Monday 20 September Year 12 & Year 13 - Assembly, Sports Hall - Rosebery School

Monday 20 September
                          Year 12 & Year 13 – Assembly, Sports Hall
Dear all,

“Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic. Capable of both
inflicting injury, and remedying it.” – Albus Dumbledore (J. K. Rowling)

More than this the words we speak and write define us throughout our lives. Can we write the correct
words in order to score the point? Can we use words to spin a situation in our favour? Will we be
remembered for the words we write and say or are we destined for obscurity and the malaise of an ill-
defined argument?

This week, in particular, has made us very aware of the power of our words. Your help and assistance at
open evening was immense, and as staff we are always left humbled by your kindness and contribution to
the continuation of our community. But Anna and Priya had to stand up and speak about what it is to be at
Rosebery. The words they chose, alongside the Year 8s, Ms Allen, and Mr Lach all try to frame not just who
they are, but what ‘we’ represent. These will have been words that they took a long time choosing.

Year 12 are left reeling, or enamoured, by the scale of vocabulary that appears to define their new courses.
In the first two weeks of biology alone I must have given them a whirlpools worth of new words. Whilst
always banging on about the need for specificity of language at all times.

Year 13 now realise that the personal statement for UCAS or apprenticeships is a real thing that is
unavoidable, necessary, important. They are now gazing at pages in various degrees of blankness tasked
with the job of saying, “I am a great person. Pick me.” These statements are completely possible for
everyone. But I do always feel great empathy at how difficult it is to write ourselves up. Of course, when
any teacher gives advice, we make it seem easy. But that is because you are all very easy to champion.
Because you are great, you are kind, and you are capable of achieving great things. So, my advice is to listen
to the teachers and take some of the words they give so willingly, even when you are not sure you believe
them about yourselves.

But with any power, comes the ability to corrupt. The powerful nature of words gives them the ability to
corrupt many aspects of our lives. Much of their power belongs to the listener or reader. How will what you
say be interpreted? How will what you write be used? That power lasts. We must be wary that things
cannot be unsaid or unwritten. Think of those who have fallen because of ‘posts’ from years before. What
about friendships ended because of 6 seconds of snap chat time. We can rewrite the narrative of events
that will forever change the history of those events. But should we?

So, as you journey into this vocabulariously exciting world. Remember the power of the truth that you can
speak. Choose the right words. Choose the compassionate words. Make sure your story is woven with
words that are your own.

Have a delightful week.

Mr Phillips

General Notices

Please remember to follow the government COVID advice and guidance in relation to testing and isolating.

Sign in App – The sign in app is now working. If you need a new code to get it set up on your phones, please
email Mrs Cooley. If you ever are unable to sign in on your phone, please use the iPad up in the sixth form
work area. A reminder now that you must have signed in on the app each morning. Anyone who does not
appear on our weekly reports will not be able to sign out of school during the school day so that we can be
sure our fire register is correct.

Mobile phones – Reminder that these should not be out/visible when moving around the school. You may
use them as you wish in the sixth form areas or with permission in lessons. However, staff have the right to
challenge you with them around the school as you are demonstrating good practice to all the younger
years.

Canteen queuing – Sixth Form students in both year groups are expected to join the canteen queue at the
back and wait in an orderly fashion. You are privileged enough to have the exclusive use of the Sixth Form
café so should not also expect to be able to make other students wait longer for their food. We are also
working to increase the availability and range of food in the café.

Library Notice from Mrs Little

The LRC computers will not be available on Monday 20 September, Period 1 to Period 5. Sorry for the
inconvenience. The library tables ARE available so please grab a chrome book and use the library.

