Monday, 24 September 2012
Thursday, 6 September 2012
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Have you been to an open day yet?
Click the link below to find out what open days are happening and when. You are strongly advised to book a Saturday open day as you will not be guaranteed to get the day off from your lessons
Tom Hyatt's Report on his Neuropsychology course: The Brain @ University College London
Taking up opportunities to attend university open days and summer courses will open up your mind to the possibilities of going to university and also provide you with some real experience that you could comment on in your personal statement.
Below is Tom Hyatt's experience of taking up one such opportunity.
In the
spring term I was made aware of a new and exciting opportunity being run by UCL
Horizons – in the summer term. The application process was a little daunting at
first, knowing that there would only be 15 places available for this years’
course. I had to write a 600-word summary of why I would have been the ideal
candidate for the course, and why I wanted to attend. This then had to be sent
off directly to UCL with a reference from Miss Beer, and within two weeks my
place was confirmed. The University is a very welcoming place, with all tutors
and general admissions staff being approachable and helpful.
The
course ran every Wednesday evening for 7 weeks at the University itself. The
timing of the course allowed students to experience what travelling to and from
UCL was like, on a normal working day. Each week I learnt about a different area
of the brain through: visual, practical, group, and independent tasks. In the
first session, I was given a topic to research and present to the rest of the
group on week 7, which was to be done in my own time. I had to create a
10-minute oral presentation (visual aids were allowed) and write a 1600 word
essay on my topic – of which I chose eyewitness testimony. I found the
cerebellum and the prefrontal cortex the most interesting as they contribute to
so many unique functions, that a human being performs on a day-to-day basis. I
would strongly recommend anyone that’s thinking of applying to go for it.
Throughout the course I picked up and improved many other skills alongside
knowledge of the brain; meeting new people, speaking in front of large groups of
people, essay writing, and advice on what makes the perfect UCAS statement.
I
thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and would recommend it to any Year 12 hoping
to go into psychology/neuropsychology in the future.
Friday, 20 July 2012
Sunday, 8 July 2012
APPRENTICESHIPS & ACCOUNTING WORK PLACEMENTS
APPRENTICESHIPS & ACCOUNTING WORK PLACEMENTS ALONG WITH COMPUTERISED ACCOUNTS- SAGE 50 TRAINING FOR STUDENTS
We have opportunities for work placement available that your students may be interested in. At this time we are aware that many sixth form students are looking to secure work placements for the summer and we would like to offer them an opportunity to train with us. St Mary's Accounting Services is a lively forward thinking firm of Chartered Certified Accountants in South East London, and we were a finalist at the National Council for Work Experience Awards in March 2012.
We are providing a SAGE LINE 50 COMPUTERISED ACCOUNTS TRAINING & ACCOUNTING WORK PLACEMENT in August 2012, that is geared to equip students with the necessary practical skills to complement their educational courses, assist with their UCAS points and enhance their employment skills.
We ran a similar program last summer, in which 16 sixth form students from three different schools attended the training and work experience session with our firm which gave them vital practical experience in using Sage 50 accounts software, and accounting duties in the real world. Enclosed is a feedback form which details the comments provided by the students and the common comments provided by their professional mentors within our organisation.
The programme will provide them with the following benefits and more:
• Certification on completion of course & references attainable
• Gain hands on experience & employment skills
• A supportive framework that will help with any questions
• Guidance on how to break into the job market and into the Accounting field
• Trained by Chartered Certified Accountants, with experience in the working field
This programme is a tailored package which includes 2 days training in the computerised accounting software at a discounted rate of £150, and 2 weeks work placement for FREE.
The students will also have an opportunity to be put forward onto an Accounting or Business Admin..Apprenticeship programme. Apprenticeship programmes are an excellent way of gaining qualifications and workplace experience, where the apprentice will earn as they learn as well as gain practical skills from the workplace.
Should you have any questions, or would like to express your interest, please do not hesitate to contact Sarah Naughten at traininq@stmarysaccounting.com or on 02072529331.
Monday, 25 June 2012
SUMMER TASKS 2012
All tasks must be completed by the first lesson in September
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Photography
Textiles
Critical Thinking
Contemporary Politics
Media & Film (all levels)
Sociology
Anthropology
English (letter)
English Literature
English Language
Business Level 2
Business Level 3
Drama
ICT
Travel & Tourism
History
Anthropology
1. try to visit the Natural History Museum in London;
2. Read five articles in the National Geographic;
3. Prepare for September by reading one of the texts on the reading list.
Psychology
Music
Music Performance:
-A short performance, played on an instrument or sung. It might be an original song you have written, or an existing piece of music. You may wish to self-accompany, e.g. sing and play guitar.
-Write a self-evaluation of your current strengths and weaknesses on your instrument/voice and show how you could go about improving your skills and knowledge.
