to make informed decisions about career and examination choices, which is a vital component in encouraging the next generation of scientists.

Students also were able to see student accommodation and the student life of living in Cambridge. Students had an enjoyable day and this was a valuable experience for them. A brilliant experience all round. 

StageEd – Blood Brothers GCSE Drama Workshop 

On Wednesday 18th September our GCSE Drama students in both years 10 and 11 got to take part in a workshop on their set text – Blood Brothers. StageEd theatre came into Duke’s to deliver the fantastic workshops and all students gained valuable insight into the play and also the performing arts industry. 

Professional actors Steve and Mike delivered the workshops and have both previously performed in the play both in the West End and on tour.  A fantastic experience for all our GCSE Drama students. 

Year 11 Cambridge Trip

This week also a group of year 11 students took part in a trip to Cambridge university. The trip was a brilliant insight into university life and STEM education.  All students thoroughly enjoyed the visit. 

Haringey African Schools Partnership Symposium 

On Friday 20th September our strings leadership group attended the Haringey African Schools Partnership symposium at City university. The students were able to meet other schools from the local area along with watching presentations remotely from some of the schools we are partnered with in African countries. The event was hosted by Hope in Haringey a local charity which Duke’s is proud to have a number of links with.