Year 12 – From Mrs Boundy

Dear Year 12,

       “One good conversation can shift the direction of change forever” Linda A. Lam, MD, MBA,

Don’t forget, on 21 September we will be joining an online conference ‘STAND UP! Schools Human Rights
conference 2021’. To confirm, the venue is the Main Hall. Details of speakers and arrangements are on the
noticeboard in the Sixth Form common room. Do follow the following Instagram link where you can view
the day and speakers contributing, read the programme sent out to you this week and choose the speakers
you want to hear from.

https://www.instagram.com/standupbeyondthis/

Extracurricular and enrichment clubs have started and if you are unsure what is available please see the
new noticeboard outside my office. If you are interested in learning to cook Miss Shillito begun the
‘Student Cooking’ club which will be each Wednesday in D4 from 3.15pm to 4.30 pm this term. If you are
interested, places are limited to 12 so hurry over to the DT office to sign up and pick up the recipe booklet.
The club will be opened next week to Year 13.

Lastly if you are interested in training to become a peer educator for the Year 8 Mental Health Project
please let Mrs Ringer know or look for the email she sent out to you recently.

Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Boundy

                                      Year 13 – From Mrs Nejad

A Level Media Studies - the NEA deadline for A Level Media Studies is Friday 15 October 15:00. This NEA is
worth 30% of the A Level and so an important unit to do our best in. I would encourage students who
could do with some help in meeting this deadline or in upskilling their project to attend. Please get in
contact with me if you have any concerns.

Careers and HE Resources from Mrs Keaveney

Virtual USA College Day 2021

USA College Day is the largest US university fair in Europe. Brought to you by the US-UK Fulbright
Commission and Education USA, the annual College Day will see a wide variety of US universities exhibit at
this virtual event for prospective undergraduates. Attendance to the fair is free, but you must register in
advance.

Date: Saturday 25 September 2021
Time: 1pm - 5pm (UK time)
Location: Online (details to be sent to registered attendees by email ahead of the event)

For more information and to register visit:
https://www.fulbright.org.uk/events/virtual-usa-college-day-2021

Law Guides

The 2022 editions of The Beginner’s Guide to a Career in Law and The Law Apprenticeships Guides has just
been published. Both booklets are essential reading for aspiring lawyers of school age.

The Beginner’s Guide to a Career in Law looks at how lawyers recruit, what they look for in candidates,
what candidates need to do when, and how they can maximise their chances, both immediately and as
time goes by.

https://online.flippingbook.com/view/540267/

The Law Apprenticeships Guide focuses on the different types of law apprenticeship available, the key skills
required, and the pros and cons of undertaking an apprenticeship or going to university, with case studies
from those who have done it.

https://online.flippingbook.com/view/257183/

Gresham College’s Free Public Lectures

Gresham College’s free public lectures are delivered by world-leading professors in the arts and sciences,
including such as Professors Chris Whitty (Medicine), Sarah Hart (Maths), Leslie Thomas QC (Law) and
Jacqueline McGlade (Environment).

For students they are a resource for developing subject knowledge and skills, careers advice, EPQ projects
and UCAS statements. They have a searchable back catalogue of 2,500 free digital lectures on our website
ordered by school subject at https://www.gresham.ac.uk/schools.

2021-22 LECTURES:

Astronomy
A series on the History of the Universe called Cosmic Revolutions by Astronomy Professor Katherine
Blundell, and The Frontiers of Knowledge by Visiting Professor Roberto Trotta; and Mars Missions 2021:
Early Discoveries by Andrew Coates.
gres.hm/cosmic-revolutions gres.hm/frontiers gres.hm/mars-2021

Business/Economics
In The Principles of Finance, Business Professor Alex Edmans will give a primer on everything from how to
save to risk management. A series by Visiting Professor Martin Daunton will look at Three Crises in
Capitalism. See also Natural Capital series under Geography.
gres.hm/principles-finance gres.hm/three-crises

English & Media
The Powers of the Novel by Visiting Professor John Mullan will look at Plot, Coincidences and Villains; Farah
Karim-Cooper will speak on Shakespeare, Race and Performance. The series on How Not To be Human:
Exploring Humanity Through Science Fiction will be delivered by Visiting Professor Jim Endersby. In
our Media, Trust and Society series, Philip Howard will talk about fighting disinformation on COVID-19.
gres.hm/novel-powers gres.hm/shakespeare-race
gres.hm/science-fiction gres.hm/media-trust

