RMS Sixth Form Bulletin Edition 4: 22nd April 2016 Message from Ms Weatherston… I hope that the Easter break enabled you to spend time with friends and family, as well as revising! Inevitably, examinations will be the focus this term, so here are a few tips from me: What to bear in mind when planning your revision:
Cover revision topics more than once to make sure they stick. Just because you have committed Shakespeare's full works to memory today, doesn’t mean you’ll remember it all in your English exam in 6 weeks’ time.
Think about when you revise best. If you’re a morning person, you might want to avoid really difficult stuff after lunch. It's just the same at work – do the most difficult stuff when you're at your best.
Give yourself plenty of breaks. It’s better to allow yourself slightly more time than you need than to push yourself to the limit. Everyone’s different, but 20-40 minutes seems to be the best concentration time.
Be realistic. Don’t expect to be able to revise from 6am to 10pm every day between now and your exams; it won't be productive. Give yourself time to relax.
Be sensible too. If you think you can cram everything the night before your exams, think again!
Don’t forget the other stuff that’s going on in your life when making your revision timetable. If it’s your birthday next Wednesday, you won’t want to spend the night trying to learn nineteenth century British Prime Ministers.
Nicole Weatherston Head of Sixth Form
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Sixth Form News LEAD Next week sees the final part of the LEAD course where the girls will present how they managed to 'grow' their ÂŁ1 and what they learnt along the way. I hope that the girls have found the course useful in preparation for the next stage of their lives. We will of course be asking for feedback from the girls, but if parents do have any comments or suggestions, we are always keen to hear them.
What's happening next week? Monday:
Talk about a sports partnership apprentice scheme (PTO for more information about this)
Tuesday:
LEAD presentations
Wednesday:
Chapel
Thursday:
Year 12 will hear about a NCS Summer school Year 13 will continue with their MOOC
Friday:
School assembly
Mrs Freeman
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News Three Rivers and Watford School Sports Partnership Apprenticeship Scheme 2016-2017 What is it?
Young people aged 16-18 can undertake a one year apprenticeship, working alongside secondary PE departments or primary schools to increase and enhance PE and school sport opportunities.
Undertake an NVQ Level 2 in Activity Leadership as well as gain access to several National Governing Body coaching awards and qualifications
Why undertake an apprenticeship?
Ideal way to gain experience and knowledge for those wanting to pursue a career in teaching, coaching or sports development.
A wide range of sports and activities covered. E.g. leadership tutor training, coaching, supporting teaching and learning, event management.
Strengthens UCAS applications and will give invaluable experience when applying for PGCE courses at the end of University courses.
Your Role
30 hour a week contract. National minimum wage, approximately, £5200 a year. Training provided alongside Sporting Futures Training http://www.sportingfuturestraining.co.uk/ alongside Lead Tutor in each area.
Examples of day to day activities may include:
Supporting teaching and learning Setting up and running extra-curricular clubs Developing leadership opportunities Organising fixtures and teams Report writing Administration and supporting the department or school
Contact
Job description and person specification available to download from the School Sports Partnership website: http://threeriverswatfordssp.co.uk/jobs/
Lead tutor Sam Berry sberry@rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk. Please email me if you have any questions at all.
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University Taster Courses
Applying to University, University College Birmingham Learn all about the process of applying to university, from writing your personal statement to student finance, we will try and put all of your queries to rest. Developing Group Working - a Better Way to Work? University of Bradford This combined lecture-activity session explores the benefits and drawbacks of group working. Students undertake an individual activity and then come together as small groups, comparing and agreeing answers, highlighting the pros and cons of group working. University of Kent Open Day (Canterbury campus), University of Kent Explore the Canterbury campus and look round our excellent facilities. You can meet staff, current students, attend talks, workshops and view accommodation. University of East Anglia Sixth form and college liaison activities The University of East Anglia can provide presentations to groups of sixth form students and/or parents and other influencers on a variety of topics, including why go to university, choosing a course/university, student finance, university applications and writing effective personal statements Year 12 Study Biochemistry and Biomedical Science Summer School Lancaster University 4TH-8TH JULY 2016 Experience what it is like to study at a top UK Institution. Part of our programme of Summer Schools, this 4 day residential experience is a fantastic opportunity for students to gain an insight into University life whilst developing a range of academic skills. Poundstretchers Workshop University of Portsmouth An interactive workshop using a bank statement to look at money management and budgeting whilst at university. South and City College Birmingham Open Day College open day across all South and City College campuses If you are interested in a vocational course come along to an OPEN DAY! Choosing a Course and a University talk University of Winchester This talk covers the choices students have to make when making decisions about applying to university.
