Competition

Draw an old time favourite book cover! Pick an old time favourite book and draw the cover. The best entries will be laminated and put up in local care homes and hospitals.

First Prize: WHSmith £5 voucher

Please email all entries to: 15zsteve@aylesfordschool.org.uk

Deadline: 24 May 2021

Interested in football?

Rugby Borough FC, a Nike partner club, are extremely excited to announce a “New and Fresh” approach to Football Education programs.  

Students will attend the state of the art football facility at Kilsby Lane, Rugby, playing within a progressive football program with elite level coaching whilst continuing their studies to prepare themselves for University or to follow their chosen career path.

The Football and Education Scholarship is attracting growing interest and gaining enormous popularity and with our program we’re not only providing football.  

All learners will be given the opportunity to become a qualified FA Level 1 and  FA Level 2 Coach, a Referee or take part in the organisation and running of the many events held at Kilsby Lane or within the local community. We will also be running an apprenticeship scheme. 

The students will be given the chance to learn life skills and be mentored by local business leaders during their time with us at Rugby Borough FC.

Whether it's advice on your career path, applying for apprenticeships or starting your own business, we can help. 

If you didn’t already, by the time you are finished, you will have the desire to grab every opportunity available to you.  It may sound daunting or far from reality at the beginning, but at the end of your qualification we will have readily prepared you for the world of work or further education at your chosen University.

To that end, Rugby Borough Football Club would like to invite you to come along to our academy trial day on Monday 3^rd May 2021 from 10.00-14.00.  

You will get the chance to meet the team and also learn more about what’s on offer to help you build the brightest future.

In order to register your interest please follow the link below.  If you have any questions, please email them to academy@rugbyboroughfc.co.uk.

https://forms.gle/1r3NG53fVAXPNnVr9

This course is like no other! With the mix of hands-on practical STEM activities and projects set by leading UK universities and global STEM companies and live sessions, it offers pathway support to students to see if university is right for them and open their eyes to a vast range of STEM courses. This is a unique opportunity for students interested in STEM to access all this amazing content in one place, then pick-and-choose subjects what interests them or do as many as they wish at their own pace over the summer.

Sign up for Insight into University to meet academics and employers over the summer holidays! It’s easy to do, - please Read this Insight into University flyer if you are interested and from there you can apply through their website and they will be in contact with you. It is not too late to register, - applications are open until 30th April 2021!

https://www.etrust.org.uk/insight-into-university

Below are just a handful of examples of what the course has to offer:

-          You can join an inspiring workshop developed by Tech Partnership degrees, involving Proctor & Gamble and Loughborough University.

-          You will have access to live interactive chemistry taster days run by academics from University of Sheffield.

-          Thinking of engineering?  Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Aerospace etc? Academics from a number of top UK universities will run live sessions to get an insight into what the different disciplines involve, and students will have an opportunity to ask all your questions.

-           interested in HS2 and all the roles it could involve? You can work on a project developed by Balfour Beatty and speak to their engineers in live Q&A sessions.

-          Likes Maths? Academics at Lancaster University will run a selection of week-long group projects to give a taster of what it would be like to study maths at university.

-          Has considered studying Materials Science at university?  They will have a chance to find out more about this fascinating subject with lectures and activities from University of Cambridge.

And more! ……….. Whether you are are interested in life sciences, chemistry, engineering, physics, computer science, sustainability, aerospace, built environment or maths on completion of the course they will be in a position to make a more informed decision for their UCAS application and will receive a Silver Industrial Cadets award.

https://www.etrust.org.uk/insight-into-university

Discover your future at Warwick Trident College

Virtual Open Event on Thursday 25 March 2021, 5.30pm - 8pm

Our Virtual Open Event will give you access to all the relevant information, advice and guidance you'll need to help you make informed decisions about where and what to study next September, including:

• A video of our College Director giving a general talk about the college, our courses, facilities and the excellent student support we provide

• Video tours of our workshops, studios, classrooms and student common areas
• Information videos and links to all of our academic subjects and support services
• Live online Q&A sessions with course tutors via Google Meet
• Information on careers advice, learning support and inclusion, transport, financial support and more
• Course search facility with the ability to apply online

Book your place 

Virtual Careers Fair

Coventry and Warwickshire careers hub are hosting a virtual careers fair on Wednesday 3rd March between 1pm-7pm.

