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University Success at Stockport Grammar School
2 Steps to 11+ Success in 2022! The year is flying by! With the 11+ entrance exam approaching in just over 3 months’ time, KSOL are on-hand to help your child with their preparation. Their team of qualified teachers have devised a 2-step plan to help your child stay on track to achieve 11+ success! 1) Target & Revise weaker areas. A 12-Week Intensive Online Revision Course includes personalised daily tests & EXCLUSIVE interactive video lessons.
Stockport Grammar School’s Upper Sixth students are looking forward to the next exciting stages in their education, with offers received from leading universities including six offers from Oxford and Cambridge. Aspiring medics Jessica Horsford and Isobel Gardner both hold offers from the University of Cambridge. Head Girl and 1st XI hockey player Jessica has an offer from Robinson College and Eco Schools Senior Prefect Isobel has an offer to join St John’s. Head Boy and 1st XV rugby player Harry Brown was interviewed by all four medical schools that he applied to and has already received offers. Talented mathematicians Yicheng Xia and Nicholas Othen have both received offers to read Mathematics at Oxford, at St Anne’s and Wadham colleges respectively. In the arts, humanities and social sciences, Lauren Hedley has an offer to study Economics at St Catherine’s College, Cambridge and 2021 leaver Zoe Shah has an offer to study English at University College, Oxford. Sixth Form tutor, UCAS Adviser and Extension Coordinator Ms Carrie Stevenson said: “The process of applying for Oxford and Cambridge is challenging, if not a little daunting, with applicants expected to show genuine and sustained academic engagement that goes beyond the A Level specifications. I would, therefore, like to commend all the SGS pupils who submitted applications this year for their positive and resilient attitudes.” W: www.stockportgrammar.co.uk
2) Benchmark Progress. KSOL 11+ Trafford CEM/GL Online Mock Exams offer an authentic exam experience, including unrivalled feedback. Receive a 2-Hour Post-Exam Video Review & Personalised Feedback Report. Book both their Award-Winning Online 12-Week Intensive Course & Mock Exam together to SAVE £20! Call on 0161 327 2003 or visit www.ksol.co.uk
Let the University of Salford help shape your next career move Whether you are at the start of your career or wanting to upskill, the University of Salford provides a wide range of healthcare related and society focused courses. “I started University as a single parent with three young children and I can honestly say that the support I received throughout my degree was amazing, choosing Salford has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. I am now a Health and Lifestyle Advisor, which involves offering nutritional advice and exercise programmes to adults and families!” – Sarah, BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Exercise as Medicine Graduate. For more information, visit www.salford.ac.uk
A tailored transition programme guarantees a warm welcome to secondary school The transition to secondary school is a pivotal moment in a child’s life, and they recognise that at Burnage Academy for Boys. For those lucky enough to be joining them in September 2022, they’re preparing to welcome them into the school through a tailored transition programme, where they will introduce their values of independence, resilience and care. Whether it is visiting them for taster lessons, going to try the sports facilities, or touring the school as a family, it is important for both pupils and parents to feel part of the Burnage community from the moment they accept their offer. W: www.burnage.manchester.sch.uk
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A satisfying new role for Karen with Home lnstead Karen used to be a nursery nurse, looking after children, but was looking to change her role and wanted a new challenge. This is what she had to say, “I’m Karen, and I have worked for Home Instead for 9 months. I hadn’t worked in care before, but I was keen for a new experience. I was so excited and nervous to start with, but everybody was helpful, friendly and approachable. There was a lot to learn but the training process was so thorough and interesting. The support I received from the office team was great, I never felt alone and this continued once I started working. Although you work remotely, you are never alone. Home Instead really care about their staff and all the caregivers I worked with are so friendly too. I love my job with Home Instead, because every day is different, and every client is different and the satisfaction I feel after I have visited my clients is wonderful. Just knowing I have brightened their day, makes me feel like I have done a good job. It’s not like a job, it’s very much like visiting a relative.” W: www.homeinstead.co.uk/south-manchester
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