The Best in Everyone
One of the most exciting aspects of the Spanish courses at Hull Collegiate School is the opportunity to take part in video conference sessions with a school in Argentina. These sessions are always eagerly anticipated and thoroughly enjoyable – it’s thrilling to talk to people on the other side of the world and to learn about their culture first hand – as well as challenging and stimulating.
They were a great help with my A level Spanish, too, as talking to native speakers is a very different experience from learning the language in a classroom environment; my listening and conversational skills improved as a result and my vocabulary broadened. Needless to say, we always had fun as well – in one particularly memorable session, my classmate and I were taught to dance the tango!
Pupils at the school are very lucky to have this chance; it’s a unique experience and an opportunity I feel privileged to have been given.My daughter, Bryony, was a pupil at Hull High School until 2000 when she went to Queens' College, Cambridge to study medicine.
At the end of her third year at Cambridge, she obtained a First Class Honours degree, specialising in pharmacology. She then embarked on her clinical training, combined with studying for a PhD in pharmacology, again all at Cambridge.
Last summer she qualified as a medic, gaining a distinction in her final examinations. She has just completed her viva and been awarded her PhD. She has now started on her two years as a junior doctor and is in Sheffield for this.
None of this would have been possible without the wonderful start given by the school. By this, I do not mean only the superb science staff but also everyone else who taught and encouraged Bryony, whether it be in academic work, sport or debating/public speaking.
Thank you all!
My time at Hull Collegiate School was greatly beneficial as it gave me an insight into university style teaching.
I think that Hull Collegiate is rare as it teaches A-level at a Foundation Level standard. This made it much easier and I felt much more confident applying for the course I am on now. One main thing that Art at Hull Collegiate has particularly prepared me for is the contextual side of work. The practice of art and the contextual understanding go almost hand in hand. Studying Art at Hull Collegiate has helped me on the theory side which is great as a lot of the time on my course is spent pondering the likes of Walter Benjamin and Clement Greenberg.
Hull Collegiate School was both a fun and rewarding place to be in terms of A levels and I’m glad I had the opportunity to experience it.
Attending Hull Collegiate School has been one of the best experiences of my life.
Hull Collegiate School provided me with fond memories and valuable lessons, which will always be present in my mind. The teaching at the school was impeccable: small class sizes and dedicated teachers allowed everybody to flourish, not just those with the highest natural ability. The Sixth Form mentoring process was invaluable during my A-Level studies, which highlighted aspects of my work and my school career. It also identified areas which could be improved and provided the help necessary to fulfill these improvements.
The school's extra-curricular activites are unparalleled with enough options for everybody to enjoy. The vast array of school trips provided effective "out of classroom" learning and allowed us to analyse the facts and theories learnt within school and apply these to reality. The Geography trip to Iceland is a terrific example of this, learning about glacier formations on the glacier beats reading a textbook!
Hull Collegiate School has been a fantastic part of my life; a part that I will always cherish.
I feel that studying art at Hull Collegiate School has given me the opportunity to explore my own creativity and has also given me a whole new perspective on art in general. At A Level, I chose art and science subjects which on the surface appears to be an unusual mix, however, I do think that there are crossovers as both are very analytical.
I decided to apply to do medicine at university and I now have a conditional offer to study medicine at Cambridge. From what I know of the course, it is very in depth and will require lots of extra research. I think that the independent research skills learnt in art when finding out in depth information about artists and their work will help me with this.
Overall, I feel studying the subject has benefitted me enormously and whatever I may go on to do, I will always have a deep appreciation for art.
Laura achieved 100% in both GCSE and AS Level Art, completing her studies in 2009 when she gained 3 grade As. Laura is now studying medicine at St John's College, Cambridge.
10 reasons to choose Hull Collegiate School
- Approachable teaching staff who really know their subjects - Year 8 pupil
- Where achievement is recognised and celebrated by the whole community - Principal
- Enhancing learning through innovative technology - Senior School Teacher
- Preparation for life; life skills are fostered alongside academic excellence - Prep School Head Teacher
- The teachers are kind and so I really want to do my best - Year 2
- Experiential learning at its best - Senior school teacher
- The chance to stretch and develop your potential to learn - Form 7A
- Our pupils thrive in a richly resourced learning environment, with opportunity to take the curriculum outdoors into beautiful grounds - Prep school teacher
- The School welcomes children of all faiths and those of no faith - Chair of Governors
- An inclusive atmosphere of high expectations and positive thinking - Deputy Head Prep
