The Other Half

and debating experience as well as broadening knowledge of current and international affairs and socialising with other schools. As an introduction to MUN, there is a Young MUN for third year boys. Psychology Society An opportunity to discuss psychological issues in the news media and films. An understanding of how people behave, along with the thought processes and emotions which govern their behaviour is both a life skill and beneficial to the study of a range of other subjects. Topics might include psychopaths, addiction, voting or spending behaviour, happiness, conformity and making choices. We explore news items or watch a film with a psychological theme. A good option for anyone who is interested in psychology or who is considering further study in social or health sciences. Reading Groups Reading Groups are for students who want to be adventurous in their reading and enjoy wide-ranging discussions of what they like and don’t like in a book. Groups collectively decide which books to read together, typically getting through two or three in a term. Books and Biscuits – Lower School The Lower School group focuses on fiction. In the Summer term, we join with other local schools to shadow the annual Carnegie medal for the best children’s book of the year. Novels and Nibbles – Third Year Reading and Refreshments – Fourth Year The Third and Fourth Year groups cover both fiction and non-fiction. Our discussions are wide-ranging and include the significance of literature and ideas in society. 9