Y12 upcoming events

Futures Day
Monday 29 June

On Monday 29 June, we welcome 4 universities and a huge range of employers to LaSWAP for Futures Day. All Y12s will be off timetable for the day – they will be with their tutor at Acland Burghley periods 1 and 2, and at Parliament Hill/William Ellis for individual sessions periods 3 and 4.

Please ensure your child attends this important day and get in touch if you have any questions.

Work Experience
Monday 6-Friday 10 July

All Y12 should have work experience arranged for this week or have made alternate arrangements and informed Mr Ali and Mr Stokes. Please contact Mr Ali or Mr Stokes if your child does not have a placement organised.

Sports Morning
Monday 13 July periods 3-4

Our annual sports event is back! Y12 are invited to on the heath periods 3 and 4 for rounders, egg and spoon, welly throwing and other fun events. Bring a picnic and your trainers or come to cheer on your classmates.

Periods 1, 2 and 5 are lessons as normal.

End of term arrangements

Please note that the last day of the academic year for Y12 is Thursday 16 July. Y13 return to school on Friday 4 September to collect timetables, and lessons begin Monday 7 September.

MenB vaccine available to Camden students

The Government is introducing a free one-off, time-limited MenB (meningococcal B) vaccination programme from July 2026 for young people.

You are eligible if:

• You were born between 1 September 2007 to 31 August 2008.
• You were born on or after 21 July 2001 and will be a first-time university student in the 2026/27 academic year.
• You were born on or after 21 July 2001 and will be a first-time further education student living in shared accommodation in the 2026/27 academic year

How much do the vaccines cost and how can I get them?

The vaccination is a free NHS programme to those eligible.

Those born from 1 September 2007 to 31August 2008 will be contacted to book an appointment through the National Booking Service; other eligible people will be access to access vaccination via a walk-in appointment at participating pharmacies. You can find your nearest pharmacy here.

It is important that everyone eligible has two doses of the vaccine.

More information HERE.

LaSWAP webinars

Webinar: UCAS and university applications for Y12 families

Recording available HERE.

This comprehensive webinar covers the full university application process, starting with the basics of UCAS and moving through courses, statements, offers and more.

Webinar: Navigating Clearing for Y13 students and families

Recording available HERE.

This webinar covers what Clearing is, how to use it, what courses and universities are available, how to prepare and more.

Please email me for slides.

Apprenticeships and other non-university pathways

Wednesday 8 July at 6pm

https://zoom.us/j/98635368186?pwd=Txte9NxFn6HtakLyCUaBlO1HCeveNI.1

University is the primary pathway for most LaSWAP students, but it is not the only option. This webinar will discuss alternative pathways to university with a focus on apprenticeships, including how and when to apply, how to research, which sectors have the best options and more. There will be time for questions, and the webinar will be recorded for those who can't make it live.

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!

City St George’s University Subject Taster Sessions
Tuesday 7-Thursday 9 July

Delivered by expert academics, these free two-hour sessions provide an opportunity to experience learning in a university environment and gain a deeper understanding of a chosen subject area. Register HERE.

Subjects offered:

• Business and finance, accounting, actuarial science, business analytics, business management
• Economics, politics and history, sociology and criminology
• Law
• Psychology
• English, journalism and media
• Optometry
• Computer science
• Engineering
• Maths
• Midwifery, nursing, radiography, speech & language therapy