Abigail Higgins, Head of Biology, highlights the success of the Dissection Society, which has gone from strength to strength. She also mentions the School's collaboration with Vivit, where they conducted a simulated human cadaver dissection in the Ben Travers Theatre.
Tell us about yourself
I have been at Charterhouse for eight years, and I am Head of Biology. My love of science developed from having a mum who has always been keen about both Chemistry and Biology. My earliest memory of Biology at home was catching newts (probably not allowed now) and placing them under our old light microscope to watch the blood vessels streaming through the capillaries.
What makes Science at Charterhouse special?
The variety that Biology offers here is amazing, from practical-based enquiry lessons to experiments outside the classroom.
Describe a single moment related to Science at Charterhouse which had a really positive impact on you.
The drive and motivation of the pupils who study Biology at a higher level can never be underestimated. I will never tire of the passion that can be instilled and how far pupil voice can carry things here at Charterhouse. This was typified by our dissection society, which has gone from strength to strength and worked with a company called Vivit, where we carried out a simulated human cadaver dissection in the Ben Travers Theatre. What a phenomenal event.
What advice would you give to a pupil at Charterhouse who loves studying Science?
Keep going, get involved, say yes to all the opportunities and don't let your friends’ loves cloud yours.
What advice would you give to a pupil at Charterhouse who finds Science challenging?
There is so much support in Charterhouse across the Sciences – make the most of what staff have to offer, use the CharterNet resources and always ask – never struggle in silence.