Are you a student aged 11-18? Or a parent of a student? This virtual career show is for you.
It is an opportunity to:

• ask questions
• gain insight into different education settings and programmes
• provide context to those important decisions that young people will make
• hear from employers about why those choices matter
• obtain advice and guidance

Come and meet a breadth of progression pathway providers (universities, colleges and apprenticeship providers), employers and key stakeholders in a safe virtual environment.

If this is this something that you would like more information about you can also register now: https://cwcareershub.vfairs.com 

2021 poetry competition with Leycester House

Warwick based care home, Leycester House, has joined healthcare charity, Kissing it Better, in a mission to help residents who are currently missing their families. Combining this mission with World Poetry Day, we are inviting schools across Warwickshire to take part in a poetry competition. Entries will be judged by the residents of Leycester House and 6 winners will be invited to read their poem to our residents over Zoom.

The theme for the competition is “What happiness means to me.” We’re looking for creativity and originality and the winners will be crowned with a certificate of Creative Thoughtfulness.

Entries can be submitted to caty@kibmail.co.uk

*Deadline for entries, March 8th 2021*

If you are interested, you need to book their space via apprenticeships@geh.nhs.uk

The need of ‘Bringing the Generations Together’ has never been felt as strongly as it has now.  We can’t do this face-to-face but we can help elderly residents in a care home by becoming a Kissing It Better penpal.

We would love students at Aylesford to volunteer to write general letters to share with older residents in care homes.  These can be emailed to me  foulkes.j@aylesfordschool.org.uk

“By doing one small act of kindness you can really make their day as it is also something for them to look forward to. By getting involved in this experience you can make a difference in these people's lives.”  Zoe Stevens Y12 Aylesford School Ambassador for Kissing It Better.

Springpod is holding a Virtual Careers Fair, taking place on the 27th of January, which allows students to learn from companies such as HSBC, Network Rail, EY and Cancer Research UK.

Some of the companies providing talks and interacting with students are also either due to run Virtual Work Experience Programmes in the coming months or are already accepting applications. This means that, not only will students be able to learn about potential apprenticeships at each company, but also find out about current programmes and insight days that they can get involved with from home!

To take a look for yourself, please click here.

https://apprenticeships.springpod.co.uk/ 

Like reading?

The oak nation academy have launched a new part of their website where every week a popular children's author or illustrator will provide you with free books, exclusive videos and their top three recommendations.

https://library.thenational.academy/

About this day

For year 10 – year 13 students

Join us for a special programme designed to show students the many varied areas those in the legal profession can make an impact. Discover the personal and professional journeys of our speakers and delve into some incredible case studies in an inspirational programme for those considering a legal career. We actively encourage questions and will have interactive elements throughout, culminating in a special “I’m a lawyer ask me anything” panel session. There will be plenty of careers guidance along the way in this unmissable day for potential law students!

Experience have just added some new virtual work experience opportunities that are looking for students like you to apply. Apply as soon as possible to give yourself the best chance of securing high quality work experience at a top employer and a boost to your future career aspirations.

New Virtual Work Experience Opportunities:

• Work Experience Week - Nursing
• Dates: 15^th – 19^th February 2021
• Age: 16+
• Application Deadline: 25^th January 2021

• NHS Meet the people behind the masks: Midlands
• Date: 9^th February 2021
• Age: 14+
• Application Deadline: 19^th January 2021

• Johnson Matthey: Learn about  the Social Value of Science
• Dates: 9^th December 2020
• Age: 14+
• Application Deadline: 6^th  December 2020

• Johnson Matthey: Learn about Unconscious bias and stereotyping
• Dates: 11^th December 2020
• Age: 14+
• Application Deadline: 9^th  December 2020

Thinking of applying for medicine?

I-medics are running a free medical school interview preparation online zoom webinar 

Sun, December 6, 2020

8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

You can sign up for this free event on the link below. 
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/get-into-medicine-interview-tips-tickets-130109491993

NWSLC are hosting a virtual open event and virtual WorldSkills event.

WorldSkills UK aims to inspire young people to choose excellence through apprenticeships and technical education. This year WorldSkills UK Live is going ONLINE, delivering Spotlight Talks on Careers, Apprenticeships, and Excellence in partnership with BAE Systems.

Manufacturing Technology Centre - MTC Apprenticeships Virtual Open Days

6th Form virtual open evening

Next week subject leads will be hosting a series of virtual zoom sessions to explain the different A-Level choices available to you. Please do sign up! Find out more information here: https://www.aylesfordschool.org.uk/page/?title=Sixth+Form+Open+Week&pid=1161

COVID-19 Self-Isolation

Hi Year 11, I just wanted to reach out to those of you currently self-isolating to say hi :) 

Staff will be working hard to set work for you over the next 14 days. If you do not receive work for a lesson, make the most of the time available to revise for your upcoming mock exams. Use your revision guides, text books and other revision materials as well as websites such as Seneca Learning, GCSE bitesize and Quizlet. Focus on the areas you find the most challenging and create flash cards, revision clocks and foldable revision. Then have a go at answering exam questions and testing yourselves to apply your knowledge and understanding.

I have added a flexible task on Satchel One called ‘Self Isolation’. Whilst you may not be in school at the moment support is still available. Please feel free to reach out by commenting on the self-isolation flexible 'task'. Your parents and carers can also call/email too.

Stay safe and see you soon. Dr Williams and Miss Anstey 

Activate Learning Open Events

We are inviting students to book up to three virtual 1:1 appointments, with either a subject specialist tutor or a member of our careers, support or apprenticeship teams. Each appointment is a 15-minute chat, during which students can ask as many questions as they have, discuss course details and their next steps. These appointments can be booked via our website: –

Sat 21 November 9.30am - 1.30pm Banbury & Bicester College https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk/events/2020/nov/banbury-and-bicester-college-november-open-event

Weds 25 November 4.00pm – 8.00pm City of Oxford College (& The Technology Campus)

https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk/events/2020/nov/city-of-oxford-college-november-open-event

Apprenticeship vacancy page

https://activateapprenticeships.co.uk/become-an-apprentice/apprenticeship-vacancies/

Hello from Dr Williams

Having already worked so closely with you in my previous role, I am both delighted and incredibly excited to be leading you with the support of Miss Anstey and your wonderful tutors through this challenging year to help you achieve your full potential in your GCSEs and to prepare you for Further Education and more. 

This academic year we have some big milestones end events - mock interviews and exams, GCSEs, and post-school applications. Together we'll achieve these one at a time and your year 11 team will be there with you on this exciting journey. If you have questions or concerns as we go through year 11 please speak to somebody. With the recent announcement of a second lockdown we are reminded of the uncertainty the nation faces but what we'll always have throughout this year is one another. Let's continue to look out for one another, support one another and together we'll achieve our full potential. 

I'm really looking forward to working with you more closely and I'm always happy to talk. You can now find me in the office opposite staff corridor. YEAR 11 WOOP! :)   

Mock Interviews

Remember that the deadline for completing your application form (first draft) for your mock interview is Friday 13th November. Please read through the job specifications and choose the job that is the nearest match to the one you think you might like to do in future. With a little of your own research into the job and what it involves, complete your draft application from and upload online using Satchel One (SMHW). Ask your tutor if you have any queries about this or see Dr Williams, Miss Harrison (HRR) or Miss McDonagh.

WCG Colleges are holding virtual online open events. This is an opportunity for you to view their facilities online, speak to their staff and get information, advice and guidance on a number of different post-16 study options - all from the comfort of your own home.

Click the link to find out more and book your place --> https://wcg.ac.uk/openevents

Stratford College are holding virtual online open events and you will be able to book online really soon. Join the audience of a live Zoom event for the chance to meet lecturers and ask questions. Below is a list of the sessions available:

Click the link for more info and to register your place --> https://www.stratford.ac.uk/news-and-events/virtual-open-event/school-leaver-virtual-open-event/

Immersive Career Experiences
For Ages 15-18
Autumn Term
Architecture | Art | Computer Science | Dentistry | Engineering | Entrepreneurship | Fashion | Filmmaking | International Development | Investment Banking | Journalism | Law | Management Consultancy | Marketing | Medicine | Music | Politics |Psychology | Publishing | Veterinary Science

Interested in virtual work experience? Click on the link below to find out more about how you can get involved: https://investin.org/collections/weekend-programmes?mc_cid=da13088c5b&mc_eid=f58959a260 

Welcome back Year 11!  What a year to start of your final mandatory year as an Aylesford student?!  Staff have been working really hard to try to ensure the best start for your return to school and tutors, Dr Williams and I are always on hand to offer support if you need us. This year will be tough…you will be sitting your exams at the end of this academic year and you need to make sure that you prepare for this from the moment you start on Thursday. I have planned for tutor activities to link in with useful strategies you will need in preparation for the year ahead so it is vital you make use of this time during each week.

