The Bexwyke Lecture was introduced in 2008, and is aimed at pupils in Years 4, 5 and 6. As well as being attended by all our Junior Section boys, pupils from local junior and prep schools are invited to come and join us for a day of workshops, as well as the Lecture itself.
Last year's topic was space and space exploration with a series of workshops and talks on a wide variety of space-related themes, and the highlight of the day was the Lecture, given by Dr Maggie Aderin from EADS Astrium, a world leader in the design and manufacture of satellite systems; she also works closely with the British National Space Centre (BNSC). The Lecture – held in the Memorial Hall – was attended by over 350 children and teachers.
There was also an exhibition of posters designed by pupils taking part in the MGS Challenges. Challenge number 2, entitled The Final Frontier, was sent to local junior and prep schools and these schools were invited to join us on the day.
The 2010 Lecture - Tuesday 16 March
We are delighted that the popular children's writer Caroline Lawrence has agreed to present the Bexwyke Lecture to pupils in Years 4, 5 and 6, both from MGS and other local schools and will be held on:
How to Write a Great Story a one-hour illustrated talk by Caroline Lawrence In a single hour-long talk illustrated by images from her travels, her research, her favourite films and the TV series based on her books, Caroline shares the secrets of how she used archetypal characters to create the heroes for her best-selling books and how her simple seven-point plot structure allows her to write more than two books a year.
Caroline also talks about how Roman artefacts give her fun clues for her mysteries. There is time for Q&A after the Lecture.
Want to take part in the poster competition?
How would you design a front cover for Caroline Lawrence's new Roman Mystery The Legionary from Londinium? Find out more by downloading the flyer:
