On Monday 26 February, Wren Academy Sixth Formers, past and present, were represented on the BBC.

Micha Winchester was interviewed on BBC London News, as part of a group of people who walked The Tubeathon, where 27 groups of young people visiting 271 Tube stations, covering a distance of about 250 miles (402km) across the capital.  So far they have raised over £9,000 for Lives Not Knives, a charity that works to prevent youth violence in London by providing mentoring and advice for young people. 

You can also watch the interview here (from 17 mins 30 seconds): BBC iPlayer - BBC London - Evening News: 26/02/2024

Read the BBC article here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england- london-68397567
 

Or further donate here: Eitan Okrent is fundraising for Lives Not Knives (justgiving.com)
 

In addition, Wren alumni James Hall (pictured far left) was pivotal in his UCL team reaching the semi-finals of University Challenge. Finding his team in trouble against Trinity College, Cambridge, his speed on the buzzer helped inspire an impressive comeback.

You can watch him in action by clicking the link below:

BBC iPlayer - University Challenge - 2023/24: 31. Trinity College, Cambridge v UCL

Well done James!