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Economics






        Economics is one of the most popular subject at Jed-
        dah Prep and Grammar School. This is due to excel-
        lent teaching and learning, robust curriculum and the
        wider enrichment opportunities offered to our pupils.

        This year the Economics  Department successfully
        launched Careers Lunch to KS4 and KS5 pupils. The
        purpose of this new initiative was to invite  guest
        speakers from different professional backgrounds to
        share their experiences with our pupils. This also gave
        our pupils and an insight into what it takes to be suc-
        cessful in the industry.

        Furthermore, over the Christmas holidays, Year 12
        Economics pupils were busy preparing for their pres-
        entations  on  how  Covid-19  has  effected  the  econo-
        my  of  Saudi Arabia. These  presentations were  very
        well received and standards were very  high.  Pupils
        worked hard to plan, deliver and present to the year
        12 and 13 cohort and to their teachers in an assembly.

        Moreover,  the  Economic  pupils  also  participated in
        the Mind Underground External Essay Competition
        which looked to hone writing skills and engage partic-
        ipants in contemporary economics  discussions.  This
        was a fantastic opportunity for pupils to discuss the
        challenges of the current global economy in the bid to
        win the 1st prize of £1000.
                                                              by the teachers.
        Finally,  the Business and Economic  Society have
        held weekly lunchtime workshops for years 10 to 13    The Economics department is now currently planning to
        in preparation for the end of year Cambridge assess-  organize an international trip to either Barcelona or Ger-
        ments.                                                many for the following academic year.

        Every Monday a workshop was held in GU13 with Mr.     Mr Abdul Aziz Qayum
        Qayum who needed help with Economics. The pupils      Head of Humanities and Social Science
        came to the workshops to discuss the challenges they
        faced in this subject. Pupils will also bring exam ques-
        tions they have answered to be reviewed and marked
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