Geography
Professor Jacqueline McGlade’s series Natural Capital and the Wellbeing Economy will look at how our
economy needs to change to guarantee a sustainable future for the planet. There is also a varied series
on Natural World: Exploration, Extinction and Adaptation.
gres.hm/natural-capital gres.hm/natural-world

History
Among the highlights are: The Hidden History of How Protestantism Went Global, by Professor Alec Ryrie, a
series on Stuart Britain, a one-off lecture on Holocaust History Under Siege, and a Black History
Month series.
gres.hm/missionaries gres.hm/stuart-britain
gres.hm/holocaust-history gres.hm/black-history-month

IT
Professor Richard Harvey’s Six Tech Inventions That Changed the World will talk about IT breakthroughs
everyone should know about, like GPS, Compression and Error Control Coding.
gres.hm/tech-inventions

Law/Politics/Citizenship
Race, Colonialism and Power in the Legal System by Professor Leslie Thomas QC, will look at the
Immigration Act 1971, the Brixton Riots, Judicial racism and more; The Misrule of Law by Visiting Professor
Thomas Grant QC looks at the misuse of law, for example under segregation in the US. Visiting Professor
Imogen Goold will discuss Medical Law, including lectures on freezing eggs and fertility treatment. We have
two lectures on Europe: Anand Menon on Brexit, and Patricia Clavin on Europe’s Search for Sustainable
Security. Finally, the Media, Trust and Society series and the lecture, Does Philanthropy Do the Public
Good? may be of interest to Citizenship teachers; along with a series on Religion and Society in the 21st
Century (see Religion section).
gres.hm/race-law gres.hm/misrule-law gres.hm/medical-law
gres.hm/brexit-learned gres.hm/europes-security
gres.hm/media-trust gres.hm/good-philanthropy

Mathematics
Gresham Professor Sarah Hart’s series Geometry: The Mathematics of Art will discuss beauty, perspective
and more; while Hugh Hunt will give a one-off talk on The Maths of Gyroscopes and Boomerangs; and we
have an event on Numbers in Different Languages and Cultures.
gres.hm/maths-art gres.hm/gyroscopes-boomerangs
gres.hm/numbers-cultures

Medicine
Chief Medical Officer for England Professor Chris Whitty will look at Infections and their Routes of
Transmission. We also have a new series of lectures on Neuroscience: The Brain and the Mind.
gres.hm/infections gres.hm/neuroscience

Music
Professor Marina Frolova-Walker will give a series of lecture-recitals on Music Under Stalin. Visiting
Professor Jeremy Summerly will give a series of lectures on Music and Emotion.
gres.hm/music-stalin gres.hm/music-emotions

Religion
Three lecturers will explore some current issues in major world religions in Religion and Society in the 21st
Century; while our Divinity Professor will look at the work of Protestant missionaries in The Hidden History
of How Protestantism Went Global.
gres.hm/religion-society gres.hm/missionaries

Medic Mentor

Applications are now open to sign up for free virtual work experience programmes for students considering
a career in medicine, dentistry or veterinary medicine.

Each work experience day will take place online via a safe portal and live stream. These usually take place
on a Saturday or Sunday each month. Students who complete the programme will be awarded with a
certificate acknowledging the completion of their WEX, which they will be able to use to support their UCAS
application. For more information and to apply visit the links below.

https://medicmentor.co.uk/veterinary-virtual-live-work-experience/
https://medicmentor.co.uk/dental-live-virtual-work-experience/
https://medicmentor.co.uk/university-hospitals-birmingham-trust-virtual-work-experience/

