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Depression - the Curse of the Strong
Dr Tim Cantopher spoke to both branches of the Williams Project about depression: about its chemical origins in the reduction of transmitter chemicals in the limbic region of the brain, and possible evolutionary explanations for how it might have once been (and might still be) a beneficial adaptation to shut things down in unsustainable environments (lower primates have a similar “hibernation response” when things get too much). He also explained how the effects of drugs such as alcohol are precisely reversed when used to excess. He explained how anti-depressants work, and how psychotherapy has moved somewhat from psychoanalysis into areas such as cognitive therapy. But his main point was that the kind of people who might suffer from clinical depression are driven, able, successful types who ‘go the extra mile’ - sometimes a mile or two further than is sustainable.
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Boys' Hockey Success
Chigwell’s U14, U16 and U18 Boys’ Hockey Teams took part in the Essex National Schools Championship and all three squads were successful in qualifying for the next regional rounds. The most impressive display, however, was produced in the U16s’ competition with Chigwell entering their talented U15 team with a view of developing the boys for future years. The team played some stunning, free flowing hockey, scoring over 16 goals in their first four matches. Despite their impressive record, the boys went into their last game needing a win in order to secure qualification to the regional rounds. It was a tense final game, however, Chigwell saved their best performance until last, delivering a clinical 2-1 win over Felsted School. This means that they progress to the next round as Essex U16 Champions. |
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Fun With Food
Chigwell School Junior School pupils and staff tucked into wonderful and exotic dishes during the “Fun with Food” healthy eating workshop on Wednesday 25th January organized by the school catering company, Chartwells. National Executive Chef, Andrew Walker, prepared a selection of mouth watering recipes, including beans and beetroot juices, lemongrass ice and red pepper ice cream. The day was extremely entertaining and informative, teaching the children the importance of different food groups and the balance needed for a healthy meal. Upper Two pupil Stella Kearing said: “We all learnt a valuable lesson by broadening our horizons and tasting a range of different foods, no matter what they look like or where they come from. I would rate the experience a 10 out of 10 as we all had fun and tried everything, even if we didn’t want to!” |
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Oxbridge Bound
Seven members of the Middle Sixth have been offered places at either Oxford or Cambridge. Amanda Bacon has been offered a place at St Edmund Hall, Oxford, to study Medicine; Sophie Halls at St Hugh’s College, Oxford, to study Law; Pippa McKenzie at Corpus Christi College, Oxford, to study Politics, Philosophy and Economics; Tomas Nechleba at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, to study Modern and Medieval Languages; Nicholas Osborn at Girton College, Cambridge, to study Anthropology and Archaeology; Mariam Safaryan at Downing College, Cambridge, to study Modern and Medieval Languages; and Tiffany Shum at Lady Margaret Hall College, Oxford, to study Economics. The Headmaster, Mr Michael Punt, commented: “We are delighted that these and other students have worked hard and been awarded places on competitive courses at prestigious universities. Year on year more really good students apply for these places and we are very proud of those who have been successful. Aside from the seven mentioned here, many others have been gaining really good offers including fifteen students who have applied for places on other courses to read medicine, law, and veterinary science.” |
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Staff Panto Raises £2000
Chaos descended on Chigwell School Drama Centre as the staff put on their biennial pantomime on 12th and 13th January. Quite why Widow Twanky, Director of Drama Joe Maingot, was wielding an inflatable hammer was never explained and how an air-banjo performance of When I’m Cleaning Windows furthered the plot of Aladdin was not clear, but that did not matter to the audience who thoroughly enjoyed seeing their teachers appear in the unfamiliar guises of Attila the Hun, Hitler and Dracula. Modern Languages Teacher Mr Ogle gave a masterly performance as the Chinese villain Skee Ming, complete with outrageous accent, ably assisted by Lynn Richbell as his assistant Wong Way. All lived happily ever after thanks largely to the machinations of Drama Teacher Janey Foster who played the Princess Oh Wow.
Headmaster Michael Punt, who gave a cameo performance as The Emperor, thanked everyone for their hard work and congratulated them on raising £2000 which will be shared between two of our local charities, Haven House and Elhap
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Star Cricketers Join Top Academy
Our talented cricketers, Cordelia Griffith and Saf Imtiaz, have followed the path of former pupil Beth MacGregor and have been signed up to join the Graham Gooch Essex Cricket Academy Squad 2011/12. Essex Cricket prides itself on the continued rise of young cricketers who have been developed in the Academy and we are certain that both Cordelia and Saf have a very bright cricketing career ahead of them. |
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