SIXTH FORM WEEKLY BULLETIN Friday 27th April 2017
Issue No: 37
Message from Mrs Freeman I hope that everyone has had a good break, even if for many it has been full of revision. I was truly inspired over the holidays watching the BBC1 programme 'Mind over marathon' which showed the preparation of a group of people with mental health issues for the London Marathon. Following my very first bulletin talking about the issues that youngsters face these days, I have decided on 'exercise' as the focus of this term. Exam preparation can be a major slog, so it is key that the girls get outside and move around. On the schedule this term is a lovely Sixth Form walk as well as the inter form step competition. Each form tutor will be logging steps from pedometers and we will see which form has walked the most. The tutors are also going to have a chart of their own...so everyone get outside and get walking for good physical and mental health Key dates Year 13:
Friday 19th May Last Day before study leave begins Saturday 20th May Leavers' Dinner - please remember to return your forms by Friday
Year 12:
Monday 19th June Higher Education Exhibition during the day (letters coming out soon) Monday 19th June 7:00 pm UCAS talk (UCAS process and personal statements) by Fred Binley, from the University of Southampton. This event is for both students and their parents/guardians
Message from Fenella As the first week of the final term concludes, Hind House feels rather quiet whilst the Year 12s are in the midst of their assessments. However, it has been lovely to see everyone again after the long Easter break! There’s no doubt Sixth Form are in for a lot of hard work over the next few months, and the commencement of class revision, tests and “informal” mocks – although momentarily unpleasant – I’m sure will benefit us in the long-run, and help us to achieve those formidable grades! And, with exams being just round the corner, Year 13 is increasingly aware of the fact that we are now facing a series of “lasts” – I cannot tell you how distressed I am over the notion of having my last ever RMS roast. However, I am very much looking forward to Leavers' Day and Year 13 Leavers’ Dinner; an emotional but, I’m sure, thoroughly enjoyable evening, filled with performing, good food, family and friends. A time for culmination is a time for change and, with that being said, our new Year 12 Prefects shall be commencing their roles before you can say “values”. So it is time for us Year 13s to hand over to our successors! I have really enjoyed writing in the Sixth Form Bulletin and on that note, as always, I wish everyone a brilliant weekend
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CHARITY NEWS 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.
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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Royal Holloway College News 2017 The Royal Holloway Psychology competition (with event on Friday 30th June). We are currently inviting schools to enter teams of Year 12 students to our first ever Psychology competition.
Teams have to answer the question “how can you use psychology in your everyday life?” by using a 3 minute video and a poster. All teams have to attend our free competition event on 30th June for an opportunity to learn about other teams’ entries, meet with academic staff and current students and hear a keynote lecture. Prizes will be awarded on the day – with book vouchers for schools and Amazon vouchers for pupils up for grabs. More information about the competition is available on the website. If you are interested, let Mrs Reeve know ASAP as we need to register by the end of Tuesday 2nd May.
New schools space on our website! We now have a space on our website dedicated to schools, so you can find out what Royal Holloway’s Psychology Department can do for you. In particular, we’d like to draw your attention to our brand new resources for A-level students. These resources are worksheets with accompanying videos about some of our cutting-edge psychological research. The videos can also standalone as a resource to get students thinking about psychology and research methods. To find out more, click here.
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Newnham College Cambridge News Informal Open Afternoon – 5th July Newnham College is hosting an informal open afternoon on Wednesday 5 July 2017. It will provide students with the opportunity to talk with academic fellows and current students, find out more about the application process, and take a College tour. Accommodation will be available if you’d like to stay on for the University Open Day on 6 July, at a fixed. However, Newnham can also provide free accommodation to students that meet certain widening participation criteria. Please get in touch if you have any particular queries about this. The booking form for this event will be available from 25 April here: http://www.newn.cam.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduates/open-days/college-open-days/
Essay Prizes Update All entrants to the Newnham College Essay Prizes competition will be informed of the outcome by mid-May. This will be via the email address they have provided.
University-wide Events University of Cambridge Open Days – 6th & 7th July These large-scale events are for Year 12 students (or equivalent) and mature students (aged 21 or over) who are considering making an application in October 2017 for entry in October 2018 (or deferred entry in October 2019). Attendees will be able to find out what the University and Colleges have to offer through presentations on courses, the application process, student life, and finance. They’ll also have the opportunity to talk to undergraduate students and staff from the Colleges and academic departments. Full information and a link to the booking form can be found here: http://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/events/cambridge-open-days
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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 an introduction 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 for Genetics 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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Job Opportunities Door Supervision Roles available – Amersham Swimming Club Gemma Jones from Amersham Swimming Club is looking for additional help to run the ASC swimming sessions from our pool. These are normally held here on Wednesday evening. She is looking for a member of staff or senior pupil to manage parent/swimmer access to the pool and the shift required is 4.45pm - 7.15pm. Please note that this is a regular weekly duty during term time so please only respond to Gemma if you are able to accommodate this weekly commitment. If anyone is interested in these paid roles, please contact Gemma directly on gemjo89@hotmail.com for further details.
Oak Lee Montessori School, Pinner Kim Gough, the HR Co-Ordinator at Oak lee Montessori School in Pinner, is currently looking for temporary staff to work over the summer in the nursery from Mid June/July – September 2017. If you might be interested in this as a summer holiday job, please contact Kim directly via email Kim@oakleemontessori.co.uk
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