Hymers
College
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Volunteering opportunities in Hull & East Riding HEY! Volunteering (previously the City of Culture volunteer programme) will be opening recruitment on 7 Feburary for volunteers for the first time in more than 2 years. Minimum age to volunteer is 16. The main focus of the volunteer programme is to support arts, culture and heritage across Hull and East Yorkshire. The volunteers get involved with all sorts from art galleries to outdoor festivals, community projects, heritage buildings etc. One of the main strengths of the programme is that volunteers can pick and choose what they get involved in - they can offer as much or as little of their time as they want. Volunteers select their own shifts using an online system, according to their interests and availability. There’s also a free ‘masterclass’ programme where they can try something new or build their skills. Examples of masterclasses we’ve got coming up include intro to BSL, disability awareness, portrait painting etc. Particularly for younger people, it’s great for building up a CV because they can pull reports off the online system that demonstrate their volunteering hours and what skills they’ve developed. More information : HEY: What We Do | HEY: Get Involved
JANUARY 2022
I’m a Dolphin! What Animal Are You? As a part of PSHE, Year 9 have been analysing their personal strengths and personality types via the buzz quiz. Take the test here Eerily accurate!
MyUniChoices - Year 12 Year 12 have started the long and winding road to University applications with self analysis and initial research using MyUniChoices. The results raised plenty of discussion for the summer UCAS programme. MyUniChoices is a computer-based programme matching interests and academic abilities with suitable degree courses... ... and matches them with the most suitable and worthwhile degree courses delivered by the approximately 370 Higher Education institutions with over 51,000 courses. It also scans courses taught in English in Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand!
Features include: n Prioritised listing of a student’s Top Course areas n Options to change forecast grade levels n Filters to refine degree searches n Institution information n Course information n Research/Action plan n Shortlisting facility n Open Day Checklist n Personal Statement Writer Students log in via: https://login.myfuturechoice.com/
Save the Dates… Hymers Year 12 UCAS Information Evening | Thursday 10 February 6pm start in Main Hall | Please refer to details emailed to students and parents
Seminars: Introduction, Graduate Careers & the UCAS Process at Hymers | Mr P Meadway Competitive Admissions | Mrs S Dickinson/Mr R Simpson Emphasis on Oxbridge admissions with general information on how to approach admissions to other competitive courses. Personal Statements | Mr C Gaynor-Smith How to write a personal statement that packs a punch. Medicine, Dentistry & Veterinary Admissions | Mrs H Jackson & Dr J M Jarvis How to choose your course and put together a strong application. Includes course choice and personal statements. Student Finance | Nicola Beech (Hull University) How student finance is organised and advice on applications. Course Choice & Course Comparison | Mr P Meadway How to go about choosing the right course – Tackling the information overload.
Hymers College Careers Convention | Tuesday 15 March 6pm - 8:45pm | Year 11 - 12 & Parents Engage with employers directly at this open forum event Details to follow from Mr Meadway
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Events for Parents...
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Careers Evenings for Parents from InvestIN Expert advice to enhance your students’ career potential.
InvestIN’s parent event series is designed to give parents the essential tools they’ll need to support their child on their career journey. Events are run by leading experts and are FREE to attend.
A series of live and recorded lectures from Gresham across a wide range of subject areas. Extend your learning in preparation for competitive university admissions Lecture series to extend your learning - Gresham College (all subjects) | Crowdcast
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Recordings are available for past events.
>W ednesday 9 February: Making it in Medical Sciences Expert advice on breaking into medicine, dentistry and veterinary science.
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>W ednesday 9 March: Women in Business Inspiring entrepreneurship in our young women
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>W ednesday 6 April: The Career Workshop Helping your child to choose their future with confidence
There are now over 3,200 undergraduate degrees taught entirely in English in Europe (not including Ireland and United Kingdom). These degrees offer you a wide range of alternatives to the education available in this country. You can search here for more information on these courses. Studying abroad is a big decision to take. We hope that this website will answer a lot of your general questions but if there is anything specific you would like to ask us, please contact us.
Venture Database available to Hymers students
>W ednesday 4 May: Through the Magnifying Glass Uncover your child’s future in forensic science Register here
Time to Think (Year 12)
Venture is a comprehensive website with accurate and upto-date information about all aspects of studying, living and working abroad. Not sure which country is right for you? Venture makes sure that students, parents and career advisors have all the facts at their fingertips so they can make a truly informed decision. Read more here >
Cambridge University: The Subject Matters Webinar Thursday, 24 February 2022 | 17:00 – 18:15 Join us for a FREE subject advice webinar: > for students in Year 10 and 11 (or equivalent) and their parents/supporters > session will cover subject advice, careers and super-curricular suggestions > opportunity to ask current Cambridge students and admissions staff questions > recording available afterwards
Find out more here
Things to do... YEAR 13 → Check your UCAS Track for updates... → Reply dates to offers These are based on when we get the last decision in from your unis or colleges. Check your application to see your personal deadline. • If you receive your last decision on or before 19 May 2022, your reply date is 9 June 2022 (except if you’re using Extra to find a place). • If you receive your last decision on or before 14 July 2022, your reply date is 21 July 2022 (including Extra choices). Need help? ... Discuss your offers with your Form Tutor and adviser
Bursary Schemes & Scholarships → Students living in the Market Weighton area may have access to a bursary scheme if they are applying for horticulture, agriculture, engineering, veterinary science & technology. Please ask Mr Meadway or Miss Paterson for details.
