The Department for Education has asked all schools to ensure their school week is 32.5 hours. As a result, we will be finishing school at 3.10pm from September instead of 3.05pm. We have spoken with both the public buses and school bus companies to ensure that timetables will be adjusted to accommodate this.
Month: June 2023
30/6/23 Roundup – Sixth form
Date: 30th June 2023
TAP w/c 3rd July 2023
Year 12: Thomas Character: Mindful
Monday: Watch this ITV News video about the dangers of open water swimming.
Drowning Prevention Day: Raising awareness of dangers of open water | ITV News Granada
Tuesday: Debate: would you try an extreme sport? What about swimming with jellyfish? Watch this TED talk to hear from somebody who has at age 60 when she set another long distance swimming record. Learn from her how to prepare yourself for mental challenges.
Diana Nyad: Extreme swimming with the world’s most dangerous jellyfish | TED Talk
Y12 FUTURE INTENTIONS WEEK (10-14th July) COUNTDOWN
Last Friday, Y12 students were given the Future Intentions Week programme and brochure. It’s great to see the enthusiasm they have had when choosing their Thursday sessions. We are particularly looking forward to seeing some of our ex-students returning from Bear Coffee and Mint Cocktail Company. Not only will they be showcasing their business acumen but also giving our Y12 students hints and tips about what employers are looking for and interview tips.
Data Collection Sheet
Any students who haven’t returned their data collection sheet, please can you drop it into the Sixth form office.
Sixth Form Finance
The school has been allocated a Discretional Bursary Fund (DBF) which students are able bid into throughout the academic year providing they meet the financial criteria set by the school and outlined in our DBF policy.
For the academic year 2022-2023 students are eligible for funding of up to £400 if their parental income is below £27,000 (proof required) or if they were designated as pupil premium. If a student is a looked after child (LAC) they may be entitled to up to £1,200 of financial support. Students must use this funding to support their Post-16 education. For example, Sixth Form uniform, transport costs to and from school, textbooks, revision guides, course materials, IT equipment (up to £150), educational visits, UCAS application Fee, University entrance tests etc.
More detailed information will be available in the DBF booklet which students can be obtain from Mrs Walton in the Sixth Form office or by emailing sixthform@tahs.org.uk
Year 12 Lockers
We are offering a limited number of lockers to Year 12 students on a first come, first served, basis. There is a £5 refundable deposit payable via Parent Pay.
Please can students bring a copy of their Parent Pay receipt to the Sixth Form Office where they will be issued with their key.
Refunds will be issued via Parent Pay when the key is returned. This must be before the end of Year 13 whilst still on roll.
30/6/23 Roundup – Sports (all year groups)
U15 cricket cup
Thomas Alleynes put on a strong cricket performance in the u15’s county cricket cup Tuesday afternoon Vs Endon High School. TAHS went in to bat first and hit 91 off 16 overs with some strong batting from Freddie Lawrie, Matthew Forrester and Jack Ashton. Endon managed 55 all out after 12 overs. Some great wicket keeping from Will Ainsworth and fielding from the Thomas Alleynes team meant that we are through to the Semi-final where we will play Painsley at home. Well done to all involved!
External provider – Girls 16-18 Rugby Festival
Please see poster for more information. This is an external event.
29/6/23 Roundup – Staffordshire University Visit (Y9)
On Friday 23rd June 48 Year 9 students attended Staffordshire University to experience a range of different courses that are available post-18. This included, Law, Medical and Sport. Students had a great day trying new skills and learning more about higher education.
29/6/23 Roundup – Art Exhibition
Art Exhibition
The Art Department are very excited about their annual art exhibition next Friday 7th July and very much hope parents and students who are interested will pop along on the night to look at and celebrate the work of our talented art and photography students. The evening runs from 4-6pm on a Friday 7th July in the art studio and the art department. We hope you can make it.
25/6/23 Roundup – Key messages & Term dates (all year groups)
Year 10 Work experience
We are so excited that year 10 are able to take part in work experience again this year. The vast majority of students have secured placements within the local community and we look forward to hearing about their adventures on their return.
For those that haven’t managed to secure a placement yet, it’s not too late. The forms to enable you to take part safely take time for different people to complete. For this reason it needs sorting asap.
If you would like some support with finding a placement please see your form tutor, Mrs Lawley or the Sixth form office. If you have already secured a placement but need help entering it on Unifrog then please see your form tutor, Mrs Lawley, Sixth form office or Mrs Hadfield at break or lunch in C3.
House Competition update
Community event – Holiday activities and food for free school meal students
Community news – EAL course for adults
Provision location
Burton Community Fire Station,Moor Street,Burton Upon Trent DE14 3SU
Eligibility
For adults aged 19 years plus
Provision details
The course is for Learners of another Language who have completed the Introduction to ESOL or can converse in English.
