Student Futures Festival 2024

Year 12 Student Futures Festival

MONDAY 3 JUNE - FRIDAY 7 JUNE

Welcome to Student Futures Festival

Welcome to our annual Year 12 Student Futures Festival! This three-day event is dedicated to activities around your next steps, higher education, skills, wellbeing and personal development. The festival kicks off with your Higher Education Day on Monday 3 June before two days of workshops, seminars and lectures focussed on your future.

We have a really exciting and diverse programme on offer for you which will be delivered by a combination of Rosebery staff, external speakers, professionals and

Alongside the two compulsory, timetabled sessions per day, you will get to mix and match your timetable and choose the sessions that really appeal to you.

These sessions will be allocated on a first come, first served basis and are all capped so please get your google form back as quickly as you can. Please use this link to register the sessions you would like to attend to be completed by Friday 17 May.

Please check your timetable carefully to make sure the sessions you wish to attend do not clash.

Monday 3 June

Higher Education Day

Higher Education Day has the following aims:

• Explain the process of applying to the next stage of education or training.

• Introduce the financial considerations to university

• To have every student logged in on the UCAS system

• For every student to have identified and written an action plan for application

• To introduce how to write about yourself in a personal statement or application letter

There is not an expectation that students choose any sessions on Monday as all are compulsory. The logistics covered enable the smooth running of the entire application process.

SESSIONS

UCAS, apprenticeships and finance - Main Hall

A lecture and Q&A session on the process, key dates, what happens at Rosebery in the run up to applying. Key information on finance, loans, and bursary.

Logging into UCAS (bring your own device) – Sixth Form areas, P2

This will be for all students to log into UCAS and start the process of filling in the application.

Writing about yourself – Main Hall

Lecture on how to write the perfect personal statement. Advice and guidance on how to start and what you are trying to achieve. Applicable to all and all about overcoming the fear of actually saying what you love and why you are brilliant.

Action planning – Main Hall and Sixth Form areas

A short introduction to the activity and then time to actually discuss, ask all the questions and plan your next steps.

Drafting, coaching and Q&A – Sixth Form work area

Mr Phillips will be available to see any students who wish to ask specific questions about their applications or best next steps. Students are welcome to use the session to start drafting statements and using UniFrog for searches and course research.

Applicants for competitive courses: There will be specific sessions for competitive applicants and medicalised courses

Tuesday 4 June

Compulsory

& Sign-up Sessions

Today you have two compulsory sessions. You will all participate in a Self Defence session which has been arranged by house. Your timetabled session is not moveable and you will need to plan the other sessions you are attending around this so please check carefully before signing up!

Please see the list of sign-up sessions in the table on the right (continued over the page).

Ms Allen’s session in Period 5 is also compulsory and we will all meet together for this.

PERIOD SESSION OUTLINE

1-4

Timetabled Self Defence

This workshop will cover an introduction to personal safety and selfdefence. Run by Defence Lab Training, a company who work with many schools, businesses and organisations in providing bespoke Personal Safety & Self Defence training. For more information, please visit their website: https://www.defencelabtraining.co.uk/

1 & 2 Manifesting and Setting Intentions

How can you start to think about turning your dreams into reality? This session will explore the idea of setting your intention through vision boarding. You will create a visual representation of your goals, and then think about the active steps you can take towards making your ideas come to fruition.

1 & 2 Getting what you deserve: asserting yourself with confidence and compassion

Assertiveness is the courage to be ourselves and show the world our likes and dislikes, our thoughts, feelings and shortcomings. It is about communicating honestly and fairly with the people around us.

1 & 2 Introduction to cooking:

This session will give you a chance to brush up on your culinary skills and learn to cook what could be your signature dish –lasagne!

1 & 2 Maintaining a work life balance:

This session will work on achieving harmony between work and life demands. Explore strategies for managing stress and cultivating a fulfilling personal life alongside professional responsibilities.

3 & 4 DIY Masterclass:

It’s not long now until you embark on your first solo living experience. Do you know how to change a lightbulb? How to fix a fuse? The difference between a screw and a nail? How to hang a picture? If not, then this session will talk you through the basics of DIY and how to look after yourself and your home.

Tuesday sessions (continued)

PERIOD SESSION OUTLINE

3 & 4

Presenting yourself online and an introduction to LinkedIn

This workshop will introduce you to LinkedIn, the professional networking website. The session will discuss the power of LinkedIn for networking, searching for opportunities and applying for jobs and also cover the importance of your online presence on social media and other websites.

3 & 4 InvestIn CV Building masterclass:

This workshop will equip you with tools necessary to write your own brilliant CV. The session will demystify the CV writing process, and discuss what you should (and shouldn’t) include.

3 & 4 The Language of Confidence

Do you struggle to write and talk about yourself in applications and interviews? Are you worried about sounding arrogant when you do? This session explores how to write and talk about yourself clearly and confidently, identifying strengths and personal qualities that are desirable for university and job applications. You will leave the session with a toolkit of techniques to empower you in applying towards your future goals, whether that is in the world of higher education, apprenticeship or the workplace.

