16th September 2024
Year 13 bulletin
Morning all,
Just a short bulletin this week as we’re still at the start of term - but as the term goes on there will be more events and opportunities coming up. There are a few of Open days coming up and they would be useful in helping you make an informed decision about university choices.
Weekly
- ‘Ted Talk’ Are you really as good at something as you think?
- ‘BBC Ideas’ How stories shape our minds
Quote of the week:
“He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and walk and run and climb and dance; one cannot fly into flying.”
Friedrich Nietzsche, Philosopher
A few general announcements:
- Staff have put together a range of support material so you can build in some of the super-curricular activities or get ahead with understanding key topics. Use the link here: Independent Study activities
UCAS
- Please make sure you have completed the Education section of the UCAS application; add your GCSE and AS results and then add the three A Levels you are studying, putting ‘pending’ as the grade and also add Advanced WBQ. Any problems let me know.
- An interesting and worthwhile article: When is a top university not a top university?
- If you’re really undecided about careers or potential pathways after 6th Form then maybe try this quiz: https://sacu-student.com/
Upcoming Opportunities/Events
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Speakers for Schools has a range of work experience opportunities, just be aware some are aimed at students in England - especially the Healthcare ones which relate to NHS England. Use the link here to see whether there’s anything relevant to you. |
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Gresham College has a series of lectures by different Professors; September’s lectures include: The Big Brain: Size and Intelligence by Professor Alain Goriely, Tue, 17 Sep 2024 • Watch Online What is Modern Paganism? By Professor Ronald Hutton, Wed, 18 Sep 2024 • Watch Online Human Rights Law: Bringing Power to the Powerless by Prof Clive Stafford Smith, Thu, 19 Sep 2024 • Watch Online The Ancient History of Computers and Code by Professor Victoria Baines, Tue, 24 Sep 2024 • Watch Online Singing the Laws: Ancient Greek Lawgivers in History and Legend by Professor Melissa Lane, Thu, 26 Sep 2024 - Watch Online |
Universities
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UCL UCL Study Prep (Access now) UCL Study Prep helps students in Year 13 to prepare for university. This course is free and open to all students in Year 13, regardless of where you go to school or college or which universities you have applied to study at. |
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Cardiff University has an Open Day on the 19th October. Book here. |
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Cardiff Metropolitan They have Open Days coming up on the 12th October and 9th November, use the link here to register. |
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Swansea University has Open Days coming up on the 19th October and the 9th November, use the link here to register. They also have a Year 13 Parents & Guardian Q&A Webinar this Wednesday 25 September, 18:00 – 19:00, aiming to give parents and guardians of Year 13 students an opportunity to ask any questions that they may have regarding the HE process and the journey that their children will be undertaking over the next few months. Register here. |
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USW has Open Days coming up. Book here. |
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Bristol UWE also has upcoming Open Days. Book here. |
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Bangor University Criminology and Policing at Bangor University is launching its first series of specialised hour talks on various fascinating aspects such as 'Crime in the life course' and 'How to be a great imposter'. All sessions are delivered via Teams during Autumn, and students can register via the link from the QR code on the attachment.
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Apprenticeships/Degree Apprenticeships
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Army Apprenticeships Opportunities: Check them out now. For anyone interested in apprenticeships with the British Army, they have a lot of information about upcoming opportunities or general advice on their website. Have a look, using the link here. |
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Information from Careers Wales: https://careerswales.gov.wales/apprenticeships/employers-who-offer-apprenticeships |
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Network 75 is a combined work placement and part-time study route to a degree allowing students to Work, Earn and Learn. Read more about it here. |
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PwC has more information for potential accountants, business management or technology students interested in degree apprenticeships with them. Use the link here to find out more |
Support
For those of you feeling anxious about the return to school, as always, we are always available to help. If you feel you need more support here are some useful links:
There are also some useful techniques here for those experiencing feelings of anxiety:
- Breathing techniques to calm anxiety Visit now
- Yoga for Anxiety Visit now
Remember it is important that you keep an eye on your emails and our Twitter feed (@stcyres6th). I send out links and tweets regularly so there is a lot of information available, you just need to access it and let me know if there are any problems with you doing that.
As always, if there are any issues, get in touch; we’re here to support you.
Take care,
Ms Jones