Y13 Easter intervention and revision

There is a huge and varied Easter intervention offer available across LaSWAP. The full timetable is available on our website: https://www.laswap.camden.sch.uk/Y13-exam-support/

Please ensure your child knows what is available and that they take full advantage of this offer.

Y12 Secure Assessments

Monday 27th April–Friday 1 May

Secure assessments for Y12 A Level students will take place after the holidays. Please mark these dates in your diary.

All Y12 A Level students will be on study leave during this week. Vocational and Technical lessons will continue as normal.

Timetables will be available at the start of next term.

Webinar recording: Student Finance for Y13 families 

This webinar explains the Student Finance application process, including how and when to apply, what the loans cover, how much you can expect to receive, how repayment works and more key information.

The recording is available here: https://youtu.be/M_dVvPfvIcA.

Please email me for slides.

Other opportunities for sixth form students

Super-curricular and work experience opportunities really pick up during this half term. There are lots of options for students to take part in workshops, competitions and events, and summer school applications begin to open. As well as this newsletter, we recommend students sign up to mailing lists from individual businesses and universities and also keep an eye on UCAS Events and Uni Taster Days:

https://www.unitasterdays.com/

https://www.ucas.com/ucas-events

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!

WEIL legal work experience
Deadline for applications: Friday 17 April

This paid programme provides first-hand insight into life within law and the opportunity to learn about the variety of roles within the legal profession. The 5 day programme takes place at the Weil offices in the city, EC4A 1AY.  Applicants must be available Monday 3-Friday 7 August. Successful applicants will be paid £550 plus travel costs. Apply here: here: https://apply.candidats.io/50e0de50-d117-45c7-90da-b2f9ecdd3c74.

University of Law Criminal Investigation Day: Stephen Lawrence
Tuesday 21 April at 4pm, online

In honour of Stephen Lawrence Day, we will be looking at the case that contributed to major changes within policing, the law and society. Investigate what happened, uncover the facts and follow the campaign to get justice with the University of Law.

This virtual session will allow students to discover what happened and consider the impact of institutional racism on the legal system. Sign up here: https://www.law.ac.uk/events/event-booking/?id=9e192e5f-5f07-f111-8407-6045bd0f0f50.

London Met University Open Day and Taster sessions
Saturday 18 April at 10.30am

Visit the university and take part in subject-specific taster sessions. Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/undergraduate-open-day-and-taster-sessions-holloway-campus-tickets-1975281709767?aff=unitasterdays.

Royal Veterinary College Open House
Saturday 9 May

This Open House is an opportunity for prospective students, parents/guardians and advisors to learn about undergraduate courses in Veterinary Science and the application process. Both Camden and Hertfordshire sites are open – you can visit either or both. Register here: https://www.rvc.ac.uk/study/rvc-is-open-for-all/visit-us/visit-the-rvc/open-house-campus-tours.