Year 12 pupils studying languages joined for a language symposium in TIG’s cafe where they showcased their chosen research topics for their A level oral exam. Pupils and staff asked questions and discussed the various subjects, enabling pupils to expand upon and refine their avenues of research. Well done to all on their efforts and good luck for their research over the summer. 

Maddi W – The Mental Health Crisis in Spain 

Josh K – The Spanish Aviation Industry 

Lucio C – Biodiversity/Conservation in Madagascar 

Bea C-L– Notre Dame and the role it plays in French heritage 

Faith R – The Haitian revolution and its legacy  

Tara G – Haute couture versus the rise of ‘Prêt-à-Porter’ (off the peg clothing) 

Isabelle H – Marie Curie’s key findings in developing cures for cancer 

Amelia H – Existentialism as a product of post-war France 

Sophie L – Debussy & peers, how their music put French music onto the international stage