Weekly Newsletter 6th March 2017 This Week March 2017.pdf · Weekly Newsletter 6th March 2017 B...

5
Mores et Studia Weekly Newsletter 6th March 2017 LPSB LANGLEY PARK SCHOOL FOR BOYS This Week: Monday YR 12 Spanish Exchange Wednesday YR 13 Politics Conference Friday DANCE IS…. Dance Show 7.30pm - Tickets still available CLICK HERE TEAM HYPERDRIVE TEAM HYPERDRIVE Team Hyperdrive visited the Innovation Centre in Rainham for this year’s London and South East regional F1 in school final. This year the challenge was even greater than last year as we could no longer enter at the Rookie level, we were now entering the development class and competing against even more teams. We set off for the big race day with big hopes (and paint still drying on the car!). Hyperdrive had put a great deal of time and energy in the year leading up to this point and our sights were firmly set on top spot to make it to the national finals at Silverstone. The team performed extremely well in the presentation and blew away the judges with their technical knowledge and research in designing the car. Aaliaan Khan was complimented on his understanding of Bernoulli and Navier - Stokes equations when interviewed by the panel of engineers. This helped the team pick up the award for best research and development across all competitors on the day. Our hopes were dampened somewhat by the front wheels jamming slightly which added fractions of a second onto our race time which at this level makes all the difference. Alas, we picked up 2nd place overall, we are confident moving forwards that it will be third time lucky for Hyperdrive and so the team plan to take to the races one last time to try and unlock the true potential of our latest design which we believe when fully realised could take us all the way to the Global finals. We are now looking for sponsors to help us acquire a 20 meter test track, if you are interested in a sponsorship deal to help us with this please contact Mr Fortt: [email protected].

Transcript of Weekly Newsletter 6th March 2017 This Week March 2017.pdf · Weekly Newsletter 6th March 2017 B...

Mores et Studia Weekly Newsletter 6th March 2017

LP

SB

LANGLEY

PARK

SCHOOL

FOR

BOYS

This Week:

Monday YR 12 Spanish

Exchange

Wednesday YR 13 Politics

Conference

Friday DANCE IS….

Dance Show

7.30pm - Tickets

still available

CLICK HERE

TEAM HYPERDRIVE

TEA

M H

YP

ER

DR

IVE

Team Hyperdrive visited the Innovation Centre in

Rainham for this year’s London and South East

regional F1 in school final. This year the challenge was even greater

than last year as we could no longer enter at the Rookie level, we were

now entering the development class and competing against even

more teams. We set off for the big race day with big hopes (and paint

still drying on the car!). Hyperdrive had put a great deal of time and

energy in the year leading up to this point and our sights were firmly

set on top spot to make it to the national finals at Silverstone. The

team performed extremely well in the presentation and blew away the

judges with their technical knowledge and research in designing the

car. Aaliaan Khan was complimented on his understanding of Bernoulli

and Navier - Stokes equations when interviewed by the panel of

engineers. This helped the team pick up the award for best research

and development across all competitors on the day. Our hopes were

dampened somewhat by the front wheels jamming slightly which

added fractions of a second onto our race time which at this level

makes all the difference. Alas, we picked up 2nd place overall, we are

confident moving forwards that it will be third time lucky for

Hyperdrive and so the team plan to take to the races one last time to

try and unlock the true potential of our latest design which we believe

when fully realised could take us all the way to the Global finals. We

are now looking for sponsors to help us acquire a 20 meter test track,

if you are interested in a sponsorship deal to help us with this please

contact Mr Fortt: [email protected].

RESULTS:

Hockey:

17 Played, Won 10, Lost 6, Draw 1

Both the U14 & U16 have qualified for the south quarter finals.

U15 lost on penalties in the Kent cup semi final

Details of all sports fixtures can be found on the sports calendar, available here.