The Scholarship Hub → Search and apply for UK scholarships, grants or bursaries for university on a comprehensive database of funding for undergraduates - link
The Holbeck Trust → Look out for 2022 scholarships
Access to Leeds scheme Many Universities offer similar access schemes for students - please check your own universities for details.
YEAR 12 Careers Advice: → Please make use of the drop in sessions with Mrs Needle, our Careers Adviser: Monday, Tuesday, Friday break and lunchtimes.
UCAS - Starting Out MyUniChoices → Log into your account and start researching university options - filter and shortlist the courses that interest you.
Looking ahead - Consider a MOOC! → Search MOOC providers for a course of your choice via: schoogle
YEAR 11
A Level Options → Careers /HE help is available if you wish to talk about your options. Please use the drop-in sessions with Mrs Needle on Mon/Tues/Fri. Alternatively, please get in touch with Mr Meadway. → Thinking about A level combinations? Informed Choices gives a good starting point to the range of courses available at University → Further advice via Schoogle A Level Options page
Cambridge University are offering a FREE webinar related to A Level options → Thursday 24 February - 5pm | Register here YEARS 8-10 Year 9 Options → GCSE Options page on Schoogle has information to help you decide your options. Small group sessions with our Careers Adviser, Mrs Needle will take place before half term - a chance to discuss ideas and raise questions → Wonder where your subjects might lead in the future? Lots of helpful information via: Subject Links ebooks
Events & Courses
STEM Courses (Year 8-12)
Oxford and Cambridge Virtual Student Conferences 14-25 March 2022
STEM Insight Courses for Year 12 (formerly Headstart) Whether you are interested in life sciences, chemistry, engineering, physics, computer science, sustainability, aerospace, built environment, tech or maths we have something for you.
With specially developed content and live sessions from universities including Cambridge, Sheffield, Lancaster, Abertay, Coventry, UCL, Imperial, Oxford, Liverpool, Birmingham … and more!
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Routes into STEM Virtual Courses (Year 8-11) Courses for 2022 Interested in Science, Engineering and Maths?... Read more here...
Year 8-12 Look out for similar courses from the Smallpeice Trust
The Oxford and Cambridge Student Conferences are joint, regional events for Year 12 students (or equivalent) in the UK who are studying for their A Levels/IB (or equivalent) and beginning to consider their options for study beyond sixth form. We want students to have the opportunity to gain a deeper insight into what living and studying at Oxford and Cambridge is like, an understanding of how both universities assess applications and the opportunity to ask any questions they may have. The conferences offer: → Live webinars covering a range of topics including making a competitive application → Live subject webinars with current students → New for this year – live and recorded sessions for international students → Videos covering a wide range of subjects, created especially for the Conference → Opportunity to chat with academics during live, typed Q&A sessions → Information for teachers and advisers The full schedule for the 2022 Student Conferences, including timings for our live sessions, will be released in early 2022.
How to book It is FREE to attend the virtual conferences but students still need to book in advance. To book your place, please complete the online booking form.
Cambridge Subject masterclasses March/April Series: sign up to the newsletter to get notifications of booking Virtual Subject Masterclasses for high achieving Year 12 (or equivalent) students many subjects still available to explore. Students will be able to experience Cambridge teaching, gain an insight into course content and structure, and learn more about what it’s like to study here. Please book directly.
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Linguastars is an annual summer school for Year 12 French, Spanish and German students interested in studying languages at university. The programme gives participants a taster of university life at the University of Leeds, exposing them to the career opportunities available to graduates and to providing them the opportunity to meet current languages students.
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Accounting or Technology Insight Weeks
PWC Careers: Applications are now open for our Virtual Insight Week programme If you’re in Year 12 and you’re keen to understand how you can progress your career in the world of business, accounting or technology at PwC, our Virtual Insight Week offers you a fantastic opportunity to do just this. During this action packed week you can choose from a range of sessions covering Accounting, Business, Technology and your career development. You’ll also have the chance to connect with our people and hear their stories. The programme will run virtually across five days from Monday 25 July Friday 29 July 2022. Applications open soon - Don’t miss out
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General Careers websites... For careers related to specific degrees go to: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/options_with_your_subject.htm What do Graduates Do? - Information on graduate careers Reliable and trusted information via some key websites: Careers Research & National Careers Website UCAS Careers Information By Sector • By Subject
Contacts... Head of HE & Careers: Mr P Meadway | pmeadway@hymers.org Careers Adviser & Work Experience: Mrs L Needle | lneedle@hymers.org Director of Years 12 & 13: Mr C Gaynor-Smith | clgaynor-smith@hymers.org