Hannah Parkinson
Exams: We’re leaving nothing to chance in this penalty shoot-out
Glenn Hoddle managed the England men’s football team between 1996-1999, taking over shortly after the side had famously lost to Germany in the semi-final of the European Championships, in a penalty shoot-out. In the lead-up to the 1998 World Cup finals, Hoddle was reported to have suggested that penalty kicks are a lottery which one…
It’s time to teach children the value of wisdom
Responding to his concerns over the rise of fascism in Europe, Bertrand Russell noted in his 1933 essay The Triumph of Stupidity, that: “the stupid are cocksure, while the intelligent are full of doubt”. His analysis, that people seek comfort in straightforward answers to complicated problems, resonates with us today. It can easily be suggested that the…
Two outstanding UK schools named Top 3 finalists for $250,000 World’s Best School Prizes 2023
Two outstanding UK schools – both for the first time in Wales – have been named Top 3 finalists for the $250,000 World’s Best School Prizes 2023. The five World’s Best School Prizes, founded last year by T4 Education in collaboration with Accenture, American Express, Yayasan Hasanah, and the Lemann Foundation, are the world’s most…
Rishi Sunak has launched a weapon of maths distraction
Amidst the NHS winter crisis, uncertainty over the cost of living, rising inflation and recession all overshadowed by the war in Ukraine, the Prime Minister recently stepped out to make a statement. A vision, if you will, for a brighter and more prosperous future. A solution grounded in long-term, sustainable thinking rather than the sticking…
This year’s approach to exam marking is indefensible
A student in Year 11 taking their GCSEs this summer, spent much of Years 8 and 9 learning at home from a laptop, tablet or smart phone, if they were fortunate enough to have access and to receive quality tuition. The rich and diverse learning experiences that the general adult population remember about those formative…
Insight – issue 10
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Cardiff Sixth Form College in Cambridge!
Surely a mistake? A typo? Auto correct on spellcheck? But no, it’s true. A school strongly rooted and founded in Wales, proud to carry the name of the principality’s capital city in its title has indeed opened in the east of England in the city of Cambridge. This may seem incongruous but in fact is…
Introducing our new Senior Prefects
Head of School is Crina, from Cardiff. Crina has represented Wales at basketball and also plays tennis and football to a high standard. Recent injury set-backs have not deterred her and she has taken the opportunity to develop her coaching skills as a response, demonstrating her natural adaptability and leadership skills. Crina is studying Biology,…
Excellent Results for Cardiff Sixth Form College’s GCSE Students!
There were celebrations all around today as Cardiff Sixth Form College’s GCSE students celebrated excellent results. 78.9% of all results were graded at A*, with 88.8% A*-A and 95.5% A*-B – our best ever results in an examination year! The one-year GCSE course has prepared our students thoroughly for their A Level studies and we…
Insight – Issue 8
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