Sixth Form Bulletin

Last modified 01.03.10

Dear Students,

MESSAGE FROM HEAD GIRL
Would you like the opportunity to get involved in a fun and worthwhile after-school group which could contribute to your CLA hours?  There is a group that takes place at BGN for young people and adults in the community with disabilities, and they are currently looking for people, particularly sixth formers, to get involved and contribute some new ideas to the group. If you would like to get involved, either to lead a session or just to go along and join in, please see me for more details.
Caitlin Montague  

SIXTH FORM ASSEMBLY THIS WEEK AND NEXT
Assembly will be for Year 13 only on Tuesday. I have several important things I want to talk about with Upper Sixth specifically. Year 12 will spend quality time with their tutors, setting targets and discussing strategies to improve from now until Easter. Next week normal service will resume for the rest of the year.     

ATTENDANCE
ALL PUPILS are required to register every morning and afternoon. I did outline this at the start of the year at the Sixth Form Induction Evening and nothing has changed. If you are absent, please telephone school and let us know. This week the Student Council will be helping decide on the ATTENDANCE POLICY for the Sixth Form.

STUDENT COUNCIL
Meeting this Tuesday 1.30pm

YEAR 12:
LAMPERI GROUP
As launched last week, with University places becoming more and more competitive, Year 12 students need a wide range of evidence and experiences to support their university application. We are therefore presenting highly motivated students with an opportunity to stretch themselves beyond their chosen subjects by becoming part of the ‘Lamperi Group’. This group will meet once a week to in order to discuss and debate a variety of issues set by different teachers and will also be presented with further opportunities outside of school. One such out of school opportunity is taking place on Tuesday 2nd March at Oxford University. Following the murder of her son Stephen in 1993, Doreen Lawrence has tirelessly campaigned to raise awareness of racism in Britain and will be responding to the claim that ‘Racism has been eliminated in 21st Century Britain’ with a short discussion, followed by a debate with the audience.  This is fantastic opportunity for students to engage with a leading anti-racism activist on an exciting and challenging topic as well honing their debating and thinking skills. This is also a wonderful chance to experience a little of what Oxford University has to offer and would enhance your child’s university application.  RETURN REPLY SLIPS TO MR MARTIN ASAP.
ENRICHMENT: EVERY WEDNESDAY PERIOD 5
A brief reminder that ENRICHMENT is COMPULSORY for ALL students, without exception. Please do not ask if you can be excused to complete coursework as this is a valuable part of what we offer in the Sixth Form and something you have signed up for.

HIGHER EDUCATION CONFERENCE
Year 12 should have received information (letter and photocopied booklets) detailing arrangement for the Higher Education Conference. Please return reply slips and money asap.  

WORK EXPERIENCE
There is still a handful of students who have not finalised their work experience placements. If you have not seen Mrs Garrett, you must do asap.

     Have a great second week back!
Mr Martin