The second edition of Tessera – our School’s academic journal written by pupils – is a renewed expression of joy, faith and intellect, capturing the depth and breadth of academic endeavour in our community.
‘Is Dementia a Uniquely Human Disorder?’ ‘Does a Minimum Wage Improve Living Standards?’ ‘Strictly Therapeutic: The Benefits of Ballroom Dancing’ – just a few of the topics explored in this year’s Tessera.
The intention is always to highlight an eclectic range of interests, to encourage pupils to pursue the things they care about, to explore them in depth and to see where the journey leads. Submission to Tessera is an opportunity for pupils to define the terms of an enquiry, to pursue a topic with untempered passion and to share it with their peers.
In the face of the challenges of the past year we know that the strength and faith of our community remains a compelling force for good. The pages in Tessera are a demonstration of our Benedictine ethos, not in a constructed and mannered way, but because it is what guides us and is layered throughout everything we do, and especially teaching pedagogy and student endeavour.