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24 World Class Schools

World Class Schools Virtual Symposium 2020

On Wednesday, 8 July 2020, World Class primary and secondary school leaders, staff and students came
together from across the UK and internationally for the WCSQM’s first virtual Symposium. WCSQM is a UK
charity working to accredit the best non-selective state schools across the UK with our quality mark
accreditation.
In light of the ongoing social distancing measures, WCSQM’s annual Symposium, scheduled to be held at
World Class accredited St Marylebone School, took place virtually, hosted by edTech Demonstrator and

World Class Sandringham School in St Albans.

Ivybridge Community College was in attendance and
we sent them some wonderful examples of creative
learning at the College, that were showcased in the
World Class gallery 2020.

This year’s Symposium offered a range of interactive
sessions designed to share valuable learning
experiences gained during lockdown, to celebrate the
achievements and resilience of World Class students,
and to provide support and strategies for transitioning
students, school leaders and students of all ages, who
will lead the way into a new future.
Over twenty sessions ran throughout the day, led by
World Class partners, higher education institutions,
schools and students.

“We have a lot to celebrate at WCSQM. The challenges
of the last few months have proved that the World Class
skills and competencies of our students, the recognition
of which is the point of our organisation, are what really
matter. World Class students have the skills and
competencies not only to survive in times of trial, but to
flourish. We are celebrating our confidence in the fact
that our World Class students will win at life, no matter
what.” Miranda Perry, Director, WCSQM

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