Sunday 30 January 2011

YEAR 12 STUDENTS: LSE Choice

A brilliant summer scheme, designed for year 12 students with particular interest in Economics, Geography, Government and Politics, History, Maths and Sociology
Students ideally
  • Current Year 12 students
  • Have mostly A*, A- B at GCSE
  • Have an interest in social sciences
  • Can commit to the programme
  • Parents did not go to University
This programme will run from August 2011 right around until February 2012, and so students must be able to commit to the summer school programme.
Any students interested, please see Miss Forde for an application form. OR apply online by CLICKING HERE

Students of the Week

ANIMATED STAR DIVIDER Pictures, Images and Photos
ROBYN LIDSEY

BEST DRESSED
DANNY SAN AND TYRONE MITCHELL 

ALSO...
WELL DONE TO MO SAWYER AND SAM OLALAYE - EXCELLENT FEEDBACK FROM THE YEAR 11 TEAM. THEY HAVE BEEN VERY HELPFUL.

Tuesday 25 January 2011

DATES FOR YOU DIARY

BATTLE FOR BANDS

THURSDAY 17TH FEBRUARY 2010
6PM START
£3.00 TICKET
Please see Lewis O Brien for details


SUMMER BALL
£10 Deposits needed by Friday please


PREFECTS NEEDED TO HELP ON
YEAR 7 DISCO- TUESDAY 8TH FEB
YEAR 8 DISCO- WEDNESDAY 9TH FEB
YEAR 9 DISCO- THURSDAY 10TH FEB
Please see ABBI GRANGER for details

ATTENDANCE

ATTENDANCE FROM 10/01/2011-14.01/2011
 
J TAKPI- 99.09%
T BENFIELD-96%
P.HEWITT AND N ROUTLEDGE-95.83%
I ELMSLIE-94.55%
B RAJI AND J CARTWRIGHT- 94.17%
M MAJOR-86.67%

Want to drop a subject?

TO DROP A SUBJECT YOU MUST CONSULT MS. BEER

She is the ONLY ONE who can give authority for the subject to be dropped.

ALL SIXTH FORM MUST be on a minimum of three subjects. Please see MS. BEER if this is NOT the case

Monday 24 January 2011

Are you the right person for the job?

DIRTY DANCING REFUNDS

The following students can collect refunds for Dirty Dancing from the Reception

Emily Hill
Charlotte Norman
Sonal Rabadia
Kristina Cunningham
Meghann Leggott
Annalise Noonan

Newham College and Cambridge: UNIVERSITY TASTER DAYS

PLEASE SEE MISS BEER IF YOU ARE INTERESTED

Year 12 Science Day: Saturday 19th March
Our annual Science Day for Year 12 students is always very popular, so we recommend early booking! For more information and to access the downloadable booking form, please visit this webpage: http://www.newn.cam.ac.uk/joining-newnham/undergraduate-admissions/open-days-events/content/student-open-days#Year_12_Science_Open_Day.
 
Year 12 Subject Taster Days: 14th, 15th, 17th & 18th February
Due to the popularity and success of similar events last year, we have extended our programme of Subject Taster Days for arts and humanities subjects. This year we are offering the following days:

Mon 14th February: ENGLISH
Tues 15th February: ARCHAEOLOGY & ANTHROPOLOGY, AND ANGLO-SAXON, NORSE & CELTIC
Thurs 17th February: GEOGRAPHY
Fri 18th February: POLITICS, PSYCHOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY, AND PHILOSOPHY

These are open to high-achieving students from every school, and we offer a series of lectures, seminars and/or workshops on each day, led by leading academics. Advice will also be offered to students, regarding choosing a subject to study at university level, and the Cambridge admissions process. Attendance is free of charge, but we expect students (or the school) to arrange their own travel to and from the event. For more details about these opportunities, and how to book places, please see “Subject Taster Days” on this webpage: http://www.newn.cam.ac.uk/joining-newnham/undergraduate-admissions/open-days-events/content/student-open-days#SubjectTaster.  

The booking deadline for these events is Wednesday 26th January.
 
Year 12 Music Faculty Taster Days: 2nd & 16th February, and 2nd March
 As part of its outreach activities, the Music Faculty is offering three Taster Days. For more information please visit: http://www.mus.cam.ac.uk/outreach/taster-days/
Can I say our rolling attendance since September is 95.64%. This is outstanding and I’m sure Mrs Khanna will be very pleased with this figure.

Mrs Takpi's form have the highest attendance since September so their special treat will come on Tuesday tutor time!


WELL DONE TO:

1ST- MRS TAKPI (98.26%)
2ND- MS BENFIELD (97.39%)
3RD- MR CARTWRIGHT (96.98)
4TH- MR HEWITT (95.19)
5TH- MS MAJOR (95.12)
6TH- MR ELMSLIE (94.84)
7TH- MRS RAJI (94.81)
8TH- MS ROUTLEDGE (93.12)

UNIVERSITY TASTER DAYS

Cambridge University [Newham College]
Tues 15th February:
Year 12 ARCHAEOLOGY & ANTHROPOLOGY Taster Day

Cambridge University [Newham College]
Thurs 17th February
Year 12 GEOGRPAHY Taster Day


Cambridge University [Newham College]
Fri 18th February
Year 12 POLITICS, PSYCHOLOGY
& SOCIOLOGY, AND PHILOSOPHY Taster Day


Cambridge University [Newham College]
Year 12 Music Taster Day 2nd Feb 2011
Year 12  16th February 2011 Music Faculty Taster Day
  Year 12  2nd March 2011  Music Faculty Taster Day


Oxford University
March 16th- 18th
Faculty Of Law Open day


Cambridge University
March 28th-29th
Introduction to Vetinerary Medicine


Loughborough University
April 12th-13th
Engineering Experience

Tuesday 18 January 2011

Connexions Appiontments


Date of appt:  Wednesday, 19th January    
TIME
NAME
TUTOR
1.55


Stacey Craig
6th Form
3pm


Nicole Wenden
6th form

Monday 17 January 2011

SUMMER SCHOOL???

Interested in applying for an Oxford or Cambridge Summer school?
Then make sure you see Miss. Beer in the LRC at 8.55am on Tuesday.
This is only year 12.

London Taster Course Programme 2011

University taster courses for prospective undergraduate students

Choose from more than 130 courses in 70 different subject areas at 22 university institutions



 
 
What is the London Taster Course Programme?

The London Taster Course Programme aims to provide students, looking towards starting university in September 2012 (currently in year 12) with a taste of what life at a university in London is like.

Through your chosen course you will experience the different teaching methods used by university academics and gain an insight into the additional facilities available, whilst meeting students from across the UK.

You can choose a course from a variety of subjects within 22 university institutions, including courses organised by The Careers Group, University of London. Courses range from voice and drama, to medicine and nursing, to computing and business.

Run for charity - Are you game?

The O2 Run 2011

Wednesday 13 July 2011
The O2 Peninsula Square, London

Free
 

This event is free to enter! 
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

Sunday 16 January 2011

Summer Schools at the University of Oxford


Applications for UNIQ 2011 open at 9am on 10th January 2011
 and close at 7pm on 24th February 2011.



Attending open days, summer schools and going to any university course in year 12 is beneficial to enhance your UCAS application. You only have 8 months until the UCAS application process opens, by this time you should know what course you want to do and where you want to do it. Filling in a UCAS form can be made easier when you take up opportunities such as this and the many others that are posted on the blog see Moving On and Academic Opportunities.

Reason to apply for this opportunity

  1. You'll meet undergraduate students
  2. You'll have lectures and seminars with world class tutors
  3. You'll live on campus for a week
  4. There's a busy social programme
  5. You can find out what university life is like
  6. You'll learn something new
  7. Meet other students your age
  8. You'll hear what admissions tutors are looking for
  9. IT'S FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Students of the week

ANIMATED STAR DIVIDER Pictures, Images and Photos
LUKE ROBINSON For excellent attendance, punctuality and for consistently completing his enrichment tasks since September

HUNG LAI- For excellent attendance and punctuality and for supporting and helping other A Level Maths students revise in after school sessions

BEST DRESSED
OLIVER ROTHWELL AND CHARLOTTE LINES 

Notices

NO ASSEMBLY ON MONDAY DUE TO EXAM IN P2

Year 12 to sign up to express interest in university fayre in March/April time.

