In Year 12

Students take part in different master classes at Aston University

In Year 13

The Times/Bank of England Target 2 point zero competition by taking the role of the Bank of England’s MPC (Monetary Policy Committee) making a 15 minute presentation on the state of the British Economy and then recommending an interest rate which aims to meet the Governments inflation target of 2% and then answering questions about the state of the economy asked by members of the Bank of England and Times Journalists.  In the latter rounds this has included members of the MPC.

In 2001-2  and 2007-8 WGHS reached the National finals in 2001-2 we achieved 3rd place (winning £3000.00)

In 2003-4, 2006-7 and 2008-9 WGHS  reached the Area finals, 2003-4 we were runners up in the Midlands/Yorkshire & Humberside Area, in 2006-7 and 2008-9 the Midlands/Wales & South West.  In 2002-3 and 2009-10 we were regional runners up.

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