Sports News 2017

HOCKEY TEAM OF THE WEEK: 1 – Tom Finan

2 – Stephen Barrett

3 – David Perry

4 – Ben Healey

5 – Joe Furzer

6 – Harrison Parnis

7 – Jack McCarthy

8 – James Trodd

9 – Felix Fry

10 – Charlie Byrne

11 – Oliver Wood

Player of the day:

Tom Finan

Current top scorer:

Joe Muholland

TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE!

TO BOOK CLICK HERE

Sixth Form business leadership: business strategy, marketing, rapid growth exe-

cution, and strategic technology implementation. (Day 1)

2.Provide comprehensive training on the key skills that every CEO

needs in order to excel: delivering powerful presentations, negotia-

tion skills, how to influence others, building strong networks, and

managing a team. (Day 2)

This programme will be taught by top executives across retail, in-

vestment banking, consultancy and manufacturing. Places are very

limited.

https://investineducation.co.uk/products/the-young-business-leader

-programme?

utm_source=Students+2014&utm_campaign=8c8e387ba6-

bankersschoolmar&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_22e3d0167f-

8c8e387ba6-134882265

KPMG 360

Imagine accessing a FTSE 100 business straight after leaving school

or college, while earning a salary, gaining skills, confidence and pro-

fessional qualifications along the way. Visit the KPMG website for

more information about School Leaver Programmes.

PWC Flying Start Degree Programmes

If you want a traditional university experience, but also know you’re

interested in launching your career by becoming a chartered ac-

countant, the PwC Flying Start degree programmes offer the best of

both worlds. They give you a fast track route towards becoming a

Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in

England and Wales (ICAEW) – plus the opportunity to enjoy paid

placements, fully experience University life, and secure a job offer

once you graduate. Visit the PWC website for more information

about School Leaver opportunities including the Flying Start pro-

gramme.

Deloitte Bright Start

There are six business areas you can choose from: Audit, Consulting,

Financial Advisory, Internal Client Services, Risk Advisory and Tax

Consulting. BrightStart apprentices enjoy:

•A permanent job •Professional qualifications, fully funded up to

Masters-level, (actual level depends on the business area you

join) •Paid time off to study •The chance to work with and learn from

industry leaders •The support of a buddy and mentor at work •A

competitive salary plus lots of fantastic benefits •Real projects with

real clients •Valuable insights into the business world •Career oppor-

tunities that will take you as far as you want to go •A great working

environment, with an active social scene

•Volunteering opportunities

For more information visit the Deloitte website.

Year 12 Work Experience

Students were due to have completed the initial paperwork for their

Work Experience placement before Christmas. Any students who are

yet to do so, must prioritise arranging their Work Experience as soon

as possible. Repeat copies of the relevant paperwork can be ob-

tained from form tutors.

School Trips

At this crucial time of year, a reminder that students must catch up

on any work missed while they are out of school on an educational

or university visit. Students who have missed lessons should see their

teachers regarding what work must be done to catch up.

University Taster Courses and Summer Schools

A number of taster courses and summer schools are being offered

by universities across the country. These are a fantastic opportunity

for students to gain an insight into the topic they may wish to study

at university and attendance looks very favourable on UCAS applica-

tions. Students should see their Form Tutor, Mr Savill or Mr Cook for

further support and guidance.

Sixth Form Bursary Fund

Our Sixth Form Bursary Fund is open throughout the school year to

support students who are experiencing financial difficulties. Students

should see a member of the Sixth Form team for an application form.

Sixth Form PPE Results

Results from our Sixth Form Pre-Public Examinations will be handed out

to Year 12 students in lessons and to Year 13 students in our PPE Results

afternoon next Monday 13th March. The PPEs are an essential opportunity

for students and their teachers to get a clear sense of student progress at

this vital stage in the year.

Sixth Form Applications

A reminder that the deadline for applications to the Sixth Form has now

passed. We will be in touch regarding offers and admissions meetings in

due course.

