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Monday 10th May 2021 Headteacher Mr T Carroll Tel: 01525 636700 Fax: 01525 636701 Email: [email protected] Vandyke Voice Vandyke Voice A level Law student, Ryan Kelly, scores Solicitor Apprenticeship with top London Law firm! I knew from the start of Sixth Form that I wanted an apprenticeship instead of studying at university full-time. I wanted to work and study towards qualifications at the same time and have been fortunate enough to be offered a Solicitor Apprenticeship Role at CMS in London from September, which will last six years and provide me with the sponsorship to become a solicitor. After a long application process that started in December, I attended regular apprenticeship workshops led by Miss Davies and searched for available solicitor apprenticeships in both Milton Keynes and London. For CMS, I had to complete a detailed application form which asked questions such as ‘ Why do you want to work for CMS?’ I did some research into the firm and made sure I had plenty of super-curricular to talk about in the achievements and experience sections (work experience, reading, moots). During the next stage, I was asked to complete an aptitude test online made up of problem solving questions and scenarios which, personally, was one of the toughest elements of the entire process. This progressed into an automated video interview, where I answered questions about myself and the company as if I was meeting the partners in person – I found this relatively easy and there were no questions to catch me out. The last part of my application was an assessment day, and whilst I couldn’t go to their offices in person, the virtual experience was just as enjoyable. From undertaking independent case study tasks under timed-pressure to an interview with the partners, both were a great learning opportunity for me to develop my way of working. The day culminated in a group task, which allowed me to get to know others who were applying for the same role as well as being given the opportunity for them to share their way of working with me as well. Overall, the day was great experience and it was made even better when the law firm offered me a place! Ryan Kelly Year 13 ‘Fine Artist of the Fortnight’ Year 9 Student Eva Steell Well done to Eva, who has shown lots of excellent examples of work in her sketchbook; we were especially impressed with her recent Jasper Johns number painting. This is an excellent display of how Numbers can be used to produce an abstract art piece. Eva’s work is will be on display in the foyer by the theatre for the next fortnight. Miss Lewis Art Department PLEASE COLLECT YOUR ARTWORK Last year’s GCSE Art Students Can last year’s GCSE Art students please collect their artwork from the Art department before we regrettably have to throw it away to make room to store this year’s work. There is still work on display that will belong to current Year 13 students. Please come to the Art department to arrange collection. Thank you. Mr Bennett Team Leader of Art
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Monday 10th May 2021
Headteacher Mr T Carroll
Tel: 01525 636700 Fax: 01525 636701
Email: [email protected]
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A level Law student, Ryan Kelly,
scores Solicitor Apprenticeship
with top London Law firm! I knew from the start of Sixth Form that I wanted an apprenticeship instead of studying at university
full-time. I wanted to work and study towards qualifications at the same time and have been fortunate enough to be offered a Solicitor Apprenticeship Role at CMS in London from September, which will last six years and provide me with the sponsorship to become a solicitor.
After a long application process that started in December, I attended regular apprenticeship workshops led by Miss Davies and searched for available solicitor apprenticeships in both Milton Keynes and London. For CMS, I had to complete a detailed application form which asked questions such as ‘Why do you want to work for CMS?’ I did some research into the firm and made sure I had plenty of super-curricular to talk about in the achievements and experience sections (work experience, reading, moots). During the next
stage, I was asked to complete an aptitude test online made up of problem solving questions and scenarios which, personally, was one of the toughest elements of the entire process. This progressed into an automated video interview, where I answered questions about myself and the company as if I was meeting the partners in person – I found this relatively easy and there were no questions to catch me out. The last part of my application was an assessment day, and whilst I couldn’t go to their offices in person, the virtual experience was just as enjoyable. From undertaking independent case study tasks under timed-pressure to an interview with the partners, both were a great learning opportunity for me to develop my way of working. The day culminated in a group task, which allowed me to get to know others who were applying for the same role as well as being given the opportunity for them to share their way of working with me as well.
Overall, the day was great experience and it was made even better when the law firm offered me a place!
Ryan Kelly Year 13
‘Fine Artist of the Fortnight’
Year 9 Student Eva Steell Well done to Eva, who has shown lots of excellent examples of work in her sketchbook; we were especially impressed with her recent Jasper Johns number painting. This is an excellent display of how
Numbers can be used to produce an abstract art piece. Eva’s work is will be on display in the foyer by the theatre for the next fortnight.
Miss Lewis Art Department
PLEASE COLLECT YOUR ARTWORK
Last year’s GCSE Art Students
Can last year’s GCSE Art students please collect their artwork from the Art department
before we regrettably have to throw it away to make room to store this year’s work. There is still work on display that will belong to current Year 13 students. Please come to the Art department to arrange collection. Thank you.
Mr Bennett Team Leader of Art
Monday 17th May Year 11 & Year 13 Assessment Week
Monday 24th May Vandyke Voice Published
Year 12 Exams
Monday 31st May HALF TERM
Monday 7th June New Timetable starts
Monday 14th June Vandyke Voice Published
Monday 28th June Vandyke Voice Published
Wednesday 7th July New Year 9 Intake Day
Thursday 8th July New Year 9 Intake Day
New Intake Evening
Monday 12th July Vandyke Voice Published
Geography #readyto….
Summer Term 1
#readytowatchmore Climate Change:
Ade on the frontline BBC iPlayer
#readytoreadmore Book:
The White Tiger Aravind Adiga
#readytoreadmore Article: Planet Possible Young Climate Activists
National Geographic
#readytolistenmore Podcast:
Geography Ninja Spotify/iTunes
All links available on Google Classroom and our Instagram page
Sport is back! Sport is back! After a long delay we have had a great start to the return of the extra-curricular clubs. It's been good to see all our years coming back and enjoying sport.
Just to make sure that everyone is aware. This is the timetable for the extra-curricular clubs. All welcome so make sure you tell your friends and come along!
Mr Gerrard PE Department
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
After School
Football: Astro
LTY
Rounders MPN/TWH
Sports Leaders –
Year 10 CJS/LPN
Sports Leaders –
Year 9 & 11 MME/AGD
Dance: Activity Hall External Coach/LTY
Trampolining
MCY/CJS
Basketball: Sports Hall
MME/TWH
Athletics: Field
LPN/AGD
GCSE PE & Sport Science
Catch Up/Revision: A81/A82
MCY/MPN
Badminton Trainees
Sixth Form Sport Night
All Staff
Sixth Form News Dates for the Diary
Friday 21st May - Year 13 Leaving Date
24th - 28th May - Year 12 Assessment
7th June - Year 13 Begins
8th June - Oxbridge Session (10am C2)
24th June - Future Pathways Virtual Evening 6 - 7pm
5th - 9th July - Employability Week
The Connolly Foundation Vandyke Sixth Form has sent 28 Year 13 applications for the bursary from the Connolly Foundation. This is a brilliant opportunity as successful applicants can be awarded up to £2500 over the three years of their degree. This is the first time Vandyke students have had the opportunity to apply for this bursary. We will find out whether our applications have been successful on results day. Year 12 students should have the opportunity to apply next year.
