Year 12 students aspiring to apply to Oxford, Cambridge and Medical Courses attended a virtual personal statement workshop with educational consultant, Cathy O’Neill. They learned about how to structure their writing, and got tips for super-curricular activities that they could pursue to support their aspirations. Cathy commented on how astute the students were with their …
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May 24
Alumnus Advice
Former student, Amy Knott, ran an online event to give some advice to students looking to study at Oxford University, or other top institutions as a proud Mackem living in the south. This was an excellent chance for our students to hear from a recent alumnus about what to expect next on their journey into …
May 17
Student Politician
We would like to congratulate Sixth Form Alumnus Lyall Reed on being elected as councillor to St Michael’s Ward in the recent local elections. Lyall stood as a Conservative candidate for the area and was delighted to be appointed. Since leaving he has also taken on the role of Deputy Chairman of the Sudnerland Conservatives …
May 17
Sociology Crime Lecture
Dr David Honeywell delivered a lecture to our sociologists on the topic of prisons, punishment and education. He spoke about his own time in prison as a young man, describing the conditions he faced and comparing experiences in different institutions. His turning point was prison education; the catalyst for turning his life around. He now has …
May 17
International Nurses Day
International Women’s Day saw us bringing special guests through the UCAS International Nurses Day online event. Students could listen in on the experiences of these nurses, ask their questions, and find out whether a career in nursing could be the right choice for them. Current students, nursing professionals, and admissions tutors were all included and …
May 17
One to One Aspirations
Year 12s have taken big steps in reaching towards their aspirations by signing up for one-to-one meetings with our raising aspirations coordinator, Miss Ungley. Miss Ungley works part-time for Oxford university and is the Oxnet coordinator for the North East! But it’s not just universities that she has been chatting to students about, one of …