Hanwell Schoolgirl Proves To Be a Bright Spark


Oaklands Primary pupil wins diploma for exceptional academic potential


Prisha taking part in the Bright Sparks programme

Prisha from Oaklands Primary in Hanwell has just received her Bright Sparks diploma and a goody bag from Latymer Upper School.

Bright Sparks is a free programme run by Latymer Upper School for Year 5 students who show exceptional academic potential.

Each year, teachers from Latymer’s Maths, English and Science departments run sessions for bright and curious-minded children from local primary schools in the area.

The emphasis of the workshops is on mini-projects, creativity and hands-on practical challenges giving the children a fun and interactive experience of secondary school learning, and an introduction to the level of requirements for the 11+ exams set by selective schools like Latymer.

This year due to Covid-19 restrictions the programme had to be run entirely online, but it didn’t stop Prisha and her peers having a great time.

Latymer Upper School’s Autumn Open Days will take place on Saturday 11 September and Saturday 2 October 2021 for those who are interested in registering their child to sit the 11+ entrance exam in January 2022.

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July 22, 2021