Mr Findlay took our Year 12 A-Level Geography students to spend the day in Stratford looking at the variable impacts of the Olympic regeneration project.

Field trips really enhance a students learning and understanding; there is nothing better than seeing things first-hand.

EGS students who had the privilege to be part of The Brilliant Club initiative, offered by our science teacher Dr Frimpong, were invited to Cambridge University for the day to receive their awards.

The graduation certificates were presented to the students from The Brilliant Club, an organisation set up to place PhD researchers and graduates in state schools to deliver academically rigorous programmes linked to their own research. EGS’ visiting professor was Pablo Garcia from University College London who tasked our students with the project ‘Understanding Childhood in Archaeology and Ethnography Through the Funerary Record’.

On arrival in Cambridge, we walked through the pleasantly old-fashioned city to Christ’s College where we were escorted to the theatre in the Yusuf Hamied Centre and listened to a presentation about life at this prestigious University campus.

This presentation included two current students talking about their own experiences and who then became our tour guides. The tour encapsulated the student’s dormitories, the library, the stately dining room, the sixteenth century chapel [which Henry VIII’s paternal grandmother lived adjacent to and had a window built to view the services] and the beautifully landscaped extensive grounds.

After the tour it was time for a buffet lunch (kindly provided by the University) before the awards ceremony.

It was a really interesting and insightful day for all of us. and we are extremely proud to have been part of this educational programme.

Can any house catch up with Myddleton?

Will Myddleton be the leaders at the end of this year?

How many positive points can you all clock up in the last couple of weeks of term….?

We are proud to have had Louis Charalambous, a leading media lawyer, speak to our Year 12 students. His visit, organised through the Speakers for Schools initiative, was truly inspiring. Louis shared captivating stories from his dealings with famous personalities, offering a unique glimpse into their lives and the lessons learned from his experiences. His engaging narrative highlighted the importance of perseverance, integrity, and resilience, resonating deeply with our students.

The impact of his visit was profound. Students were not only entertained but also educated and motivated by his anecdotes and insights. Louis’s life lessons underscored the value of hard work and the significance of staying true to one’s principles, providing our students with invaluable guidance for their future endeavours.

We are incredibly grateful for Louis Charalambous’s attendance and the inspiration he brought to our school. His contribution to the development of our students through his words and experiences is greatly appreciated. We look forward to more such enriching sessions in the future, continuing our commitment to providing our students with opportunities to learn from distinguished professionals.

Louis Charalambous

Partner, Simons Muirhead & Burton

Louis is a leading media lawyer with Simons Muirhead & Burton. He has prestigious clients including celebrities, newspapers, TV channels and journalists. His caseload includes acting in many high profile disputes.

He is an expert in cases involving criminal allegations and political disputes. He has been recognised for his calm and strategic approach. His role in the Christopher Jefferies case, in which he acted for Mr Jefferies when he sued for libel, was dramatised in the award winning Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies. He features in The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann (Netflix) together with his client, Robert Murat. In recent years he was on the winning side in a libel trial about a London gangster and against a leading politician in an infamous incident with the police.

He now acts mostly for Defendant clients including The Sun newspaper although he also acts for whistleblowers which, he says, brings very different challenges. He has been a lawyer for over 30 years and prior to qualifying he obtained two degrees in politics.

Louis leads a team of media lawyers who he regards as the most talented in London. He regards building confidence in young people as crucial to their development especially in the law. Having been a solicitor for victims of industrial disease and a criminal defence lawyer in the early part of his career he feels capable of dealing with anything media law chucks at him including Big Brother brawls in the early years. He was born in London to Cypriot parents and raised in Hackney. He is a fervent Arsenal supporter.