Tuesday 7 May
Dear all
Experimentation and innovation are fraught with opportunities to fail…
Vs
“No one reads the newsletter”
So, the difficulty is that we communicate a huge amount using this document. If you want my message I’ve attempted to do a “Key points spoken round up”. Only a few minutes long and may be easier than reading stuff, or it may entice you to read the rest. Welcome to the brave new world…. Perhaps ��
And if that exciting video is not enough for you (I really need a branded backdrop!!) here is one of the ducks waking up and going for a swim before breakfast.
Have a great week
Mr Phillips
Year 12
Public exams: For the first time in many years the addition of criminology and core maths mean that we have a larger number of Year 12 students involved in public exams over the next few weeks. Please note that if an exam is in the afternoon, you are not required to come to school in the morning. We will automatically amend attendance. If the exam is in the morning, we expect you to sit the exam and then return to any remaining lessons.
Matriculation assessments: These are not public exams and are part of the data and information the school will use to support your future learning. We want you to all prepare for them but not to make them into something bigger than they are. From a student’s perspective they are about practicing sitting exam papers with exam conditions, finding out how well your interpret the language of assessment material, find gaps in your knowledge so that you can learn more. From a school perspective they are a useful tool to support future advice and guidance. Please do not read into them anything that could negatively affect your mental health and wellbeing.
Year 13
Assembly time this week – As per Miss Nejad’s message we really want you to come up through the week and then for the assembly on Friday.
Access to school from 13/5 – As long as you use the sign in app you are very welcome to come into school for the whole school day to revise. Many of you will have lessons or invitations for revision events to attend so we will see you all through the exam period.
All
Personal Tutor 1:1 – These are compulsory and extremely important to your own wellbeing, progress, and understanding of next steps. Attendance is fantastic to these but a gentle reminder about how crucial they are in your onward journey with us ��
Absence: All absences can only be authorised by parents or official third-party document (invite to interview/open day etc). Any illness that occurs in school you must come up to see us so that we can record the absence but also decide if really you should be getting picked up rather than making your own way home.
Signing in and out: We will reboot the sign in app but all students should sign in either using their phones or via the iPad in the work area. This is part of your agreement with the school and invaluable for safeguarding during fire alarm evacuation.
Pre-loved Prom Dresses: Have you got a Prom dress languishing in a wardrobe? If so, we'd love you to consider donating it to the Rosebery PSA so that we can help all our students to enjoy their prom celebrations, regardless of their financial circumstances. Please email psauniform@roseberyschool.co.uk if you can help.
London Interdisciplinary school: If you read below and are interested in me arranging for a talk in school – email me.
The London Interdisciplinary School is radically rethinking higher education. Our sessions are fantastic for those students who are intellectually curious, interested in a broad range of subject areas, and want to learn more about tackling the world's most pressing complex problems.
Do you think you have some students at Rosebery School for Girls that would be interested in finding
out more? If so, here's some important details:
All the sessions we offer are free and delivered by LIS staff
They are designed to nurture critical thinking, curiosity and interdisciplinary thinking skills
Take a look at our revamped introductory lecture here
Lanyards: should be worn at all times (Unless you are up in the work area and have given it in for your chrome book!) Basic expectations:
Read the newsletter in full this and every week
Check your emails at least once a day
Use the guest student wifi for phones
Use the sixth form specific wifi for work devices and laptops
We have a fully stocked chrome book cupboard and as they are exclusive to Sixth Form use they are our responsibility. You do not remove the charger or plug from the cupboard. You must return chrome books straight away and make sure they are plugged in for the next user. You now have to leave your lanyard to encourage better use of our equipment.
Alumni news:
We currently have 10 students who have confirmed they will be coming in to share their stories at the Student Futures Festival. If you have older siblings who would be willing t ocome in on June 5 please can you let Mr Phillips know ��
Health and Wellbeing Hive website
Please do make sure that if there is anything that has happened in, and out of school that you feel able to report it.
The first step is to talk to a member of staff.
