POP! Talks

As part of the Community Classrooms, we deliver a series of evening POP! Talks. The concept is simple: one idea, multiple speakers, each approaching the topic from a very different angle. To enlighten, enrich and inspire students, staff, parents and friends of not just Surbiton but further afield too.

These have been a mix of physical, in-persona vents and online broadcasts. They can be watched live, or you can choose to watch on ‘catch up’ and these are available as useful school resources for debate in classroom or with scholars groups. It is an open invite to everyone, everywhere.

Aims

POP! Talks series include: An Enforced evolution (Covid as a positive catalyst for innovation), Green Futures, The Mistaken Value of Creativity, Say it With Pride, Revision SLAM, AI & Our Shifting Education

 

Background

Speakers appear from a e variety of sectors: eminent academics, as well as speakers from media, retail, technology, environmental conversation, charities, healthcare…

Resources

Educational talks - reaching own school community as well as further afield.

Impact

Feedback always very positive - often reaching in excess of 150 views

Pupil Involvement

Co-presented by one teacher and 2 sixth form students.

Frequency

Generally, once per term - POP! Talks: 1 idea, 3 speakers, 20 mins each. Followed by a Q&A discussion.