There has been a big fall in graduate unemployment in the UK, the latest figures suggest.
The Higher Education Careers Service Unit (Hecsu) analysed the destinations of 256,350 new graduates six months after they left university.
Some 7.3% were unemployed in January 2014, down from 8.5% in January 2013 and the lowest level since 2008.
The figures are a “fascinating example” of how quickly the graduate jobs market can change, says Hecsu’s Charlie Ball.
Read the full article here
This weeks bulletin has lots of opportunities in it for sixth form students so please do take a minute or two to look through it now, current apprenticeship vacancies are to be found here.
This popular programme is available to students in Years 10 to 13. The work experience gives students a real insight into the field of Meteorology and allows them to use the state of the art facilities based at the University of Reading. The Meteorology Department has close links with the Met Office and students will be given the opportunity to analyse real weather data, develop weather forecasts, use meteorological equipment in the field to collect data, discuss climate change and also visit the European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting.
Students will also get an insight into studying Meteorology at the University of Reading.
For further details and an application form see Mr Hand or Mr Jessop
You should be well into writing your personal statement by now if you are applying to university. Below is a link to an interesting article from the Telegraph about how to write a good statement.
It is also personal statement week on the UCAS website, follow the link to get help on your statement.
It is important to make the best use of your time during year 12 where you can develop new skills and experiences that will set you apart from other candidates for university places or job applications. We expect all year 12 students to complete at least 1 hour of community service a week either in school or outside of school. Below is a link to a document that will give you some ideas of what the school can offer as well as some ideas for what you can do outside of school.
In the year 12 common room there is a list of the year group and you need to sign up with what you are going to do.
Any problems or questions please see a member of the 6th form team.
Below is a link to an interesting article about the Oxbridge admissions process. It is worth a read to find out the latest on how to win the race to achieve an Oxbridge place.
This weeks bulletin contains mostly 6th form news so please do have a look here especially if you are interested in becoming a pilot or entering the legal or medical/healthcare industries.
Assembly for Year 12 today in main hall.
Year 13 have a student finance roadshow in their common room tomorrow at 1.20. It is really an informal q and a after a brief presentation from an outside speaker.
Year 13 – please make sure you are seeing your mentors. If you don’t, they will not be able to write an effective reference. They need to know what your plans are.
UNISTATS
This site is very useful for comparing universities. It includes official data for undergraduate courses on each university and college’s satisfaction scores in the National Student Survey, jobs and salaries after study and other key information for prospective students.
Attention Year 13 students:- We are now hiring student lunchtime supervisors. This is a paid duty (£6.80 an hour) and we are keen to attract students who are reliable with a pro-active approach to school life and who are not afraid to challenge students if necessary. Commitment is absolutely crucial to this role so please only apply if you are a serious candidate. This work experience will look good on a cv or personal statement, and this role can definitely help with students’ personal development and communication skills
I have put the job description on the noticeboard in the sixth form foyer. Applications need to be in to me by Friday 26th September. Please see me for an application form and further details. Mrs Bullion.