The school day (in the short term at least) will look slightly different for you and may take a bit of getting used to. Rather than go to your tutor room first thing, you will go straight to lesson 1 at 9am and you will see you tutor later at 11.00-11.15. It is important that you all enter school via the Shelley Avenue entrance (this information has already been sent to parents in an email/letter).

I am genuinely looking forward to welcoming you back. Not seeing most of you since March has been strange…my sarcasm may just go up a notch or two given how long it’s been!! 

Good luck year 11 with your final GCSE year!

Miss Leith :)

General Announcement

Hi year 10, two more weeks to go!!  I hope you’ve enjoyed coming back into school for some lessons, those of you who have been able to. I know that teachers are enjoying being back in the classroom and are also enjoying the zoom lessons that have started recently.  If you haven’t handed in the consent form (via email) please get your parents to reply asap so you can take part – without consent, you will not be allowed to join the online  lessons. If you and your parents are unsure if you have replied giving consent, email me and I can check for you. Your teachers will continue to set work on Show My Homework for the next two weeks so please try to keep up with the work – if you fall behind because you come into school for a lesson, just message your teacher and ask for an extension.

You will be receiving another tutor call over the next two weeks – your tutor just wants to see how you’re doing, if you have any concerns and if we can help with anything. If you miss a call and want them to call you back, leave a message with the office or email me and I will get them to call you back.

If you have any quizzes/activities that could be used on the website, email myself or Dr Williams and we can pop them on over the next couple of weeks – it might give you something to do over the holidays.

Hope you are all keeping well. Look forward to seeing more of you in school over the next couple of weeks,

Miss Leith :)

STEM Enterprise Competition

For those budding engineers and entrepreneurs out there, here are some details of a competition for you to enter. Previous prizes have included iPads and Dominos vouchers.

The Great Indoors Badge

The Great Indoors Badge is not just about learning new skills, this is about bringing out what is already inside you! The different stages allow you to share what you've learnt and find a way to support your community.

Year 10s can complete the Explorer Challenges. Open to Explorer members and non-members.

General information can be found here: https://www.scouts.org.uk/the-great-indoors/the-great-indoors-badge/

Information on how to earn your badge can be found here: https://www.scouts.org.uk/staged-badges/the-great-indoors-badge/

General Announcement

Hi year 10,

First announcement on the new year 10 webpage. I hope you are all keeping well! Some of you have had a lesson back in school, whilst I'm sure it was a shock to the system, I really hope you enjoyed being in, having that face to face contact with your teacher and seeing some of your friends. You will have more sessions before the end of this academic year and I hope you're all able to come in, however if you are unable to, try to let your teacher know.
Zoom lessons will start next week. Staff will be working really hard over the next few weeks to ensure you have quality zoom lessons as well as continuing to set work via SMHW so a reminder to keep up with all work and message your teacher on SMHW if you are struggling.
As always, you can email me with any concerns....leith.j@aylesfordschool.org.uk.

I hope you enjoy browsing the year 10 webpage...a reminder that any suggestions you might have for it or if you have a quiz you'd like us to upload, please send your suggestions to either myself or Dr Williams and we'll do our best to get it onto to the page.

Stay safe,
Miss Leith  

General Links for all subjects:

• BBC bitesize: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/levels/z98jmp3
• SENECA Learning: https://app.senecalearning.com/courses?Price=Free&Age+Group=GCSE
• National Oak Academy: https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-key-stage/key-stage-4

Maths:

• https://vle.mathswatch.co.uk/vle/
• https://corbettmaths.com/
• https://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/

English:

• https://www.youtube.com/user/mrbruff

Science:

• https://www.kerboodle.com/users/login
•  https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqbOeHaAUXw9Il7sBVG3_bw

Goegraphy:

• https://timeforgeography.co.uk/ 
• https://www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse/geography
• https://www.internetgeography.net/topics/
• https://revisionworld.com/gcse-revision/geography​ 

Physical Education:

• GCSE PE – Following their two year programme of study to gain the qualification
• BTEC SPORT LEVEL 2 – Following their two year programme of study to gain the award
• The Everlearner
• GCSE PE Revision
• Hodder Dynamic Learning
• Kerboodle
• Pearson ActiveLearn 

Music:

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zbmct39
• https://resources.eduqas.co.uk/Pages/ResourceByArgs.aspx?subId=21&lvlId=2
• https://www.mymusictheory.com/index.php
• https://www.musictheory.net/​

Digital Information Technology:

• https://www.knowitallninja.com/ ​

Enterprise:

• https://www.pearson.com/uk/web/learning-hub/web-for-btec.html