Halo Film Website Design Opportunity

 

Halo Films, are seeking support for the design and production of several websites. The company are involved with training cyclists and producing films.

The focus would be cycling web sites, with the company looking to produce semi professional designs including new logos and changes to page structure. Any 6th formers who are competent with Wordpress and would like to earn a small amount of money, whilst gaining great web design experience, please contact Mr Davies. 

Psychiarty Summer School

Careers Assemblies (Terms 4 and 5)

Weekly Events (11th - 15th April)

Weekly Events (21st - 25th March)

Weekly Events (14th - 18th March)

Women in Engineering

Calling any Potential Medical Professional or Those Seeking a Career in the Health Care Profession.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Royal University Hospital, Bath, are advertising a three day event, which provides a great opportunity for anyone seeking a potential career in medicine or as a health care professional. All interested students need to apply directly to RUH Bath (see Mr Davies for details) and there is a cost of £80 for the 3 day course, which includes lunch and refreshments. The 3 day programme will deliver an excellent insight to the world of health care and provide a unique experience for those involved. It will also provide a very positive addition to UCAS Personal Statement applications and CVs.

Please can we also take this opportunity to remind all parents, carers and students of the Medical Profession Career Assembly, to be held on Monday 21^st March, in the drama hall. As previously advertise on the Marlwood 6^th Blog and by email, the fortnightly career assemblies focus on different job sectors and career pathways. The Medical Profession assembly will be led by Simon Atkinson, Senior Lecturer in Medicine, University of Bristol Medical School from 8.40am to 9.10am and provide details on careers within the medical profession and also qualification requirements. The signup sheets for this and every career assembly are available on the 6^th Form Career noticeboard, 6^th form foyer and the career notice board in the school’s main corridor.

Discover Your Bounce!

To support students as they progress towards course deadlines and exams we would like to offer a free 6 week course of support, focusing a coping strategies and techniques in regards to stress and anxiety. The lunchtime programme looks at how we think, how we can make healthy choices through our food, exercise and sleep and how a positive mindset can improve our confidence as well as reduce stress.

The six weeks course starts on Wednesday 23rd March in R1, the 6th Form Centre and then will continue for the first 5 weeks of Term 5, running on Thursday lunchtimes in R1.

Curriculum Focus Day - Wednesday 9th March

All 6th form students will take part in this collapsed timetable Focus Day on the theme of Employability Skills. UWE Pre-HE Careers will deliver the first workshop to the whole group, then after break the 6th form will be divided into 3 groups and attend a carousel of 3 workshops that are delivered by SGS Schools’ Careers Advisors.

Times of sessions:	Session	Location
9.00-9.15	Introduction	Common Room
9.15-10.15	Employability Benefits of HE	Common Room
Break
10.30-11.45	Workshop 1: Successful CVs	Common Room and 6th Form computer area
Lunch
12.35-1.45	Workshop 2: Winning Applications	R1 (6th Form Classroom)
1.50-3.05	Workshop 3: Interview Skills	R 2 (6th Form Classroom)

Y12 Students' Pre-Registeration for the UCAS Exhibition Visit on the 14th March

Dear student and parents / carers   The 2016 UCAS exhibition season is now underway, but we wanted to update you on a couple of things now that involve the UCAS Exhibition Marlwood Year 12 are all attending on 14th March.   Changes to registration We want our students to get the most out of their UCAS exhibition, so everyone must individually pre-register online at least two weeks before our visit on the 14th March. Information regarding this process was sent to parents and students in January and also placed on the Marlwood 6th Form Blog.   Launch of the UCAS exhibitions app Another advantage of pre-registering is that students will now, for the first time this year, also be able to download and explore the brand new UCAS exhibitions app – a tool created to enhance event experience and help make the most of the visit.   Using the app, students will be able to: search for exhibitors at the event decide which stands to visit with the interactive venue maps access a digital version of their online ticket – which exhibitors can scan at the event to record their interest view the event’s activity schedule – to see when talks, seminars, and workshops are taking place tap into additional UCAS info – covering applications, personal statements, deadlines, and more Users can download the app to their mobile phone or tablet, or access it via the UCAS website. They sign in with the email address used to register for the event, and by entering the password: Event1.

