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Posted on June 27th 2011
Young scholars aim for top colleges
The Dean of Harris Manchester College recently invited 20 of our most able students to spend the day at an Oxford college to experience for themselves one of the world’s top universities.
They met professors and students, toured the college, and were served lunch at the university. ‘After the visit we really felt we could belong in a place like Oxford University,’ said Dalena Chau of Year 7.
Aspirational
The trip was part of our new scholarship system to encourage the most able students to aim for places at Britain’s leading universities. Aspirational students with academic ability will take part in a wide range of extra-curricular visits and events.
Teacher Lorraine Stolarczyk said: ‘What the scholarship programme offers is a chance for students to experience a wide range of cultural events, meet different people and generally go outside of their comfort zones – to give them the all-round experience that top universities seek.’
What students said...
‘We had a talk by Professor Matthews who is a world expert on diabetic medicine.’ Amtul Bari, Year 7
‘I gained so much knowledge.’ Chinaza Onyechi, Year 10
‘I learnt so much about the history of the university and how to behave at a formal dinner.’ Anisa Kennar, Year 10
