Alchemists
Teacher in Charge: Mr T Barnard

Alchemists is a closed society of approximately 14 senior students (boys and girls) who meet on Sunday evenings twice a term to discuss matters of general, non- scientific interest. Members take turns to present papers and lead discussion on topics of their own choice. The level and tenor of the discussions is mature and serious, without being stuffy. Meetings are held at Mr Barnard’s home and include refreshments. Each year’s members are invited by the teacher-in-charge, in consultation with the outgoing members.

Boys who would like to be considered as Alchemists in their Grade 11 and 12 years will have the opportunity to demonstrate their interest and their commitment to the ethos of such a society, by becoming involved in the Copernicans in their junior years.

Astronomers
Teacher in charge: Mr A Smith

This is a closed society in which 6 Grade 11 boys and 6 Grade 12 boys meet 6 times a year.  At each meeting, one of the Grade 11 boys presents a paper of a scientific nature to the club which is discussed over supper.  The papers are then published in the SAC scientific journal Redwing.

Cornish
Teacher in Charge: Mr A Smith

A small group of senior students is invited to join the Cornish Society. It meets twice a term to discuss literary and linguistic issues, and may also undertake outings to events of a cultural nature