Hanna (Year 11 student) Editor's note: Year 11 student Hanna submitted this excellent essay to the prestigious John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize 2024. In a strong field of entries from all over the world, Hanna's entry was recognised as 'Very Highly Commended'. The essay demonstrates excellent independent research, skilled synthesis of a range of … Continue reading Why do civilisations collapse? Is our civilisation in danger?
Yuhan (Year 9 student) Editor’s note: This carefully researched and well-written essay was submitted to the annual Perse Aristotelian Award Essay Competition. CPD One major impact of the Industrial Revolution on Leeds is the quality of life led by residents. From when Maurice Paynel founded Leeds in 1207 [1] to today, the quality of life in Leeds, and … Continue reading What were the most important impacts of the Industrial Revolution on urban living conditions in Leeds?
Naomi (Year 9 Student) Editor’s note: This excellent essay was submitted to the annual Perse Aristotelian Award Essay Competition. CPD “It has been said that arguing against globalisation is like arguing against the laws of gravity” Kofi Anann Introduction What type of challenge are we confronting? The combined wealth of the eight richest individuals is equivalent to the … Continue reading What is globalisation and is it widening the gap between rich and poor countries?
Amelie (Year 9 Student) Editor's note: Year 9 student Amelie has written this excellent review of a recent year group visit to the theatre to watch a stage production of Animal Farm. CPD Manipulation, deception and inequality. These are all words that could be tied to Tatty Hennessy’s much anticipated stage adaption of George Orwell’s … Continue reading Animal Farm: Review
Angela (Year 9 Student) Editor's note: This carefully researched and well-written essay was submitted to the annual Perse Aristotelian Award Essay Competition. CPD "In the end, the Roman Empire was not just a land of marble columns and emperors, but a living testament to the virtues of law, citizenship, and governance that would shape nations … Continue reading What were the most significant influences from the Romans or the Roman Empire on modern political systems?
Seetal, Annabella, Arsh, Jasmine, Krishay, Kathryn, Kiran and Leah (Year 7 Students) Editor's note: Year 7 students, including members of GSAL's very own 2008 Society (critical thinking), have been busy writing short articles on particular areas of interest as part of their Year 7 Challenge. Some of these articles have also been entered into essay … Continue reading Year 7 Challenge & Minds Underground
Tanisi - Year 9 Student Editor's note: This excellent essay was the winning entry into GSAL's internal British Science Week Essay Competition, open to all students in years 7-10. According to the judges, Sixth Form student Science Faculty Leaders, "The first essay on AI in medicine effectively uses sources and quotes to eloquently discuss the … Continue reading What role could artificial intelligence play in medicine and healthcare?
Diva (Year 11) Editor's note: Year 11 student Diva entered this essay into the Minds Underground Essay Competition for Economics. The Minds Underground Economics Essay Competition is aimed at students in Year 12 (though younger applicants are welcome). The competition provides students with an opportunity to engage in university-level research, hone their writing skills and … Continue reading Is universal basic income (UBI) a viable solution to inequality in the 21st century?
Anika (Year 11) Editor's note: Anika, in Year 11 at the time, entered this interesting essay into The Backseat Economist essay competition. As the judges note, the essay was, "...shortlisted to the top 10 entries in our 2023 Essay Competition for A-Level & IB students. The quality of submissions has been very high this year … Continue reading How did Covid exacerbate inequality?
Thabiso (Year 13) and Rory (Year 13) Editor's note: Two Year 13 students, Thabiso and Rory, have recently had articles published in The Duchy Vixen, a quarterly magazine of art and lit and local news, based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. CPD Rory's article entitled 'Anything but Chardonnay?' explores the ways in which climate change is … Continue reading ‘Anything but Chardonnay?’ & ‘Checkmates’
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