Head's Newsletter 15 January 2016

economics news

Royal Economic Society Public Lecture A group of ten Year 12 and 13 Economists attended the early evening talk at the Royal Institution on Tuesday 23 November. This year’s lecture was delivered by Rachel Griffith CBE, Professor of Economics at the University of Manchester. Professor Griffith specialises in the area of taxation and household behaviour and her lecture addressed the question “Does Starbucks Pay Enough Tax?” Frequently in the news, the taxation of multinational companies is an emotive topic but Professor Griffith elegantly showed how basic economic principles can cast light on this politically charged area of economic policy. Oxbridge Candidates Throughout the Autumn term staff in Economics department have been working with our Oxbridge candidates to support them in their applications and to help prepare them for their interviews. On Thursday 3 December, Mr Thomas accompanied some of Tiffin’s Oxbridge Economics, PPE and Economics and Management candidates on a visit to Sutton Grammar School for a mock interview. There, the boys met the Oxbridge candidates from Sutton Grammar, Wallington County Grammar and Whitgift. To help the students prepare for their interview, each student had the opportunity to discuss the subject individually with someone they did not know, namely, an economics teacher from a neighbouring school. Each student then received feedback on their responses. We wish all candidates well in their applications.

December was a busy month for drama. Alongside the house competition, the Sixth Form students went to see three different productions in the last two weeks. Firstly the RSC's excellent production of Henry V at the Barbican was a real eye opener in the way they interpreted character.

The following week we saw 'The Dead Dog in the Suitcase' at Shoreditch Town Hall. This adaptation of 'The Beggars Opera' by The highly accomplished 'Kneehigh

Theatre' was a visual treat with outstanding musical support and innovative use of staging.

Finally on 16th December we saw the Young Vic's production of the Olivier winning 'Bull', a taut four-hander that takes place in the cut-

throat world of business. The excellent use of stage space and

the brief running time meant this was a hugely funny and, at the same time, tense theatrical experience.