14th Oct 2024
Year 13 Bulletin
Morning all,
A few more opportunities for apprenticeships as well as some other university focused ones that might be worth a look. Please also have a look at the sorts of Bursaries and scholarships that might be available to you - I’ve included ones for the most popular destinations for our pupils over the last few years and will add any others when people start applying and I know where they’re going.
Weekly
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‘Ted Talk’ Can we edit memories?
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‘BBC Ideas’ Can visualisation help you achieve a better future?
Shoutout to the following pupils who had three positive incidents in one day:
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Jessica J (HWI)
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Chloe P (EHU)
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Morgan P (DE)
And the following pupil who gained a Praise Postcard:
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Edward K (LS)
Quote of the week:
"You’ll be led to a string of successes or failures regardless of your university choice. It’s how you respond to them that matters."
Kyle Campbell, Marketing consultant
A few general announcements:
UCAS
Lots of you still need to complete the Education section of the UCAS application;
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add your GCSE (August 2023) and AS results (August 2024)
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Then add the three A Levels you are studying, puttingAugust 2025 as the date and ‘pending’ as the grade
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Add Advanced Skills Challenge with the date August 2025 and again put pending as the grade.
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You should be sending your Personal statement to your LC now and looking carefully at your potential choices. Any problems let me know. Even if you do not think you’ll be going to university, please complete this as it’s always an option for you then.
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Have a look at the virtual work experiences UCAS has on offer
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It might also be worth checking out these sites which have resources to support you in making better university decisions:
Bursaries/Scholarships
There is a ‘Blackbullion’ App which tries to ensure students have the best experience when searching and applying to scholarships. If you want scholarship updates for now, you can sign up to their Scholarships Newsletter. There are no costs associated with ANY aspect of the process - it's all completely free https://www.blackbullion.com/register
Those of you applying to Russell Group universities may be eligible for a bursary if you check as well as Swansea having some academic excellence bursaries available. I’ve included some of the universities here that I know people have applied to in the past. It’s always worth checking/applying - the worst that can happen is that you don’t get anything - doesn’t hurt to try! There are lots available which are focused on household income, STEM (women especially) and engineering. See me if you need any help applying for these.
Upcoming Opportunities/Events
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LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR Tuesday 12 November 10:10 – 10:55am. Interested in Sociology/Education: The Role Of The Father – How Does Father Involvement Make A Difference In Children’s Education? With Dr Mark Pulsford From University of Warwick. Register here |
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Interested in creating a VR or AR experience for free? If you're aged 16-25 and free on the 1st of November in Cardiff, get hands-on with creating an immersive project and meeting XR experts. REGISTER TODAY: : https://www.wmc.org.uk/en/whats-on/2024/create-xr-day |
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UEA offer a comprehensive programme of online taster lectures, open to all Taster days are a great way to see if you like a subject and it can help with your personal statement. Register here |
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Aspire is a collection of free careers, university and further education resources. It is designed to give state-educated students the tools and knowledge they need to make more informed decisions about their future. Their ‘guide’ is a free resource, full of information and guidance, designed to inform you and help you navigate the range of careers and further education out there. Access the online version of the Guide, alongside other resources, on the Aspire website |
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Please sign up for Uptree here and then check out all the opportunities they have: https://schools.uptree.co/opportunities/
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The Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award, known as iDEA is an international award winning programme that helps you develop digital, enterprise and employability skills for free. Especially useful for anyone interested in Business/ IT / Tech / Entrepreneurship
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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; October’s lectures include:
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Universities
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Bath University Apply with Bath 2024 - Applications Open
Apply with Bath is a free, flexible online programme for Year 13 students who are thinking of applying to Bath. Apply with Bath provides support with applying to university and includes the opportunity to hear from current Bath students as well as help with your UCAS application, including 1:1 personal statement support sessions. It will provide you with a wealth of resources and support on relevant topics such as personal statements, accommodation, student finance and student life. The flexible nature of this programme means you can choose the parts which are most useful. Who is eligible? Apply with Bath is aimed at academically-able Year 13 students who meet their Widening Participation criteria and are planning to apply to study at the University of Bath from 2025. To be considered for a place you will need to:
Find out more and apply here |
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Reading University has some upcoming on campus Taster Days:
The sessions will be run by our academics and will cover a range of topics such as “The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis” with a focus on the relationship between physical health and nutrition on cognitive function.
Discover how these courses are taught at Reading through enjoying sample sessions and hearing directly from staff. The Taster Day also offers the exclusive opportunity to meet senior leaders at PwC, the UK's leading professional services organisation, and hear about our shared Flying Start Degree Programme.
Experience a typical architecture studio through hands-on design and model making exercises. You will take part in a workshop dedicated to visualising space and structure and lectures will cover the role of the sketchbook and the preparation of the architecture portfolio.
To sign up for the above, please follow the booking links found on our website.
They offer Travel Bursaries that prospective students may apply for to cover the entire cost of travel. You have to fulfil at least one of the following criteria:
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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 Metropolitan They have an Open Day coming up on the 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. |
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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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Those of you interested in apprenticeship, could sign up for the Apprenticeship Vacancies newsletter designed to make it easier for students to find out about relevant apprenticeship opportunities. Sign up to this new free mailing list and they’ll keep you updated with a variety of roles from a wide range of brilliant apprenticeship employers.Sign up here |
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Apprenticeships with the BBC webinar, 22nd October 2024, 3.30PM If you’re interested in an apprenticeship at the world’s largest public broadcasting organisation, join this webinar to gain insight into the range of apprenticeship opportunities at the BBC, from journalism, project management, data science, engineering and much more. You will hear from members of the BBC’s Early Careers team about the opportunities available, what the recruitment process is like and how to make your application stand out from the crowd. You’ll also hear from current apprentices about their journeys and what life as an apprentice at the BBC is like. Register here BBC Wales apprentice information webinars: Collection link / Dolen casgliad: https://www.eventbrite.com/manage/collections/2771489/events
22nd October / Mawrth 22 Hydref - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/914687082687?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Apprenticeships with EDF, 26th November 2024, 4PM Join the Early Careers team at EDF to learn more about their apprenticeship opportunities and the range of vacancies available, which open for applications in December 2024. Offering apprenticeships across the organisation, ranging from Nuclear Engineer to Project Management, Cyber Security to Environmental Ranger, Solicitor to Wind Turbine Technician and more, EDF's early careers programmes offer the opportunity to develop an exciting green career whilst helping to create a more sustainable energy future. EDF are inviting students and parents/carers to hear more about the exciting career opportunities available. register here |
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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. They’ve also created a ‘British Army Apprenticeships – Understanding job roles’ quiz This new, interactive quiz helps students to explore different British Army apprenticeships and what is involved in the day-to-day job, as well as how the skills and qualifications gained through the apprenticeships can be applied to tackle real-life challenges.
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Information from Careers Wales: https://careerswales.gov.wales/apprenticeships/employers-who-offer-apprenticeships
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GE Aerospace has a number of apprenticeship opportunities.
These all have the start date of September 2025 and the closing date for all apprenticeship applications is currently the end of November. |
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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. |
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:
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Breathing techniques to calm anxiety Visit now
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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