Thinking Innovatively & Problem Solving
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TIPS Week (Thinking Innovatively and Problem Solving) is festival of creativity for Years 7, 8 and 9! The TIPS activities aim to challenge and inspire our girls to tackle a diverse set of problems in groups, and individually, with an emphasis on our 7 Cs: Confidence, Commitment, Craftsmanship, Communication, Curiosity, Collaboration and Creativity.
Year 7 and 8 take part in full year group sessions that encourage them to express their individuality and find new interests, as well as developing transferable life skills and their 7 Cs. As well as using the diverse expertise of our talented staff body, pupils also benefit from the expertise of local providers which our excellent location facilitates.
In 2025, Year 7 created a film on climate change with Young Film Academy and attended a practical entrepreneurial workshop. Meanwhile, Year 8 produced a Trashion show in collaboration with the Fashion School in Chelsea and Year 9 took part in the Earthshot project. This included an FHS fusion of Model UN and the international Earthshot Prize which was presented by Prince William and Sir David Attenborough. Pupils were assigned different countries and investigated the numerous environmental issues that their countries face, using their creativity to develop and pitch a possible solution.
Year 8 Trashion Show 2025
TIPS Week 2024
Throughout the week the girls are encouraged to take risks, reflect, collaborate and commit to the challenges presented. Here are some comments from the girls themselves:
