Lyceum Society

The Lyceum Society

Over 2,000 years ago, Aristotle established the Lyceum, a school dedicated to developing some of the brightest minds of his time.

At Kingsmead, our Lyceum Society draws inspiration from this tradition. It is designed to raise aspirations, broaden horizons and provide students with opportunities to fulfil their potential. Through the Lyceum Society, students are encouraged to aim high, pursue ambitious pathways and develop the knowledge, confidence and leadership skills needed for future success.

aims of the Lyceum Society

The principal aims of the Lyceum Society are to provide students with opportunities to progress to Russell Group universities, secure prestigious degree apprenticeships, and develop the skills, confidence and ambition required to become the leaders of the future.

What the Lyceum Society offers

The Lyceum Society programme begins in September of Year 12 and continues through to December of Year 13. Throughout the programme, students will take part in a diverse range of sessions designed to raise aspirations, encourage ambitious thinking and provide them with the skills, knowledge and support needed to fulfil their potential

Sessions include:

·         Introduction to Super curricular activities e.g. Writing competitions/  MOOCs/ Gresham college resources

·         UCAS Familiarisation

·         University course research/ Admissions tests/ Open days/ Interview support

·         Presentation by Cambridge University – Benefits of Super curricular activities

·         Debating competitions and Oxplore sessions

·         Degree Apprenticeship application support

·         Personal statement writing support

The skills developed through the Lyceum Society, including critical thinking, logical reasoning and in-depth subject knowledge, provide strong foundations for our students to not only succeed, but excel in their post-18 pathways.

How students are selected

Students are selected on their GCSE Average point score. Any student who has an APS of a 7 or more is automatically selected. There are also spaces available to students if they request to be part of the society to pursue a particular pathway.