Tuesday, 17 May 2011

Survey

We hope you will be able to assist with a short survey we are undertaking to elicit views from students in Years 12 & 13 about how they are going about choosing a university and how London compares with other English regions. 

The survey has 11 questions and students can also enter a prize draw to win one of six Amazon vouchers, each worth £50.

The survey is anonymous and takes about 5 minutes. We would be most grateful if you could encourage a few of your Year 12 and Year 13 students to complete the survey which can be found at www.londonhigher.ac.uk/londonstudents.html by Friday 3 June 2011.

American Soccer Scholarships

If you are aware of 6th form students (male and female) who may be interested in applying for a soccer scholarship beginning August/September 2011 please have them/parents/guardians complete the online contact form at www.afssports.com as soon as possible.

  • Students should be very smart, serious about their education and play soccer at a high standard.

  • Students must be able to provide Video footage (highlights) of them playing competitive game(s) and as we are coming to the end of most soccer seasons here in the U.K. it would be wise for those who don’t have footage to take it now as this is the only way U.S. Coaches will be able to view the students skills as a soccer player.

  • The male soccer team coaches are looking for: 5 goalkeepers, 2 strikers, 1 left fullback, 1 Centre back and a number midfield players.

  • The female soccer team coaches are seeking 1 goalkeeper and players for various positions.

  • Parents/Guardians should be aware that for those who are offered a soccer scholarship it would be very unlikely to cover all costs and they should be prepared to contribute something towards their child’s education.

LCC Summer Programme 2011

PLEASE SEE MISS BEER ASAP IF YOU WANT A PLACE. THERE ARE ONLY 5 PLACES PER WEEK

Monday, 16 May 2011

EMA

The students who are claiming EMA at the moment & returning in September, do not have to fill out another form. They have to ring the hotline & they will be given a NOE number when they get this they need to bring it to Sandy Kent (Attendance Officer) she will then be able to put this on the system and process your payments.


Wednesday, 11 May 2011

UCL June 2011 workshops

Have you applied for student finance yet? Deadline May 31st!

Not going to Uni?


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Or what about an apprentice ship. Click here

Business Saturday Class

Interested in Crime Scene investigation?


London South Bank University Law and Forensic Science

Code ASP SB03

Year Group: Year 12

Dates: 28-30 Jun 2011

9am- 4pm


Take Part in Forensic evidence for a court case take part in a mock trial


Request application forms from Michelle Debono debonom2@lsbu.ac.uk

Events at DeMontfort University

There are many events coming up for students at DeMontfort University
Please check out the link below to book yourself a place.

London Taster Course Programme update

Please inform your year 12 students that there are still places available on a number of university taster courses at various universities in London. For example, the University of Greenwich has just announced that they are running a taster courses on English Language, Language Teaching and Literature on Thursday 21 July 2011. For further details and to apply to this free taster course, students should visit www.careers.lon.ac.uk/tasters/tasterdetails.aspx?courseCode=GR134
Also just announced is the History of Art taster evening at Birkbeck, University of London on Wednesday 29 June 2011, 6pm - 8pm. For further details and to apply to this taster course please ask students to visit www.careers.lon.ac.uk/tasters/tasterdetails.aspx?courseCode=BK133

Other taster courses by subject area with places available are:
Arts and Humanities
‘Arts and Humanities’, SOAS, Wednesday 6 July 2011 [Details/Apply]
Construction
‘Build Your Future: An understanding of the construction industry’, UCL, Wednesday 6 July 2011 [Details/Apply]
Electronic Engineering
‘Electronic Engineering in the Internet Age’, Queen Mary, University of London, Wednesday 29 June 2011 [Details/Apply]
‘Electronic and Electrical Engineering ‘, UCL, Monday 11 & Tuesday 12 July 2011 [Details/Apply]
Engineering
‘Design and Innovation’, Queen Mary, University of London, Thursday 30 June 2011 [Details/Apply]
‘Sustainable Energy Engineering’, Queen Mary, University of London, Thursday 30 June 2011 [Details/Apply]
English Language ‘English Language, Language Teaching and Literature’, University of Greenwich, Thursday 21 July 2011 [Details/Apply]
History
‘New Perspectives in History’, Royal Holloway, University of London, Wednesday 29 June 2011 [Details/Apply]
History of Art
‘History of Art BA Taster’, Birkbeck, University of London, Wednesday 29 June 2011 [Details/Apply]
Language Teaching‘English Language, Language Teaching and Literature’, University of Greenwich, Thursday 21 July 2011 [Details/Apply]
Literature ‘English Language, Language Teaching and Literature’, University of Greenwich, Thursday 21 July 2011 [Details/Apply]
Materials Science
‘Materials Science’, Queen Mary, University of London [Details/Apply]
Mathematics
‘Mathematics at University’, Queen Mary, University of London, Wednesday 15 June 2011 [Details/Apply]
Medical Physics
‘Bringing Physics to Life: An Introduction to Medical’, UCL, Thursday 7 July 2011 [Details/Apply]
Nursing
‘Nursing’, King’s College London, Monday 18 July 2011 [Details/Apply]
Philosophy
‘Philosophy: Love, Redemption and God’, Heythrop College, Friday 1 July 2011 [Details/Apply]
‘Philosophy, Religion and Ethics: Art, Truth and Second Life’, Heythrop College, Friday 1 July 2011 [Details/Apply]
Theology
‘Theology: Knowing God and Becoming Human’, Heythrop College, Friday 1 July 2011 [Details/Apply]
Please check www.london.ac.uk/tasters regularly for any updates. To apply to any of the free taster courses above, students should visit our website for further details and the online application form.
Please note places are allocated on a first-come first served basis and due to limited places, students will only be given a place on a maximum of 3 taster courses in total.

