Students Join Forces for AI-Focused Leadership Project

Students from The Charter School Bermondsey returned inspired and energised after attending the launch of the Southwark Schools’ Learning Partnership (SSLP) Student Leadership Project on Thursday, 13th November at Kingswood Arts. This year’s theme—Digital and AI—brought together 53 students from nine SSLP schools for a day of collaboration and innovation.

Half of our student group teamed up with peers from Dulwich College, while the other half partnered with St Michael’s, laying the groundwork for exciting joint projects. We are thrilled to have @employeevolunteering on board as partners for this year’s AI initiative.

The event opened with three inspiring keynote speakers:

• Christine Foster, GM for AI and Automation at Experian and former Chief Commercial Officer at The Alan Turing Institute, shared powerful insights on the real-world impact of AI.
• Rob Waugh, technology and science journalist for outlets including the Daily Mail, New York Post, and The Telegraph, highlighted ethical concerns around AI-generated “fake experts.”
• Matt Webb, designer, entrepreneur, and co-founder of BERG, now leading Acts Not Facts, encouraged students to think creatively about human-centred technology.

Year 10 student Shakhai reflected:
“It was really good working with boys from Dulwich College… we worked well together and I will get to develop my design skills while learning about AI.”