Regents Review Spring '18

The Regents Review Spring 2018

DEPARTMENTAL NEWS

English

Harry Potter World On Tuesday 6th February, 64 Year 7 muggles travelled by coach to the Warner Bros studio in Leavesden. As they approached the Harry Potter studio tour, students were able to see other movie sets including: ‘Wonder Woman’ and: ‘Mission Impossible’ in the distance, adding to their excitement. After eating lunch in the picnic area, each student was given an entry wristband and passport for the day with the aim of collecting stamps from various hidden locations around the tour. Students were excited to move around the studio experiencing

sets from the films including: The Forbidden Forest; The Great Hall and Diagon Alley. Lots of students said that their favourite set was the quirky Diagon Alley and another highlight was meeting Aragog in the Forbidden Forest. In true magical style, it was snowing heavily as students stepped onto the set of Privet Drive and had a nose around Harry’s childhood home. Maya Kaur said: ‘It was fun to explore and we had a great adventure. Alex Ballard added: ‘It was magical, fun and great’.

Saints Foundation In February, a group of 11 Year 7 students visited St Mary’s stadium for the launch of the next Saints Foundation round. Students had a tour and a session on the workings of a premiership football club as well as an introduction to the course which aims to build confidence; develop leadership skills as well as improving English and Maths skills.

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