- Are you from a country that doesn’t speak English?
- Do you want to speak, understand, read and write better English?
If your answers are ‘Yes’, then this course is for you!
We can help you with your English in everyday life, for example at work or finding a job.
We can help you use public services, like going to the doctor.
If you have children at school in the UK, then you can help them with their English homework.
This course will show you how English grammar works so you can understand the language better. This will also help you if you want to study English at higher levels in the future. Learners will be assessed regarding their current level.
Dates
Start dates for Next Term(These may change)
| QXDXCEESOLTS | ESOL Taster | 11/09/2023 | 02/10/2023 | 09:30 | 12:00 | Monday | Burton Fire Station |
| QXDXCEESOLTS-2 | ESOL Taster | 12/09/2023 | 03/10/2023 | 09:30 | 12:00 | Tuesday | Burton Fire Station |
| QXDXCEINESOL | Introduction to ESOL | 09/10/2023 | 11/12/2023 | 09:30 | 12:00 | Monday | Burton Fire Station |
| QXDXCEINESOL-2 | Introduction to ESOL | 09/10/2023 | 11/12/2023 | 13:00 | 15:30 | Monday | Burton Fire Station |
| QXDXCEINESOL-3 | Introduction to ESOL | 10/10/2023 | 12/12/2023 | 13:00 | 15:30 | Tuesday | Burton Fire Station |
| QXDXCEESOLTS-5 | ESOL Taster | 06/11/2023 | 04/12/2023 | 13:00 | 15:30 | Monday | Burton Fire Station |
Referral arrangements Contact Community Administrators Joy Peace or enquire on the College website https://www.southstaffs.ac.uk/careers/adult-learners/part-time/ https://www.southstaffs.ac.uk/careers/adult-learners/part-time/or email enquiries@southstaffs.ac.uk
Contact details Contact Joy Peace tel. 01543 301198 or 07515993742 email joy.peace@southstaffs.ac.uk or Carol Page tel. Tel 01827 304337 or email carol.page@southstaffs.ac.uk(link sends e-mail)
Community news – Playday
Please see the attached poster for more information about this event.
News from the last week
Other round up news this week that you may have missed:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
School farm and Year 11 messages
Thursday
Friday
Sixth form and Future intentions
Saturday
Sunday
TERM DATES ACADEMIC YEAR 2022 – 2023
Term ends: Tuesday 25 July
Holiday: Wednesday 26 July – Friday 1 September
25/6/23 Roundup – Exams (Years 10-13)
Please note the last contingency day for the external exams is still to this Wednesday
Summer Exam Timetable
Please see the timetable below. There are three contingency days that have been planned by JCQ, to allow for a national incident/s which may necessitate a co-ordinated change of date for some exams.We advise that all students are available to attend on the following days:
- Thursday 8th June – afternoon
- Thursday 15th June – afternoon
- Wednesday 28th June – all day
Please see also the information on subjects and subject codes for exam entries this year.
Summer mock examinations
I am pleased to be able to share with you the mock examinations timetable for year 10 and year 12 students.
24/6/23 Roundup – Safeguarding (all year groups)
AI virtual friends
Please see below information article regarding AI virtual friends:
23/6/23 Roundup – Future Intentions (Y10-13)
Dear Parent / Carer,
Please see below information on apprenticeships, careers, courses and degrees.
Year 10 virtual work experience opportunity
Book FREE Employability Skills Workshops for June and July now!
Great news! Our Employability Skills workshops are now running until the summer, but hurry – places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
What does it include?
Run by industry professionals from the UK’s market leader in HR, and suitable for students from Year 9-12, the workshop includes interactive activities to learn more about the skills needed in the world of work. The fast-paced, hands-on workshop puts those skills to use in challenges!
Spaces are limited – click here to book your workshop in seconds!
How does it work?
Our bespoke virtual workshop is designed to fit neatly within lessons, lasting between 1hr 50 and 2 hours, and can be joined from one or multiple classrooms for as many students as you like. We’ll send a simple one-click link to join the workshop – and we provide all resources in advance too!
Why should I book?
Our workshop meets the Gatsby Benchmark 4 and will help your students to develop their employability skills – as well as giving them as insight into job roles and opportunities they may never have considered before. They’ll leave feeling futureproofed, upskilled and ready for the world of work! Attending this workshop also looks great on their CV!
Ready to book? Click here to reserve your space instantly now.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reply to this email.