Important documents
Please find link to learner agreement
Please find link to Year 12 induction document for reference to systems etc
Please find link to the Year 12 into 13 work that was suggested over the summer
Mr Phillips’s Loom channel HE advice
Y12 – From Mrs Boundy
Dear Year 12,
How are you? I came across these wise words and they summed up a message I wanted to share with you all in the run up to the matriculation exams.
Although I know you are all feeling the pressure remember these exams are the halfway point of your Sixth Form journey – a checking in point. I am proud of you for caring so much and for seeing the efforts you are putting into your studies every day. I want you to know we see you studying hard in your directed study lessons, free periods and after school. If you have not found the time to read last week’s newsletter, please do as a lot of advice in preparing for the exams went into it.
Reminders
Work experience - well done, 20 more places secured BUT this should be a priority for 84 of you! Parents please do help students with this.
Communication - Please can I remind all students to frequently check your emails, Bromcom and google classroom daily for messages from your tutors and teachers. Remember ‘I didn’t know it ‘is not a reason for not doing something, it is an excuse!
1:1 meeting with your personal tutor are part of student timetables. Failure to attend without an adequate reason will result in removal of student privileges for one week.
Sports Wednesday P5
This is now optional, with Miss Croft messaging students when there is an activity for you to join in. We will manage the attendance however it becomes ever more important to use the sign in app. Details of house events and sports day will follow the half term break.
Citizenship this Friday & 17 May
You should check Google classroom for information on how to demonstrate that you have done a suitable amount of study on the Open University website. You will not be expected to attend the classroom lesson this Friday 3 May or on Friday 17 May. Completing this financial awareness course will be checked but will also be extremely useful. �� The course should be completed by Friday June 7. This gives plenty of time before and after matriculation assessments.
Congratulations
To our Human Biology students in their efforts in their NEA. They will make fantastic Microbiologists! Marium A, Issy C, Kia-Jai C, Annabel D, Summer E, Zainab H, Joanna H, Julianna K, Izzy O, Ashvine P, Lucy P, Micaela Q, Anagha S, Debbie S, Chloe S, Yasmin V and Mia W.
Remember my door is always open.
Have a good weekend,
Mrs Boundy
Y13 – From Miss Nejad
Dear Year 13,
It’s the final countdown... just four school days to go! It has been lovely to have you together for assembly this Friday and I look forward to celebrating the end of school lessons with you next week. Please note that other than the below there is nothing extra that we do as we leave all of the other fun celebrations to the leavers celebration day and evening. Its business as usual up until the end.
A reminder of the details for next week are below. We look forward to seeing you there to come together for nibbles, making your mark and photo’s:
Tuesday 7 May - 13A and 13D
Wednesday 8 May - 13C and 13B
Thursday 9 May - 13E
Friday 10 May- Assembly for all upstairs in the sixth form working area
Please remember to keep bringing pictures that you would like to add to your board downstairs in the coffee bar for all to see for the next few years.
I am hearing on the grapevine that people are feeling stressed. Whilst this doesn’t surprise me, I am sad that no one has really come to see me. I feel very lonely in my office without my brood to look after. Please come and talk and know that whilst I might not be able to solve it (Phillips is good at that bit!), I am there to listen, offer advice and support in any way I can. My door is ALWAYS open to you... please walk through it.
Finally, a reminder that links to pay for yearbook and leavers celebration are on ParentPay and if you want to buy a hoody you need to visit the following website (with an additional £1.25 to be given to me to cover costs):
https://www.schoolleaverscompany.co.uk/shop
Shop's username: 3099
Shop's password: qkLEjUE8
The deadline to add to the yearbook and to buy hoodies is Monday 17 June.
Have a lovely weekend,
Miss Nejad
Careers and HE Resources from Mrs Keaveney
UCAT 2024 - Registration Opens Soon
UCAT is an admissions test, used by a consortium of UK and partner universities to help select applicants for medicine and dentistry programmes. The test is used alongside other selection criteria such as academic qualifications and interviews. The UCAT is a computer-based test, delivered in Pearson VUE test centres throughout the UK and worldwide.
