The launch of the 2025 edition of Meriden’s journal of student work, Muse, was met with much excitement. Now in its third year, Muse showcased the breadth and depth of student work across the School, featuring pieces from a wide range of departments and subject areas. The journal provided an insight into the Lateral Learning skills of research, critical and creative thinking, communication, collaboration and citizenship.
Curated by Ms Curran, Mr Owens and Dr Goeth, the journal provided an opportunity to see first-hand the curiosity, empathy and creativity that students brought to their work. The 2025 edition reflected the importance of students finding their own unique voice and understanding the value of independent thinking, particularly at a time when the capabilities of artificial intelligence continued to grow.
“In today’s world, it was increasingly important for students to find their own unique voice and to understand the value of thinking for themselves. While we couldn’t ignore the power of AI and its increasing capabilities, it was also a time to reflect on what we valued about being human and what it meant to create new knowledge.”
– Ms Curran, Dean of Lateral Learning
A Diverse Collection of Work
The edition featured an impressive range of student interests and ideas, with works spanning historical investigations, artworks, compositions, digital animation and poetry. Students demonstrated innovation through scientific investigations and business plans, while creative thinking was evident across a variety of design projects. The journal also captured students’ willingness to engage with significant questions in philosophy, ethics and theology.
Celebrating Independent Thinking
The launch of Muse was a wonderful celebration of the hard work and creativity that went into producing the journal. During the event, students shared excerpts from their work and discussed the processes they had undertaken to bring their ideas to fruition.
Through these presentations, students demonstrated the perseverance and resilience they had developed while navigating both the challenges and rewards of research and independent thinking. The launch provided a meaningful opportunity to celebrate their achievements and recognise the depth of thinking represented throughout the journal.
Thank you to Ms Curran, Mr Owens and Dr Goeth for the time and care they devoted to curating Muse, as well as to the Heads of Departments and classroom teachers who supported students throughout the process. Congratulations to all the students whose work has been showcased in this year’s edition.
