• Dr Shaun Wallace Visit (KYPA Programme): Wednesday 19 April 2023

Dr Shaun Wallace Visit (KYPA Programme): Wednesday 19 April 2023


Highams Park School was delighted to welcome the multi talented Author, Criminal Barrister, Lecturer and Celebrity Quizzer,  Dr Shaun Wallace into our school on 21 April 2023.  

Dr Shaun ran an extremely interesting, interactive talk & Q&A session about his life and  career to date with  our Year 12 & 13 Business, Economics, Government & Politics, Media Studies and  Sociology  students.    

During the hour long session, Dr Shaun talked about his achievements including being the first person of colour to win Mastermind and how this showed that Black people can be more than just musicians and athletes as commonly represented through the media.

 Dr Shaun also talked about his experiences of being labelled by teachers and the importance of challenging negative stereotypes and achieving beyond expectations through hard work.

"Stay motivated, look at what you need to do to achieve your goals." Dr Shaun Wallace.


We thank Dr Shaun for taking the time to come in and motivate our students.



Collaboration Project

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This event was been organised by our very own dedicated Teacher, Celebrity Photographer and Creative Project Manager, Gary Thomas as part of his inspirational Keep Young People Alive (KYPA) programme which focuses on  'Pursuing Your Own Personal Goals and Deep Passionate Ambitions'.

The idea to create the Collaboration Project is credited to Highams Park music students. Collaboration invites teachers and students to band together and make a professional music EP at a recording studio and provide a pathway into the creative arts industry and or provide a taster about the music industry. Dr Shaun Wallace supports the KYPA programme and its achievement.

 Click here for more information about Gary's work.

More about Dr Shaun Wallace:

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Author:


Dr Shaun released his autobiography ‘Chasing the Dream’ late in 2018 and held a book launch hosted by Great James Street Chambers at The Old Bailey’s Grand Hall.


  1. Criminal Barrister:


    Dr Shaun is a senior criminal defence advocate of over 35 years’ experience and is an Honorary Doctor of Laws. He specialises in a wide range of serious criminal cases from murder, manslaughter, fraud, money laundering, firearms and drug trafficking.

  2. Lecturer:


    Dr Shaun has lectured in environmental law, health and safety and road transport law and Regulations. Dr Shaun frequently leads in multi-handed cases.


Quizzing, Television and Celebrity Career:

Dr Shaun released his autobiography ‘Chasing the Dream’ late in 2018 and held a book launch hosted by Great James Street Chambers at The Old Bailey’s Grand Hall.

Since 2009, Dr Shaun has appeared as a “Chaser” on the UK television series The Chase, a game show which airs on ITV. His nickname on the show is “The Dark Destroyer”. He also appears on the celebrity editions of The Chase as well as 'Beat The Chasers.'

All Information  on Dr Shaun Wallace has been sourced from greatjames.co.uk/members/shaun-wallace/.