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SHROPSHIRE HANDBALL STARS – PART TWO
William Brookes School,
www.williambrookes.com
T: 01952 728900
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EVENTSAll Week
• Year 13 Mock Exams
Monday 5 March 2018
• Year 10 & 11 Dance
Workshop
• Year 12 Drama
• Year 11 Dance
• U16 Basketball versus
St. Mary’s High School
(WBS)
Tuesday 6 March 2018
• Year 10 Maths Feast at
Telford Conference
Centre – Visit
• U12 Basketball versus
Holy Trinity (WBS)
• U14 Boys Hockey
(WBS)
• Year 10 Duke of
Edinburgh Training
Session (Group 1)
Wednesday 7 March
2018
• U18 Boys County
Hockey
Championships
(Lillieshall NSC)
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In our last newsletter from 16 February 2018, we highlighted our
very own William Brookes students who played for the Shropshire
Handball U16 and U14 teams. Little did we know that there were more
of our students playing! The three additional William Brookes School
students from Year 9 that play in the U14 team are:
Geri Tamas Athens 1, Monty Dunn Sydney 8 and Charlie Lowndes
London 2 who can be seen in the team photo below. Well done boys!
Keep up the excellent work!
DROP IT AND READ
Drop it and Read for Years 7 - 9 will be on Monday 5 March Period 2 & Thursday 8 March Period 4. Remember to bring a book to read during lesson!
You may bring a book from home or check out a book from the library if you do not have a one.
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www.williambrookes.com
T: 01952 728900
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Wednesday 7 March
2018
• U18 Football versus
Madeley (Broseley
TBC)
• Year 10 South
Shropshire Netball
Tournament (Church
Stretton)
• Year 8 Rugby (Idsall)
Thursday 8 March 2018
• Year 10 & 11
Apprenticeship Show –
Visit
• Year 13 Dance
• Lucy Willis – LAMDA
Teaching
• U16 Girls Football
versus HLC (WBS
Grass)
• Year 7 A & B South
Shropshire Netball
Tournament (TBC)
• Year 9 Netball
(Abraham Darby)
• Year 10 Parent
Consultation Meeting
YEAR 11 GCSE TEXTILES
There will be sessions running every Monday after school from 15.30 - 17.00 for any Year 11 textiles students who need any assistance. Please drop by if you have any questions!
STUDENT RECEPTIONThe following students are on Student Reception for the week commencing Monday 5 March – Friday 9 March:
Monday – Isabelle Bragg B9 & Jack-Fernley Davey B5Tuesday – Skye Colquhoun B6 & Cameron Davies B9Wednesday – Sophie Cox B3 & William Firmstone B4Thursday – Yasmin Crowe B2 & Joel Flanagan B9Friday – Evie Dunsford B4 & Angus Henderson B7
JUDO CLUB
Please come in Monday at the times below if you wish to attend:Key Stage 3 - 15.30 - 16.15 in the GymnasiumKey Stage 4/5 - 16.15 - 17.00 in the Gymnasium
JOHN BESWICK INTERNATIONAL AWARD
Last Tuesday, 20 February, saw Drew Wright Year 11 Athens 4,
Elle Humphries Year 10 Athens 6 and Louix Tziortzis-Foskett Year
10 Athens 5 each received a John Beswick International Award in
recognition of their sporting achievements over the last 12 months.
Congratulations you three!
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Thursday 8 March 2018
• Primary Football
League (Leisure
Centre)
Friday 9 March 2018
• U12 Basketball
Tournament (Sandwell
Academy)
Saturday 10 March –
Sunday 11 March 2018
• Live Arts 2018
DUKE OF EDINBURGH MEETINGS
A reminder of Duke of Edinburgh Expedition training in the next few weeks:
The next meeting for Group 1 is on Tuesday 6 March, 15.45 to 16.45The next meeting for Group 2 is on Saturday 17 March, 10.00 to 14.00
Participants who miss training meetings run the risk of not being allowed to take part in the expedition for safety reasons. Participants need to bring their information booklets to the meetings.
MATHS CLINIC
Clinics take place every Wednesday in Room 004, from 15.30 to
17.00. For anyone in school who would like some help with their
maths, or to do some revision for tests or exams.
MUNICH TRIP
All of our students and staff members arrived back safely from Munich,
all extremely tired with the arrival time of 1.45! Students you were
simply brilliant and we hope you tell your parents & friends as well as
fellow students all about your experiences!
Please find a taste of the Munich trip dotted throughout the newsletter
in the form of photos found at the top sections of each page.
I M P O R TA N T
A N N O N C E M E N T
Trampolining club will
be cancelled
Wednesday 7 March
at lunch & after
school.
The following Year 10 students will be going to the Maths Feast Day at Telford campus on Tuesday 6 March during periods 1 - 4.
Amelie Grey, Poppy Kaiser, Ryan Thompson-Hamilton, Mathew Borley, Joe Hoddnett, Ellie Warner, Ellie Owens, Jeanie Culley, Elle Humphries, Faye James, Rowan Hickey and Alex Barrett.
MATHS FEAST DAY - REMINDER
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CAREERS INFORMATION
Which? have teamed up with UCAS to produce the parent guide to university - a free guide containing everything you - as a mum, dad, carer or family member - need to help them make the best choices.
What does it include?
The guide, covers the application stages and decisions your child will face, including:
Key dates for your diaryPaying for universityHelping your child stand out in their applicationChoosing a courseApprenticeshipsHow the UCAS system worksBills, budgeting and preparing for university.
https://university.which.co.uk/advice/advice-for-parents/the-parent-guide-to-university
This site also offers great advice on which A levels to take for certain degree courses through its A-Level explorer tool and a host of other really useful information on Year 9 options, choosing universities etc.
The Telford apprenticeship show is coming up on Thursday 8 March with a range of local and national employers offering variety of apprenticeships from intermediate levels up to Degree level.
Design Engineering Apprenticeships in Telford.
An apprenticeship with the Construction and Design Centre of Excellence, will provide you with access to a career in digital design for engineering construction. Working in partnership with Dudley College of Technology, we provide fast-track training in 2D CAD and 3D modelling, within state of the art facilities, using the latest construction technologies.
JCB
Apprenticeships for sixth form Students JCB East Midlands and West Midlands – the nearest one to our area is Stoke but they offer relocation support to 18 year olds who may need to live away from home.The earliest closing date is 9 March. It states a Spring start, but clearly a school/college leaver vacancy.https://www.whatcareerlive.co.uk/job-search-results
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The Big Bang Education CICTHE BIG BANG FAIR 2018Wednesday 14 – Saturday 17 March
Saturday tickets available.
The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair is the largest celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM)for young people in the UK.
The Big Bang Fair is an award-winning combination of exciting theatre shows, interactive workshops and exhibits and careers information from STEM professionals.
We aim to show young people (primarily aged 7-19) the exciting and rewarding opportunities out there for them with the right experience and qualifications, by bringing classroom learning to life.
The Big Bang Fair also hosts national competitions, inviting young people from across the UK to compete, amongst other things, for the title of UK Young Scientist and UK Young Engineer of the Year
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The 2018 ITV News Traineeship
ITV News is offering you the opportunity to join our News teams on our nine month programme.
Aldi
Whether you’re an apprentice in our stores or sat behind the wheel, you’ll be in at the deep end from day one with our progressive Apprenticeships.
We’re not going to lie, this is hard work, but it’s also incredibly rewarding.
IBM
For those willing to relocate, IBM are offering Business, Technology and Degree Apprenticeships and School leaver apprenticeships, and roles for 2018 are open now!
Price Waterhouse Cooper
Here is the link to some jobs and Apprenticeship opportunities with Price Waterhouse Cooper and JCB:https://www.whatcareerlive.co.uk/job-search-results
Airbus
Applications for our 2018 UK Apprenticeship Programme are now open and will close on Friday 2 March for Craft Apprenticeships (Commercial Aircraft) and on Friday 9 March for all other programmes.
http://company.airbus.com/careers/apprentices-and-pupils/In-the-United-Kingdom.html
Our apprenticeship programmes in the UK last 3 to 5 years and combine college or university studies with practical training.
Together these programmes provide a clear route for progression and applicants can choose between different entry options according to their level of educational achievement and abilities.
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See the Go Think Big website for opportunities such as Gap year programmes with IBM, Internships, work experience, skill days, CV reviews with companies like Channel 4, BT, SKY, O2, Cap Gemini, Reed Smith and many more. Reed Smith are offering insights into Law days with a tour of their HQ, lunch and the opportunity to get top tips about how to get into the profession.
On the same site Channel 4 for example are currently searching for those over the age of 16 who want an insight into how Channel 4 commissions and produces their award winning TV shows. This day in Liverpool will cover the basics of filming, producing, directing and editing with a showcase of your hard work at the end of the day. A great opportunity to meet new people, industry experts, win prizes and kick start your career in the media industry.
WHERE: LiverpoolWHEN: Thursday 5th April 2018
Spaces available - 150
Throughout March, County Training will be running advice evenings across Shropshire for young people leaving education this summer and also for anyone currently seeking an apprenticeship. The advice evenings will take place in Telford, Whitchurch, Shrewsbury, Ludlow and Oswestry between 16.00 – 19.00and all those exploring their next steps, as well as parents and carers, are urged to come along.
There will be advice and guidance on apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeship programmes, information on CV writing, details of current apprenticeship and traineeship openings with local employers.
Call Shrewsbury on 0345 6789023 or email us at [email protected]
Go to the Get my first job website to view all the apprenticeship vacancies with national companies. Although many are London based such as UBS, Unilever and Fujitsu, there are more local opportunities as well. Highways England for example is a digital apprenticeship in Birmingham so it is worth registering!
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Armed Forces Apprenticeships
o Navy – https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers/levels-of-entry/royal-navy-apprenticeshipso RAF – https://www.raf.mod.uk/recruitment/apprenticeshipso Army – https://apply.army.mod.uk/what-we-offer/regular-soldier/skills?
Careers interviews next week with Mrs Lawrence will be on Tuesday 6 March. All interviews will take
place in the room adjacent to Ms Lacey’s office.
CAREERS INTERVIEWS
Period 1 8.50 – 9.15
9.15 – 9.50
Tye Minton
Brad Wilkes
Period 2 9.50 – 10.50 Megan Jones
Break 10.50 – 11.10
Period 3 11.10 – 11.30
11.30 – 12.10
Charlie Williams
James Lloyd
Period 4 12.10 – 12.30
12.30 – 13.10
Jake Molyneux
Callum Davies
Lunchtime & Tutor 13.10 – 14.10
Period 5 (for those with Tutor Period at 14.10) 14.10 – 15.00 Luke Pinches
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