UCAS look forward to seeing us on the 14th March but if you do have any questions or would like to give them any feedback (good and bad), please contact us.

Apprenticeship Event at Brimsham Green School

Following Marlwood's Careers and Guidance Presentation, Ambitions Event, 1:1 Careers Interviews and Life Skills on Higher Apprenticeships if you would like further information please visit the Apprenticeship Event at Brimsham Green School

Weekly Events (29th February - 4th March)

Ambitions + Event (16th February)

The Ambitions + event held at the Wise Campus this morning, involving more than 100 university, college, career, higher training and employer exhibitors and almost 2000 post 16 students from across South Gloucestershire and Bristol was a huge sucess. With workshops and seminars from specific post 18 routes and more specific interests, young people were able to discover valuable information and ideas for their future education, training and potential careers.

Weekly Events (15th - 19th February)

Post 16 Careers, Information and Guidance Morning

On Friday 5th February Marlwood 6th form provided all students with the opportunity to attend a range of activities and work shops to support them with the crucial decisions of what they do after year 13. Members of the SGS Careers Service advised students on post 18 options, careers, higher education, further training, apprenticeships and Gap years. Those students involved found the interactive sessions extremely helpful and beneficial in shaping their next steps.

Graphics Apprenticeship Opportunity

N3 Display Graphics Ltd Apprenticeship Opportunity

 

Title                     
Apprentice Artwork Technician

Description        
To support artwork and new design layouts for signage and display graphics

Details                  
MAC & PC literate – Adobe Creative suite capable (Photoshop/InDesign/Illustrator)

  

Qualifications    
5 GCSEs including Maths, English, Art and/or Media studies

Must be self-motivated
Mobility – preferably a driver with their own car

Base                    
Modern office, clean with a friendly team

Office hours are 8:30am - 5:30pm
Good rate of pay above the apprentice minimum for age – subject to abilities

This is most likely to suit a Y11 or Post 16 student who is looking for an alternative to either A Levels or University. This position requires creativity and a precise working method. The job will be under supervision of our current Artwork Technician, whilst working to fixed timescales, often under pressure.

 A confident individual with great communication skills also – not for the meek in this environment! We will need a ‘Swan’ (calm on the top; paddling like crazy beneath).

This is a lot to ask from a young person, but we are confident that they do exist. We are looking for somebody to start URGENTLY, but, they need to have the right stuff! We can offer a trial day initially following interview selection before making a final offer. The length of Apprenticeship is minimally 1 year and subject to other factors, which may include college and/or other training requirements to be discussed.

Pre-Public Exam Timetable (23rd - 24th February)

Weekly Events (1st - 5th February)

Weekly Events (25th - 29th January)

Careers, Guidance and Advice

On the 5^th February we will be holding a careers, guidance and advice morning to support all year 12 and 13 students as they consider their post 18 options. The morning will include 3 sessions focusing on:

Session 1: Post-18 Options: A Presentation Explaining Pathways at 18.

(Focus Group:  All of Y12 and  Y13)

Aim:

All students to gain a better understanding of all routes available to them and possible advantages and disadvantages of each option.

 

Session 2: Careers Exploration 

(Focus Group: All of Y12 and  Y13)

Aims:

 i) To understand what skills and qualities are needed for progression into work or higher education and to be able to identify skills and qualities within ourselves.

ii) To be able to use a range of resources to research employment sectors and to generate ideas about their future.