Open days - Check out the University of London Undergraduate Open Days Page on Facebook

Morgan Stanley’s Work Experience programme


Morgan Stanley is one of the world's leading investment banks, and they have asked Pure Potential to invite a selection of the brightest sixth formers to apply for their 3 day Work Experience programme and exclusive open day this July 2011.

Step In, Step Up is designed for female students only, a 3 day work experience programme it compromises of many elements including case studies, panel sessions and work shadowing.

The Open Day is available to all students and is an opportunity to find out about Morgan Stanley’s various divisions through presentations and workshops, as well as meeting industry professionals to ask questions.

If any of your students have an interest in finding out more about the investment banking industry then Morgan Stanley’s 3 day Work Experience programme and exclusive Open Day are opportunities not to be missed.

We strongly recommend that your students apply because having such a prestigious firm on their personal statement or CV will be hugely beneficial when it comes to applying to university and looking for work experience as undergraduates.

For more information about the 3 day Work Experience programme and 1 day Open Day, please visit our website -
www.purepotential.org/recruitment/morgan-stanley .

When your students apply please ensure that they mention Pure Potential in their covering letter. The application deadline is 6 June 2011.

Friday, 6 May 2011

Apprenticeships

Hospitality Apprentice - working towards NVQ Level 2 in Hospitality & Catering Apprenticeship framework with McDonalds Restaurants.
Variable shifts from 22hours per week - Apprenticeship website Vac No VAC000059312 - Core + 7000808.
 
Vehicle Fitter Apprenticeship - National Tyres and Autocare - apply on line - www.ntfullthrottle.co.uk
(Closing date 16th June 2011) Core + vac no: 8000030

 
Apprentice Travel Consultant - Thomas Cook - apply on line http://www.thomascook.com/recruitment/
(Closing date 24th June 2011) Core + vac no. 7000807


For more informtion contact
Prospects Services Limited
233 Broadway
Bexleyheath

Kent

DA6 7EJ

Tel: 020 8301 3900 Fax 020 8304 4107

Interested in Oxford or Cambridge?

UKCAT University Admissions Test 2011

Do you drive to Bexleyheath?

Students that drive to Bexleyheath for their lessons must display a Parking Permit (obtainable from Mrs Gray at Bexleyheath). If there is no permit on display the car is at risk of being clamped.
 
Miss Beer has info on a summer school at Ravensbourne from 4th -8th July in Media, Graphics, Fashion Design and Broadcast Sound. Is this is of interest to you, please see ASAP for application information.

Goldsmith's Summer Schools

Young Journalists’ Academy

MESSAGE FROM: Young Journalists’ Academy

We have had a lot of strong applications for the 2011 Young Journalists' Academy Summer School, organised by Journalism Education in partnership with The Times, but are still accepting applications until Thursday 24 June. This is an excellent opportunity for students who are thinking about obtaining a career in the media, with our recent alumni study showing almost 90% of graduates have gone on to be published or do further work in the media.  (see: http://www.yja.org.uk/index.php/site/apply)

It is completely free of charge and takes place in Canary Wharf on 30 July to 6 August.

As a previous student said: ‘The opportunity to join the summer school was one I couldn’t miss, as it would get the ball rolling on my journalism career.’

The programme is open to 16- to 18-year-old London state school pupils who have the passion and the guts, but not ‘the right contacts’, to break into journalism. It is ideal for any student who is interested in a career in the media. The aim of the summer school is to offer a route into the competitive field of journalism. For more information about the programme, to download our brochure and to access the application form, please visit www.yja.org.uk. The final deadline for applications is Thursday 24 June.

Successful candidates will get a unique chance to meet some of Britain's most renowned journalists, to participate in media training workshops and to visit the headquarters of high profile media institutions. Past speakers include Decca Aitkenhead (The Guardian), Daniel Finkelstein (The Times), Simon Newman (Reuters), Simon Nixon (Wall Street Journal) and Dean Piper (Sunday Mirror).