Our Head of History, James Gisby, has put together a fantastic Academic Enrichment programme for Seaford Connected Learning and it has been very popular with students. 

James said: "The History Enrichment Lecture – ‘Who's Coming to Dinner?’ proved really popular.  It was a very amusing session all round due to their decision making!  Students were allocated famous historical individuals (and Dwayne Johnson!) and they had to sit them at the dinner table. The aim was to have an enjoyable evening that did not end in bloodshed. Students spent time researching their individual before we had a debate on the seating arrangement.”

Some decision highlights: 

The Rock should be next to Hitler to ensure he was kept in check and Ghandi could educate him whilst discussing their similarities in economic policies.

Margaret Thatcher would split the Axis of Dictators in Ghenghis Khan, Julius Caesar and Putin. As the Iron Lady, she would be strong willed enough to cope with them.

Enjoy the video of the History Enrichment Lecture:

 

More about Academic Enrichment at Seaford

Our Headmaster, John Green, introduced an Academic Enrichment Programme at Seaford.  Academically gifted pupils are identified in subject areas and are stretched to explore beyond the curriculum by their teachers. A centralised programme enhances this aim by providing opportunity to attend additional talks, workshops, and coaching.

All of our students are constantly monitored as to the progress they are making, and this enables the academically gifted groups to be constantly targeted and progress reviewed. Sixth Form students are also given one-to-one time with the Head of Department in the subject that they wish to specialise in. Groups are constantly reviewed through the use of data and teacher testimony, as well as through talking to the students and their parents.

As part of the programme, Seaford College puts together a broad range of events and activities that enable them to further stretch themselves, such as trips to university lectures in different subjects, debates, and public speaking competitions.

Whilst Seaford College identifies particular students for inclusion in the programme, we are also very inclusive, and the door is open to anyone with a particular academic interest to get involved. James Gisby's Seaford Connected Learning Lectures have been open to anyone, in the relevant year groups, to take part.

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