Well done to all sixth form for their politeness to Gill, our cafe manager! Particularly thanks to Alex Flynn and Jay Jervis who have had hour long conversations with her. Also well done to SAM MONTGOMERY and JAMES HARRINGTON for providing the most business so far!

There will be teachers popping into get their lunch and coffee and I really appreciate sixth form support on this. It is easier for many staff in that building to pop in instead of going to canteen. Please can sixth formers be patient with this and understanding.


Football Game- hope it went well and the boys won!


TUESDAY PSHE- Everyone in the hall- years 12 and 13

From next week, the PSHE sessions will be taught in tutor groups with year 12 and 13 mixed. Ms Beer will be revealing groups a little later.

THURSDAY CHARITY EVENT- BRING SOME MONEY TO ASSEMBLY ON THURSDAY AS THE BOYS WILL BE GETTING THEIR LEGS WAXED! VERY EXCITING!

Friday 14 January 2011

Gap Year @ The Bank Of England

Our Gap Year programme is open to students who have just completed their A-level or equivalent (e.g. International or Welsh Baccalaureate, Scottish Higher, Irish Leaving Certificate or BTEC Nationals) studies who wish to gain work experience before a University course. It provides a valuable opportunity to gain exposure of work experience in a stimulating environment at the centre of the UK’s economy.

Gap Year opportunities are largely available in our Banking Services area undertaking operational Banking work. This involves processing of financial data, often to tight deadlines and requires a high level of accuracy. These roles will give you the opportunity to gain first hand experience of the banking processes of a major financial institution. In addition there are some research and clerical based opportunities in other areas of the Bank.

We offer opportunities for training and many students complete the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)  qualification during their placement.   Placements last for 51 weeks.

Our Gap Year students benefit from working in a professional environment and truly value the opportunity to gain practical work experience in a prestigious organisation. They also enjoy the working atmosphere and social interaction.

 The Gap Year programme offers you the opportunity to prepare for life at university and provides an excellent insight to the work of the UK’s Central Bank.  Previous particpants in the programme have said that gaining experience with the Bank really enhanced their university applications.

To apply for these positions you should have at least 180 UCAS points (either passed or predicted) from up to three A Levels or equivalent qualifications.

We are now open for applications for Gap Year positions starting in 2011.  The deadline for applications is 5pm on 28th February 2011.  The application form can be accessed here.

UCL Workshops (Feb 2011)

Greenwich University Taster days June 2011

Computing and Mathematical Sciences taster day: Wednesday 29th June 2011 9.30am-3pm Greenwich Campus
-Year 12 students wanting to study Computing or Maths at University
First hand knowledge on University life and experience areas of the subject that are taught on the degree
Experience being a uni student for the day             

Workshops:

  • Lights camera action: Film and TV production , use of Apple Mac suite
  • Maths based: Maths and statistics courses, research projects and other info
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Humanities and Social Sciences school conference Date in June TBD 9.30am- 3pm Greenwich Campus
-Year 12 students
Students thinking of studying a Humanites course at University
Partake in workshops, experience University life for a day.
  • Workshop on conflict- all aspects
  • Thinking about the green problem- environmental issues
  • Bling  Society- Sociology- Are we lost generation of consumers ‘bling culture’

Monday 10 January 2011

Year 12 Drama

Year 12 will have their practical exam on 24th March.  We will require all year 12 drama students to be in the depeartment for the 23rd and 24th of March for technical, lighting and full costume rehearsals. 

From Ms Peake

Charity Donations

Sixth Form have donated

£26 to Demelza House Children's Hospice, Rook Lane, Bobbing, Sittingbourne, Kent. ME9 8DZ UK







£50 to Teenage Cancer Trust, 93 Newman Street, London

Careers conferences for students who want to become Doctors or Lawyers

EPOC TRAINING

We organise careers conferences for students.  Places are available at our next events:

Improve Your Chances of Becoming a Doctor
Saturday 19 February 2011, at University College London

Improve Your Chances of Becoming a Doctor
Saturday 5 March 2011, at The University of Manchester

Improve Your Chances of Becoming a Lawyer
Saturday 12 March 2011, at University College London

Improve Your Chances of Becoming a Doctor
Saturday 2 April 2011, at University College London

We give students the opportunity to:

 - Gain practical advice on getting into the university and profession of their choice
 - Talk to admissions tutors and university students
 - Find out about the career and its specialist fields
 - Speak with doctors or solicitors and barristers
 - Discuss their academic options, alternatives and related careers

The events are designed principally for students in Year 11 and Year 12. Other students, careers advisers, teachers and parents are also welcome to attend.

