I joined Putney in Year 10, just before COVID and although everyone was very welcoming I don’t think I had a solid friend group until Year 12. Now, without doubt, my friends are going to be the thing I miss most when I leave.

The biggest difference between GCSE and A Levels at Putney is the depth in which you explore your subjects and the more informal relationship with the teachers. You can tell they really enjoy the more challenging material. We have discussions that can go on to things that are really complex and the teachers are really approachable, for instance if there is content that you don’t understand or need help with.

Last year I did Biology Futures which examined how Biology is impacted by current affairs. We looked at a study into bats and their hearing, and one on gene sequencing. I enjoy exploring different ways of approaching a problem so I take part in Mathletes club which involves mental maths and helping out younger year groups. I find that really fulfilling.