Lucas Stirk is one of our Lower Sixth students, currently studying Economics, Maths and Spanish. It was during one of our Early applicant UCAS sessions for Sixth Form students that he realised there was so much more to some of the subjects he wasn't studying than he realised. And he wanted to know more.

“I am interested in everything. It actually made it very difficult for me to choose my A Level subjects," Lucas shared. "Listening to the teachers presenting in one of the Early Applicant UCAS sessions was inspiring, and the idea for the podcast really developed from there.”

Beyond the Book explores the knowledge and expertise of our teachers in their specialist subjects, and Lucas intends to produce one podcast a month. The first is a refreshing deep dive into Physics with Head of Physics, Mr Ben Peake. It is a truly fascinating discussion, for which they are joined by fellow student and Physics enthusiast Becky Adrian, that demonstrates almost effortlessly the breadth and importance of this incredible subject.

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You can listen to the episode, and a short introduction to the Beyond the Book series, on our Spotify and Apple Podcast platforms now.

Beyond the Book on Spotify
Beyond the Book on Apple Podcasts

Beyond the Book
School curricula can take you far – but they often only scratch the surface. In reality, the subjects we study are far more fascinating, complex and relevant than we realise. Beyond the Book invites teachers to share powerful, topical insights that go beyond the spec. Whether you’re choosing your GCSE or A-Level subjects, looking to deepen your understanding or exploring future career paths, Beyond the Book will offer you fresh perspectives that might just change how you think.