Student Finance Webinar: recording and slides

The Student Finance for Families webinar is now available on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2gtavX9shc 

Please email me for a copy of the slides.

LaSWAP Newsletter

The LaSWAP newsletter is emailed out to families every week and will show as sent from Bromcom in your inbox. Please check your junk mail and add Bromcom to your safe senders list.

Past issues of the newsletter can be found at: https://www.laswap.camden.sch.uk/Parents/Newsletters/ 

HSE and summer exams timetables

You can find the full timetables for the summer series of exams and the Y12 High Stakes Exams on the LaSWAP website. Please note there may be minor changes to the HSE timetable.

The Y13 subject by subject guide to the summer exams, including exam paper outlines, intervention sessions and revision tips, can be found at https://www.laswap.camden.sch.uk/Y13-exam-support/

Aspirational seminars

Tuesdays at 3.30pm at the LaSWAP building

Sessions are open to all LaSWAP students planning to apply for competitive courses or institutions.

Date

Topic

26 March

Note taking workshop

 Easter holidays

16 April

What is The Russell Group?

23 April

Super-curricular study

30 April

HSEs – no session

7 May

Choosing a university course

14 May

How, if and when to use university league tables

21 May

Referencing for essay writing subjects

 May half term 

4 June

Oxbridge colleges

11 June

Research skills and verifying texts

18 June

Writing statements for competitive courses

25 June

Working with unseen texts (interview skills)

This timetable can also be found on the LaSWAP website: https://www.laswap.camden.sch.uk/LaSWAP-Aspirational-Seminars/

A reminder that the Y12 Aspirational Team posts opportunities every week – lectures, workshops, masterclasses, summer schools and more. Email me to join.

   

Y12 and Y13 Opportunities

Free lecture – Philosopher Peter Singer at Harrow School
21 June

Peter Singer is a professor of bioethics and best known for his controversial work Animal Liberation, where he argues against 'speciesism' and unethical treatment of animals, practical ethics and his work on how to end world poverty. https://www.petersinger.info/ 

This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in philosophy, ethics, animal rights, globalism and poverty, humanitarian work, politics and lots more.

The lecture is free for students, but will be very popular so please only book if you can go (or remember to cancel to give your seat to someone else). Book here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/harrow-school/peter-singer-at-harrow-school/e-ylqmrx 

Volunteer at Camden Earthfest
Thursday 18 April

Camden Clean Air is a not for profit working to improve the quality of air around London. Earthfest is their Primary and Secondary school educational day. This is a brilliant volunteering opportunity for anyone thinking about a course/pathway in geography, environment, law, conversation, global studies, humanitarian issues, education and more. Sign up here: https://www.earthfest.world/volunteers/ 

Writing for Screen with London Film School
20 April-25 May

This practical screenwriting workshop focuses on the craft of writing short film scripts and will teach you the foundations of screenwriting, formatting to a professional standard and more, including 121 feedback from LFS tutors. https://lfs.org.uk/outreach/writers-workout 

Production Design with London Film School
8-13 April

In the sessions you will develop the practical skills needed to work in an art department of a film or TV show. There is a huge emphasis on hands-on learning and no experience is necessary: https://lfs.org.uk/outreach/virtual-film-club-production-design 

Collage workshop at Central St Martins
28 March 2-6pm

Explore collage and contribute to Nu Moment, a new youth space coming to King’s Cross in may 2024. Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/numoment-collage-workshop-tickets-862004377297?aff=oddtdtcreator 

Get into Medicine and Dentistry workshops
23 and 24 March
14 April

Register for these free conferences for great tips on the UCAT, choosing universities, interviews, work experience and more.

Free masterclasses at Camden School for Girls

Camden SfG are running a series of amazing masterclasses. These are highly recommended for anyone thinking of applying to a competitive university. They are perfect for statements and interview preparation, as well as being a really interesting way to engage with your subjects (and others) you may find your choice of degree here! Classes are free for LaSWAP students – email jstubbings@csg.school to register.

Full details are on the LaSWAP website: https://www.laswap.camden.sch.uk/CSG-Masterclasses/.

Apprenticeship, careers and work experience opportunities

You can find the LaSWAP Very Quick Guide to Apprenticeships at: https://www.laswap.camden.sch.uk/Quick-guide-to-apprenticeships/

Canopius apprenticeships
Applications open now

Canopius are a global speciality insurer with 8 apprentice programmes in Claims, IT, Underwriting, Finance, Change and data. Salaries start at £23k. More info on these roles (and others!) https://sanctuarygraduates.co.uk/jobs-board/

Grant Thornton Accountancy work experience event
Wednesday 10 April 1-3pm

Grant Thornton are the 5th largest global accountancy and professional services firm. Attend this event to meet senior members and director, learn about opportunities from recruitment experts and get advice on applications. Sign up here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H5VYP87

Easter STEM work experience with Spectris PLC
3 April 9am-3.30pm

Interested in engineering, science or other aspects of STEM? This virtual work experience day with global FTSE 100 companies will allow you to learn more about the industry and gain experience for your CV. Sign up here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VCP9NZS

Camden Apprenticeships

Camden apprenticeships are ONLY open to residents and Camden school students (current or former). All apprenticeship applications close in March.

  • Integrated Enforcement Officer
  • Leasehold Revenues Accountant
  • Culture Project Support Officer
  • Business Administrator
  • Project Co-ordinator

Register in the new Camden portal for more information and to apply for any of these roles: https://shorturl.at/qxMWY

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

lstanley@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk