The final Scholars Society event of the academic year took place on Thursday 11th June, bringing together students from across the Senior School and Sixth Form for an engagingsessionof intellectual challenge,teamworkand friendly competition.
Led by Senior Deputy Head, Allan McKeown, the annual Big Brain Quiz of the Year tested students' abilities across a diverse range of disciplines, including general knowledge, lateral thinking, visual word association, mathematicalreasoningand literacy challenges. Students competed in mixed-age teams, encouraging collaborationandcommunication between year groups.
A much-anticipated fixture in the Scholars Society calendar, the quiz once again proved to be a highlight of the programme. Students embraced each challenge with enthusiasm and determination,showcasingimpressive knowledge,creativityand problem-solving skills throughout the session.
The event provided a fitting conclusion to another successful year of Scholars Society activities, celebrating intellectual curiosity, academicenrichmentand a shared love of learning beyond the classroom.
Reflecting on the event, Allan McKeown said:
"One of the great strengths of Scholars Society is the opportunity it provides for students to engage with learning beyond the classroom. The Big Brain Quiz challenged students to think creatively, reason logically and draw on knowledge from a wide range of disciplines. It was wonderful to see such enthusiasm, collaboration and good humour throughout the session, making it a fantastic way to round off another successful year of Scholars Society."