SIXTH FORM WEEKLY BULLETIN Friday 17th March 2017
Issue No: 35
Message from Mrs Freeman This has been a very eventful week; ranging from eating a variety of delicious cakes in the Sixth Form bake off (photos below), to an excellent talk on sexual health, as well as a chance for Year 12 to hear from Royal correspondent, Camilla Tominey. We are very grateful for the time that parents such as Camilla, give up to come and inspire our Sixth Form girls and I would like to take this opportunity to ask any parents of the current Sixth Form, that if they have anything to share or work experience to offer, then please get in touch. All experiences for our pupils are key to developing them into the delightful young women that they are! I for one am excited to see the rest of my department back from their Geography field trip; I understand that the Yearr 12 geographers were an absolute delight and incredibly hardworking (of course I knew this already!). As term draws to its conclusion everyone is starting to get tired; niggles build up and exhaustion over takes all rational thought. Remember to take some time to relax; look after yourself and others and the holidays will arrive soon enough! Have a good weekend everyone!
Congratulations to “Star Baker� Elfreda from 6M1 whose rainbow cake was judged to be the overall winning cake!
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Message from Fenella The whole school have recently been learning about a former RMS girl, Dorothy Mortimer Watson. We first had an assembly last Friday about her life story which I found incredibly moving. The fact that Dorothy made such a brilliant contribution to the First World War, yet her story was nearly prevented from being told due to a lack of records available, made me very happy to know that her story is now known by so many who attend the school she grew up in. I'm so glad RMS are finally aware of her formidable courage, kindness and commitment to nursing - it is something that we, as a school community, should aspire to. On another, far less serious note, the Great Sixth Form Bake Off took place yesterday, and all the cakes looked fabulous! Congratulations to the winner: Elfreda. I think many would agree that her rainbow cake with lemon icing was truly fantastic and very delicious! But, a huge well done to all the contenders - I hear the teachers found it a very tough choice. Maybe that's why so many slices were eaten... Have a great weekend, everyone! Fenella
What’s Happening Next Week? Monday
All to the NMH for an 'Outside the RMS Bubble' talk by Ms Solomons on Finance
Tuesday
Form Time
Wednesday
Chapel
Thursday
House Assembly.
Friday
Great Hall assembly
Common Room Duty: 6G2
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CHARITY NEWS Staff Bleep Test: Next Friday (24th), we will be holding your favourite annual event – the Staff Bleep Test! Come along to the Sports Hall at 1pm to see your favourite teachers taking part. Some may be running solo, whilst others may be running as a department. The Leadership Team will also be taking part as well! Teachers are still signing up, so make sure that you encourage them to take part during your lessons! Entry costs £1 and all proceeds will go to SPARKS. This event is definitely not one to miss out on, so make sure that you attend so you can cheer on your favourite teachers and offer them your much-needed support! See you there!
RMS’ Cutest Pet Competition! The deadline for this competition is Friday 24th (next week!). That means you have 1 week left to enter this exciting competition! Entries are £1, which you can give to a Charities Committee member at lunch time. They will be at Centre Doors every day from 12:50 – 2:00pm. All you have to do is submit a purrfect photo of your pet – perhaps in an awkward pose, in a cute outfit, or making a funny face. It’s up to you! Then, email it to one of the email addresses listed below! We will print it off and pin it at centre doors for the rest of the school to see! Provide your pet’s name, your name, and your form when you submit the photo. There is an optional Spring/Easter theme, but this is not compulsory. We look forward to receiving your entries – the best will appear in Great Hall Assembly! Happy snapping! ndonov18@royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk cfinna18@royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk lcrouch18@royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk jfaulk18@royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk
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CHARITY NEWS Spring Concert: On the 28th March, from 7.00pm to 9:15pm, an array of talented musicians and singers will be performing at the annual Spring Concert. This is always an extremely enjoyable evening and it is a great opportunity to witness the amazing talent in the Performing Arts Department! We will be there too and we would really appreciate any donations that you can make to SPARKS!
CHARITY QUIZ NIGHT—FRIDAY 5th MAY We would like to invite you to an entertaining evening of challenging questions to raise money for the School Charity SPARKS. This event will be held in the New Mark Hall on Friday 5th May at 7:30pm. Tickets will cost £10 per head with a maximum team number of 8. You have the option to pay for your tickets on the door but please email one of the addresses below so that there is enough room for your party to attend. On arrival, there will be a bar and nibbles. Children are welcome to attend, however the questions are aimed at 16 year olds and over. For more information, please read the poster on the next page We hope to see as many of you there as possible in order to raise as much money for a worthwhile cause! Elizabeth Whittaker and Mia Robertson mrober18@royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk ewhitt18@royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk
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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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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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