Hind House Sixth Form Bulletin 24th June 2016

RMS Sixth Form Bulletin Edition 11: 24th June 2016 Message from Fenella, Senior Prefect Hind House It was a real treat to receive a visit on Tuesday from RMS-old-girl Meghann Whattam.

After leaving school in 2015, Meghann started studying at Oxford Brookes University where she built a fully-functioning racing car. She spoke of the construction’s lengthy process and how she eventually went on to compete in various Formula 1 events across Europe.

It was amazing and truly inspirational to learn of the vast accomplishments that Meghann has achieved in only her first year at University. Hind House was even lucky enough to get a chance to sit in the wonderfully complex mechanical masterpiece – and Mrs Freeman and Mrs Rose had a go too! I think we know what Mrs Rose is going to want as her RMS retirement present later this year…...

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Architecture Workshop

UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER—ACCESS TO ARCHITECTURE SUMMER SCHOOL Duration: 3 Days Dates: 12-14 July, 19-21 July, 26-28 July Price: £295 (excl. accommodation and food) The Architecture and Interiors Summer School is a three-day course giving you a taste of what it is like to be an architectural student with studio sessions, taster lectures and building visits. It aims to boost your portfolio through studio work and also to give guidance on the all-important personal statement and course choice.

The Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment at the University of Westminster is recognised by the architectural profession as one of the leading schools in the country. Recent students have won many awards for design and go on to forge successful careers at top international architectural practices.

Entry requirements The Architecture and Interiors Summer School is open to any 16–18 year-old interested in studying Architecture or Interior Architecture in higher education.

Please note: When applying for this course you will need to submit a completed parental/guardian consent form. This can be downloaded from this page under the "Further Information" tab.

Without this form we will be unable to progress with your application.

Course outcomes Upon completion of the summer school you will have a better understanding of: what it's like to be an architectural student how to choose the right university course for you how to put together an impacting portfolio and personal statement the skills involved in studying architecture and interior architecture Digital Fabrication Day We will run a Digital Fabrication Day, which you will be able to book either as an add-on to the summer school, or as a standalone course on 15 and 22 July For more information and to book, click here

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