5 (All) Women and Empowerment with Ms Allen

Wednesday 5 June Compulsory & Sign-up Sessions

Today you have two compulsory sessions. You will all participate in the Platform7teen interview skills session which has been arranged by house. Your timetabled session is not moveable and you will need to plan the other sessions you are attending around this so please check carefully before signing up! The alumni portion of the day (Periods 3 & 4) are divided into shorter sessions, two in each period, so you will need to plan for this.

The alumni speed dating is period 5 and we will all be together for this.

Wednesday sessions

PERIOD SESSION OUTLINE

1 to 4

Timetabled (compulsory)

Platform 7Teen: Interviewing with Impact

Interviewing with Impact will help you reflect on how you can maximise your personal impact in interviews.

The session examines every aspect of interviews including:

• First impressions

• Communication techniques

• Voice and body language

• Tips for planning for interviews

• Making strong choices

This session will be run by Platform 7teen, a charity passionate about developing the social, communication and thinking skills of young people. Visit here for more information: https://platform7teen.co.uk/

1 & 2

Yoga:

This session will introduce you to the practice of yoga for mindfulness – a practice that is beneficial for both our physical and mental wellbeing. Learn techniques to help you focus on the present, regulate your breathing and cultivate self-awareness and compassion.

This session is run by Charlotte Telfer Mason, an incredible local yoga teacher, massage therapist and former fashion designer and garment technologist.

1 & 2

Elent Financial Education:

Financial campaigner, personal finance expert and accountant Abigail Foster has worked with thousands of school students, recently interviewed Rishi Sunak and taken social media by storm with her no nonsense approach to finance. This session will teach you everything you need to know about financial wellbeing and growing your wealth. Find out more on Instagram @elent_finance.

PERIOD SESSION OUTLINE

1, 2 & 3 I have a voice: Political Literacy

This session will explore why politics matters, what your role is in the UK’s democratic and political processes, and look at what actually goes on in Parliament. This session will be run by Rebecca Deegan, Founder and Director of I Have a Voice. I Have a Voice aims to diversify representation across leadership positions and participation in social action through education and by sharing professional experience. For more information, visit https://www.ihaveavoice.org.uk/

3 University of Sheffield: Making the transition from School to University Run by the University of Sheffield, this talk will guide you through what it’s like making the transition to university, and how to make sure those first few weeks of uni go smoothly.

4 University of Sheffield: Applying to Russell Group Universities Run by the University of Sheffield, this talk will discuss applying for more competitive courses and what you need to know about the Russell Group universities.

5 (All) Alumni Speed Dating:

A lively speed dating session where you will have the chance to engage with recent Rosebery graduates who have walked the path you are now on. Discover invaluable insights, career advice and mentorship.

Wednesday Alumni sessions

SESSIONS & TOPICS

30 minutes each (plan these carefully if you are planning to attend any of the full hour sessions alongside them)

Izzy Godley

Aspiring to Oxbridge

Iman Rizvi

A career in Medicine

Alice Connor

A career in Engineering

Abby Goodwin

Entrepreneurship, social media and fashion

Izzy Campbell

Studying and living abroad

Amaani Rana

A career in journalism

Catherine Meech

STEM Courses and Careers

Molly Osbourne

Social Media Marketing in

Book Publishing

Lizzie McCaffrey

Data Analytics

Sarah Rawoo

Sports and Entrepreneurship

Ruby Waters

Film and TV

Chloe Rodrigues

Production & VFX

Thursday 6 June

Cultural Enrichment & Gold DofE

Using the following table as a starting point plan a day to inspire and engage with the cultural capital we have on our doorstep. Whether you are off on expedition or choose to visit one of the fabulous exhibitions we would like every Rosebery student to find a valuable activity outside of school and home. When you are choosing your sessions you will also be able to complete what you are doing on Thursday. This is not a school trip and so we are not responsible and any journey should only be made with your parents’ permission.

Every student is expected to use the day to visit somewhere and something. No one should go on their own. London groups should be a minimum of 3 students. If you are visiting with family, then you can be the only student.

VENUE

British Museum

Experience cultures across the globe, from the dawn of human history to the present.

ENTRY FEE EXHIBITIONS

Yes, book online FREE:

• https://www.britishmuseum.org/ exhibitions-events

• https://www.britishmuseum. org/exhibitions/contemporarycollecting-david-hockney-corneliaparker

PAID:

• Legion: Life in the Roman Army - £22

• Michelangelo in the Last Decades£18

V&A Museum

The world’s leading museum of art, design and performance

No

7 exhibitions varying from free to £20, must be booked Imperial War Museum

No

The Imperial War Museum explores conflict from WW1 to the present day.

