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Sixth Form Weekly Bulletin
Edition Number: 25
EPQ Presentations
EPQ presentations have started in earnest this week and already there has been some
fantastic feedback from the staff who have seen them. It has been a long, hard slog for many
of you who embarked upon EPQ projects last year. With repeated national lockdowns
hampering various parts in the process, not to mention contributing to an inevitable lack of
motivation, we salute you for your endurance and commitment. It has been difficult, but
hopefully it will be worth it in the end.
Uniform Reminder
Sadly, it is necessary for us to once again reiterate the dress code; particularly in relation to
skirts. Skirts should be ‘half way between hip and knee and not made from stretchy/t-shirt
fabric’. Please ensure that you are not wearing clothes to sixth form which do not meet with
our dress code requirements, or you will be sent home to change. Thank you in advance for
your co-operation.
Update from the Head Boy and Girl
This week sees our return after the Easter break, and what an exciting return we have had!
We have been organising our (Covid regulations permitting) end of year meal for Year 13. If
you are in Year 13 please fill out the form regarding this, sent to you before Easter. Year 13
are very busy with our assessment period; we wish our peers the best of luck in this time, we
know that you will do amazingly and demonstrate your hard work and dedication. Finally, we
are preparing for the new Head Boy/Girl interviews next week, and starting the handover
process. The applications sound incredible and we are looking forward to hearing your
pitches next week! Another 'good luck' message to those completing their EPQ
presentations over the coming weeks, you will all be amazing.
Ted tv of the week
‘What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness’ with Robert
Waldinger Watch here
University News
Gap Whiz
Gap Whiz’s goal is to offer support for students interested in finding opportunities to intern,
study, volunteer or work in their home country or abroad (in person or remote) for free.
Their newsletter shares regular updates on the latest work or study opportunities across a
variety of industries To sign up to the newsletter use the link on www.gapwhiz.comSixth Form Weekly Bulletin
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St Catherine’s College – Cambridge
Faculty of Law blog - Emmanuel Goriola (Selwyn College, m. 2016) is a Trainee Solicitor
who recently joined Clifford Chance. Here he reflects on how he came to study Law and his
time at Cambridge.
How to go about doing ‘super-curricular’ activities for Law during the pandemic.
‘Law at Cambridge’ Q&A by Catz College
Access Creative College
For students passionate about all things creative! They’re letting their students takeover for
the afternoon on Saturday 17th April at 1pm to shed some light on what it’s like to study on
a degree course with us at Access Creative College. They’ll be discussing why they chose
ACC, what they do on their creative courses and at what point they decided to apply to study
with Access Creative.
There will be a Q&A at the end of the event with our students on hand to answer any
questions about our Music Performance foundation degree course and our Audio and Music
Technology foundation degree course. Click here to register.
Choosing a University Student Forum – Wednesday 28th April 5-6pm
Join students from Goldsmiths, Reading, St Mary’s, Suffolk, and Southampton Solent to
discuss making informed choices when choosing which subject and courses to study at
university. Register Here.
University of Suffolk
The Student Recruitment and Outreach team will continue to offer a variety of virtual
sessions such as 'Applying to Uni' sessions which take place every Tuesday (for students
who haven’t applied to uni) and Thursday (for students who have already applied) at 5pm.
The weekly 'I Wonder Wednesdays' interactive online taster sessions and bespoke Taster
Sessions for Schools, will provide students in Year 12 and 13 with valuable insights into their
courses. They are also offering a special Architecture Virtual Taster session on Tuesday 4
May.
Making a Difference: Health and Social Sciences Conference - Wednesday 26 May 2021
(Y12) Participate in academic taster sessions, hear from current students about their
experience at the University of Suffolk and receive advice on preparing a strong university
application.
Virtual Open Event - Saturday 24 April or Saturday 26 June.
Students can book both Open Events here and can also register for our physical Open
Events in October and November. Our socially distanced Campus Tours will be starting
again this week.
