University Challenge

We recently had our first ever staff versus students ‘University Challenge’ when a team of four, year 13 students took on the might of the staff team.

The year 13 team was made up of captain Brandon Masih, Olivia McKnight, Abdullah Shaikh, and Daleep Bahra.  The staff team consisted of two former HGS pupils, Ms PingTo and Mr Jawad Hussain, as well as Mr Kevin Organ from the English department and were captained by headteacher Dr Simon Bird.

With questions ranging from geography questions about Japanese islands to Science questions about chemical elements as well as music questions about Puerto Rican music and the Canadian singer Justin Bieber, the quiz tested out contestants’ general knowledge.

After a very closely fought contest, played before a partisan audience supporting the students, the staff team pulled away to gain a 210- 165 victory, and teacher pride was maintained!

Many thanks to all of the contestants, especially the staff, who were such great sports for taking part and providing great entertainment for the audience.

Chris Conway