SIXTH FORM WEEKLY BULLETIN Friday 5th May 2017
Issue No: 38
Message from Mrs Freeman It has been great to see the smiling faces of Year 12 re-join us this week after 4 days of assessments. They have clearly worked hard and put their all into revision over the Easter break. I have been dealing this week with a number of niggles between friends and I want to re-iterate the words of the Head master at my son's school 'be nice, be nice, be nice'. We may be in the Sixth Form, but these words are still hugely important. This is the time of year where exam pressure hits and it is essential that everyone is looking out for each other and being 'nice' and supporting one another whilst taking care of ourselves. Have a good weekend everyone! Notes for Year 12 It seems that as a result of what is happening in an unnamed school down the road, some Year 12 students have become overly concerned regarding the status of the assessments they have just completed. Please rest assured that these assessments merely form part of the bigger picture that teachers use to inform predicted grades.
Message from Miriam First of all, I am very pleased to be taking on a role that Fenella has performed so brilliantly throughout the year. I have always found her words in this bulletin to be well-inspired and thought-provoking. Following a week of mock exams for Year 12, the Trinity term is now officially underway. Over the next few weeks we will say ‘goodbye’ to the Year 13s as Year 12s will begin to prepare for our final year at RMS. However, the school year is far from over just yet; we look forward to a summer term filled with sports matches, a UCAS Convention, theatre trips and as well as of course the inevitable revision. As we begin to round off the year, I encourage you to particularly keep in mind the Values for this term – Commitment and Tolerance. While the long summer holiday is now within sight, it is important to retain focus and to concentrate on making ‘one last push’, especially for the Year 13s, who will be taking their A Level exams in just a few weeks. I wish you all every success in what I hope will be a fantastic term for everyone. Miriam
What’s Happening Next Week? Monday
Form Tutor Chats: Year 13s can give advice to Year 12s about UCAS; discussions about revision strategies; a walk in the grounds!
Tuesday
Political quiz - answer a number of questions about their views on different areas e.g. crime, the environment, and then they are told which political party their views have most in common with.
Wednesday
Chapel
Thursday
Year Assembly - Deniz Erkan is talking about the environment
Friday
Assembly in Chapel
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School Charity News Make Up Masterclass for Students Senior School and Sixth Form students are invited to come along to the Space to be a part of an amazing make-up masterclass that we are offering. Mrs Narden is a professional TV make-up artist, with a wealth of knowledge and experience, not only about make-up but also about the industry itself. She works mainly on TV, but has also worked on many short films and weddings too. Her work on TV includes ITV breakfast, such as ‘GMB’ and ‘This Morning’, as well as on comedy panel shows, like ‘Have I Got News for You’, ‘Mock the Week’, ‘Last Leg’ and ‘Room 101’. This is a fantastic opportunity and would be great for anyone who is interested in entering the Make-Up or fashion industries as a career, or for anyone who is just interested in make-up! Mrs Narden will cover a day look and a night-time look, which will be followed by a Q&A session. Students should contact the emails below if they would like to come and then can pay for their ticket on the door. This promises to be a really fun and interesting event and all proceeds raised will be generously donated to our charity, SPARKS Where: The SPACE. When: 10th May Time: 4:15 – 5:30pm. Open to: Years 7-13 . Tickets: £5. Contact: rnarde18@royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk or ngreav18@royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk We hope to see lots of you there! Katie and Hannah
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Royal Holloway College News The Royal Holloway Computer Science Insight Day On Tuesday 27th June, the Computer Science Department at Royal Holloway University of London will be hosting an 'Insight into Computer Science' Taster Day for year 12 students. Throughout the day, students will have an opportunity to take part in several taster lectures and workshops, including: ·
'Build your own internet', a hands-on approach to the inner works of the internet.
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'Populations, Goats and Envelopes', an interactive presentation about the surprising idio-
syncrasies of numbers. For more information and to book, please visit: cs.rhul.io/iday
Royal Holloway Psychology Department: New schools space on college website! We now have a space on our website dedicated to schools, so you can find out what Royal Holloway’s Psychology Department can do for you. In particular, we’d like to draw your attention to our brand new resources for A-level students. These resources are worksheets with accompanying videos about some of our cutting-edge psychological research. The videos can also standalone as a resource to get students thinking about psychology and research methods. To find out more, click here.
Future Learn Courses Choose from hundreds of free online courses from top universities and specialist organisations. Browse by subject or start date, to find the right course for you here
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Subject Masterclasses Subject Masterclasses for Year 12 Students These masterclasses are subject-specific events that offer students a flavour of undergraduate study and an introduction to the University of Cambridge. Aimed at academically able Year 12 students from any school/college, the Masterclasses provide students with an opportunity to explore topics of interest beyond what is covered within the A Level syllabus and offer the chance to experience typical undergraduate teaching at Cambridge. A range of subjects is offered each year, and this year masterclasses are available for Genetics and Biochemistry, English, Engineering, Land Economy, History of Art, Education, Psychology and Learning, Chemistry, Sociology, Physics, Archaeology, Maths, and Geography. Each Masterclass includes:
two taster lectures delivered by leading academic staff from the University
the opportunity to discuss and ask questions
an introduction to the Cambridge admissions process
the opportunity to hear about life as a Cambridge student from current undergraduates
Subject Masterclasses take place on selected days throughout the year. The majority of Masterclasses start at 10.30am and finish at 3.30pm.. Information on dates is available here Masterclasses cost £20, to cover event costs. Funded places are available for some students – details are given on the booking page for each Masterclass. For more information, you can contact the Masterclass Team on 01223 765 514 or email CAOevents@admin.cam.ac.uk Please note: due to high demand, attendance is limited to a maximum of two different subject Masterclasses per individual on different dates. We're unable to accept bookings from parents or teachers. Bookings are non-transferable. Refund requests can only be accepted up to 10 days prior to the event start date. Whilst staff and current students are available throughout the event, we're not responsible for students beyond our legal responsibilities as event organisers.
