Tuesday 26 January 2016







Year 12 – UCAS CAREERS FAIR 2016
BRUNEL UNIVERSITY – THURSDAY 17th MARCH 2016


Year 12 students need to register for the above trip at www.ucasevents.com/wlo16 once you have registered you will receive a confirmation email with a link to your ticket.


EY Foundation Smart Futures Programme

 

Smart Futures is a ten-month programme starting with paid work experience during the Easter in London. It will give you a variety of transferable skills for a head start in your career. Smart Futures can make you more employable, helping you get a job after school or go onto higher education.

 

A mentor will support you throughout the ten months and advise you on one of the biggest career choices you will make the first step in your working life. You will also be invited to a series of alumni events throughout your final school year.

 

To be eligible for the programme you will be:

  • Currently in Year 12
  • Eligible for free school meals in the last six years
  • Attending a state school
  • Studying any combination of A-level/International Baccalaureate/BTEC Level 3s/Standards/Highers
  • Ambitious and motivated to join the world of work
  • Looking for a great paid work experience this Easter that will help you secure a job after school, or a place at university. 

If you meet the above criteria, then please register your interest for 2016.  Please see Mrs Jenkins in 6th Form Office for further details.

 

Application deadline: 31st January 2016 for the Easter programme in London 

 

Tuesday 19 January 2016


Goldsmiths University Educational Studies Taster Course

Duration: 04 March 2016 - 04 March 2016

Location: London

Educational Studies: What is a Researcher

4th March, 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Course code G01069 - you will need to copy and paste this code when you go to register.

In this masterclass you will find out which university degrees and careers require research skills and will learn about how to conduct qualitative research. We will be trying out a few research skills in the session, including active listening, interviewing, and interview note taking.

Most importantly, we will be working on discovering what students think we researchers should be finding out about. We will therefore be asking: what is important to you, in your family, your neighbourhood, your school, and your world? For those interested in teaching or the role of Education in society more broadly

Friday 15 January 2016







Liverpool John Moores University Insight Days


Liverpool John Moores University


Type: Seminars / lectures / masterclasses, University open days, University taster courses


Duration: 01 January 2016 - 30 April 2016


Thinking about going to university? Sign-up for a Subject Insight Day. At the event, you’ll be able to find out what an undergraduate course is all about. You’ll also get to meet and work with our academic staff and current students.


Here’s an overview of what you might do:


  • Sample one of 60 undergraduate programmes
  • Take part in a lecture
  • Try a practical workshop
  • Experience a laboratory session
  • Visit our teaching facilities
  • Ask staff and students questions
  • Subject Insight Days are intended for Year 12 (or above) students.


Please see 6th Form Office for further details.


Upcoming Insight Days:


  • Accounting & Finance Insight Day
  • Architecture Insight Day
  • Audio & Music Production Insight Day
  • Biochemistry & Biomedical Sciences Insight Day
  • Biology & Animal Sciences Insight Day
  • Built Environment Insight Day
  • Business & Public Relations Insight Day
  • Business Studies Insight Day
  • Chemistry Insight Day
  • Civil Engineering Insight Day
  • Criminology Insight Day
  • Dance Insight Day
  • Education Studies Insight Day
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Insight Day
  • Environmental Health Insight Day
  • Film Studies Insight Day
  • Food & Nutrition Insight Day
  • Forensic Anthropology Insight Day
  • Forensic Science Insight Day
  • Geography Insight Day
  • History of Art Insight Day
  • International Journalism Insight Day
  • Journalism Insight Day
  • Law, Criminal Justice & Forensic Psychology Insight Day
  • Maritime & Transport Insight Day
  • Mechanical Engineering Insight Day
  • Media Production Insight Day
  • Midwifery Insight Day
  • Nursing Insight Day
  • Nursing Insight Day
  • Pharmacy Insight Day
  • Physical Education Insight Day
  • Policing Studies Insight Day
  • Product Design Insight Day
  • Sport & Exercise Sciences Insight Day
  • Sport and Nutrition for Health Insight Day
  • Sport Business Insight Day
  • Sport Coaching Insight Day
  • Sport Development Insight Day
  • Tourism & Events Management Insight Day




Please email at outreach@ljmu.ac.uk with any questions.

