School Newsletter Volume 9 Edition 6.pdf - Highcliffe School

‘broad based’ engineering course,
which encompassed many different
areas of engineering which was
perfect for me.
I applied, and a month and a pre
paid envelope later I was allocated
a place on a course at Bristol University.
There I will spend a week
studying Aerospace Engineering,
Civil Engineering , Computer Science,
Electronic and Electrical Engineering,
Engineering Mathemat-
ics and Mechanical Engineering.
Each day will bring a new engineering
challenge, some lectures and
lessons and of course an eventful
evening.
I will build a model turbine, design
an earthquake resistant building,
use computerised multi touch tables,
design an efficient electrical
car using theoretical analysis and
practical experimentation, learn
more about mathematical model-
A Unique Opportunity for Biologists
Highcliffe Sixth Form Biologists are
the only Sixth Form students to be
invited to visit the prestigious Biomedical
Imaging Unit at Southampton
University Hospital. The Unit is
normally open only to Medical Students,
Research Graduates and
employees at the University Hospital.
We have developed this partnership
with the University over
the past 7 years for our students.
The visit is also an excellent opportunity
to experience University life
on Medical and Biomedical degree
courses as well as post graduate
research.
During the visit the students are
fortunate enough to be able to
experience both transmission and
scanning electron microscopes in
action.
The transmission electron microscope
can magnify up to 600,000
times, which is the same as being
able to see a grain of sand on the
Sahara desert from the moon! This
means that it is almost possible to
see an atom down a microscope.
As well as being a unique opportunity,
the visit also links in well with
the first module on Cell Biology on
the A level course. Our students
Quotes from students
ling of oscillations and receive lectures
on structures in machines.
The course I chose will be an interesting
and enjoyable and will ultimately
help me choose which
course is right for me at university.
Beyond this, I plan to continue with
my A levels, apply to University,
and to keep enjoying the Highcliffe
Sixth Form experience.
Report by Thomas Smith
are therefore much better placed
to answer the A level questions in
their first examination in January.
The success of the visit has also
allowed us to visit the Pathology
lab during the day. Our aspiring
Medics get first hand experience of
human tissues and organs that
have been removed in the operating
theatre at the hospital. They
then get to see them being prepared
for analysis. This procedure
is normally to look for cancer cell
growth.
If you are considering a career in
the Medical or Biology areas then
this is a rare and fantastic opportunity
not to be missed!
“I was surprised to find that I was the only student on my Medicine
degree course at University who had gained this experience. It helped me confirm
my interest in a Medical career”
Anthony Wynn Hebden, currently a Medical
degree undergraduate.
“I really enjoyed the visit. It made me feel like a University student
and it really helped my A level studies at Highcliffe”
Cerys Silverwood, First Class Honours Degree
in Medical Psychology at Cardiff University 2009.
Report by Mr O’Connor
“The visit to the Pathology Lab was a great experience as well. We saw human intestines being sectioned in the
Pathology lab. I used this as part of my personal statement in my application to University.”
Jenny Herrod, current Year 13