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| | | From the office | Diamond Jubilee Ball
Last few weeks for the discounted ticket price for the Diamond Jubilee Ball on Saturday 6 June.
For more information or to book please visit our website.
Annual General Meeting of the Claires Court PTA
Join us on Friday 7 February from 9am to hear from our Pupil Voice how they benefit from the donations they receive from the PTA, as well as their review of the PTA year.
Those present will be invited to elect the main board and committees. This is a great opportunity to meet those who work within the PTA to support the School. If you would like to join one of the committees, please contact your school office who will share your details.
Vacancy: PTA Treasurer
The main purpose of this role is to support the PTA with key events throughout the year, by approving expenditure, raising cheques, organising floats and collecting cash raised, and to produce the accounts for the Main Board. This is a part time role, requiring approximately 4 hours a week, including support at school events. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of application by 12pm Monday 3 February to clairescourthr@clairescourt.com outlining their reasons for applying and how their previous experience complements the role.
Open morning - Thursday 30 January
All our schools are hosting open mornings from 9.30am to 11.30am on Thursday 30 January, which is the perfect way to get an insight for the next step on the educational ladder.
If your son or daughter is preparing to move from Nursery to Junior, Junior to Senior, or Senior to Sixth Form, please visit us for a coffee and tour.
Book your visit now by clicking here.
Please share our open events with friends and family too.
Guest Speaker – Alison Wilson, Winchester University
Alison Wilson of Winchester University came to talk to Year 12 students about how an excellent personal statement can make a student’s UCAS application really stand out and differentiate them. This is often the only opportunity to make a good impression on Admissions tutors who are looking for maturity, ability, commitment and knowledge. Personal statements help tutors make decisions on offers, especially for competitive courses. They should show a genuine interest in the subject, contain evidence of academic ability and reveal qualities and skills that make students suitable for their chosen course as well as reflecting their interests, abilities and personality. It is recommended that 70% of the statement should focus on academic achievements and 30% should be information about the student and their skill set for their chosen degree. Year 12 will be writing the first draft of their personal statements in the summer term.
Punctuality
The school day for Sixth Form begins at 8.45am with registration and finishes at 3.25pm at the earliest. Between these times, all students are expected to be in school, irrespective of when they have lessons, unless we have received a call or email from a parent or guardian. Year 13 only have 12 weeks of teaching and learning left before they go on study leave from Friday 8 May. They should ensure they are making the most of every minute of every day in school to target the grades they need.
Sixth Form mock week
Sixth Form mock exams for both Year 12 and Year 13 will take place the week commencing Monday 24 February, straight after the half term holiday. Art and textile mock exams are taking place next week from Wednesday 22 to Friday 24 January.
M&G Apprenticeship Event
On Tuesday 18t February, M&G are hosting an insights afternoon at their office to provide more information on Apprenticeship programmes within the Investment Management industry and M&G. Apprenticeships are integral to the future skills and leadership development for many successful businesses and M&G continue to demonstrate commitment to invest more in apprenticeship schemes.
The event is open to school leavers (current or recent) who are looking to find out more about school leavers programmes as well as parents, teachers and careers advisors who wish to find out about skills development through apprenticeships in London.
You will have the opportunity to meet M&G employees who are passionate about skills development and the integral role they continue to play in the Government’s UK growth and skills strategy.
Students and school leavers will be able to gain insights into 2020 apprenticeship recruitment process and how to kick off professional careers by meeting current and former apprentices and our business.
Key Information:
Date: Tuesday 18 February 2020
Time: 16.00 - 18.00
Location: 10 Fenchurch Avenue, London, EC3M 5AG
For more details or to register click here
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