Exploring the Supreme Court, a Virtual Talk by Linda Yueh, and Economics Essay Prize: Year 12 Business & Economics students gain valuable insights into the legal system, global economics, and demonstrate their scholarly prowess through an essay competition.
Trip to The Supreme Court and The House of Lords
The Year 12 Business & Economics students were hosted by TEAM Global to gain a rare insight into the workings of the Supreme Court. Pupils were given a tour of the courtrooms and listened to a talk about their jurisdictions. Students were also hosted for tea at the Chalmondeley room at the House of Lords and addressed by Lord Carlile. To round off their day, students went into the public gallery at the House of Commons to observe the debate in progress, where Theresa May and Michael Gove were present.
“This trip was an amazing opportunity to gain insight into the workings of the Supreme Court and the Houses of Parliament, which will be useful to support our A-levels. Everyone learnt a lot and definitely enjoyed the cream tea!” Emma, Year 12 Economist
Linda Yueh virtual talk
To enrich their economics knowledge, the Year 12 Economists attended an online talk by Linda Yueh. Linda had recently released a book called “The Great Crashes”. During the talk, pupils learned about various financial crashes, including the different types and the reasons behind each occurrence. This understanding will greatly help them in Year 13, where they will delve deeper into international markets and their role in the success of global economies. The talk was also fascinating as it shed light on potential economic crashes that may be on the horizon. For instance, Linda discussed China’s mounting debt problem, which she predicts to be the next financial crash, and she elaborated on the potential impact this event might have on the world.
“The talk was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended and helped to support our wider economic understanding.”Caitlin, Year 12 Economist
Economics essay prize winners
This year, the Economics and Business department launched an essay competition. Economists were encouraged to participate by writing a 1000-word essay. The students were given a choice of titles, ranging from whether billionaires should be banned, to whether high wages for top-tier sportspeople are justified, to writing a balanced argument about the impact of COVID on global extreme poverty. The standard of entries was extremely high, with the essays showcasing a commendable level of research, insight, and application of economic concepts.
Well done to the following students:
1st Prize: £50 – Jada
2nd Prize: £25 – Jenna
3rd Prize: £10 – Yasmin