University of East Anglia Taster Sessions - Sign Up Here Book a tour - Click here
University Studies at West Suffolk - Click here to view their new Prospectus 2021-22
Taster Lectures:
• April 21 @ 16:15 - 17:15 Creative Writing: Skills & Insight Workshop with UEA
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• April 28 @ 12:45 - 13:30 Critical Thinking: Skills & Insight Workshop with UEA
Find out more »
• April 29 @ 12:45 - 13:45 TV/Film/Media: Friends & Why It Matters - Reading Find
out more »
• April 29 @ 14:15 - 15:15 Music Technology: Production & Editing Masterclass
with Surrey Find out more »
• May 4 @ 12:45 - 13:45 insight4me Engineering - Practical Applications of
Physics Principles with Sheffield & 1 Uni TBC Find out more »
• May 5 @ 16:15 - 17:15 Human Rights – Interdisciplinary University
Perspectives & Debate - Goldsmiths & 1 TBC Find out more »
• May 6 @ 11:15 - 12:15 insight4me Computer Science - Focus on Algorithms
with Nottingham & 1 Uni TBC Find out more »
• May 12 @ 16:15 - 17:15 Mathematics: Problem Solving & Thinking Skills -
Maths Gym Workout with 1 University TBC Find out more »
• May 12 @ 17:00 - 18:00 HE Guidance: Clearing and Adjustment 2021 with
Goldsmiths Find out more »
• May 13 @ 11:15 - 12:15 insight4me Sociology - Focus on Identity with Surrey &
UEA Find out more »
• May 13 @ 16:00 - 17:00 Theology & Religious Studies: Teleological/Design
Arguments & Their Critics with Glasgow Find out more »
• May 17 @ 13:30 - 14:15 Society for Natural Sciences: Advancements in
Forensics via Natural Sciences Find out more »
• May 18 @ 14:00 - 15:00 International Politics: Terrorism - Pasts, Presents And
Futures with UEA Find out more »
• May 18 @ 16:15 - 17:15 Free Speech & Misinformation – Interdisciplinary
University Perspectives & Debate - Unis TBC Find out more »
• May 19 @ 12:45 - 13:30 Computer Science: Why Girls Are Choosing Study &
Careers in Computer Science - Sheffield Find out more »
• May 19 @ 14:00 - 15:00 Media Studies: Study Skills for Media with Goldsmiths
Find out more »
• May 20 @ 14:15 - 15:15 insight4me Economics - The Labour Market with UEA &
1 Uni TBC Find out more »
• May 20 @ 16:00 - 17:00 Theology & Religious Studies: Free Will & Moral
Responsibility with Glasgow Find out more »
• May 25 @ 11:00 - 12:00 insight4me Media - Focus on Media Language with
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• May 26 @ 16:15 - 17:15 Pharmacy/Pharmacology - University Module Insights -
UEA & Nottingham Find out more »
• May 27 @ 14:00 - 15:00 History: Study Skills for History with Goldsmiths Find out
more »
• May 27 @ 16:00 - 17:00 Theology & Religious Studies: The Problem of Evil and
Suffering with Glasgow Find out more »
• June 8 @ 11:15 - 12:15 Modern Languages: Beyond The Words - Picking Up
Nuance & Meaning Masterclass with Nottingham Find out more »
• June 9 @ 16:15 - 17:15 History/Archaeology - Archaeological Insights into The
Cold War with Nottingham & 1 Uni TBC Find out more »
• June 10 @ 12:45 - 13:45 HE Guidance: Researching Universities - Digital Skills
To Avoid An Online Overload with Goldsmiths Find out more »
• June 15 @ 09:30 - 10:30 insight4me History of Art - British & American
Contemporary Art with Nottingham & 1 Uni TBC Find out more »
• June 15 @ 16:15 - 17:15 Accountancy & Finance: Analytical Skills &
Interpreting Numbers Masterclass with UEA Find out more »
• June 16 @ 16:15 - 17:15 Food Security – Interdisciplinary University
Perspectives & Debate - UEA & 1 Uni TBC Find out more »
• June 22 @ 09:30 - 10:30 insight4me Chemistry - Focus on Organic Chemistry
with UEA & Nottingham Find out more »
• June 22 @ 16:15 - 17:15 Education - University Module Insights - Reading &
UEA Find out more »
• June 23 @ 14:15 - 15:15 insight4me Biology - Natural Selection Field Research
with Surrey & UEA Find out more »
• June 25 @ 12:45 - 13:30 Politics - Focus On Political Ideologies - Anarchism -
With University of Surrey Find out more »
• June 29 @ 16:15 - 17:15 Criminology - University Module Insights - Surrey & 1
Uni TBC Find out more »
• June 30 @ 16:15 - 17:15 Philosophy - University Module Insights - UEA & 1 Uni
TBC Find out more »
Careers News
Transport for London
Apprenticeship openings for General Management, Procurement and Supply Chain, Stuart
Ross Communication, Civil Engineering, Building Services Design Engineer and Business
Analysis. For further details click here
West Suffolk College
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Apprenticeship New Anglia
For help finding an Apprenticeship please sign up to the Apprenticeship New Anglia site here
- Sign up here. You need to register first then it will give you a list within your area.
Artificial Intelligence Education Spring & Summer Programmes with Inspirit AI
Inspirit have worked with more than 2000 students from 30 different countries to teach them
fundamental concepts of coding and AI and prepare them for university admissions. In 2020,
almost half of their students came in with no coding background — and they left ready to
build AI projects addressing real-world issues in areas they’re passionate about such as
journalism, environmental science, and medicine.