 

Session 3: Alternatives to University 

(Focus Group: All of Y12 and  Y13 not applying to University (or seeking an alternative))

Aims: 

To enable students to consider the range of options available to them if they do not want to go to University, and to be able to use tools to research opportunities, including:

Apprenticeships and Traineeships, Gap Year, Sponsored degrees / School Leaver Programmes, Other Education (includes College Higher Education, College Further Education, distance learning, part-time learning) and Employment.

Students will present back on a 'live' opportunity.

 

Please note normal lessons will be collapsed on the morning of the 5^th February to enable all students to participate and gain from this invaluable opportunity. Also, for those Y12 students focused on Higher Education, there are additional HE research sessions arranged for the Curriculum Focus Day (9^th March). These will include a 'Why Go/Employability Benefits of HE' talk from the University of the West of England.

Weekly Events (18th - 22nd January)

Weekly Events - (11th - 15th January)

Law Information Day - Thursday 11th February

If you are considering a career in Law please read the attached opportunity which is occurring during the next school holiday. This provides the chance to find out more about the possible options and pathways involved with Law.

Friday Life Skills Programme- Term 3

UCAS Higher Education Exhibition - Monday 14th March

                                                                         

We will shortly be sending a letter home to all Year 12 students regarding two events during term 3 - The Ambitions Event, held at the Wise campus, Filton on Tuesday 16th February and also the UCAS Higher Education Exhibitions, held at the University of the West of England on Monday 14th March. In the meantime please can all Year 12 students click on the UCAS website  link below where they can book into the UCAS exhibition independently. Once you have registered and requested a ticket you will receive an email link to an E-Ticket for the event. Please print this off and hand into Mrs Jefferies in the Post 16 Office so that all student tickets can be centrally tracked and managed:

UCAS Higher Education Exhibition

Change to Marlwood - Castle Link Bus Time

Following discussions with students the 6th form link bus between Marlwood and Castle Schools will depart from Marlwood 5 mins earlier each Friday at 9.55am. This does not effect any other bus time and is only relevant to the Friday bus time.

Happy New Year

Marlwood 6th form would like to welcome back all our 6th form students after the festive break and hope you had a fantastic two weeks. Looking ahead there are a few events in the coming term which we would like to draw your attention to:

Friday 8th January
Year 12 and 13 Exam data will be released to students following term 2's mock exams.

Thursday 14th January
Castle 6th form will be holding a Year 12 Parents Evening for all students studying courses at the Thornbury site.

Monday 25th January
Castle 6th form will issue progress data for those students studying at the Thornbury site.

Monday 8th - Friday 12th February
Marlwood and Castle Schools closed for school holiday.

Looking further ahead there are two exciting events for all year 12 students during term 4:

Tuesday 16th February
Ambitions Event, held at the University of the West of England
Year 12 students will have the opportunity to get advice and visit the stands of Further and Higher Education institutions and over 50 employers displaying at the event throughout the day.

Monday 14th March
UCAS Convention, held at the University of the West of England.
The event will give Year 12 students the opportunity to find out about a huge range of university courses and opportunities.

Further information and permission letter will be sent home to all Year 12 students later this term regarding both the Ambitions Event and UCAS Convention.

Christmas Music Quiz

Weekly Events (14th - 18th December)

Y12 & 13 EPQ Group Visit to UWE: Wednesday 9th December

Mrs Carrington is looking forward to taking all EPQ students (Year 12 & 13) to the University of the West of England tomorrow between 11am and 3pm.
A copy of the letter sent to all relevant parents last week, detailing the visit can be found by clicking on the following link:
EPQ visit to UWE

UCAS Deadline - 16th December

Final reminder that the deadline for UCAS applications at Marlwood School is Wednesday 16th December. Although UCAS will accept applications up to 15th January Marlwood staff will need time to review personal statements, tutor statements and subject testimonials. Y13 students can continue to arrange Wednesday afternoon appointments with either Miss Morgan or Ms Rosvear for application assistance, booking time slots through Mrs Jefferies in the 6th Form Office.