For full details, including costs and the application form, please visit our website ( www.epoc.org.uk ).  If you have any queries, you are welcome to contact me.

Frances Scott
Careers Adviser
Epoc Careers
18 Church Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 1ET
Tel: 01707 661107  Fax: 01707 665556

Early closure of school

Introduction to Veterinary Medicine at Cambridge University

VetCam 2011 - Introduction to Veterinary Medicine at Cambridge University

Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th March 2011

Following the successful courses held here in recent years we are holding another two-day residential programme for Year 12 students interested in applying to study Veterinary Medicine at Cambridge University.

The course will take place on Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th March 2011.
There will be an opportunity to visit the pre-clinical and clinical departments to give a taste of the course and meet with staff and current students. Places will be limited to 150 on the basis of first-come, first-served and it would be sensible to encourage only likely A-grade candidates to attend.  The 2011 course fee will be £150 for the all inclusive two-day course.

This information is being sent to almost 4000 schools; however, by necessity the course is limited to 150 participants. It is always over-subscribed therefore we request that you send a maximum of two candidates from your institution.

Those who do attend can collect information for any additional interested candidates and share it with them on their return. There will be no discrimination against any candidates who apply for Veterinary Medicine if they are unable to attend either this course or any other open days.
 

To avoid disappointment, please stress to them that early booking is essential.

The course can be booked and paid for using a debit or credit card at
https://sales.admin.cam.ac.uk/events/eventdetails.asp?eventid=165.  If this is not possible please contact us at tutorial.office@vet.cam.ac.uk and we will send you a booking form which can be posted back to us with a cheque. 

Places are limited to 150 and are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. We will confirm your place BY EMAIL on receipt of payment. Unfortunately we are unable to consider faxed bookings.  We will keep an additional 15 names on a waiting list, in case of any cancellations. If you choose to cancel, a £15 cancellation fee will be charged and the remaining amount refunded to you by cheque.  All bookings received will be acknowledged.

VetCam 2011
Introduction to Veterinary Medicine at Cambridge University

We are offering a two-day residential programme for Year 12 students who are interested in applying to read Veterinary Medicine at Cambridge University in October 2012. The course will run over two days, commencing on Monday 28 March. You will have the opportunity to sample college life as well as visiting the pre-clinical departments and our facilities at the Veterinary School, where you are based during your clinical years. During the two days you will meet members of academic staff and current students and get a taste of the course. Visitors will stay in Queens' College.

PROVISIONAL BRIEF PROGRAMME
Monday 28th March 2011
10.00 - 11.00
Arrive Porters' Lodge, Queens' College for registration, refreshments and welcome
11.15 -11.30
On foot to Anatomy Lecture Theatre (via Pembroke college) for welcome and lectures
12.20 - 1.05
Lunch at Queens’ College
13.05 - 16.30
Preclinical tours, demonstrations and mini lectures
16.45 - 17.45
Tour of a college
19.15 - 21.00
Formal Hall (Dinner) (Dress: smart-casual)
21.00 onwards
Film in the Fitzpatrick Hall and Quiz in the JCR

Tuesday 29th March 2011
7.30 - 8.30
Breakfast at Queens’ College
8.45 – 10.30
Coach to Department of Veterinary Medicine, Madingley Road for lectures, demonstrations and tour
10.30 - 10.45
Refreshments
10.45 - 12.45
Guided tours round the Department of Veterinary Medicine - demonstrations at various stations, visit College stands where representatives will be available for questions and additional information
12.45 - 13.30
Lunch at the Department of Veterinary Medicine
13.30
Coach to various colleges
13.45 - 14.45
Tour of a college – based on your preferences
14.45 - 15.45
Tour of Cambridge City Centre
15.45 - 16.00
Arrive at Queens’ College
16.00 - 16.30
Admissions process talk from Dr Hugh Field, Veterinary Admissions Enquiries Advisor
16.30 - 17.00
General discussion and questions
17.00 - 17.30
JCR / Bar - Refreshments, course evaluation and questionnaires
17.30
Depart