Sixth Form Bulletin 10 th February

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1 Sixth Form Bulletin 10 th February WYCOMBE ABBEY SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES FAIR 7 TH MARCH 10:30-12:00 Wycombe Abbey are running their opportunities fair on Saturday 7 th March and have invited students from JHGS to join them. They are inviting representatives from 25 different companies to the event, including ones which provide adventures and expeditions overseas, internships in London, volunteer work at home and abroad, conservation projects, cookery and ski instructor courses, keyboard and IT skills. If you would like to attend please let Miss Bailey know by 27 th February WYCOMBE HIGH SCHOOL SPEED DATING EVENT Wycombe High School is running their annual speed dating event in aid of the British Heart Foundation on Thursday 12 th February at Wycombe High School from 6:30-9:00. All JHGS 6 th form students are welcome to attend. Tickets are available to buy at lunchtimes by the finance office. UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL SUBJECT DAYS The University of Liverpool s London Campus is hosting some subject specific taster lectures which are proving to be very popular. All of their taster sessions are designed to complement current A-level curriculums. There are limited spaces available so if you are interested in attending a session on History (2 March), English (3 March) or The Science of Seeing for Biology students (27 February) please contact them at schoolsandcolleges@liv.ac.uk AYLESBURY WATERSIDE YOUTH PROJECT. Please see the message below from the Aylesbury Waterside theatre: This summer Aylesbury Waterside Theatre is thrilled to announce that it will produce its first ever youth musical theatre production on the Waterside stage in conjunction with Flametree Productions. Led by a professional creative team and rehearsed in the theatre itself you will have the chance to write, create and perform in a brand new musical. Prior to our open workshops in March we are looking for young people aged to join our Peer Leader programme. Working alongside the production team you will be integral in the development of this unique and original experience. We are looking for young people with a passion for writing, designing, singing, dancing and performing. So if you have an energy and enthusiasm for working as part of a creative team then please get in touch. Liz Raba, Director liz@flametreeproductions.co.uk First meeting: Monday 16th February 2pm, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Project Dates: Mon 10th - Sat 22nd August 2015

2 UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM MOOC Massive Open Online Course Much Ado About Nothing: in Performance 2 27 March 2015 In March 2015 the University of Birmingham, in a unique collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company s Education Department and the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, will be running a free online course exploring Much Ado About Nothing in Performance. Ideal for 16 to 19 year olds in full time education, this innovative four- week course will explore how the play would have been staged in Shakespeare s time; how it has been interpreted throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, and how the 2014 RSC production of Much Ado About Nothing (Love s Labour s Won) brought the play to life for a modern audience. The areas of focus for the weeks will be: Week 1: Dr Nick Walton from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust will discuss original performance conditions, looking at how Much Ado about Nothing would have been staged in Shakespeare s time. Week 2: Dr Abigail Rokison from the Shakespeare Institute will look at the different ways in which the play has been interpreted throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Week 3: Christopher Luscombe, Director of the 2014 production of Love s Labour s Won, will explore the role of the director in staging a modern production. Week 4: Michelle Terry and Edward Bennett, who play Beatrice and Benedick in the 2014 production, will discuss their process as actors and how they bring the text to life for the stage. Hosted by Future Learn, this massive open online course (MOOC) is freely accessible to anyone who wishes to register, both in the UK and abroad. The MOOC will feature an exclusive range of video and audio content and is perfect for studying in the classroom, at home or as part of a group. It is an excellent complement to watching the production in live performance, at a cinema or in a UK school as part of the RSC S Schools Broadcast series. Register for the broadcast of Much Ado About Nothing (Love s Labour s Won) at: onscreen.rsc.org.uk/education. Registration for the MOOC is now open. Register here: futurelearn.com/courses/much-ado-about-nothing. UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM LANGUAGE EVENTS Language events for Sixth Formers 25 February, 11.00am 4.00pm The Languages and Film Study Day for Sixth Form Students involves a series of workshops in French, German, Spanish and possibly Italian (dependent on numbers interested), with a shared introductory lecture and plenary. We would be interested in hearing from teachers with regard to which films, directors and themes that they are studying please Tamsin Cross t.j.l.cross@bham.ac.uk April, 10.00am 5.00pm (TBC)

