02 November 2017

S i x t h F o r m

B u l l e ti n

Year 12 Futures Programmes for teaching and health at the University of Cumbria

Future Teachers The Year 12 Future Teachers Programme allows students to explore the professional and exciting world of teaching. Students who take part in the programme can receive a guaranteed interview to the University of Cumbria by fulfilling certain criteria.

Future Health The Year 12 Future Health Programme gives students the opportunity to find out more about the following programmes at the University of Cumbria:

Adult Nursing

Learning Disabilities Nursing

Mental Health Nursing

Occupational Therapy

Diagnostic Radiography Students who take part in the programme can receive a guaranteed interview to the University of Cumbria by fulfilling certain criteria To find out more and register your interest go to www.cumbria.ac.uk/about/partnerships/schools-and-colleges/future-teachers--future-health/

Year 12 Work Experience The deadline for finding a placement and returning your consent forms to the Sixth Form Office is Friday 23 March 2018. Spare copies of the consent form can be downloaded from the Sixth Form area of the school website or collected from the racks outside the Sixth Form Office.

Opportunities for Sixth Form students Y12 - Considering a career in teaching? If so, you will benefit from attending the University of Cumbria's 'Starting your Teaching Career - Making the Most of Year 12' talk which will be held during PDV hour Thursday 16 November, P2. Y13 - Help with your CV A Work Adviser for Schools has offered to come in to Sixth Form to do work with Y13 students on their CVs. (Date to be confirmed). This will be ideal for anyone who would like help/advice etc. with preparing a CV. Y13 - Mock interview with a local employer During P3, Thursday 7 December. Please note these are for students who are intending to go into employment/apprenticeships (not university). For all of the above, please email Mrs Little to register your interest by Friday 10 November. jli@trinity.cumbria.sch.uk

Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award If you missed this week’s meeting you can still collect a letter from Mrs Ledingham in the Sixth Form Office. (The application deadline is 8 November)

Discovery Work Experience Programme

The KPMG Discovery Programme gives Year 12 students the chance to gain invaluable work experience in the professional services industry. Running in summer 2018 at a number of KPMG offices around the UK, the programme is designed for students in Year 12 who are interested in a career in business at a firm such as KPMG. During the programme students will undertake a series of interactive business challenges, skills workshops and research tasks designed to develop some of the key skills needed to thrive at KPMG. You will also have the opportunity to meet and hear presentations from KPMG employees across the business and, on their 5-day and 3-day programmes, work shadow to see the type of work our employees undertake on a day-to-day basis. www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/apprenticeships/apprenticeship-programmes/kpmg-discovery

Book early as only 50 places are available

Joe and Sam (a former Trinity student) from Nestle visited Sixth Form recently talked to Year 13 students about two apprenticeship opportunities at the company’s Dalston factory: Engineering Apprenticeship - 4 years with block release to Hudders-field University. The apprenticeship would cover mechanical, elec-trical, health & safety and quality. Progression opportunities may include managerial, technical and project engineer roles. Entry requirements are 5 GCSEs A*-C. Operations Apprenticeship - 3 year degree apprenticeship studying at Sheffield Hallam University. This would involve being a key mem-ber of the production team and covers technical aspects, H&S and continuous improvement. Entry requirements are 104 UCAS points across 3 A Levels/BTECs. For both positions, candidates would need to demonstrate determi-nation and ambition. For further information www.nestlecareers.co.uk/academy/apprenticeships

Apprenticeship opportunities

Edgehill University Y12 Subject Taster Days

Primary Education Wednesday 8th November

Law, Criminology and Policing Wednesday 15th November

Sport Wednesday 15th November

Performing Arts Wednesday 22nd November - last few spaces remaining

Creative Media Wednesday 22nd November

Geography Wednesday 29th November

Computer Science Wednesday 29th November

Our Subject Taster Days give students the opportunity to find out about subjects they could study at university and the careers to which they might lead. Students work with experienced staff and current students from a variety of academic disciplines, taking part in lectures, practical workshops and group work sessions as well as campus tours and ses-sions on student life. Year 12 days provide opportunities for deeper engagement with the subject, enhancing A Level study and enabling students to make an informed choice about Higher Education.

If you would like to attend please express your interest by completing the online form below. Edgehill University will contact the school before confirming your place.

https://edgehill.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/subject-taster-days-november-2017

Cambridge University Subject Masterclasses—bookings open The University is running a large set of Subject Masterclasses this October and November for academically able Year 12 students. Masterclasses are a great opportunity for students to undertake super-curricular activities and explore subjects beyond the school curriculum. Students are able to attend multiple masterclasses throughout the year, so they can also be a useful tool for students still deciding which subject they wish to study at university. This autumn there are Masterclasses for the following subjects: English, Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, History of Art, Politics and International Relations, Genetics and Biochemistry, History, Archaeology, Music, Physics, Evolutionary Biology, Modern and Medieval Languages, Law, Chemistry, Sociology, Linguistics and Land Economy. Each Masterclass includes: two taster lectures delivered by leading academic staff from the University, the opportunity to discuss and ask questions, an introduction to the Cambridge admissions process, the opportunity to hear about life as a Cambridge student from current undergraduates. www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/events/masterclasses