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Westminster City School alumni, Mae, returned to Palace Street to speak to our Year 13 A-level Geography students about her experiences studying Geography at the London School of Economics, where she is now completing the final year of her degree.

Mae offered valuable guidance to students on achieving top grades and preparing for the transition to university. She emphasised the importance of engaging with Geography beyond the classroom, encouraging students to develop a genuine passion for key geographical issues outside of lessons.

Inspired by Mae’s talk, Year 13 students Giuliana and Viviana attended a public lecture at LSE this week entitled “Saving Britain’s Wildlife”. The lecture featured a panel of speakers who explored the ethics of conservation and shared different approaches to safeguarding the future of the UK’s plant and animal species.

Reflecting on the lecture, Giuliana said:

"I learned more about current rewilding projects, habitat restoration, and the role of local communities in protecting ecosystems. Hearing how policy connects with environmental change helped me apply current affairs to my academic interests. The session deepened my enthusiasm for studying Geography and inspired me to think about how we can all contribute to a more sustainable future, not just on a global and national scale, but through actions we can take ourselves to reduce harm on our wildlife and enrich biodiversity."

Viviana added:

"Hearing from four different speakers with experience in conservation, sustainable farming, and environmental ethics was really inspiring. As someone who hopes to work in wildlife conservation or environmental law, it motivated me to continue pursuing my career aspirations. One key takeaway from the lecture was the importance of using conversation and collaboration when implementing sustainable farming practices in Low-Income or Newly Emerging Economies."

Y13 Geography teacher, Miss Baulcomb, commented:

"It is really excellent to see our passionate Geographers taking initiative and exploring the subject beyond the A-level curriculum in their own time. I am so proud of their dedication and commitment, and it is a privilege to see their enthusiasm for Geography grow more and more each day. Having WCS alumni like Mae return to share their experiences is wonderful; in fact seeing former students thrive beyond school offers our current students to learn so much from others who have been on the same A-level journey before them.”

The visit and subsequent lecture highlight the value of combining academic learning with real-world experience, showing our students how Geography can shape both their knowledge and their future impact on the world.