Y12 High Stakes exams

Monday 28 April-Friday 2 May

Please see below for the Y12 High Stakes Exams timetable. You can also find this timetable and our HSE Preparation Booklet on the LaSWAP website: https://www.laswap.camden.sch.uk/High-Stakes-Exams/

All students have been given a copy of their timetable. Please support us by ensuring your child attends all of their exams.

There are no A Levels lessons during HSE week. Vocational (BTEC & T Level), GCSE and Core Maths lessons continue as normal. Please ensure your child attends these lessons. All lessons return to normal Period 1 on Tuesday 6 May.

All assessments are sat at the school they are taught. There are some exceptions for groups that are shared across schools – please see below.

For shared groups:

• LSU/WES Music – HSE sat @ LSU
• PHS/WES History – HSE sat @ PHS
• PHS/WES Maths – HSE sat @ PHS
• ABS/LSU Geography – HSE sat @ ABS
• LSU/WES Computer science – HSE sat @ LSU

Please contact Ron Stokes, Syed Ali, Em Kani or subject teachers with questions about specific HSEs.

Y12 Camden STEAM Work Experience: applications open now!

LaSWAP Work Experience Week begins on Monday 7 July, and Camden STEAM is the ideal place to find an amazing placement. This year we have opportunities with AstraZeneca, Autogen AI, the British Library, Camden Council, Google, Labtech, Models1, the Roundhouse, UCL and many, many more.

To secure a placement:

• All placements will be advertised and offered via the Speakers for Schools website.
• Create a Portal Account – guide HERE.
• Research the employers you are interested in.
• Answer any application questions. You can prepare them ahead of time. The questions will be available via their base school’s Teams

Timeline:

• 6 May: APPLICATION DEADLINE
• 19-23 May: students will be notified of the outcome of their application and sent two forms. These must be completed by 2 June.
• 23-27 June: detailed placement information sent to students
• 7 July: Work Experience begins!

Y13 leavers hoodies

LaSWAP leavers hoodies are available to order now:
https://laswap.any-wear.co.uk/

• Sizes XS – 4XL
• Name or nickname optional
• Price: £19.99
• Colours: blue, grey, green, pink, black or purple

The deadline for order is Monday 19 May. This is a hard deadline and can’t be extended by the printing company!

Please see the attached poster for colour options.

Apprenticeship opportunities

Cox London craft technician apprenticeships

Cox London has launched a first of its kind 3 year Apprenticeship Scheme.  Applications are open for 2 young people to join our artisan community, learning heritage craft skills while earning, alongside business training opportunities.  This is a rare opportunity to complete an apprenticeship in the arts sector. More information and to apply here: https://coxlondon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Cox-London-Apprenticeship-2025.pdf

Markel International Apprenticeship opportunities
Applications open

Roles are available in Dara Insights, Compliance and Political Risk Underwriting.  These are supportive 18 month apprenticeship programmes designed to support students breaking into an industry and give experience alongside a professional qualification. More information here: https://link.sanctuarygraduates.co.uk/MarkelInternationalMicrositeRAppSchools

Y12 Work Experience Opportunities

Creative Dimension have some fantastic summer placements available – sign up now as there are very limited spots and they go very quickly!

• Architecture with Emrys Architects: https://www.thecreativedimension.org/workexperience/2025-architecture-with-emrys-architects/
• Structural and Civil Engineering: https://www.thecreativedimension.org/workexperience/2025-structural-and-civil-engineering/
• Architecture with Allford Hall Monaghan Architects: https://www.thecreativedimension.org/workexperience/architecture-with-allford-hall-monaghan-morris-2/
• Open Studio with AHM Architects: https://www.thecreativedimension.org/workexperience/open-studio-at-allford-hall-monaghan-morris/
• Jewellery Making: https://www.thecreativedimension.org/workexperience/2025-jewellery-making/

FM Conway Work Experience
7-11 July

This Work Experience week focuses on the construction industry, blending site visits, careers information, employability workshops, business orientation and work ready skills in health and safety. It is ideal for students interested in careers in construction and civil engineering. Deadline is 30 May, apply HERE.

Other opportunities for sixth form students

Please see this fortnight’s LaSWAP Newsletter for even more opportunities.  Newsletters are emailed to families or can be found at https://www.laswap.camden.sch.uk/Parents/Newsletters/ Please check your Spam and mark all emails from LaSWAP, Acland Burghley or Bromcom as Safe/Priority!

UCL Do Something Different Day
3 July

Are you in Y2 and unsure what degree to study at university? Fancy trying out a new subject you’ve not done at school? Over the course of this day long in-person event, you will get the opportunity to sample three subject taster sessions led by some of UCL’s world-leading academics. Sessions include arts and STEM, linguistics, Nordic Studies, Urban Planning, Archaeology and more. Sigh up and for more information, see here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/widening-participation/learners/year-12-and-13/information-advice-and-guidance/do-something-different-day

UCL Personal Statement workshops
24 and 26 June

These online workshops are run by tutors from one of the most competitive universities in the country and give a great insight into what they are looking for.  They book up very quickly so register now! https://www.ucl.ac.uk/widening-participation/learners/year-12-and-13/information-advice-and-guidance/personal-statement-workshops

Laura Pearcey (Stanley)
Associate Director of LaSWAP/Pathways and Progress Leader
lstanley@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk