Thank you to Rafsan, Aminah, Thu Thao and Nobith for coming to Tower Hamlets Town Hall to meet with Alan yesterday and providing feedback on your Eton experiences.
We are pleased that you all had such a positive experience and wish to share some of your feedback.
"Overshadowed by an average of 10 A*s per student, your vision for the future will definately be shrowded. But it will be up to you to learn from them as you pick yourself up and aim for straight As for your A2."
"Eton was beyond my expectations and I acknowledged that this is a once in a lifetime experience. I will never forget the great time at Eton."
"I'm glad that I've had the opportunity to be intellectually stretched - it has shown me that I am very much capable of thinking to a high level."
"Most memorable 10 days I've had; I would definately recommend applying. What's the harm in trying?"
"It was a life changing experience and I would love to have stayed for longer!"
"The teaching at Eton College was terrific - second to none!"
Thursday, 16 September 2010
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
All the Best - Have a Good Summer
I would just like to say how pleased I was to hear that you really valued the Eton experience. I would ask you to do three things for me.
1. After a few weeks reflection, when the general euphoria of the summer school has worn off, write some thoughts on the long term impact that attending the Summer School has had on you.
2. Keep in touch, I will be getting you all back for a debrief session in September!
3. When you start your year-13 studies keep up the work ethic that you all showed during the summer school.
See you all in September!
1. After a few weeks reflection, when the general euphoria of the summer school has worn off, write some thoughts on the long term impact that attending the Summer School has had on you.
2. Keep in touch, I will be getting you all back for a debrief session in September!
3. When you start your year-13 studies keep up the work ethic that you all showed during the summer school.
See you all in September!
Sunday, 18 July 2010
The After-Life
WOW, Eton was beyond my expectations. Lets be honest the first few days weren't the best but boy did I fall in love with the place. Everything had a value to it, including the recreation time. Eton taught me how to be organised - fully! I also realised how I can manage a far better lifestyle without computers and other distractions. The lessons learnt will be valued highly in my memories. The experience gathered will aid me in the future. The acquaintances made will be cherished forever.
It has been two days now and the Eton afterlife still hasn't fully sunk in. Who would've thought getting used to a strict regime in 10 days would be so fulfilling. The speech delivered during the final dinner had a lasting effect on me. The final moments when everyone departed were very emotional.
I am uncertain about attending the reunion because of the busy schedule ahead. However one thing is definite; this experience has changed me and I acknowledge we only get these chances once in a lifetime.
Rafsan.
18/07/2010
It has been two days now and the Eton afterlife still hasn't fully sunk in. Who would've thought getting used to a strict regime in 10 days would be so fulfilling. The speech delivered during the final dinner had a lasting effect on me. The final moments when everyone departed were very emotional.
I am uncertain about attending the reunion because of the busy schedule ahead. However one thing is definite; this experience has changed me and I acknowledge we only get these chances once in a lifetime.
Rafsan.
18/07/2010
Saturday, 17 July 2010
Goodbye Eton!
The bus started its journey back to London at about 10, carrying a lot of nostalgia. 10 days passed so quickly as if everything was just yesterday. No rung bell at 8, no sessions, no tea with nice biscuits, no tutorials, no lectures. Oh , how many 'nos' I have to name:(
I miss Eton so much. I miss my classmates, my tutorial group, my room, my neighbour with her lovely singing voice. I miss every single thing in Eton.
These 10 days were so valuable to me. I learned so many new and useful things and I had such a good memories with good friends.
I would like to say thank you to Mr. Watts, Dr. Purshouse, Mr. Allen, Mr. Pratt, Mr. Thackeray and my tutor ( I will never forget our interesting tutorials and your champagne). Thank you very much.
I miss Eton so much. I miss my classmates, my tutorial group, my room, my neighbour with her lovely singing voice. I miss every single thing in Eton.
These 10 days were so valuable to me. I learned so many new and useful things and I had such a good memories with good friends.
I would like to say thank you to Mr. Watts, Dr. Purshouse, Mr. Allen, Mr. Pratt, Mr. Thackeray and my tutor ( I will never forget our interesting tutorials and your champagne). Thank you very much.
Thursday, 15 July 2010
Penultimate Day
Yesterday I went recreation because so far I have not attented any and I really wanted to do some physical activity hence not having the chance to blog. Nothing much happened yesterday, the lessons just went along as usual. During recreation I played table tennis, a bit of football and badminton. The sports facilities in Eton is diverse, nothing like my college. However, the best part was before going to sleep, we all went to a friend's room and lots of other boys came along and we just talked about the most pointless things in the world. I am definately going to miss these days; didn't realise how close everyone bonded in such a short period of time.