Wednesday 13 January 2016


University of Southampton Widening Access to Medicine: BM6 Residential
University of Southampton
Type: Residential taster courses (eg Summer schools), University taster courses
Duration: 04 April 2016 - 06 April 2016
University of Southampton Widening Access to Medicine: BM6 Residential
This residential event, which will be taking place from 4th – 6th April 2016, aims to increase students’ knowledge of the role of doctors and the training they undergo. It will also provide opportunities to develop their interpersonal skills, increase awareness of the undergraduate medical student experience and support students in their applications to medicine.
To apply for a place at this event please download the form above and post it top the below address:
Recruitment & Outreach, George Thomas Building (37), Room 4113, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ
The deadline for applications is 22nd January 2016.
For more information please contact Claire Taylor, Widening Participation Co-ordinator: outreach@soton.ac.uk.






Watford Job Vacancies – w/c


 


Boux Avenue – 3 x Part Time Sales Assistant (1x16 hours and 2x20 hours) required. Excellent customer services skills required. Previous retail experience is desirable. Apply in store with CV  


 


Disney Store – Cast Members required. Apply in store with CV


 


Gymboree – Music and Play Teacher required for Part Time positions. Must be confident singer, bubbly and good with children. Apply to Parul on parul@gymboree.uk.com    


 


H & M – Sales Adviser Delivery, Full Time and Part Time Sales Advisers ( 8, 12 and 20 hour positions ). Previous retail experience essential. Apply in store with CV. 


Miss Selfridge – Part Time Sales Advisor required ( 4 hours per week ). Experience not essential as full training will be given. Apply in store with CV


Next – Waterfields x 5 vacancies for Part Time Sales Consultants and 1 x Stockroom Assistant. Various shift times.




Pandora – Full Time and Part Time Sales Consultants required. Apply in store with CV or email to watford@teferris.co.uk / hr@swaguk.co.uk


Primark – Part Time Retail Assistant ( 12 hours over Thurs, Sat and Sun ) required. Experience in retail preferred. Apply online by selecting Watford Store: 




 


Restaurants / Food


 


Caffe L’Antico – Experienced Barista. (Part Time – Weekends). Barista experience required; excellent customer service skills


 


Compass Grove (BHS)  - Customer Service Assistant. Part Time. Email CV to: paul.robinson@compass-group.co.uk


 


Genuine Cakes – Weekend Cake Sales Assistants required. Customer service experience needed. Apply: info@genuinecakes.co.uk 


 


Global Buffet – Staff required. Apply in store with CV


 


Greggs – (Both High Street shops ) Team Members required. Apply: www.greggsfamily.co.uk


 


Jimmy’s – Bartender and Waiting Staff required. Apply in store with CV or email to watford@jimmysrestaurants.com


 


McDonalds – Full Time and Part Time vacancies in Watford restaurants. Flexible hours. Apply online www.mcdonalds.co.uk/people


 


Moon Under Water & Columbia Press – Recruiting for Bar and Kitchen Staff. Call in with your CV and ask to speak to the Duty Manager


 


Molloys – Recruiting for staff members. Call in with CV and ask to speak to the Duty Manager or phone 01923 244307.


 


Shakeaway – (High Street) Trainee Supervisor and Part Time / Casual staff. Must be energetic and motivated. Apply in store with CV. 


 


The Grove – 20 jobs currently available including Receptionist, Weekend Kitchen Porter, Waiters, Bar Tender and Spa Therapist. Apply online at http://thegrove.innovatecv.com/jobs  


 


 


Supermarkets


 


Tesco – 2 Vacancies for Part Time Customer Assistants. Apply online:  http://www.tesco-careers.com/Apply.aspx







University of Southampton Design Triathlon


Type: Residential taster courses (eg Summer schools), University taster courses


Duration: 03 July 2016 - 07 July 2016


University of Southampton Design Triathlon


The Design Triathlon is a residential course for Year 12 students interested in studying engineering at university. The Summer School will introduce students to the three areas of Ship Science, Aeronautics and Astronautics and Mechanical Engineering. Over four days, students will design and build a glider, a Greenpower car and a fastcraft for water as part of a team. Talks, workshops and seminars from staff and students in the Faculty of Engineering and the Environment provide insight into the wealth of careers and opportunities that an engineering degree can provide.


