Our Year 12 students were offered an amazing opportunity to visit The Institute of Cancer Research in London. Students took part in a series of interactive tasks, followed by a tour of the Institute’s working laboratories, getting to view and use revolutionary equipment including a £1.2m microscope and inspecting 80-year-old cancer cells! Having a peek behind the curtain of one of the world’s most incredible organisations was a truly unmissable opportunity, and the girls will undoubtedly be inspired by this evening’s fascinating experience!

     "I am not sure what I expected from the trip to The Institute of Cancer Research, but we were all pretty blown away from the moment we first stepped into the building. I actually couldn’t believe that I had managed to be offered such a wonderful experience. Not only did we get to visit the laboratories, but we were actually given live cancer cells to examine under the microscope to get a better understanding of the variations to those of normal cells. This has definitely given me something to think about and the direction I may take after my A-levels."

   "The Cancer Research Institute trip was a fascinating experience. Exploring the intricacies of cancer alongside Ms Phelps-Gardiner and Mr Kart was immensely rewarding and helpful. We were shocked by the costliness of the equipment and surprised about the largest donation they received, which was £90.5m. It was a fun and helpful experience that I will be able to reflect on as I make the choices about my future."

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