Natural History Museum

Find answers to your big nature questions. Delve into stories about the Museum’s collections, scientists and research. Uncover the history of life on Earth, from the smallest insects to the largest mammals.

Yes, book online

Storyteller: Photography by Tim Hetherington, free

VISIT WEBSITE: https://www.iwm.org.uk/

• Women in Science tours - free

• Wildlife photographer of the yearStudent £12.00, must book

• Birds: Brilliant and Bizarre -Student £12, must book

VISIT WEBSITE: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/

VENUE

Science Museum

Discover award winning exhibitions, iconic objects and stories of incredible scientific achievement.

ENTRY FEE EXHIBITIONS

Yes, book online

Museum of London Docklands

Discover the greatest stories from the greatest city London Wall site is now closed as moving to Smithfields

Tate Modern

British art from the 16th century to the present day and of international modern and contemporary art.

• Our Future Planet

• IMAX - The Ronson Theatre - £10

• Antarctica 3D

• Ocean Odyssey3D

• A Beautiful Planet 3D

VISIT WEBSITE: https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/ home

Yes, book online FREE:

• Expressionists: Kandinsky, Munter and the Blue Rider PAID:

• Fashion City - £13

Yes

Tate Britain

Explore art made in Britain from 1500 to the present day

National Gallery

The story of European art, masterpiece by masterpiece

London Film Museum

A museum dedicated to the British film industry.

Yes

There are a number of paid and free exhibitions that can be booked. For details click the link below:

https://www.tate.org.uk/whatson?date_range=from_now&gallery_ group=tate-modern

There are a number of paid and free exhibitions that can be booked. For details click the link below:

https://www.tate.org.uk/whatson?date_range=from_now&gallery_ group=tate-modern

Yes, book online For more information, visit the website: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/

£20 Entry For more information, visit the website: https://www.coventgarden.com/ listings/london-film-museum/

VENUE

British Library

For research, inspiration and enjoyment

Transport Museum

Discover over 200 years of London and its transport history and the stories of the people who have travelled and worked in the city

The Design Museum

The Design Museum in Kensington, London exhibits product, industrial, graphic, fashion, and architectural design.

Horniman Museum

Step in and explore the world from global cultures to natural wonders

Henry Wellcome Exhibition

19th-century collector Henry Wellcome’s medical antiquities, plus hitech modern displays and art.

Grant Museum of Zoology

The Grant Museum of Zoology houses a natural history collection that encompasses the animal kingdom, including rare and extinct specimens

ENTRY FEE EXHIBITIONS

No

17 or under go free

Beyond the Bassline: 500 Years of Black British Music - Student £10

For more information, visit the website: https://www.bl.uk/

Hidden London exhibition, Legacies: London Transport’s Caribbean Workforce

For more information, visit the website: https://www.ltmuseum.co.uk/visit/ tickets

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Number of different free and paid exhibitions

For more information, visit the website: https://designmuseum.org/exhibitions

For more information, visit the website: https://www.horniman.ac.uk/planyour-visit/

For exhibitions and more information, visit the website: https://wellcomecollection.org/

For more information, visit the website: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/culture/grantmuseum-zoology

• Visit the Globe theatre - https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/

• Ride the Elizabeth Line and Dockland rail

• Visit Canary Wharf and the Docklands

• London Zoo

• Sherlock Holmes Museum

• Book a free trip up the walkie talkie building and see the gardens - https://skygarden.london (free tickets are released every Monday, meaning you have two Mondays left!) You can also just book one of the coffee tables (you will need a credit or debit card), or visit Horizon 22 (even taller and also free)

• Book a walking tour - https://www.freelondonwalkingtours.com/

• London Events - 6 June 2024 (120 Things To Do)

Not confident about going/ not able to go up to London? Why not try...

• Bourne Hall - https://www.bournehall.org

• Going on a biodiversity walk on Epsom or Ashstead common – look up succession (Biology and Geography), take photos of every species you find, download the Seek app and use your phones to identify them. Bring the list back to school

• Visit a local art gallery or museum in Dorking, Reigate or Redhill

Friday 7 June

Personal

Statement:

Reflection and Writing Day

You will have had a lot going on this week, and so, unless you are participating in Duke of Edinburgh, you should use Friday to reflect on everything you have learnt this week. You should start refining your draft ideas for a personal statement. All of your drafting should be recorded on UniFrog so that your personal tutor can discuss it with you at your next meeting. Use the links below to start the writing process and discover what you want to do next.

Unifrog – www.unifrog.org

Log in and look at the courses on offer. Research about university and apprenticeships, start signing up for the things that you know are gaps in your application.

UCAS – www.ucas.com

Log in and make sure you have saved your password. On the student dashboard, start watching some of their videos about creating great personal statements and events, some of which are on offer.

Writing your personal statement

Use some of these links for other advice and guidance:

• University Guide

• UCAS

• Reed.co.uk

• The Student Room - advice and guidance

• Mr Phillips’ advice and guidance on all things Higher Education