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Drama students perform extracts from Chekhov’s The Seagull
AS Drama students have been working to hone their acting skills this term and as part of their efforts, they performed extracts from Chekhov’s The Seagull for an audience in the theatre for the first time at the start of November. This gave the group an opportunity to put into practice the techniques they have been learning as well as becoming accustomed to being on stage and in front of an audience.
GCSE Residential - London, Rock and Observation
A varied programme of events in London filled a fun-packed two days for our GCSE students. They visited the National Theatre, the Tower of London, Greenwich Royal Observatory and the School of Rock musical.
Halloween Party
On Tuesday 31st October our overseas students celebrated Halloween by attending a Halloween Party organised by International Officer Ryan Moran in partnership with the student accommodation team next door.
MPW Birmingham 3 - 2 MPW Cambridge
MPW Birmingham’s undefeated start to the season continued with a 3-2 victory in the MPW Challenge Trophy against MPW Cambridge.
Theatre Trip: Jane Eyre
This production of Jane Eyre at the National Theatre in London has been highly successful and will soon be going on tour around the UK. It introduced me to a new kind of theatre and has inspired me to think outside the box when performing and staging plays.
St Georges 1 - 10 MPW Birmingham
In a local derby with one of our Edgbaston rivals, the MPW Birmingham football team recorded a 10 – 1 victory over St Georges.
One-Day Film School
On the second Friday of term, the college invited the Young Film Academy to spend a day with year 12. This organisation helps young film makers to achieve their dreams. The day was split into two parts: the morning was all about learning and practice; and the afternoon was when we really got to work.
MPW Cambridge and MPW Birmingham Football Match
Joe Willmott reports on the annual football match between MPW Cambridge and MPW Birmingham which took place on October 10th 2017
World Mental Health Day
Each year, the World Mental Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Awareness Day on October 10th. The event attempts to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and where possible show support for those suffering with mental health problems.
South America
With the help of MPW's travel scholarship I was able to travel to South America, specifically the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru.
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