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2026
Jeffrey Boakye Trip
Thursday 23/4/2026
Twelve students attended the music talk at Alexandra Palace, led by author and broadcaster Jeffrey Boakye.
Join BBC Radio 4 broadcaster Jeffrey Boakye for a journey through modern world history as you’ve never heard it before!
Jeffrey Boakye is an acclaimed writer, broadcaster and educator, known for his insightful work on race, masculinity and culture. He is the author of Hold Tight, Black, Listed: Black British Culture Explored, and I Heard What You Said, and co-hosts BBC Radio 4’s award-winning music programme Add to Playlist.
In this dynamic and interactive live event for schools, Key Stage 3 and up, Jeffrey explores the cultural, political and societal impact of major music genres and iconic musicians, from Bob Marley and Aretha Franklin to Elton John, Lil Nas X, and many more.
Pupils will have the chance to ask their own questions and even buy a signed copy of Musical World
This is an unmissable event for pupils aged 11+ who want to chart the soundtrack to pivotal historical moments across the globe through music
Please note: This event is open to secondary schools only. Age recommendation: for schools’ Key stage 3 and up, 11+
Nat Luurtsema
Nat Luurtsema
Friday 20th March
Friday 20th March
Year 7
Nat is a BAFTA nominee and has also been nominated by the Royal Society of Literature and the Royal Academy of Arts. Before becoming an author and screenwriter, she spent ten years as a stand up comedian.
Today she writes funny and thoughtful stories for young people, as well as films for adults. Her books often explore themes such as friendship, mental health, growing up, and a little bit of magic too. She is also a keen swimmer, which sometimes inspires her stories.
Her writing mixes humour with real life topics, creating books that are both entertaining and relatable.
2025
Tasneem Abdur-Rashid
Tasneem Abdur-Rashid
Friday 5th December
Friday 5th December
Year 8
Tasneem Abdur-Rashid is a British Bengali writer born and raised in London. Tasneem has worked across media, PR and communications both in the UK and in the UAE. Tasneem has published adult fiction before but this is her first YA title.
Tasneem is an ex-student of Hornsey School for Girls!
Philippa Gregory
Philippa Gregory
Wednesday 26th February
Wednesday 26th February
Year 7-10 - History
Philippa Gregory is a bestselling historical novelist, known for books like The Other Boleyn Girl and the Order of Darkness series. She wrote her first novel while completing a PhD in eighteenth-century literature, and her work is famous for blending history with storytelling. A recognised expert in women’s history, she has received multiple honorary degrees and was awarded a CBE for her contributions to literature and charity. Philippa also founded Gardens for The Gambia, a charity that funded nearly 200 wells for schools and communities. In 2016, she received the Outstanding Contribution to Historical Fiction Award.
2024
Sarah Wishart
Sarah Wishart
"The Murder Hypothesis" & "Four Good Liars"
"The Murder Hypothesis" & "Four Good Liars"
Year 9 - 21st November 2024
Radhika Sanghani
Radhika Sanghani
"The Girl Who Couldn't Lie"
"The Girl Who Couldn't Lie"
Year 7 - May 2024
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