The universities and courses that require the UCAT can be found on the UCAT website. Students should also check university websites for specific entry requirements and note that the UCAS deadline for these courses is 15 October 2024.
UCAT registration opens on 14 May 2024 and testing takes place between 8 July and 26 September 2024. Students applying for 2025 entry must sit the UCAT by 26 September 2024.
For more information visit:
About the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) | UCAT Consortium
Springpod
Springpod have partnered with the University of Sunderland and Siemens, to give Rosebery School students free experience in Computer Science.
Computer Science: Is generative AI the problem or solution? from the University of Sunderland Siemens Technology: Innovate, Inspire and Transform work experience
These courses are ready to start now and can be completed in your own time. By taking advantage of these free experiences, students not only get a sneak peek into IT pathways but also gain clarity on their own learning styles and career preferences.
PWC - Virtual Classroom events
PWC’s next round of Virtual Classroom series are now live for registration. Do look at these opportunities to develop your employability skills and hear from members of their Student Recruitment team.
Discover PwC: opportunities in business for school and college leavers - Thursday 9 May 4:30-5:30pm - sign up here.
Discover PwC: opportunities in accounting and technology - Tuesday 14 May 4:30-5:30pm - sign up here.
Preparing for the workplace: building your personal brand and employability skills - Tuesday 18 June 4:30-5:30pm - sign up here
Looking ahead to your career options: Degree programmes - Wednesday 10 July 4:30-5:30pm - sign up here.
Looking ahead to your career options: Apprenticeships - Wednesday 17 July 4:30-5:30pm - sign up here
Farnborough International Airshow- Pioneers of Tomorrow Event
On Friday 26 July 2024 the Farnborough International Airshow is opening its doors to the public for a dedicated STEM-focused event, designed to engage the next generation of pioneers and ignite passion to explore the wealth of career opportunities available within the aerospace sector.
Do attend and immerse yourself in a day of inspiration and discovery centred around the following main features:
Careers Hub: Access their Careers Hub for one-on-one advice sessions, careers seminars and a live jobs board showcasing various opportunities available across the sector.
STEM Activities: Embark on an educational journey of discovery around the Airshow and get hands-on with a variety of activities.
Inspirational Speakers: Today’s aerospace pioneers will take to the stage to share their experience of the industry and what it takes to push beyond the boundaries of aviation in the modern world.
Innovation Showcase: highlighting the extraordinary work of the businesses from around the world who are driving the future of the aerospace industry.
Static and Aerial Display: Look up to the skies or explore the aircraft on the ground to get immersed into the pioneering spirit of the industry.
Trade Exhibition - Visitors are encouraged to explore the FIA2024 trade exhibition, discover the wonders of aerospace and network with the industry.
Get inspired and book your ticket for Pioneers of Tomorrow to see the wealth of innovation and development that is driving the future of the aerospace sector forward. Under 21s, full-time students and apprentices go FREE!
Book now by following this link: https://tinyurl.com/yk5tdxfb Pioneers of Tomorrow 2024 | Farnborough International Airshow (farnboroughairshow.com)
Virtual Work Experience Sites
Please find below some of the free virtual work experience sites that can be accessed if you are struggling to get an in-person placement.
Virtual Work Experience Search (springpod.com)
An excellent list of free virtual work experience placement ranging from fashion, finance, healthcare, marketing, sustainability, software to teaching.
FutureLearn: Online Courses and Degrees from Top Universities Online education provider.
Free Virtual Work Experience Programs from Top Companies - Forage (theforage.com)
An excellent website which offers virtual work experience placements from a range of companies, from banking to careers in tech. Most options last up to six hours and involve tutorials, videos, and activities.
Virtual Work Experience | VWEX | Speakers for Schools
Speakers4Schools aims to provide a level playing field by connecting young people to high quality virtual work placements, and they have access to 700 top employers. Register to stay up to date with their latest developments.
And for your wider engagement and excitement… maybe this will help – scan to follow ��
