Events

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Dragons Den CompetitionOver the last term, some students in years 7-9 have been working to identify a gap in the market and developing a brand idea and product to meet the demands of today’s modern society. This week, we held the final pitches where students presented in front of our very own “dragons”. They worked har

A Level Politics Trip to ParliamentOn Monday 22nd January, Quest A-Level Politics students undertook the opportunity to visit Parliament. Our trip started with an extensive tour of the Parliamentary estate, including Westminster Hall – which has been the site of a Royal Palace for the last 1,000 years, and has had the same roof for 6

FCA VisitDuring activities week, the Science and Maths departments collaborated to take year 12 students to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in Stratford. This was a great experience for them as the FCA is the conduct regulator for around 50,000 financial services, firms and financial markets in the UK.

Trip to Roehampton UniversityWe arrived at the main entrance and were taken to the Portrait Room, where we enjoyed a talk about Roehampton University, and all the courses on offer. The ambassadors introduced themselves and we were so surprised to see one of our Quest students helping out and chatting about what she studies at t

Thames Water Microbiology LaboratoryYear 12 biologists were invited to visit the Thames Water microbiological laboratory in Reading, which plays the vital role of testing water from taps, pipes and reservoirs for bacteria and other microorganisms. Supplying 2.6 billion litres of fresh water, through 32,000 pipes to 15 million custo

University of Surrey VisitQuest6 students enjoyed a day at the University of Surrey last week, finding out more about University and Apprenticeship options. Everyone learned something new and, as ever, the students were a credit to the academy.

Leeds CastleThe day started off rather rainy but it didn’t dampen the spirits of our 10 students, who arrived at Leeds Castle excited to explore. Students began the day exploring the grounds of the Castle, navigating their way through the maze, competing against each other in mini golf, before admiring the b

First GiveAs part of their efforts to raise money for Bromley & Croydon Women's Aid, girls in 8.2 (Ariah, Louisa, Amber, Isla plus their volunteer helper Meli) spent time during the last week of term washing staff cars. They have raised over £100 pounds so far and shed light on the issue of violence ag

Combined Cadet ForceResuming the CCF partnership with Trinity School post-pandemic since the beginning of the school year has proven to be very successful. The students have shown great interest in both joining the CCF and being proactive in all their activities and expeditions so far. As part of their weekly traini

Year 9 Old Vic Schools ClubA group of Year 9 students have been involved in an outreach project from The Old Vic theatre. So far these students have watched a series of monologues, A Christmas Carol, and A Number. They have also had workshops delivered by industry professionals which cover character development, lighting desi

Temple Group VisitOn Wednesday, the Science department took the year 12 chemistry students to Temple Group which are an environmental sustainability consultant group in London Bridge. The students were involved in workshops and activities throughout the day in which they learnt about green careers and sustainabili

Visit to SES WaterWe visited SES Water in Redhill to find out about the water treatment processes. Firstly, we learnt about the overview of the clarification process to make water drinkable. We then walked up to the reservoir where the water is collected and pumped back to the main centre for treatment. It was

Greenwich Maritime Museum VisitFor the Autumn Term Academy Day, 32 students from years 8-10 made their way to the Greenwich Maritime Museum for the day, to explore both the museum and the theme of ‘Migration’. Staff and students were incredibly lucky to be able to attend two workshops which gave them the opportunity to think a

Year 10s Visit Roehampton UniversityUpon arrival at the main building, students were given a brief talk about what to expect from their day at Roehampton. The ambassadors introduced themselves, and we were pleased to see one of our own Quest alumni, Frankie Cummings (who left Quest in July 2021), taking the lead and talking about what

Old Vic Drama WorkshopOn Monday 4th October, our GCSE and A-Level Drama students were treated to a workshop led by practitioners from the Old Vic with a focus on playwrighting. Students were able to use their own voice to respond to controversial topics such as, “Is there a place for the Monarchy in 2022”. This led to t

Quest6 Work ExperienceQuest6 has strong relationships with many corporate companies, which every year provide a large amount of placements specifically to our students. Due to the strengths of these relationships, we are able to promise that every student in Year 12 will get this opportunity. This year, all opportunities

Quest Got Talent!On Thursday 15th December, after a much fought-for place in the final, we finally crowned our Winner of Quest Got Talent, Kaia Z (9.5) with an angelic vocal range wowed the audience and the judges to claim the top spot. We have such wonderfully talented students and a big shout out to all the stu

Quest6 Launches Football AcademyQuest6 has partnered with Teknika Pro to offer an outstanding football programme to complement academic studies for boys aged 16-18. The programme will offer students the opportunity to combine an outstanding education at Quest6 with professional football coaching, managed by experienced UEFA qua

Year 10 Sixth Form ExperienceYear 10 students have had a two day experience of life in the sixth form at the start of July. One of the biggest changes for the students has been the small class sizes which has led to really personalised lessons. It’s a very different learning environment with a teacher to student ratio allowing

Old Vic Drama WorkshopOn Monday 10th May our Year 9 Schools Club group took part in their first practical workshop of the year. After taking part in some outstanding online workshops exploring theatre design and performance it was time to put all of this into practice. The focus of this workshop was on puppetry and all

Drama on World Earth DayA group of our Year 9 Students have been involved in a project with the Old Vic Theatre in London since September in which we have given access to either a pre-recorded or live-streamed play straight from the theatre itself. This time we were treated to a live-streamed production of The Lorax in ho

“Big Bang” Digital WorkshopA Virtual STEM Careers Event We are delighted to be taking part in “Big Bang Digital Workshop” a virtual STEM Careers Event this term hosted by Big Bang Education. Our Science faculty leads the way in promoting STEM careers to all our students but this term our Years 8 scientists were inspired a

Quest Academy Visits Skills London 2019The UK’s biggest jobs and careers event returned to London ExCeL arena on 15th and 16th of November this year. Skills London targets 15-24 year olds and brings them together with hundreds of employers from public, voluntary and private sectors, apprenticeship providers, careers advisors, and both

Work ExperienceWork Experience is a fantastic opportunity for students to gain insight into the ‘real life’ working world and gives them a chance to develop their self-confidence, practical and communication skills, which will assist them as they progress into further education or permanent employment. We encou

Design Ventura 2020 competitionCongratulations to the Year 9 students who entered the Design Ventura Competition 2020, a design and enterprise project that challenges young people to design a new product for the Design Museum Shop. The Quest students' submissions ranged from design research, a logo idea and a design idea inclu

DHL Careers & Enterprise SessionLast Friday, the Academy was visited by representatives from DHL, the world’s largest logistics company, who delivered interactive careers and enterprise sessions to groups in Year 7 and Year 10. Through a range of thought-provoking and informative activities and presentations, students were able

Quest Students Get Insight Into Careers With KPMGTwenty Quest Academy students recently attended a Careers Insight day run by KPMG, a leading 'Big 4' professional services firm. Throughout their day in Canary Wharf, the students from Years 9 and 10 participated in a range of career related activities, from CV workshops and team-working challeng

Academy Day Trip to LegolandThe students enjoyed a fun-filled day to Legoland! They sieved for gold, went on the Viking River Splash, shot characters on the Laser Raiders and went on the biggest ride – The Dragon! S Hollis

Medical PresentationOn Wednesday 23rd March, students had the opportunity to have a session with Dr Elissa Abi Raad. Dr Elissa has completed her Foundation 1 and Foundation 2 and is currently working at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust. She specialises in General Practice and Emergency Medicine. The session was aimed a

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