Check out their other exciting new projects, tackling problems like fake news dissemination,
deforestation in the Amazon, the search for exoplanets, algorithmic stock trading, and many
others. The deadline for both programs is April 30th. NO PROGRAMMING OR COMPUTER
SCIENCE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Sign Up Here
Speakers for Schools Online Events:
Mon 19th April 5-6pm - SPONSOR BROADCAST- National Grid - Hear from one of our
sponsors for Green Skills Week, National Grid! - LINK TO JOIN
Tues 20th April 11am-12pm - How to dare to change your life, with Lawrence Okolie
and Harry Pinero - WBO world cruiserweight champion and author of Dare to Change Your
Life, Lawrence Okolie, joins entertainer, host and content creator, Harry Pinero, to discuss
Lawrence’s incredible journey from obesity to professional boxer, and his lessons for how
young people can make their dreams a reality too - To register for this event, please
email charlotte.stringfellow@speakersforschools.org
Wed 21st April 5:15-6pm - The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor Alderman William
Russell - You'll hear from The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor Alderman William Russell
about his career journey, how green skills will have an impact and get the opportunity to
submit your questions! - LINK TO JOIN
Thurs 22nd April 5-6pm - Lord Richard Chartres & Baroness Rosie Boycott, Peers for
the Planet - This is a must watch for students who are passionate about tackling the twin
crises of climate change and biodiversity loss! - LINK TO JOIN
Thurs 29th April 2-3pm - WRAP Panel event with Julie Hill, Emma Hallett, Maria
Stapleton & William McManus - Don’t miss out on the opportunity to hear from our
panelists from WRAP, who help drive change and create a better world. WRAP work with
businesses, governments, citizens and charities to make the planet a healthier, safer place.
- To register for this event, please email charlotte.stringfellow@speakersforschools.org.
You can join without needing an account – Watch how here
For full speaker descriptions visit the Broadcast Schedule here
NHS Talent Academy/Work Experience Portal Opportunity
The NHS Talent Academy/Work Experience Portal had recently gone live. This is where all
NHS work experience, whether virtual or physical (when Covid restrictions permit) will be
advertised.
‘Let's Talk About ... Psychological Wellbeing’ session - Monday 19th April 4pm-5pm. This
would be a great opportunity for anyone interested in a future career in Mental Health to
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questions they may have about careers in this field. There will be a maximum of five
students accessing this session, however there are other dates and opportunities available,
more information can be found using this link.
NHS Talent Academy and other work experience opportunities can be viewed using this link.
Green Skill Week Virtual Work Experience Opportunities:
• Virtual Work Experience with the national tourism board – Visit Britain/Visit
England
• Date: 2 – 4 June 2021 (10am – 3pm)
• Application Deadline: 2 May 2021
• WGSN: The world’s #1 fashion trend forecaster
• Date: 24 May 2021(4pm – 6pm)
• Application Deadline: 26 April 2021
• Green Skills National Competition with Anglian Water
• Dates: 26 May 2021 (09am till 15:00)
• Application Deadline: 12 May 2021
• M&S Insight Session - Understanding Social Action
• Dates: 2 June 2021 (10am – 11:30am)
• Application Deadline: 12 May 2021
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• Hive Projects: Introduction to the Built Environment
• Date: 3 June 2021
• Application Deadline: 30 April 2021
• Marketing and Business Development VWEX with RIFU
• Dates: 26 May 2021 (10am – 3pm)
• Application Deadline: 5 May 2021
• Victrex – How Can Plastics Improve the Environment?
• Dates: 2 June 2021
• Application Deadline: 30 April 2021
• Careers in Construction - Dragados
• Dates: 1 June 2021(10am -12pm)
• Application Deadline: 1 May 2021
• Y11 VWEX within Cisco`s Tech/Business Departments
• Dates: 5 - 9 July 2021 (9:30am – 4:30pm)
• Application Deadline: 9 May 2021
For a full list of placements - sign in here to search and apply.
Medic Mentor Virtual Work Experience – 2nd May
Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedicine, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Art, drama and
music therapy, Dietetics, Radiography, Prosthetics and orthotics, Speech and language
therapy & Pharmacy.
Students can register for the programme here. It is £10 per day to cover admin but there are
bursaries for those who need it, please speak to Mrs Osborne.Sixth Form Weekly Bulletin
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Medic Mentor Veterinary Work Experience Programme is still available to join for free. The
six month course outlines journeys from diagnosis, to treatment, and eventually follow-up,
and is provided by qualified and practicing vets here in the UK.
Take Your Place Virtual Fair - Tuesday, 4th May - Friday, 7th May 2021
The event will host a series of virtual talks providing the opportunity for you to deep dive into
a variety of industries. Talks will be held by local employers, apprenticeship providers,
student ambassadors and universities. Resources will be shared alongside the event to
allow you to maximise the information you take away.
You can sign up to short interactive sessions in advance or on the day. If you can’t make all
of them, you’ll receive access to the recorded sessions when you login to the virtual
platform.
A timetable and further details about the event will be shared in the coming weeks. Keep
watch of their website and social media channels for more information.You can also read