Music Tech:
Research and create a presentation giving details on microphones. This should include microphone types eg dynamic, condenser, ribbon,boundary and what the following means: polar pattern; frequency response; sensitivity. Show the microphone type and positioning that you would use for the following instruments: Drum kit, acoustic guitar, cello, solo singer, choir.
Textiles
Critical Thinking
Contemporary Politics
Media & Film (all levels)
Sociology
Anthropology
English (letter)
English Literature
English Language
Business Level 2
Business Level 3
Drama
ICT
Travel & Tourism
History
Research the following view of women from the 19th Century:
‘Angel in the House’ (Patmore, 1854)
- What does Patmore mean?
- How is this view typical of the 19th Century?
- Is this a postive or negative view of women? Explain your answer.
- How doe sthis view link to this work of art: Woman’s Mission: Companion of Manhood by George Elgar Hicks, 1863?
Anthropology
1. try to visit the Natural History Museum in London;
2. Read five articles in the National Geographic;
3. Prepare for September by reading one of the texts on the reading list.
Psychology
Research and write out information on the five psychological approaches to be studied during your course: Cognitive , Behavioural/Learning , Biological, Evolutionary, Psychodynamic. You need a minimum of a page for each and you should not copy or paste.
Music
Music Performance:
-A short performance, played on an instrument or sung. It might be an original song you have written, or an existing piece of music. You may wish to self-accompany, e.g. sing and play guitar.
-Write a self-evaluation of your current strengths and weaknesses on your instrument/voice and show how you could go about improving your skills and knowledge.
Music Tech:
Research and create a presentation giving details on microphones. This should include microphone types eg dynamic, condenser, ribbon,boundary and what the following means: polar pattern; frequency response; sensitivity. Show the microphone type and positioning that you would use for the following instruments: Drum kit, acoustic guitar, cello, solo singer, choir.
Monday, 7 May 2012
Apprentice Support Workers
Look Ahead Housing and Care are recruiting
Apprentice Support Workers
Click here for more information
BrightStart School Leaver Programme
There are many students who are not applying to university this year -
some want to avoid paying the rising tuition fees, others want to kick-start
their careers, and some students want to earn a competitive salary whilst
working for a top firm. If this sound like you then we have a brilliant opportunity for you...
Leading professional firm Deloitte would like to invite you to apply for the BrightStart School Leaver Programme. They are looking
for ambitious students who have an interest in business and finance, and are on
target to achieve 300+ UCAS Points, to join their growing team of 13,000
people.
Click here for more information
Thursday, 22 March 2012
Arrangements for Erith School for 30th March and 16th April, 2012
Friday, 30th March
Periods 1 and 2 will run as normal and students will be dismissed shortly afterwards. Welling students are expected to remain at Welling school for the remainder of the day. Erith students are also expected to still attend lessons at Welling.
Monday, 16th April
Lessons at Erith will start Period 3. If Welling students have lessons at Erith during that time they need to register as usual at Welling and use Periods 1 and 2 for study time
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
US Summer School for State School Students
The programme is centred around a one-week summer school hosted by Yale University, where 64 students will have the opportunity to experience student life at a top US institution. Students will also attend two residential trips in London, both before and after the week in Yale to support them in making a high quality application to the US.
All costs – including travel and accommodation – for the programme will be met by the Sutton Trust.
Eligibility
The scheme is aimed at bright, committed young people who are seriously interested in studying in the US. We will be looking for candidates who meet the below criteria.
• Are in Year 12 in state schools or colleges
• Have achieved 8 or more A* or A grades at GCSE or equivalent
• Are from non-privileged homes with combined household incomes below £40,000 a year
• Have a strong reference from a teacher or advisor
• Hold UK citizenship
Application and deadline
Students will need to complete an online application form which must be supported by a teacher reference. The deadline for all student applications is Monday, 16th April. Further details about the application process, as well as the programme can be found on the Sutton Trust website: www.suttontrust.com/us-summer-school.
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
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Monday, 12 March 2012
UCL English Department Summer School
The UCL English Department Taster Course offers you the chance to sample the variety of modules that make up the undergraduate English degree at UCL and many other top universities. These modules include the following:
- What is Literature?
- Post-Modern Literature
- Modernist Literature
- Literature and Film
- Victorian Literature
- Romantic Literature
- Early Modern Literature
- Old English
- English Linguistics
Each module is tailored to develop transferable skills necessary for university study in any discipline. The modules will also show you specifically how English is studied at university.
Other activities will include a tour of UCL and some of its facilities, and the opportunity to ask a panel of graduate students about university life and the English Department. In the late afternoons, after core modules have ended, various field trips and film screenings will be offered as well.
You need only bring to the course your critical thinking skills, your creativity and your interest in English language and literature.
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