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Newnham College Cambridge News Informal Open Afternoon – 5th July Newnham College is hosting an informal open afternoon on Wednesday 5 July 2017. It will provide students with the opportunity to talk with academic fellows and current students, find out more about the application process, and take a College tour. Accommodation will be available if you’d like to stay on for the University Open Day on 6 July, at a fixed. However, Newnham can also provide free accommodation to students that meet certain widening participation criteria. Please get in touch if you have any particular queries about this. The booking form for this event will be available from 25 April here: http://www.newn.cam.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduates/open-days/college-open-days/
University-wide Events University of Cambridge Open Days – 6th & 7th July These large-scale events are for Year 12 students (or equivalent) and mature students (aged 21 or over) who are considering making an application in October 2017 for entry in October 2018 (or deferred entry in October 2019). Attendees will be able to find out what the University and Colleges have to offer through presentations on courses, the application process, student life, and finance. They’ll also have the opportunity to talk to undergraduate students and staff from the Colleges and academic departments. Full information and a link to the booking form can be found here: http://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/events/cambridge-open-days
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Medicine 2017, Imperial College 29th-31st July The "Medicine2017" conference, held at Imperial College London aims to equip students with all they need to know to succeed in their application into Medicine an increasingly competitive career. The three day conference will cover all aspects of the application process in detail including personal statements, UKCAT, BMAT, interviews and life at medical school and beyond. The conference is delivered by experienced doctors and medical students who have either experienced the application process first hand successfully or have been involved in the selection process. Not only does this conference present a great opportunity for students but also a fun way to spend their summer holiday. The conference is tailored for students in Year 11, 12 and 13. Below are the details:
A three day conference including keynote presentations, workshops and mock sessions covering all aspects of the application process.
An extensive 500-page course guide to accompany the conference
Individual personal statement clinics and mock medical school interviews with feedback
A chance for students to network with fellow applicants and with medical students and doctors
Held in the heart of London in Imperial College London, South Kensington
July 29 - 31
Places are limited. Registration can be completed on our website www.medicine2017.com Bursary Scheme - although this event is subsidized and is one of the most affordable on the market, bursary schemes are also offered; these are designed to widen access to the conference to pupils who may not be able to attend our courses otherwise. For more information, please email info@medicine2017.com
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European Summer Schools With the summer break on the horizon, you may be looking for ways to put your holidays to good use - both in terms of enjoyment and future career prospects. Attending a summer school abroad is an ideal way to explore new boundaries in your learning and personal development. You can benefit from the opportunity to experience a snapshot of university life as an international student, make new friends from all over the world and grow through the challenge of living in another country. With this in mind, below is a selection of summer schools offered by European universities. These are selective programmes, fully taught in English and open to motivated students around the world.
Milan: The "Summer's Cool" programme at Bocconi offers the widest range of courses of any summer school in Europe. Courses available: Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing, International Politics, Finance, Strategy, Economics, Big Data, Luxury and Fashion, Game Theory, and Doing Business and Human Rights. When: 3-14 July 2017 Application deadline: 26 May 2017 Apply here
Paris SciencesPo: Attend a summer school at Sciences Po, one of the best universities in the world for politics and social sciences When: 9-23 July 2017 Apply here
American University of Paris: AUP's course offerings fall under three categories: Paris - Language and Culture, Creative Arts and Liberal Arts. When: 1 July for 2,3 or 6 weeks Application Deadline: 31st May Apply here I nstitute of Technology Europe (Bilbao): Live in Spain for a month, learn about video game programming and animation When: July 2017 Apply here For more information, visit “A Star Future� www.astarfuture.co.uk or email info@astarfuture.co.uk
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Job Opportunities Door Supervision Roles available – Amersham Swimming Club Gemma Jones from Amersham Swimming Club is looking for additional help to run the ASC swimming sessions from our pool. These are normally held here on Wednesday evening. She is looking for a member of staff or senior pupil to manage parent/swimmer access to the pool and the shift required is 4.45pm - 7.15pm. Please note that this is a regular weekly duty during term time so please only respond to Gemma if you are able to accommodate this weekly commitment. If anyone is interested in these paid roles, please contact Gemma directly on gemjo89@hotmail.com for further details.
Oak Lee Montessori School, Pinner Kim Gough, the HR Co-Ordinator at Oak lee Montessori School in Pinner, is currently looking for temporary staff to work over the summer in the nursery from Mid June/July – September 2017. If you might be interested in this as a summer holiday job, please contact Kim directly via email Kim@oakleemontessori.co.uk
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