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This Saturday, Charlie, Harrison and Jacob, attended the launch event of the Warwick Scholars programme at the University of Warwick, with their parents.
They were joined by around 90 other Year 8 students from the region and spent the morning learning more about the programme they were about to undertake and experiencing University life.
The programme runs from the spring term in Year 8 to the summer term of Year 9. We were told that the Year 8 programme they will explore different academic subjects through taster lectures and workshops and work in small non-school groups to complete projects. Over the programme one of the intentions is to give the students opportunity to make lots of new friends and experience new things.
Throughout the programme at the Saturday Campus Days students will be working on a group research project. The programme has a strong focus on developing strong team working and other core academic skills, including writing, independent research, critical thinking and public speaking. The programme usually also includes a Residential which is at the start of the second year. It’s a great opportunity for the young people to bond more and it has a focus on developing team, leadership, communication skills, resilience and confidence necessary for the rest of the project and beyond.
They will attend a Saturday in March, one in May, and one in June. This will then begin again in October 2020.
When the boys reflected on their morning before they left, they said:
“I enjoyed learning and experiencing some of university life.”
“The program is very cool. Very excited for next time.”
“I was very surprised with how big the University campus is. I always enjoyed talking to people from different places.”
We are delighted to announce that three of our more able Year 8 pupils who applied to be part of the Warwick Scholars Programme, were successful! Studley High School was one of 28 schools in the West Midlands to apply, and these three pupils were amongst 100 applications of eligible applicants!
Harrison M, Charlie D and Jacob T start the 18 month programme in Spring Term 2020. It is designed to raise confidence and self-esteem, develop team working and communication skills, increase educational resilience, build on their current skills, raise aspirations and provide them with unique opportunities not widely available to other students.
The programme will attend academic sessions at weekends, exposing them to a variety of new subject areas. The University are aiming to fuel and nurture students, encouraging them to push themselves in a supportive environment.
The students will work with University staff, student mentors, PhD students and departmental ambassador students.
Watch this space for more news on their progress, next term.