Today I had my last lesson with one of my physics teacher and we were introduced to a new teacher for maths. The maths teacher is hilarious but I did not understand a single thing he did so I can tell the homework tonight will be a real struggle. The 'Speeches' was tonight - this is when the students showcase their talents in front of everyone. The amount of talent is immense, the show was entertaining, but most importantly it made me feel worthless. =(
Kat performed a piece during the speeches; she was AMAZING!
I sneaked into blogger from the library computer so I must get back to my homework now. If I get the chance I will write tomorrow before I leave or maybe after I get back home.
Wish this experience could've lasted longer, I was really getting in the zest of things.
Going to miss these 10 days.
All we will be left with are memories.
=(
Rafsan
15/07/2010
Today I had my last lesson with one of my physics teacher and we were introduced to a new teacher for maths. The maths teacher is hilarious but I did not understand a single thing he did so I can tell the homework tonight will be a real struggle. The 'Speeches' was tonight - this is when the students showcase their talents in front of everyone. The amount of talent is immense, the show was entertaining, but most importantly it made me feel worthless. =(
Kat performed a piece during the speeches; she was AMAZING!
I sneaked into blogger from the library computer so I must get back to my homework now. If I get the chance I will write tomorrow before I leave or maybe after I get back home.
Wish this experience could've lasted longer, I was really getting in the zest of things.
Going to miss these 10 days.
All we will be left with are memories.
=(
Rafsan
15/07/2010
Tuesday, 13 July 2010
Thursday
Hello all!
I cannot believe how quickly this week has passed - as far as I'm aware, I arrived yesterday! I've grown extremely attached to this summer school - I'll miss everyone when we have to say goodbye. I think it's quite surprising how close I've gotten to everyone in such a short space of time. I feel like I've known everyone for a long time already! I think a good deal of people will get quite emotional tomorrow at the farewell supper.
I modified bacteria in my biology class yesterday by inserting a gene (from a jellyfish) that made the bacteria glow! I made non glowing bacteria glow! Amazing. (Please don't judge me). We also spend chemistry lessons looking at complex ions and the different colours they can have - very colourful! :)
That's about all I have to say for now,
Blogger out.
I cannot believe how quickly this week has passed - as far as I'm aware, I arrived yesterday! I've grown extremely attached to this summer school - I'll miss everyone when we have to say goodbye. I think it's quite surprising how close I've gotten to everyone in such a short space of time. I feel like I've known everyone for a long time already! I think a good deal of people will get quite emotional tomorrow at the farewell supper.
I modified bacteria in my biology class yesterday by inserting a gene (from a jellyfish) that made the bacteria glow! I made non glowing bacteria glow! Amazing. (Please don't judge me). We also spend chemistry lessons looking at complex ions and the different colours they can have - very colourful! :)
That's about all I have to say for now,
Blogger out.
I WAS ON FIRE!
This week, I had a different chemistry teacher from the previous week, he is amazing! He seperates the lesson into theory and practical, and he comes up with the most alluring practicals that i have come accross. Today, he showed us two:
1. There were three clear solutions, A, B, C. He added A to B - nothing happened - we were baffled. He remarked, 'chemistry is amazing, its like magic, I promise you alot is happening in the beaker', yet the beaker remained clear and ambient. He then added solution C, nothing happened - at first. Then all of a sudden the crystal clear solution changed from colourless to an opaque bright orange colour, after another two second delay, at an instant it then turned jet black! Magic.
2. This was even more impressive. The teacher set up a contraption using fairy liquid and methane gas that constantly produced methane bubbles. As the bubbles rose, he would light them and cause an ignition. He then accumalated some bubbles and asked some of us to run our hands under the tap and scoop some of these bubbles. He then inginted the bubbles on our hands, and it tourched up like an empowering pheonix.
Can't wait until tomorrows lesson!
1. There were three clear solutions, A, B, C. He added A to B - nothing happened - we were baffled. He remarked, 'chemistry is amazing, its like magic, I promise you alot is happening in the beaker', yet the beaker remained clear and ambient. He then added solution C, nothing happened - at first. Then all of a sudden the crystal clear solution changed from colourless to an opaque bright orange colour, after another two second delay, at an instant it then turned jet black! Magic.
2. This was even more impressive. The teacher set up a contraption using fairy liquid and methane gas that constantly produced methane bubbles. As the bubbles rose, he would light them and cause an ignition. He then accumalated some bubbles and asked some of us to run our hands under the tap and scoop some of these bubbles. He then inginted the bubbles on our hands, and it tourched up like an empowering pheonix.
Can't wait until tomorrows lesson!
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