Category: Old Stamfordian
Alumni Anna Little (2015) blogs about the 28th Annual International Scientific Conference: “Language and Culture” Tomsk, Siberia
The 28th Annual International Scientific Conference: “Language and Culture” Tomsk, Siberia When I first started at Stamford High School in 2008 I was fascinated by the world of codes and code breaking. I’ll admit that I loved algebra and English literature as both classes gave me the opportunity to find hidden meanings, whether it be […]
Remember how you wish to be remembered and live your life accordingly, Blogs OS Angus Norriss (92)
I must apologise for the delay I have taken to write this entry. I have been trying to find and remember philosophical lines of guidance that may inspire you. Well, in that time I stumbled across a hallmark of inspiration which binds, me, you and Stamford School. It is Remembrance Weekend. As you all know […]
OS (1990) Edward Baker blogs about ‘an alternative route to success’ as he discusses his post SS career.
Dear Stamfordians, My name is Edward Baker, I am 44 years old and I currently live with my wife and three children in Oxfordshire. I left Stamford school in 1990 having spent 3 years in Southfields as a border and then a further 3 enjoyable years in Byard house. Due to the expected poor performance […]
OS Ben Crick (2015) blogs about becoming a professional actor.
I studied at Stamford Endowed Schools between 2008 and 2015, and it was through their quickly developing and increasingly fantastic drama department that I realised I wanted to pursue acting as a career. Not only could I tell stories that I was passionate about, but I could get my teeth into some of the […]
OS George (2017) blogs about his 1st year studying Politics and International Studies at University of Warwick
Hello! My name is George Brown and I currently study Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick. I studied at Stamford School from 2010 to 2017 and have gone straight to university from school, starting my degree only a few weeks ago. Mr. Tuck has asked me to write this article to highlight […]
OS (2017) Amy Barnes blogs working to fund a Gap Year before University.
Whilst doing my A levels I always knew I wanted to go travelling, after the exams, but before university. Taking a break from education to see the world and find adventure! However, such adventures must be funded so I have got a full time job at a local coffee shop in Stamford to save up […]
OS Gabriel Smithson (2017) tells us why University is not the only option.
Hello to all current Stamfordians reading this, my name is Gabriel Smithson and I finished Sixth Form just last year (June 2017). The reason I am writing this article is because my old politics teacher, Mr Tuck, asked me to raise awareness about apprenticeships and trainee schemes, which we both believe is a path not […]
8 Quick Tips to get into Cambridge! By Cambridge bound Teresa Tien (2017)
8 tips to applying for Cam maths Go to Maths clinics if you really need help, especially during exam period. Offer help to others, being a “teacher” helps you speak out during later interviews. Often look for more than 1 answers to a question. Do loads of past papers – there is no easier way. […]
An old boy for a new blog! OS Zishi Zhang (2017)
I was looking for some work experience opportunities in my first love: politics. I emailed individually tailored letters to all 650 MPs to request work experience. After a nervous waiting game I was finally offered an opportunity with Hilary Benn, a senior Labour MP. Working with Hilary was a thrilling and intense work experience as I helped with research and preparation. I […]