Y12 Open Evening Ambassadors

It is LaSWAP Open Evening on Thursday 28 November and we are looking for 6th Form Ambassadors to help us with this important recruitment event!

What do Tour Guide Ambassador do at Open Evening?

  • We need MANY tour guide ambassadors on the night to show people around and direct the 3000+ visitors around the schools.
  • Have general conversations about LaSWAP with visitors.
  • Talk about your experience at LaSWAP.
  • Talk about what you are studying.
  • Help with other relevant tasks on the night.

You should consider becoming an Ambassador in order to:

  • Support your sixth form.
  • Add valuable experience to your UCAS application.
  • Gain valuable work experience to add to your CV.
  • Develop your communication, leadership and team working skills.
  • Make new friends.
  • Receive a complimentary LaSWAP t-shirt.
  • Food and snacks are provided.

What we expect from our ambassadors:

  • Professionalism 
  • Friendliness
  • Desire to communicate and engage with visitors
  • Helpful
  • Reliability
  • Lots of smiles!

How to become a Tour Guide Ambassador:

  1. You need to be available from 3pm-7.30pm on Thursday 28 November.
  2. You need to attend one of the two training sessions being held at 3.30pm in the PHS/WES 6th Form building:
    Ø Tuesday 12 November at 3.30pm

    Ø Monday 18 November at 3.30pm
  3. Complete this form by Friday 8 Novemberhttps://forms.office.com/e/gTNeYxYrQA

 

Y12 and Y13 LaSWAP IDs – important reminder

Please remind your young people to wear their LaSWAP IDs every day. They need their badges to access the LaSWAP sites but, due to the nature of the shared campuses, it is also a safeguarding requirement that they are visible at all times.  They are also essential as proof of ID in exams.

If Errol can wear his, so can you!

Picture of Errol the dog

If a student has lost their ID, please ask them to speak to Mr Stokes or Mr Ali.

 

TfL issues – Zip card applications

As you may know, TfL suffered a cyber attack last month and all Oyster photocard applications are affected.  Please see the TfL website for more details – key information is that students are able to request a refund for any fares they have to pay while the site is down. They should keep a record of any fares paid.

https://tfl.gov.uk/help-and-contact/we-re-doing-maintenance-on-our-photocard-website

 

LaSWAP Contact Information for Families

Details of key LaSWAP staff, tutors, SENDCos, Teams troubleshooting etc. can be found tin the most recent edition of the LaSWAP newsletter: https://www.laswap.camden.sch.uk/Parents/Newsletters/

 

Enrichment at LaSWAP

The Enrichment timetable is now available on the LaSWAP website: 
https://www.laswap.camden.sch.uk/Enrichment/

 

Other opportunities for sixth form students

Please see this fortnight’s LaSWAP Newsletter for a list of Autumn London University Open Days. 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!

Goldsmiths Young Writer’s competition

There are two competitions this year and the winning entry in both categories will receive a £1,000 prize. Register to enter now and receive advice, support and invitations to online workshops, led by academics from Goldsmiths English and Creative Writing and Anthropology Departments.

UCL Chemistry Summer School
Applications now open

Participants will begin by attending a 5 day non-residential summer school taking place from 30 June to 4 July 2025. Over the week, participants will have lectures and carry out experiments, including an experiment involving levitation! Participants will also have workshops designed to prepare them for the application process for further education. The week will culminate with a symposium where participants will present their work to their invited guests. Following the summer school, participants will remain in contact with the team, who will help the participants identify chemistry further education pathways available to them. Participants will also be able to reach out to the team for assistance if they require it. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone interested in Chemistry pathways post-6th form, and the chance to work with academics at one of the most prestigious institutions in the UK. More information and to apply HERE.

Charles Russell Speechlys Law Career Start programme
Applications open 21 October

Interested in a career in law? International law firm CRS are offering a programme combining 121 mentoring, work experience, skills sessions and personalised support and guidance. More information and application details on their website HERE.

Laura Pearcey (Stanley)
Associate Director of LaSWAP/Pathways and Progress Leader

lstanley@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk