CLF Post 16 Newsletter
26th March 2015
Upcoming Post 16 Dates
27th March 2015
JCA INSET Day, site closed
2nd April 2015
Law information Day - Burges Salmon 10.30am - 3pm
13th April 2015
BMA Inset Day - Site closed
14th April 2015
UCAS Convention at Exhibition Centre
17th April 2015
Bristol Meningitis Swabs at JCA for relevant students
15th May 2015
Bristol Meningitis Swabs at JCA for relevant students
4th June 2015
UCAS for Parents Information night 6pm - 8pm - Venue TBC
24th June 2015
Gap Year Fair (Bristol Grammar School) 4pm - 6pm
Leadership Award
Well done to everyone involved!
ID Cards
Student Academy Council Representative
The term would be for one year and you would represent the opinions and ideas of all 5 sites as part of one centre.
Also on the academy council would be;
· One Chair
· One Director
· Two support staff
· Two students
· One parent
· Four experts from the field
In order to become a student representative, you would need to be voted in by your fellow students across all five sites. This will mean writing and publishing a manifesto on our website and going to talk to post 16’s in the different centres in order that they have one person, one vote and vote you in.
You will be campaigning between now and mid-June when we will hold our first meeting with the Chair who is Guy Keith-Miller head of Partnerships at UWE.
Please contact ananda.kellett@clfpost16.org if you are interested in this position.
COMPETITION - Photography, art and all creative students!
Click here to see the previous newsletters for ideas of what you can do.
45 Days until the start of exams Use the Easter Holidays Wisely!
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for CLF Post 16 Updates
Email: ananda.kellett@clfpost16.org
Website: www.clfpost16.org
Location: BS15 8BD
Phone: 0117 988 2525
Facebook: www.facebook.com/clfpost16
Twitter: @CLFPost16
Star Track!
Network Rail are looking for 20 candidates across the country to join for their track design engineer scheme which is in its 3rd year of running.
What will I be doing?
You'll see your track designs come to life. This is a hugely varied role with real scope to developing a rewarding career in the rail industry. You'll be part of a challenging training programme which includes producing your own designs for track layouts and seeing them installed.
What does a track design engineer do?
Typically, track design engineers take a project, develop an understanding of the needs and then design the solutions. This involves developing designs and drawings, working with surveyors, contractors and other engineering specialists throughout the project. You’ll use computer aided design (CAD) to develop the plans, referencing handbooks containing the industry standards and design specifications. Also by going on-site you can get a closer look at the projects you are working on.
To find out more about a career in track design hear from some who are doing it right now:
Study while you work
We have worked with Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) to develop a two-year Foundation Degree in Railway Engineering.
The course includes 23 weeks at SHU learning engineering fundamentals before moving on to the specifics of track design.
- Year 1 P/T Level 4
- Maths and Engineering Science
- Rail Specific Engineering
- Business & Legislative Studies
- Industrial Project
- Year 2 P/T Level 5
- Geotechics and Drainage
- Track Engineering
- Track Engineering Standards
- Project & Quality Management
Local work placements
Your studies will be interspersed with local work placements with design consultancies and with Network Rail. You’ll be supported by a mentor who will guide you through the scheme and make sure that you get the experience needed as you start your career. The placements may mean working out of a maintenance unit at night and at weekends – the times when we can get access to the track to carry out work. You’ll see how we maintain and upgrade the infrastructure, and you’ll see the latest technology and equipment in use.
Where you’ll be based
The scheme is being run in partnership with our track design partners. You will either be based with one of our design partners or with Network Rail, in one of these city centres:
- Birmingham
- Croydon
- Derby
- Glasgow
- London
- Manchester
- Milton Keynes
- Swindon
- York
How to apply
If you think you’ve got what it takes then apply here. Applications close on 17 April 2015.
Pay and benefits
You’ll receive a salary of £14,000 in the first year.
On successful completion of the first year, your salary will increase to £15,000.
Scheme members who successfully complete the two year programme will receive a £1,000 bonus.
You will also be enrolled into a pension scheme.
You will receive 21 days annual leave plus the statutory bank holidays.
Travel, accommodation and food costs will be covered while you are studying at Sheffield Hallam University and as long as your performance is satisfactory we’ll pay all your tuition fees.
For full information click here or contact Startrack2015@networkrail.co.uk for more information FAQs are found . Closing date is the 17th of April.
Bristol Psychiatry Summer School
27th - 31st July 2015
Are you planning to apply for medicine in Autumn 2015?
Would you like help with your application?
Are you struggling to arrange work experience?
This week-long, non-residential event based at Bristol University and nearby clinical units will include:
- Work experience with psychiatrists and GPs
- One-to-one help, including interview practice and personal statement advice
- Informative Psychiatry-themed seminars
- Learning about ‘Life as a Medical Student’ from current Bristol medical students
- On-going support after the event
Spaces are limited - to apply please complete the application form
Then email it to us at awp.summerschool@nhs.net Deadline for applications - 17th May at 5pm.
Cambridge Summer Events
Trinity Hall Small Subjects Residential for y12
Robinson Science and Maths Residential for y12
Robinson Essay Prize
Main university open days are on the 2nd and 3rd July if you would like to book college accommodation for the night before an open day let Katie Vernon on SLO@trinhall.cam.ac.uk
Free Finance Event - 8th April
Pure Potential is working in partnership with leading firms and organisations from the financial industry to host an event for students interested in kick-starting their careers in finance.
PP: Finance is a completely free event, where we will introduce leading financial firms from a range of sectors to ambitious sixth formers, through workshops, presentations and a careers fair.
The event takes place at Cass Business School, London during the Easter break on Wednesday, 8th April. There are very limited places remaining at PP: Finance 2015! We will be allocating places to those students that fit the following criteria:
- Achieved / predicted ABB at AS-Level or equivalent (excluding General Studies or Critical Thinking)
- Attend a state school or college (non-fee paying)
- In Year 12 or Year 13
To apply, please complete our short online application form. Applications will close at 5pm on Friday, 27th March.
Please email info@purepotential.org or call 020 7122 1220 if you have any questions about the event.
Free this Easter holidays for some Work Experience in Business and Law?
Click below for the weekly apprenticeship bulletin from Apprenticeship Hub West
Construction Fair - Taylor Wimpey
The Construction Fair will be taking place on the 23rd of April at the Fry Club, Somerdale, in Keynsham. Please submit any interest to ananda.kellett@clfpost16.org. If there is enough interest there may be a chance for a minibus.