Warmest Regards,
The Employability Skills Team
Adecco Employability Skills Workshop
Adecco is the UK’s market leader in HR
Apprenticeships with the Metropolitan Police
Engineering apprenticeships webinar
Join an exclusive webinar with the Met Police’s Operational Support Unit (OSU) to learn how Engineering apprentices can kickstart their career and work on surveillance solutions that help to keep people safe.
The Operational Support Unit (OSU) is a dedicated team of around fifty specialist engineers and technical advisors. Together, they provide vital technical solutions, equipment and expertise for front-line policing for the Met, including working with surveillance products, camera technology; IP networks; communications; development and rapid prototyping, fabrication and machining using Computer Aided Design; CCTV, video and audio.
WHEN IS IT?
Join us on Wednesday 12th July from 3pm – 4pm for a 1-hour online webinar.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This 1-hour webinar is suitable for students, teachers/careers advisers and parents/carers. If you can’t join us live make sure you register anyway to receive the recording afterwards.
CURRENT VACANCIES
With a number of current vacancies open in London for individuals leaving school/college, and a starting salary of over £22,000, join this 1-hour webinar to find out more about the role and what it’s like to be an apprentice with the OSU.
Key facts about the apprenticeship opportunities with the Met Police:
• Achieve a Level 3 engineering apprenticeship
• 3-4 vacancies are available
• Starting salary of £22,370 + location allowance of £1,639, going up to £27,686 by Year 4 + location allowance
University for the Creative Arts
University of Creative Arts is home to a bustling community of creatives. From visionary thinkers making an impact on the world, to makers with an eye for all things aesthetic – we’re diverse, inspired, and connected.
Being surrounded by those who share your passion can unearth great inspiration. And you too could become a part of our active community of creators.
Meet our students
Our students truly push the boundaries of their creative disciplines. Check out our blogs to see some of their achievements.
Discover our Ceramics and Jewellery students’ exhibition as part of Farnham Craft Month.
Find out how our students’ work is raising awareness and winning awards in the process!
Explore artistic creations from across our courses in this year’s online graduate showcase.
You can also watch our video for a taste of student life at UCA….
Got a question?
Why not chat to our students to find out more about their UCA experience.
University for the Creative Arts
“Art is the elimination of the unnecessary.” – Pablo Picasso
Escape Studios
Keen to kick-start your creative career? At Escape Studios, we’re one of the UK’s leading animation, games and VFX schools. We’ve been at the forefront of creative education since 2002, supplying the industry with studio-ready talent.
Book your place for our upcoming open day on Saturday 1st July for the chance to:
• Meet our Principal, Dr Ian Palmer
• Discover our brand-new Creative Technology courses in Character Creation, Games Design and Technical Art.
• Meet some of our alumni (Escapees) and current students*
• View our green screen and motion capture demo*
*On campus attendees only.
Maria Robertson – Animation Escapee
Maria has worked in mixed reality experiences for over three years. Working with clients such as the Natural History Museum and Kew Gardens, she enjoys learning about the natural world to immerse audiences in new ways and stories.
Book your on-campus place for our 1st July open day and you’ll get to hear from Maria!
Viktor Pecsi – Game Art Escapee
Viktor works as an Unreal Artist at Dimension Studio, a volumetric content creation and virtual production studio. He studied BA (Hons) The Art of Video Games at Escape Studios and took part in an internship and multiple events to explore the creative industries.
You’ll get to hear from Viktor during the open day – make sure to book your on-campus place!
Can’t make it to our campus?
We’ll be livestreaming the welcome and subject talks 10:30am – 1:00pm.
Please note, to hear from our alumni and current students, you’ll need to join us on campus. We have places available for our 1:00pm start time.
The London Institute of Banking & Finance
Choosing a university – and a career path – is a big decision.
The world of banking and finance is an exciting and rapidly-changing one, and we want our students to be fully prepared with knowledge and experience when entering the working world. As a smaller and specialist provider, we’re able to offer you a more dedicated approach – whether that’s with mental health support or careers advice. We pride ourselves on offering a focused and supportive learning experience for students to reach their full potential.
The London Institute of Banking & Finance has been around for over 140 years – so we know a thing or two about keeping up to date with the industry, training the next generation of bankers and helping individuals progress from students to professionals.
Over the next few months, we’ll be holding several events to help you get to know us a bit better. Make sure to mark your calendars and register your places to ensure you don’t miss out on these exciting experiences!
Undergraduate Open Day
Feeling unsure about degree choices? Find out more about our banking and finance degrees during our Undergraduate Open Day!
Join us on Saturday 1 July from 11am where you’ll get the opportunity to have a look around our campuses, meet our academic teams and talk to current LIBF students and their parents.
