Congratulations to Clarisa in Year 13, who has had her article published in this year’s edition of ‘The Scholar.’ The annual academic journal from The Brilliant Club only publishes articles from 27 of their 20,000 students, so this is a huge achievement.

“Being selected for publication from approximately 20,000 submissions is an achievement I am deeply proud of, and one I never anticipated when I first began the Brilliant Club Programme.” said Clarisa.

“My essay explored the idea of photosynthesising cars, taking inspiration from plants to imagine how future technology could quite literally run on sunlight. This achievement aligns closely with my commitment to pursuing surgical medicine, particularly with my ambitions to contribute to research in oncology, a field where innovation is vital.

Having chosen a science-focused pathway for my A-Levels, extended essay writing was not something I initially gravitated towards, so I owe a huge thank you to Mr Sandu for pushing me to take part, and supporting me throughout the process. The publication marks an exciting first step, and I hope it will be the first of my many scientific publications to come.”

The Brilliant Club is a nationwide initiative to support students to have fair access to university. Throughout the programme, students develop the skills, confidence and knowledge to succeed in higher education and future careers.

Mr Sandu, who runs the Park High Brilliant Club, said:

“Encouraging and supporting young people to have impressive aspirations has been the cornerstone behind our Park High provision of the Brilliant Club and the Inspire Programme.

Being recognised as an official partner school with St John’s College, Oxford, constituted a true heart-felt success, leading to our Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11 Inspire Programme students to take part in the Inspire Summer School, Critical Thinking workshops and Inspire Lessons. What made me even prouder in my role was enabling our students to succeed as part of the Brilliant Club Programme. Adding to a set of impressive results so far, recently one of our sixth formers, Clarisa, has been published in the Brilliant Club’s academic journal ‘The Scholar.’ We are looking at motivating our young people in achieving even more resounding victories!”

To read Clarisa's full article, click here (page 29).