Sixth Form Parents’ Meetings – Dates for your Diaries

Thank you to all parents and carers who attended last week’s Year 12

Parents’ Evening. Our next Year 13 Parents’ Meetings take place on

Tuesday 14th March. Students should book appointments with their

teachers directly. Our careers advisor will also be available for appoint-

ments on the evening – please see Ms Browne to book a slot.

Exam Timetables

All students should now have received their exam timetables. Please

check this carefully. If there are any errors, they must see their subject

teachers or Mrs Salter in the Exams Office in Hub 1.

UCAS Higher Education and Careers Exhibition

A date for your diaries – all Year 12 students will be attending the UCAS

Higher Education and Careers Exhibition at the Excel Centre on Tuesday

28th April. Further details to follow by letter.

Guidance for Applying to University

Visit http://university.which.co.uk/advice/a-level-choices/what-a-levels-

do-you-need-for-the-degree-you-want-to-study to investigate the A-

Levels needed for different degrees and to input current A-Level courses

and see which degrees are open to a student with those qualifications.

Careers Interviews

Careers interviews are being scheduled for later this term. Students who

would like to reserve an appointment should see Ms Browne.

Barclays LifeSkills

LifeSkills works with teachers, parents and businesses helping young peo-

ple:

•Build a job-hunting toolbox: Find out how social media can supercharge

a CV, get tips for creating strong covering letters and LinkedIn profiles,

and practice interview techniques.

•Identify skills: Interactive challenges help identify and develop personal

skills – with useful advice on selling these skills to employers.

•Gain experience: Offered by businesses, organised by teachers and driv-

en by young people – by working through LifeSkills online, they’ll unlock

valuable work experience.

•Be inspired: Our YouTube Channel features real LifeSkills experiences

from top UK vloggers and tips on presenting your best self online.

Visit https://www.barclayslifeskills.com/ for more details.

LSE Choice

LSE CHOICE is an enrichment programme aimed at identifying the most

talented young people from London state schools and colleges and giv-

ing them the tools they need to successfully apply to LSE and other com-

petitive universities. There are two main elements to the programme: a

week-long Summer School and 16 Saturday morning sessions. Pupils will

have the opportunity to study one of the following five subjects: Econom-

ics, Government & Politics, History, Maths, Sociology. Search LSE CHOICE

for more information. The deadline for applications is 24th March.

Young Business Leader Programme

New Summer School for years 11-13: The Young Business Leader Pro-

gramme. An all-encompassing two-day immersion into life as global busi-

ness leader. The programme will:

1.Provide hands-on experience of the following cornerstone areas of

HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE

Thursday 16th MARCH 8pm

(Taika Waititi, NZ, 2016, 1hr 41mins, Cert 12A)

Sam Neil stars in a lovely tale, as a man who ‘goes bush’

with his foster son when the authorities try to seperate

them.

Please note that this film is in the Performance Hall at 8pm

Doors open at 7pm

Film starts at 7.45pm

Tickets £5 - £8

THE LANGLEY PARK SCHOOL FOR BOYS ACADEMY TRUST

A company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales with number 07553717

FRIENDS OF LPSB SAVE THE DATE:

Race Night – Friday 19th

May We’re really excited to announce that

we’ll be holding a Race Night on

Friday 19th

May. We’re hoping it’ll be a

BIG fundraiser!

More info coming soon…

Coming Soon

Monday 13th March

YR 10 Parents English

Presentation 6.30-7.30pm

Tuesday 14th March

YR 13 Parents Meeting 4pm-6.30pm

Wednesday 15th March

YR 13 Deadline for re-sits

Thursday 16th March

YR 7 Zoolab

YR 11 Study Skills Day

YR11 Drama Performance 7-9.30pm

Friday 16th March

YR 7 Zoolab

YR11 Drama Performance 7-9.30pm

LANGLEY PARK JUDO CLUB

Judo Club will resume after the Easter holidays

from 15.30 to 16.30 each Monday from 24th

April to 3rd July, 2017.

To secure your child’s place in the club for the

Summer term, please click here and complete the

form.