3 The AS/A2 Revision Days involve a series of workshops in French, German and Spanish (Italian and Russian on request) to help pupils prepare for their upcoming exams. Language groups are subject to be cancelled if student numbers are too low. Please contact Sophie Gavrois at languages-schools-liaison@contacts.bham.ac.uk for more details about all our schools events. BIRMINGHAM UNIVERSITY SUMMER SCHOOLS Summer Schools in Engineering and Physical Sciences Headstart at Birmingham 2015 Three-day summer school The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences is hosting Headstart from July As in 2014, it will be based on the theme of Power and Energy and is aimed at Year 12s who have performed well in their GCSEs, especially in the STEM subjects. Headstart, sponsored by the Engineering Development Trust, has the support of the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Royal Aeronautical Society, top level industries, several charities and the armed forces. Students will get involved in lectures and lab projects in the areas of Chemical Engineering; Chemistry; Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering; Metallurgy and Materials, and Physics and Astronomy, as well as Nuclear Engineering/Science. An industrial visit will be arranged (in 2014 this was to Jaguar Land Rover) and evening activities such as bowling, sports and an end of course dinner are planned. For details about how your students may get involved, visit the EDT website etrust.org.uk/headstart. Summer School in the School of Physics and Astronomy Open to Year 12 students studying Physics and Maths at A level or equivalent Successful and popular residential Summer Schools have taken place in the School of Physics and Astronomy since July They are designed to give Y12 students studying Physics and Mathematics a taste of lectures, problem solving classes and laboratory work at University, as well as giving them experience of a night in a hall of residence and a look at Birmingham city centre. The next Summer School will take place on 8 and 9 July 2015 and will follow a similar programme to previous years; please see last year s programme and reviews and photos of past events. There is a fee to attend this event, though there are some bursaries available. To reserve a place please complete the application form and pay via the online shop. INSTRUCTOR INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY Please see the message below from EA Ski and Snowboard training Instructor Internship Opportunity - Second recruitment stage Hello, my name is Nicky, one of the course advisors at EA Ski & Snowboard Training. I would be grateful if you could inform interested students, in their last or second to last year of high school of this opportunity.

4 EA Ski & Snowboard Training specialise in full season job placements through our popular ski and snowboard instructor internship program. Over the past 10 years EA has put over 2,000 young people through internationally recognised qualifications and into jobs all over the globe. Whether for a gap-year before study or a first step into the snow industry, these internships are a great link between young people and ski schools hoping to gain quality new staff. We have now opened our second recruitment stage for the 2015/16 winter season. Interested students can us at sstraining@educatingadventures.com for more info. We will also provide them online access to our instructor starter kit with handy tips on becoming a ski or snowboard instructor. Successful applicants will receive: A GUARANTEED offer of employment as a ski or snowboard instructor which includes uniform, full season pass and discount deals Early season orientation, instructor training and accommodation package - Everything sorted so all you have to do is ski or ride! International Instructor Association membership and level one ski or snowboard examination Training, support and further qualifications throughout the season Assistance and support with obtaining Working Holiday Visas, flights and insurances (in partnership with STA Travel) A full season internship based at a partner ski resort in Canada, Switzerland, USA, Japan or New Zealand EA are looking for school leavers who: * Have a passion for skiing or snowboarding (Low level intermediate to advanced ability welcome) * Have a willingness to learn through training and working * Have an interest in travel and adventure * Are available between December and April * Will be 18 years of age by November * Are looking for a life-changing experience * Have the financial support to participate - internship placements start from 3,950 * Limited positions available: Due to limited instructor employment positions it is very important that students apply now. Almost half of the placements are filled already and programs will fill in the next few months. Locations - We work with partner ski resorts in Canada, USA, Japan, New Zealand and Switzerland. Programs start in November each year. Interested students can us atsstraining@educatingadventures.com for more info and we will also give them online access to an instructor starter kit with handy information on becoming a ski or snowboard instructor. For general information about our internship programs around the world, check out our website

5 EASTER AND HALF TERM TOURS AND TALKS: INTRODUCING SCIENCES Monday 16 February 2015 During the February half term for most UK schools, the University is offering a programme of 'Introducing Oxford' talks and tours for prospective students. The visits provide an excellent opportunity for students to learn about our undergraduate courses, the college system and how to apply. Teaching staff will be present to talk about their courses and to answer questions. Events are scheduled so that you can attend one or two subject talks in the morning and visit one or two colleges in the afternoon, guided by admissions staff or students. Please note this is not a full open day. Further information at: ADVIZA SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Please see the attached school careers adviser newsletter that contains a wide range of useful information. STUDENTS DRIVING TO SCHOOL If you drive to school, please ensure that you have registered your car details with Ms Triggs in the Sixth Form Office. Handycross Sports Centre has informed us today that as of 11/2/15 JHGS students will no longer be able to use the sports centre car park due to more of the car park being taken up as part of the new development. Please note that students may not park on the school site, but should park responsibly in the local area. Please be advised that the School is trying to work out an alternative arrangement for students who drive to school. GOING OFF SITE A reminder on the rules of going off site for 6th form. Lower 6th students are permitted to leave the premises during lunchtime only. The U6 will be allowed out during study periods but must observe the following rules, which are vital in order for our evacuation procedures to work effectively. Any breach of these will result in immediate suspension of privileges: 1. Students must sign out in the correct folder at Reception whenever they leave the school site. You must complete all details first name, last name, form, date and time legibly and sign in on your return. 2. You must not sign in/out on behalf of someone else. 3. You are allowed out for a maximum of one hour and must be in school for the whole of P5. 4. If you need to leave school because you are ill, you must see the Student Welfare Officer or if she is not available, your Head of Year to seek permission. You cannot just sign out. 5. You should only sign in late or sign out for medical or other appointments if notification has already been provided by , phone or letter to Mrs Triggs in the Sixth Form Office. If notification has been received, it will be recorded on your record so that the Receptionists or other staff can check. 6. On Wednesday afternoons, you are allowed to leave school at 1.35 pm as long as you have no duties or other commitments in school.

6 It is important that your behaviour out of school is exemplary. Any complaints from members of the public will be taken seriously and will result in the removal of privileges.