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  • Darwin College Lecture Series

    Published 08/02/17
    University_of_Cambridge_coat_of_arms_official.svgDarwin College's 2017 lecture series continues in the coming weeks. This year's theme is 'Extremes' - fairly topical at the moment. However, the lectures are not only on politics; there is 'Extreme Rowing', 'Extremes of the Universe' and 'Reporting from Extreme Environments' as well as 'Extreme Politics' all still to come. The talks are really interesting and accessible, and free!
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  • Fashion Industry Work Experience

    Published 24/01/17
    There is an opportunity for some work experience with one of our alumni - Samata Pattinson. She has advertised a work experience placement on her upcoming event 'The Tribe' - an event all about empowering women.
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  • Spring History Forum

    Published 24/01/17
    The annual Cambridge History Forum is coming up on Saturday 4th March with the theme 'Revolutionaries and Revolutions' at Selwyn College. The day runs from 10.00-13.15 and consists of three lectures:
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  • Christmas Carol Concert

    Published 13/12/16

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  • Santa, Lies, and a very Merry (psychologically destructive) Christmas to you

    Published 06/12/16
    A new study conducted by two psychologists has warned that parents encouraging the belief of Father Christmas can actually cause psychological damage and throw off a child's moral compass.
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  • Woman of the Week - Hope Jahren

    Published 04/12/16
    time-100-2016-hope-jahrenHope Jahren is a geochemist, geobiologist, and recent author, with an extensive list of
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  • RIP Vine

    Published 04/12/16
    24/1/13 - 30/10/16 
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  • Ellen Degeneres - Comedians in politics

    Published 04/12/16
    Ellen Degeneres has been, arguably, one of the most influential people, and indeed one of the best comedians, of recent times. Her passion for equality, fairness, positivity, optimism and humility set an example for the 15 million people who tune into her show every week, and also the 18 million youtube subscribers she brings in.
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  • Woman of the Week - Vera Rubin

    Published 22/11/16
    rubinYou've almost definitely heard of dark matter, but have you heard of the woman who proved it's existence? The first evidence of dark matter was found by the astronomer Vera Rubin in the 1970s, who observed that stars at the edge of galaxies move much faster than expected. Calculations using visible mass predicted that the stars should be moving considerably slower speeds, so something else had to be causing this increase in velocity; dark matter. The phenomenon had been predicted in the 1930s by Fritz Zwicky but it wasn't until Rubin 40 years later that it was proven.
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  • District Cross Country

    Published 22/11/16
    If there are any county standard cross country runners who wish to take part in the District Schools Cross Country Championships to try and gain selection for the county team please email Mrs Booth on lb@stephenperse.com asap.run
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  • Cats!

    Published 22/11/16
    The production of Cats the musical is in the final stages of rehearsal - get your tickets quick and make sure to attend what I'm sure will be a fantastic show. Good luck to those involved! img_3398
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  • History Society

    Published 22/11/16
    This term in History Society, members of the History department are taking the lunchtime session to give us a talk on an area of interest or expertise. So far we have heard about indigenous Canadian tribes from Mr Connor and how their societies functioned, interacted with foreign invaders and how they continue to live in modern-day Canada. Mrs Stanley discussed the American Civil War and how the legacy of it has sometimes distorted the conflict's root causes. This week Dr Tustin spoke of 'The Northern Ireland Troubles - The Perspective of a Biased Veteran'. He gave us an insight into what it was like for him to serve as a soldier during the Troubles and how the conflict was fought out militarily and politically.
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  • Donald Trump's campaign - highs and lows

    Published 20/11/16
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  • Comedians in politics - Stephen Colbert

    Published 20/11/16
    Stephen Colbert got famous playing a fictional character named Stephen Colbert, who plays a parody of televised conservative political pundits. Which sounds confusing, but it's all so much more than that! He has over the years, been a significant part of three shows - 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart', 'The Colbert Report' and most recently, 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'. Through his years of being a political comedian, he has done a huge amount for American politics, in particular.
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  • Read!

    Published 20/11/16
    Twelve fiction books written by American writers to read before you go to uni - "to impress your peers with how cultured and well-rounded you are"- Ms Kedie
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  • Resources available

    Published 20/11/16
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  • Mr Williams Interview

    Published 10/11/16
    Cynthia Chiu and Beth Seaman interviewing Mr Williams, English Teacher new this year:
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