How and why does Post traumatic stress disorder (Ptsd) impact the brain? blogs James Day

The aim of this blog is to understand and evaluate what impact Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has on the brain, considering why it changes the brain structure and functionality. What is POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has gone by many different names (Shell shock, war neurosis, combat stress reaction) until […]

How and Why are Organisms Genetically Modified? Asks Charles Anson

How and Why are Organisms Genetically Modified?  Year 9 Scholars project 2019, Charles Anson  What is meant by the term “Genetically Modified Organism” (GMO)? An organism is a biological term to describe a ‘living thing.’  It could be a plant, animal, human, bacteria or virus. To modify something, means to change and genetics are the study […]

Charlie McClaren blogs about the importance of Live Theatre

How important is Live Theatre? Live theatre is drama performed to an audience, it typically takes place on a stage, although many other venues and areas facilitate live theatre, even streets in busy towns. The theatre can be performed by any number of people, ranging from hundreds to just one actor. These performances can have […]

Ethan blogs about the Stamford School Epee’ Fencing Club. En Garde!

Stamford School Epee’ Fencing Club Fencing is a group of three related combat sports. The three disciplines in modern fencing are the foil, the epee’ and the sabre’. At Stamford we use the epee’ and winning points are made through the contact with the opponent. Epee’ is the only one in which the entire body […]

James Silcock blogs an exciting story of Diana across the ages

Year: 7th century BC Account by: Aeneous Sitting there, helpless, useless, selfish. The thundering footsteps of the Persians rained down above me. I was hidden, tucked away in a blacksmith’s underground workshop, crouching behind a cauldron. The occasional scream pierced through me like a needle, navigating its way down my spine. “Search everywhere” sounded the […]

George blogs her first Hockey Match! U12Bs start strongly.

Venue:  Witham Hall Preparatory School  Team:  U12B  Date:  12thSeptember 2018  Player of the Match: Beth Nasey  Score: 4-1 Win  It was the first match of the season for the Stamford High School U12B team. We were all very excited during the coach journey with lots of chatting and laughter.   After a warm-up and encouraging team […]

Ada and Kathryn blog the ‘The Big FEASTIVAL’

“The Big Feastival” Ada Armes and Kathryn Linsell On Friday 24th of August we went to the Big Feastival, which is a big music and food festival held at Alex James’ farm in The Cotswold’s near Chipping Norton. It starts on Friday night and ends on Monday morning, and we were with our two families […]

Harriet Blogs her review of Damien Hirst’s art exhibition.

During the summer holidays, I have been to Norfolk with some close family friends for some birthday celebrations. We had lots of fun but the highlight for me was going to the Damien Hirst Exhibition at Houghton Hall. Damien Hirst is a famous artist, who creates amazing pieces of artwork, many of which have been […]