Some subjects such as Classics and German do not currently have field trips and this fund offers boys the chance to meet with academics and study their chosen field on organised courses. The Fund was first used in 2007 to support the Fifth Form Reading Week.

Fifth Form Reading Week

by Bernard Holiday, Chairman of the Intellectual Enrichment Committee

"The aim of the week in June 2007 was to involve seven boys in reading, discussion, experimentation and an exchange of ideas and to make a variety of cultural and intellectual experiences available to them.

Some of the activities included: A play reading of Under Milk Wood, a visit to the Science Museum, a visit to the National Gallery with a talk on the collection by an art historian, a seminar on the nature of tragedy, a successful attempt at genetic engineering in which DNA was inserted into e-coli bacteria making them glow green under UV lighting, a series of Russian lessons and a day of political discussion led by Rachel Heywood (Labour Councillor in the Borough of Lambeth).

This week of intensive activity was highly successful thanks to the interest, commitment, intelligence and cooperation of the pupils. It was made possible through generous funding from the Foundation.  The boys all quite spontaneously said that they wanted to have another reading week. In the words of one letter I received afterwards:
"All in all a really memorable week and I feel well prepared for my forthcoming IB programme, it has given me many new ideas to think about! Thank you once again for including me, I really loved it."