Star Wars Celebration Event

Weekly Events (7th - 11th Dec)

GCSE Certificate Celebration Assembly

We will have the pleasure of presenting GCSE certificates to current Year 12 students in assembly on Monday 7th December. Students worked extremely hard throughout years 10 and 11 and were rewarded with their GCSE exam results in August of this year. Year 12 students will have the opportunity to receive their certificates during the morning's assembly and take home to parents and carers. For those students who are no longer with us in the 6th Form, or unable to attend the assembly, they or they parents, with identification, may collect certificates from school reception.

Thornbury Rotary Club - Leadership Opportunities

Through our Premium Partner links with the Rotary Club, Thornbury we are pleased to promote the following opportunities to all our students. If you are interested in any of the following please can you contact the school for further information:

·        The Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA). Thornbury Rotary is able to sponsor up to two student places on this 5 day residential course that is held, annually in July, at a specialist leadership training facility in the Forest of Dean. RYLA offers young people a special opportunity to take part in a course aimed at developing qualities of leadership, team working, initiative and problem solving. Interviews for the 2016 course will take place early next year and entrants will be sought, as in previous years, from both the Castle and Marlwood Schools. There can be no doubt that attendees benefit substantially from the experience. While Castle School students were successful in being awarded places in 2013 and 2014 you should be aware that the only entries received in 2015 were from students who reside in the local area but who are not educated at either the Castle or Marlwood Schools. It is an opportunity not to be missed.

·        Young Musician Competitions. The Rotary Club of Thornbury has involvement in two local competitions. Firstly the Southern Cotswolds competition which invites  competitors who are able to perform at grade 6 level. The catchment area is geographically bounded by Thornbury in the south and Cheltenham in the north. Entrants for the 2016 competition are currently being sought and contact has been made with Alice Holmes of the Castle School who was playing the piano at the Premium Partners gathering. Secondly the Avon Young Musician Award held later in the year. This competition, which is geographically centred around Bristol, invites entrants from  Schools in greater Bristol and northern Somerset that have achieved grade 7 or 8. It welcomes both instrumental and vocal competitors.

·        Young Chef Competition. While the Rotary Young Chef competition not only requires the contestant to demonstrate strong knowledge of culinary skills and hygiene it also places demands on the contestants organisational and presentational ability. The local competition gathers contenders from schools in the north Bristol local area. The 2015 competition was held in November and I am pleased to report that the local winner, and sole entrant from the Thornbury area, was Keeva Holder from Marlwood School.

·        Young Photographer Competition. It is pleasing to report that this competition, which is currently being held, has attracted interest from both the Castle and Marlwood Schools. Submissions are to be received by 12th December with judging taking place by 31st December. The competition encourages competitors to experiment with both traditional and digital forms of photography in order to express their individual ideas and interpretation of the given subject. Significant cash prizes are awarded to successful entrants. Students from the Castle School performed well in the 2014 competition.

Successful contenders in each of the three competitions can progress via one or two further stages to the relevant Rotary national competition. Success at each level is viewed as a significant and one which provides evidence of positive and tangible achievement in competitive circumstances.

School Absence

If a 6th form student is absent from either Marlwood or Castle schools due to illness or any other issue it is very important that the schools' attendance officers are informed. Please contact the following:
Marlwood - 01454 862585
Castle - 01454 862150
Please also ensure that relevant subject staff are emailed directly so that they are aware of the reason for any absence.

Senior Citizen Christmas Afternoon Tea

We were extremely grateful to receive 36 important guests to our Senior Citizens Christmas Celebration on Tuesday 1st Dec, in the Post 16 Centre. Three different care homes joined 6th form ambassadors and Year 10 Hospitality and Catering students to share afternoon tea, a Christmas quiz, bingo, raffle and Christmas carol singing. It was a lovely event with everyone enjoying festivities and the opportunity to get together for a friendly chat, delicious food and entertainment.