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Science vs Religion Debate
On Tuesday 30th January 2018, students and tutors turned out in force to exchange ideas about religion and evolution. The event was rich with thoughts and opinions and broke the record for the number of students in the audience for a debating event at the college.
Mind FULL or MINDFUL?
At MPW Cambridge, we recognise that students should be given an opportunity to experience a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Mindfulness and yoga sessions became an obvious choice – after all, how many of us can say that they live fully and clearly in the moment, with great awareness, balance and peace of mind?
Economics Conference
On December 11 2017, MPW’s Economics Department attended the PolEconUK A-Level Economics Students Conference in London. Key speakers included Tim Harford, a leading economist and author, Vince Cable, Kamal Ahmed, and John Redwood.
Christmas Bake Sale
Year 10 organised a charity Bake Sale at Christmas to raise donations for three very worthy causes and to meet the requirements of the volunteering section of their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award, which they are all working towards.
2017 Prize Giving
Each December, MPW’s Prize Giving evening is looked forward to by tutors and students alike as a fitting climax to the autumn term and this year’s event was no exception.
Maths Challenge
The UKMT Senior Maths Challenge, organised by the University of Leeds, is a competition aimed at the best student mathematicians in the country and is designed to test powers of reasoning and logic in a series of 25 mind bending puzzles.
Carol Service 2017
As always, St Augustine’s Church was a very welcoming venue for our Carol Concert guests, with smiling students at the door greeting families and friends, twinkling warm fairy lights surrounding their seats and a large Christmas tree at the front.
The New Art Gallery Walsall
In GCSE and A Level Art and Design students are required to visit galleries on a regular basis. One of the most interesting and eclectic collections of work in the Midlands is held at the New Art Gallery Walsall.
Children in Need - The Cat in the Hat Charity Day
MPW Cambridge supports Children in Need. Wear a hat for charity! Alex narrates the GCSE students' plans for raising money for a very good cause.
Birmingham Homeless Outreach Day
On Wednesday 13th December 2017 we are inviting students to come to college dressed in their pyjama's in support of the homeless in Birmingham.
Media Coverage
Daz Hale interviews MPW students live on the radio on A level results day
Source: Radio BBC WM 16th August 2018
MPW college celebrates bumper year of A level results - including record offers to study Medicine
Source: Birmingham Mail 16th August 2018
Exam Crunch: Easter Revision courses have never been so popular
Source: Essential Surrey 24th March 2017
New exams boost demand for 2017 Easter Revision
Source: CIFE, the Sixth-form Experts 26th February 2017
Making The Grade
Source: School Report Spring Term 2017
Retakes: Cram in an extra exam or two
Source: The Sunday Times 21st August 2016
Easter Revision Courses for Surrey and London
Source: Essential Surrey 28th January 2016
From D to delight
Source: The Sunday Times 16th August 2015
Time for a new vision of revision?
Source: The Telegraph 24th January 2015
It pays to be top of the swots
Source: The Sunday Times 9th March 2014
Kick start the revision process: Easter A-level courses aren't just for pupils with poor grades
Source: Independent 7th March 2012
Could Easter revision courses give A-level results a boost?
Source: Independent 22nd October 2011
Top 10 ways to revise this Easter
Source: Independent 10th March 2009