Drop-in sessions
Want a more informal way to get to know us? Try one of our weekly drop-in sessions where you can come and explore on a one-to-one basis with a member of our admissions team. They’ll show you our campus, tell you more about our degree programmes and answer any questions you may have.
Summer taster programme
Our three-day immersive summer taster programme is the perfect opportunity to experience university life – without the commitment. Become a student and see if LIBF is your perfect match through a series of talks, workshops and social activities. Don’t forget to register your place – spots tend to fill up quickly!
REACH
Our REACH programme focuses on championing diversity and change in the banking and finance sector. We host a variety of events to support the progression of under-represented groups including mature, female and ethnically diverse students. Sound like you? Then why not join us at our upcoming event Diversity in banking and finance’ on 27 June at our London campus. Be a part of the discussion on career journeys, industry challenges and our top tips on succeeding in the banking and finance industry.
Unifrog Gazette
Webinar series: Applications masterclasses – today until 26 June
Our applications masterclasses for students cover some of the most important stages of the application process, from writing Personal Statements to choosing which subject to study.
In each one, we chat to current students or uni representatives to get their top tips on building a strong application and what your students should know before they make a start. Come along for valuable insights that’ll help you answer any questions your students may have.
Dates for your diary
Discover degree apprenticeships at Warwick: Your students can chat with current apprentices in engineering, cyber security, and digital technologies at Warwick’s next Open Days on 7 and 21 October.
HelpMeUnifrog: How do my refugee students apply to uni in the UK?
This Refugee Week (19-25 June), get prepared with supporting refugee or asylum-seeking students with their applications
This new Know-how library guide will help you and your students make sense of the different immigration statuses and what this means for them when pursuing higher education in the UK.
There’s also a useful table for comparing financial support available to students of each status, and a step-by-step guide to the application process.
Read it here (remember to sign in as a student)
Subject showcase: Law and legal studies
We share two students’ stories of what a law degree really looks like
A degree in law and legal studies can involve looking at criminal law, taking part in mock trials, and learning about topical concepts like prison systems and employment structures.
In this Subjects library profile, we chat to current students to get a sense of what a typical week on this degree looks like, and how they applied successfully to this often competitive degree.
Read more or share here (remember to log in as a student first)
Help less advantaged students access uni with Join the Dots
Apply now to support your less advantaged students with the transition into university
Join the Dots is a national programme bringing together schools, colleges, and universities to support students who are likely to face barriers in accessing university. You’ll start by identifying Year 13 students who meet key targeting criteria, and who have applied to one or more of the programme’s partner universities.
Supported by a coach, students will take part in a six-month transition programme of university preparation activities, delivered through in-school resources and by The Brilliant Club.
UCAT Revision session
Investin summer Challenge
23/6/23 Roundup – Sixth form
Date: 23rd June 2023
Good Luck to all of our Year 13’s as they start their study leave! Wishing you all the best in your exams – we will miss you
TAP w/c 26th June 2023
Year 12: Revision for mocks
Y12 FUTURE INTENTIONS WEEK (10-14th July) COUNTDOWN
On the Wednesday of Future Intentions Week, you will all get chance to meet some of our alumni (students from previous years) who are giving up their time to talk with you about their journeys since leaving Thomas Alleynes. Our alumni have branched out all over the world, from members of the armed forces to members of the government in London, and some of them staying closer to home. It’s rare that anybody has a career path that follows a straight line so enjoy chatting with our alumni who might inspire you to think about your future in a different way.
Data Collection Sheet
Any students who haven’t returned their data collection sheet, please can you drop it into the Sixth form office.
Sixth Form Finance
The school has been allocated a Discretional Bursary Fund (DBF) which students are able bid into throughout the academic year providing they meet the financial criteria set by the school and outlined in our DBF policy.
For the academic year 2022-2023 students are eligible for funding of up to £400 if their parental income is below £27,000 (proof required) or if they were designated as pupil premium. If a student is a looked after child (LAC) they may be entitled to up to £1,200 of financial support. Students must use this funding to support their Post-16 education. For example, Sixth Form uniform, transport costs to and from school, textbooks, revision guides, course materials, IT equipment (up to £150), educational visits, UCAS application Fee, University entrance tests etc.
More detailed information will be available in the DBF booklet which students can be obtain from Mrs Walton in the Sixth Form office or by emailing sixthform@tahs.org.uk
Year 12 Lockers
We are offering a limited number of lockers to Year 12 students on a first come, first served, basis. There is a £5 refundable deposit payable via Parent Pay.
Please can students bring a copy of their Parent Pay receipt to the Sixth Form Office where they will be issued with their key.
Refunds will be issued via Parent Pay when the key is returned. This must be before the end of Year 13 whilst still on roll.
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