INVESTIN

INVESTIN are delighted to announce the launch of their autumn term career experience programmes,
which students can register for now. The programmes empower students to take charge of their futures
through live, interactive and hands-on sessions with top professionals. Students can choose from 28 careers
and attend either in person across five UK cities or live online. These do come with a cost but as a partner
school you can get discount by using the code ROSEBERY10. For more information please visit the link
below or see the flyer attached to this newsletter.

https://investin.org/pages/choose-your-career?mc_cid=3c16867827&mc_eid=8a34f1992a

Premed Projects

Premed Project have introduced The Weekly Surgery, a live online course. Every Monday at 7.30pm there
is a new live session for students to tune into online, each one designed to help with your applications to
medical school. Every Monday join hundreds of students from all over the world who are interested in
applying for medical school and interact with doctors, medical students and each other every week. For
every full month completed, students obtain a signed certificate to use in applications.

They have 250 free, one month subscriptions to The Weekly Surgery for students - all you need to do is use
the code WEEKLY1 at the checkout and they can enjoy the course for no charge.

Students interested in careers in healthcare can find out more by visiting www.theweeklysurgery.com

Meet the Russell Group

Due to popular demand, the Meet the Russell Group virtual fair will be returning on Wednesday 29
September, with all 24 Russell Group university members attending. This is an excellent opportunity for
students to find out more about these prestigious institutions and get answers to any questions they may
have.

There will be 13 interactive webinars on the day, hosted by a variety of representatives from the Russell
Group universities. Students can learn the key tips for a successful Oxbridge application, get a better
understanding of student life at a Russell Group university and discover much more throughout the event.

They are also holding a new upcoming Virtual Fair on Wednesday 20 October 2021. Students will have the
chance to interact and engage with a very wide variety of universities, colleges and apprenticeship
providers across the country, all from the comfort of their own laptop. With a series of live webinars
throughout the event, and the chance to Live Chat with exhibitors on the day, students can gain a valuable
insight into their next steps after sixth form.

For more information and to sign up please visit https://ukunisearch.vfairs.com/

Building Green Foundations Work Experience

Coast to Capital Careers Hub are delighted to be able to offer students an exciting opportunity to
participate in their virtual Work Experience programme entitled Building Green Foundations.

Climate change is having a significant impact on our society and on us as individuals. It is increasingly
understood that a shift towards a low-carbon economy is needed, and it is the building and construction
sector that plays a central role in this shift. By 2025 the industry will need to recruit an additional 217,000
new workers just to meet demand. There has never been a more exciting time to work in sustainable
construction!

The programme consists of approximately ten hours of flexible learning time. The 8x on-demand modules
and 4x employer webinars can be completed in school or at home. All employer webinars will be live
during October half-term. At the end of the programme students will recognise the value of sustainable
construction as part of the solution to help reduce climate change. Students will develop transferable
problem-solving skills; they’ll be asked to complete short reflective pieces of work at the end of each
module to demonstrate their learning.

The deadline for students to apply is before 18 October 2021. Students will need to register and apply
individually and as there are a limited number of funded places available, they recommend that you
register for the programme now using this link. Registration takes six minutes. Upon the completion of the
course, students will be issued a digital certificate that can be shared with future employers and
universities.

https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/building-green-foundations-with-coast-to-capital-
careers-hub

Biology Champions – RVC

The Royal Veterinary College is launching Biology Champions which is a free six week course that will run on
Tuesday evenings between 5.30pm – 6.30pm, starting on 5 October 2021 during Biology Week. The aims of
the programme are to reinforce student passion for Biology, as well as helping with their understanding at
A Level. It will feature content including anatomy and physiology, ecosystems and the environment, cellular
biology and immunology, and more. They will also be joined by guests from the Zoological Society of
London, Biochemical Society, and Royal College of Pathologists, to explain more about career paths in the
biosciences. The content is aimed at Year 12.

For more information please visit:
https://www.rvc.ac.uk/study/rvc-is-open-for-all/visit-us/biology-champions

To sign up for the course please visit:
https://rvc.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/biology-champions-registration