I am writing to outline the examination period for this summer, and the transition programme for Year 12 into Year 13.  Please take careful note of information outlined below.

This information will also be outlined in assembly and on the school website.

 Key dates for your diaries:

Mon 14 June – 18 June	Year 12 Mock Exams begin. Year 12s have exam leave during this time and will only be expected to be in school, when they have an exam. Timetable to be shared. Exams to take place in the Sportshall. ID LANYARDS MUST BE WORN TO ALL EXAMS
Mon 21 June – 25 June	Progression week commences for all students. This is compulsory.
Monday 28 June	Year 11 Transition day – Year 12s to stay at home to finalise personal statements.
Wednesday 7 July	Year 12 Re-sit exams
Tuesday 13 July	Thorpe Park Trip information to be shared shortly.

 

Progression Week: Monday 21 June – Fri 25 June 2021

The Year 12 Progression Week is compulsory for all students unless they have a work experience placement. It is designed to provide support and advice for students beyond Sixth Form, to enable the preparation of University and Apprenticeship applications.  The objective is for all students to have at least two progression routes prepared, and a personal statement completed, so all are able to apply for their chosen pathways early in Year 13.

It is important to note that the Progression Week will include:

• Monday 21 June: Guest speakers from various universities, UCAS Registration, course application, apprenticeship and finances talks.
• Tuesday 22 June: A trip to Sussex University (am) and Brighton seafront/pier (pm); students will also be given time to explore Brighton Pier and Seafront.
• Wednesday 23 June: Work Shadowing/ Peer Mentoring
• Thursday 24 June: Leadership Treasure Hunt – Central London including Hyde Park, Kensington and surrounding areas. Students will be working their way around London in unsupervised groups.
• Friday 25 June: Work Shadowing/Peer Mentoring.

 All school based activities will require students to wear school uniform.

For offsite trips, students are to come in appropriate clothing for the day and that they either take a packed lunch, or have money to buy food/drinks during the day.

In order to participate in all the trips, students must return the reply and parental permission online, no later than Friday 4 June 2021.

In addition, for the Brighton trip to run successfully, we are asking for a voluntary contribution of £15.00 to be made through ParentPay no later than Friday 4 June 2021.

I appreciate that this is a busy period for students, as they are rightly focused on their examinations, however, please ensure all returns (Work Shadowing and Peer Mentoring) and permissions are completed to published deadlines.

Please contact me at school if you have any further questions.

Yours sincerely

Ms Y Akaydin – Head of Year 12

 

Progression Week 2021 Overview  

Mon 21 June	Progression Talks and Information	Yr12 Assembly 08.30 Students in full uniform Students leave school approximately 14.30.
Tues 22 June	Sussex Campus visit AM Brighton Seafront/Pier PM	Leave at 8.30am from Civic Centre, non-uniform Non-uniform Return approximately 5pm
Weds 23 June	Work Shadowing/Peer Mentoring Clothing appropriate for activity	Peer Mentoring in School 09.00 until 15.00 – Students in full uniform Work Shadowing – Appropriate clothing for place of work
Thurs 24 June	Leadership Treasure Hunt	Leave school at 9.00 or meet at Hyde Park Band Stand 10.00 Non-uniform Tube Fare/Oyster Card needed Return approximately 3.00pm
Fri 25 June	Work Shadowing/Peer Mentoring Clothing appropriate for activity	Peer Mentoring in School 09.00 until 15.00 – Students in full uniform Work Shadowing – Appropriate clothing for place of work