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  • Maria Fidelis Peace Ambassadors

    Published 29/03/22

    Students from Years 8 and 10 started their training to become Peace Ambassadors.

    The school is working with the Tim Parry and Johnathan Ball Peace Foundation on their leadership development programme to help students develop the skills needed to support other young people.

    The students will explore issues, such as identity & belonging, prejudice and discrimination, conflict resolution and social action.  They will get to experience situations in which their assumptions are exposed and constructively challenged.

    The Foundation was set up by the parents of Tim Parry who was 12 years old when he was killed by an IRA bomb that exploded in Warrington in 1993.  Johnathan Ball was also killed; he was 3.  Amongst other things, the Foundation provides education and trailing for young people to promote peace in their communities.

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  • Pratik Dattani - Business Inspiration

    Published 28/03/22

    Sixth Form students were treated to an inspirational talk by Pratik Dattani, CEO of economic consulting firm EPG, specialising in economic analysis, strategic communications and market entry assistance with India, with offices in London, Bangalore and East Africa.

    He has been UK Director for the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), the premier and largest industry body in India. He is also the co-founder of a tech start-up in the CSR space. Previously he worked in Economic Consulting at FTI Consulting and Deloitte in London and Abu Dhabi, with a focus on public policy and international arbitration. 

    He gave students and insight into his interesting history and wealth of business experience, and answered many questions form students about the world of business and gave tips about what they should do if they want to work successful for themselves.

    We are grateful to Speakers for Schools for arranging the talk.

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  • The Passage March Big Give Campaign

    Published 23/03/22

    ‘The Passage, a Catholic charity working with homeless people is raising funds through the Big Give a matched giving scheme.  Every £1 donated online before 12.00 noon on Thursday 31 March makes £2 and £2.25 if you are a taxpayer through Gift Aid.  Please visit: https://bit.ly/BigGiveMarch22 to support the campaign. The campaign ‘It takes more than a house to make a home’ focuses on the services we provide to people who have been homeless in their journey to being happily settled in a new home.  The Passage would be very grateful for your support.  For questions about the campaign or assistance making a donation please ring 020 7592 1856.’

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  • School of Computing & Toyota Connected Europe Coding challenge

    Published 04/03/22

    12 Computer Science students from year 7, 9 and 10 took part in a School of Coding and Toyota Connected Europe coding challenge at the office of Toyota Connected in St Pancras. The Toyota Connected CEO, the Chief Engineer and Head Designer took time from their day to give a brief talk to students about their progression into their roles and the opportunities open to students interested in pursuing a career in computing and Technology.  

    Students worked with three ‘School of Coding’ trainers, impressing them with their team work, problem solving and creative thinking skills.  They were commended for  their dedication and creativity and one of the trainers said that our students ‘out smarted the trainer’!  

    Toyota Connected Europe were so impressed with Maria Fidelis students' passion, commitment and excellent conduct, they have offered to design another event just for us with a focus on ‘design, problem solving and organisational thinking’. The Computer Science department is very excited about this developing partnership and we aim to follow up the invitation in the summer term. 

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