The theory that artificial intelligence (AI) will one day surpass humans has been spoken of for years, and of course recently featured as a motion in our own Debating competition. But with the release of chatbots like ChatGPT, some think this idea is closer to becoming reality than ever. Artificial intelligence, the field of computer […]

(This assembly is an abridged version of an episode from a podcast by the brilliant broadcaster and economist, Tim Harford, well known to listeners on Radio 4 for his regular programme, “More or Less”.  I highly recommend to all pupils – and indeed staff – his excellent podcast, “Cautionary Tales”, which is where I came […]

You may remember that some months ago, just before my sabbatical, I was talking about Mount Stupid, and how not to get stuck there.  I introduced you to the concept of Mount Stupid – the place where people’s confidence in their own abilities and expertise significantly exceeds their actual expertise. So they think they’re good […]

One of my favourite TV programmes ever was The Office – the UK version – co-written and starring Ricky Gervais as the odious David Brent, and I found out recently that it was Ricky Gervais who is credited with one of my favourite aphorisms, which goes as follows: “When you are dead, you do not know you are dead. It’s only […]

Sport Rowing: The highlight of the year for the Boat Club has been the success of the Boys’ year 11 Eight winning both the Junior 16 category at the Head of the Nene, Peterborough and the Novice eights event at the Head of the Cam, Cambridge.   Awards: Cruttenden Book Prize for Captain of Boats […]

Sir Matthew, Guest of Honour, Governors, Parents, Colleagues, Pupils, Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to start by saying thank you. Thank you to the Governors for their wise counsel and support during the last year, thank you to my colleagues, both teaching and support staff; thanks to the hardworking Leys Connection Committee and especially […]