Participants live in university halls of residence for the week, and are mentored by current undergraduate and postgraduate students, giving you a unique opportunity to find out what life is like at university. The summer school is a great opportunity to get a taste for engineering ahead of university applications. It is free to attend and is aimed at Year 12 students matching some (or all) of the following criteria:


  • will be the first generation in their family to attend university
  • have achieved at least 5 A/A*s at GCSE, 5 credit passes at Standard Grade or equivalent
  • are taking relevant subjects in relation to Engineering (e.g. Maths, Physics and other Science subjects)
  • attend schools or colleges with a low overall A-level, Higher/Advanced Higher (or equivalent) point score and/or schools or colleges with low progression to higher education
  • come from neighbourhoods with low overall progression rates to higher education or high levels of socio economic deprivation
  • are under the age of 18 at the time of the summer school


Applications for the 2016 course are now open.  Please note that applications close on Friday 18th March, and you will be notified of the outcome of your application by Friday 8th April.


Please note that we are only able offer places to a maximum of 3 pupils per school/college.


For more information on the course, please visit our website: goo.gl/4gRi8b


If you have any questions please contact Kate Collett, Widening Participation Project Leader at outreach@soton.ac.uk.

Friday 8 January 2016


University of Reading: Discover Pharmacy Day

University of Reading

Type: Seminars / lectures / masterclasses, University taster courses

Duration: 13 April 2016 - 13 April 2016

Location: Reading

Discover Pharmacy Day

Wednesday 13th April 2016, 10am-4pm

The Discover Pharmacy day is a free event and suitable for Year 12 students studying A-levels in Chemistry and Biology who are interested in finding out more about studying Pharmacy at university.

During the taster day students will be able to attend lectures and practical workshops where you will get a taste of some of the different subjects you will cover while working towards a degree in Pharmacy. They will also get an opportunity to tour the University of Reading, meet current students and get a taste of campus life for the day.

To book a place or to find out more, please email outreach@reading.ac.uk.

Application deadline: Friday 29th January 2016

Thursday 7 January 2016







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Eton College Universities Summer School


 The Summer School (established in 1982) is a ten-day residential course for pupils at the end of their first year in the Sixth Form and contemplating entry to University in 2017.  Applicants should have the intention of going to a British university and be of the calibre of those applying for admission to Oxford or Cambridge.  As far as possible the course supplements normal school work and avoids the topics covered during Advanced Level teaching.  The aim is to provide an intensive and exciting programme to enrich the intellectual experience of those participating and to give them the opportunity to exchanged ideas with able students with similar interests from other schools.


 


Further information can be obtained on the Eton College website http://www.etoncollege.com

Wednesday 6 January 2016


Sutton Trust US Programme

US-UK Fulbright Commission

Type: Residential taster courses (eg Summer schools), University open days, University taster courses

Duration: 07 April 2016 - 01 August 2016

Location: UK / USA

After four successful years, the Sutton Trust is continuing its flagship US programme to give bright, state school students a taste of life at an American university.  The programme, delivered in partnership with the US-UK Fulbright Commission, is centred on a one week summer school in the US (in previous years at either Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Yale University or Harvard) with introductory events and application support in the UK before and after.  The programme provides participants with a wide range of activities to help them make the right decisions about American higher education.

The Sutton Trust covers all programme costs, including residential events, accommodation and travel.

The programme

  • A week-long visit to the States where students will get a taste of US higher education and culture
  • Four UK based residentials to receive comprehensive US admissions advice from experts
  • Support from our dedicated team of knowledgeable advisors throughout the process of applying for admissions and financial aid at American universities
  • In-depth admissions test preparation
  • Guidance for parents and teachers
  • A chance to meet other UK students interested in studying in the US

Eligibility
To be eligible to apply applicants must:

  • Currently be in Year 12 or equivalent (eg S5 in Scotland)
  • Attend a state school or college
  • Not hold US citizenship
  • Be from a low or middle income family (generally, this will mean a household earning £45,000 or less)

  • We are looking for applicants that meet all or most of these criteria:
    Have earned 8 or more As or A*s at GCSE or the equivalent (e.g. for Scottish applicants, have earned 6 or more As or Bs in their S4 qualifications), or close to this.
    Show a commitment to the programme and interest in US culture and higher education
    Have a strong school reference

We welcome applicants from all areas of the UK, and individuals from a broad range of ethnic, religious and socio-economic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Student Application Deadline: 12 noon, Wednesday, 20th January 2016

School Reference Deadline: 12 noon, Friday, 22nd January 2016

If you are interested please come to the 6th Form Office.