University of Cambridge

On Friday 26th February, selected Year 11 students visited The University of Cambridge. These students are all on track to achieve A/A* grades in their GCSEs therefore attended the trip to raise aspirations when making their higher and further education choices. Students visited the Gonville and Caius College, which included a tour of the historic grounds, a talk about A Level choices and how these can affect university admissions, interactive sessions on managing time with a busy work load and how degree choices can affect career progression.

We were also treated to a seated dinner in the Great Hall, surrounded by Gonville and Cailus alumni portraits such as Professor Stephen Hawking.

Students left enthused about their futures in higher education.