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Other Events
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY EVENTS Corpus Christi College Cambridge STEM Women Summer School, 27th— 29th June 2016 Following last year’s hugely successful initiative, Corpus Christi College is pleased to announce that it will again be hosting a three-day residential summer school for Year 12 women at all UK schools who are interested in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Engineering and are planning to apply to a competitive university in autumn 2016. Further information on eligibility and how to apply can be found here. St Catharine’s College Cambridge History Taster Day Thursday 7th July St Catharine's College, Cambridge, is holding an Taster Day on July 7th, 2016, for high achieving students interested in studying History at the University of Cambridge. The day will give students the chance to hear talks from the History Fellows of the college, current students, and also experience a sample lecture, sample class and mock supervision. In addition to this, students will receive a tour of St Catharine's and the nearby lecture sites, and a lunch in the college hall. Provisional timetable: 9.30 – 10.00 Registration and Refreshments 10.00 – 10.30 Welcome and introduction 10.30 – 11.15 History at Cambridge: an overview – Dr Tim Rogan (Fellow, St Catharine's) 11.15-11.45 Sample lecture – Professor Sir Chris Clark (Regius Professor of History, St Catharine's College) 11.45-12.15 Sample Class - Dr Nora Berend & Dr Tim Rogan 12.15-12.45 Making a competitive application to Cambridge – Chris Waugh, Schools Liaison Officer 12.45-13.30 Lunch 13.30-14.00 History at St Catharine's – a student perspective 14.00-14.45 Mock supervisions with Fellows 14.45-15.15 Tour of college 15.15-16.00 Q/A session and refreshments in the Bar It may be useful to know that the University's typical conditional offer for History is
A Level: A*AA
The day is open to high achieving students in the Year 12. Due to demand, teacher are being asked to nominate students they think would benefit from the Taster Day. If you are interested in being considered for this event, please speak to your History teacher.
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Other Events
Credit Suisse A Level Insight Day—Discover Your Future Wednesday 20th July Are you seeking a career in a vibrant industry? Are you an intelligent, self-starter who is eager to learn? Are you unsure which path to take and need guidance? This A Level Insight Day allows Year 13 students who are unsure about their career path to discover all the different areas within Investment Banking in a friendly and informative environment. With such a diverse series of options available by the end of the day, you should know whether it’s the Industry for you and what area you might suit. The day will involve a series of informative workshops, panels, soft skills sessions and inspirational speakers to give you an insight into the banking world and not only strengthen your CV but help you stand out to employers at university. Our A Level Insight Day provides the opportunity for some students to get fast tracked into our Spring Program 2017, which is designed for students in their first year of university, via two telephone interviews. The day will take place in Canary Wharf at our London Headquarters. Travel to and from the event will be reimbursed by Credit Suisse (more details will follow to successful applicants) and lunch and refreshments will be provided. Eligibility requirements: Recipients are selected based on their academic excellence, leadership abilities and interest in the financial services industry. You must have applied through UCAS for a place at university during the application process. Specifically, you should:
Demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills
Have a AAB A-Level or equivalent grade prediction
Have a record of high achievement outside of academia
Show an interest in the financial services industry
Application Process: Please apply via the link below, with a Cover Letter and up-to-date CV including:
Your Details (postal address, telephone number, email address)
GCSE results
A Level predicted grades
Top university choice
Work experience
Extracurricular activities (e.g. volunteering or school clubs, Sports, Music, Drama etc.) For full details and to apply, click here
Deadline: Midnight (GMT), May 20, 2016
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