SIXTH FORM WEEKLY BULLETIN Friday 10th March 2017
Issue No: 34
Message from Mrs Freeman Whilst writing this, a group of Year 12 and 13 students are sitting outside in our new garden enjoying the sunshine. Summer is definitely on the way! And with summer, come exams! I want to take this opportunity to remind the Sixth Formers that preparation is the key to exam success; everyone should have their revision plans ready for the end of term so that the first week of Easter is not spent drawing up a revision plan in 3 different ways and in umpteen different colours. Every plan should include revision as well as rest and every plan should not just be about staring at notes for an hour. Below I have listed some of my top tips for revision which I hope might help at least one parent who has run out of ideas! As I keep reminding the girls, I was young once and I do remember the exam summers which felt like they would never end. I promise you they do, and with hard work and determination the next door of your life opens; how exciting is that! Mrs Freeman's tips for revision
Keep it active by 'doing' revision rather than just looking at it or rewriting your notes
Write out key points on post it notes and stick them on the toilet door/fridge/roof of your bedroom
Read out your notes to a recorder (it was a tape recorder in my day) and play it to yourself in the car/garden/bed (I used to play it under my pillow at night with the idea that I would dream about it)
Choose a topic to discuss with your family around the dinner table
Take apart the schemes of work and write questions using the phrases from it - can you then write an answer to your questions?
Re-do any substandard piece of work you have done throughout the course based on your teachers' feedback - hand it in to check you have improved.
Create a google doc in a working group and post questions for others to answer and then each of you can add to it to improve it
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Message from Fenella From now until the end of term, these next few weeks are filled with numerous performing arts events that feature various members of the Sixth Form... The Spectrum Dance Show took place on Wednesday and Thursday evening, and I've been hearing nothing but great praise! Additionally, next week, The Lion King will be put on by the Prep Department in the Great Hall and, despite there not being any Sixth Formers involved, I'm sure Hind House will be happy to go along and support the creativity of Year 4 to 6 - not to mention sing along to tunes that were so incredibly beloved in our childhood! Finally, we have the Spring Concert on the 28th March which I'm really looking forward too, if slightly melancholy that it will be the Year 13 musicians' last RMS concert. But, a lot of things to look forward to, Hind House! Have a great weekend, everybody! Fenella
What’s Happening Next Week? Monday
Year 12 to the Common Room at 1.40pm for a talk on Sex Education Year 13 to the NMH at 1.40pm for Elevate
Tuesday
Year 12 to the NMH at 2.00pm for a talk by Camilla Tominey on Journalism Year 13 to the Common Room at 1.40pm for a talk on Sex Education
Wednesday
Chapel
Thursday
Year Assembly: All forms will be submitting their cake entry for the 'Great Sixth Form Bake Off'. Tutors (and any co-tutors who fancy some cake!) will judge which form has made the best cake.
Friday
Great Hall assembly
Common Room Duty: 6G1
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Chesham Prep School Gap Student Opportunity 2017-2018 Applications are invited for the role of Gap Student at Chesham Prep School for the academic year 2017-2018. The role may prove especially useful for those wishing to gain experience in a school setting before embarking on a university course.
Requirements:
Two gap students
Must have independent means of transport
Hours of work – 7.30am to 5.00pm but need to be flexible
The position runs from September through to mid-July
Students should be prepared to use their initiative to assist in all aspects of the school, supporting staff and children of all ages both in the classroom and out, as a games assistant in lessons, in the school office, on playground duties and bus escort duties. Applications should include a letter of application and a CV (including the names and addresses of two referees) and be sent to: Mr Jonathan Beale (Deputy Head), Chesham Preparatory School Two Dells Lane, Orchard Leigh, Chesham, Bucks HP5 3QF or via email to jbeale@cheshamprep.co.uk to be received by the end of Friday 31st March 2017. Interviews are likely to take place in early May. More information about the school can be found here
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University of Nottingham—”Discover Physics”
Discover Physics 2017 is a two-day event that will give you the opportunity to do real, hands-on research from topics ranging from the nanoscopically tiny to the galactically huge. The event is designed to give A-level students a real insight into university-level physics and astronomy, and is open to Year 12 and Year 13 students. At this event, which is free to attend and includes a one-night stay in university accommodation, you’ll meet research scientists, lecturing staff, and current students, for a real experience of studying physics and astronomy at the University of Nottingham. Tuesday 11 April: 6pm - Welcome reception; 7pm - Introduction and overview of the event; 7.30pm Lecture, followed by a Q&A Wednesday 12 April: 9.15am - Opening session; 10am - Workshop 1; 11.30am - Workshop 2; 12.30pm - Lunch; 1.30pm - Workshop 3; 2.30pm - Workshop 4; 3.30pm - Closing session; 4pm - Depart The workshops cover a range of topics including particle physics and astronomy, and session titles will be available here closer to the time. For more information, or to register your interest in this event, please visit https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/physics/outreach/discover-physics.aspx
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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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Institution of Mechanical Engineers Event “Engineering Your Future” The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) will be hosting our annual one-day free careers event for sixth form students, titled 'Engineering Your Future' on the 17th March 2017 at the IMechE headquarters in Westminster. The day is split into five sessions, which provide an overview of civil, electrical and mechanical engineering, each of which lasts approximately 45 minutes. There is also a “speed” networking session, hosted by representatives from companies, colleges, universities, the two Institutions, and other engineering projects; the attendees will rotate around the different tables giving them an opportunity to talk to the hosts and find out more about their specialised subjects The students will have the opportunity to meet young engineers and ask them about their route into engineering and their experience of being an engineer. Young engineers from different engineering disciplines will be present and therefore is a great way for students who are not sure about which discipline to choose. Pupils will gain an understanding into the scope offered by a career in Engineering, the various routes into Engineering, what they can expect, and what their careers could entail. The other four sessions are hands-on workshops hosted by four engineering companies, again representing the different engineering disciplines. This year Aker Solutions, AECOM and Firstco will be taking part. Please find attached a brochure complete with booking form for the event. As it is an event fully funded by the IMechE and IET, there are limited number of places. Therefore, if you are interested please do book asap by completing the form on the back page of the brochure and returning it to Joanna Li-Mayer at glrymvcevents@imechenearyou.org
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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 anintroduction 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 forGenetics 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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