Sasha

Leaving Grecian (Year 13) Sasha has rounded off her time at Christ’s Hospital with an exceptional set of A level results – achieving A*A*A*A and securing her place at Oxford University to study medicine.

Read her interview below:

‘Biology at Christ’s Hospital has been brilliant. I have always enjoyed STEM subjects, but during my time here I realised I’m more drawn to chemistry and biology than maths and physics. Some of my teachers really nurtured that interest, going beyond the curriculum, talking about ecology and other areas they are passionate about. That enthusiasm is infectious. In Grecians, I had Miss O’Connor, and we both love human biology, so it was great to stay after class and have proper conversations about the subject.

Olympiads

‘The school runs lots of Olympiads. I’ve taken part in the UK Maths Challenge, the Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad, Chemistry Olympiads and the Biology Olympiad. It’s a very different way of approaching a subject by way of problem solving and applying your knowledge, rather than just learning content. Based on your score, you get a gold, silver or bronze. I made it through to the second round in the Biology Olympiad, which involved analysing a scientific article and answering questions. It was a real challenge and a fun experience that complemented what we do in class.

Climbing and music

‘Outside the classroom, CH has given me so many opportunities I wouldn’t have had elsewhere. I’m not naturally sporty, but I got into climbing. We’ve been off-site to centres in East Grinstead and Brighton, and we also went on several amazing outdoor trips.

‘There have been so many musical opportunities too. I have taken part in the Lord Mayor’s Show, St Matthew’s Day Parade, Beating Retreat, Concert Band and Big Band, which is more jazz-focused. Standing up to play a short solo was something I wouldn’t have had the confidence to do a year ago.’