Weekly Information - Friday 17th Jan 2025
- Safety Tips for Parents: Social Media
- Employability Skills
- Enrichment Programme: Chess Success!
- Spring 1 - Safeguarding Newsletter
- Year 7 Artwork taken to Antarctica
- Community Afternoon Tea - book now
- A Festive Afternoon at the Theatre
- Careers - Lloyds Banking Group Work Experience Day in Leeds!
- Tickets on Sale: Back to the 80s
- Careers - Burton College Open Days
- Careers - Insight to Freshfields - Magic Circle Law Firm Virtual Event
- Careers - Capula Degree Apprenticeships
- Guide for parents: TikTok
- Free Parent/Carer Training for Autism
As we head into the weekend, please can we encourage parents to be vigilant with what your child is accessing online. Here are some top tips...
- KS3: Developing a positive attitude – exploring how positivity can enhance learning, relationships, and personal growth.
- KS4: Maintaining a positive attitude – emphasising resilience and motivation in work and study settings, preparing students for future challenges.
- The Power of Positivity: Ask your child how positivity has helped them overcome challenges. Share examples from your own experiences to show how a positive mindset can make a difference.
- Building Positivity: Discuss strategies for staying positive, such as focusing on strengths, setting small achievable goals, and reframing setbacks as opportunities to learn.
- Positivity in Action: Talk about how positivity impacts teamwork, communication, and problem-solving – all essential skills for future careers.
Mrs Abbott was delighted to see so many pupils joining Chess Club this week, where they get the chance to play in a social and informal environment during lunchtime. It was fantastic to see our more experienced chess playing pupils helping other pupils (and teachers!) who are just beginners. There was a real community feel in the classroom and some great moves being played.
The Chess Club received a generous donation of boards, score sheets, clocks and magazines from a parent at the start of term which was gratefully received and of a huge benefit for the club. To sign-up to Chess Club, please log into Evolve. It'd be great to continue growing this fantastic club!
You may remember we recently shared that our Year 7s had taken part in the Geography 'Antarctica Day' competition whereby they were asked to help raise awareness of the threats facing Antarctica by designing a flag. We were really impressed with all the entries, but it was Erin & Scarlett who's designs were chosen and actually flown out to Antarctica with the scientists!
This week we received these fantastic photos from the scientists in Antartica holding both Erin & Scarlett's winning design!
Our Community Afternoon Tea is back this Spring where we are thrilled to invite our local elderly residents to enjoy an afternoon of delicious cakes and drinks, all served by our Sporting Young Ambassadors.
If you, or someone you know would like to attend our Community Afternoon Tea, please share this invite with them.
We're excited to offer you a remarkable opportunity to step into the vibrant and ever-changing world of banking and finance!
Join us at the Lloyds Banking Group Work Experience Day taking place in Leeds on Saturday, 8th February for an unparalleled opportunity to network and discover what it's really like to be part of a leading financial institution.
Taking place on Saturday this gives you the full flexibility not to miss school or university and gain something fantastic to put on your CV’s. We have two time slots morning and afternoon, and you can choose which session you’d like to join. This event is specially designed for students to gain a real-world understanding of what goes on at the UK’s biggest banking groups!
Who are LBG:
Lloyds Banking Group is a world-renowned commercial, personal and investment banking management firm and are also the UK’s biggest Bank. LBG have over 30million customers and around 60,000 employees globally as well as being a FTSE 100 company. Under the Lloyds Banking Group business, they also own Halifax and Bank of Scotland as well as other financial institutions such a Scottish Widows.
Event Experience:
You'll have the chance to meet and engage with professionals and apprentices who have first-hand experience in various roles at the bank, take part in workshops, career development sessions as well as lots of networking.
Apply today and secure your place for this work experience opportunity!
The day will take place on Saturday 8th February and the Morning session runs from 10:00am–12:30pm and the Afternoon session runs from 14:00–16:30pm. Please click the link below to sign up and select which time slot you’d like to join. You can also bring a parent/ guardian along with you if traveling from outside of Leeds.
Application Link:
We are so excited to announce that tickets are now on sale on ParentPay for our upcoming school show; Back to the 80s. See poster below for more details.
Auditions have taken place and our talented pupils are gearing up for reheasals! Please share this event with family, friends and the local community so we can support our wonderful Creative Arts Faculty.
(Please note, for those who do not have ParentPay, tickets are available at Reception)
Are you ready to take the first step towards a prestigious career in law? Join us for an exclusive virtual event with Freshfields, a global powerhouse in the legal industry, where you'll gain unparalleled insights into the legal profession and learn how to launch your career as a solicitor apprentice or trainee with one of the best in the field.
Event Details:
- Event: Insight to Freshfields – Work for an International Law Firm
- Date: Monday, 27th January
- Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
- Platform: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
About the Event
Exploring career options and deciding where to train as a solicitor can feel overwhelming. This event is designed to make the process clearer by giving you a detailed overview of Freshfields’ career pathways and culture.
You’ll also learn about:
- Programme Overview: Gain insights into the Freshfields apprenticeship opportunities and how the pathways support your legal career development.
- First-Ever Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme: Be part of Freshfields' inaugural solicitor apprenticeship cohort launching in September 2025—an incredible opportunity to shape your legal career from the very start.
- Life at Freshfields: Learn about the firm's high-profile cases, collaborative culture, and global expertise.
- Apprentice Salary & Benefits: Start with a £28,000 salary that increases annually, a £3,000 sign-on bonus, fully covered BPP study fees with no student debt, 26 days of annual leave, and lifestyle benefits like private medical schemes and gym plans.
- Application Advice: Receive guidance from the Early Careers Team on how to stand out during the application process.
About Freshfields
As one of the oldest law firms in the City of London, Freshfields is a global leader in business law with over 2,400 lawyers across 32 offices worldwide. The firm is renowned for its commitment to diversity, mentorship, and professional growth while providing exceptional legal services to major corporations and institutions worldwide.
Fast-track Your Legal Career with Freshfields!
Join our virtual event to hear from various legal professionals, gain insider tips from the Early Careers Team, and explore life at one of the world’s top international law firms.
Register here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Freshfields-Law-Jan
We look forward to seeing you at the event and helping you explore this fantastic opportunity.
Best regards,
Dan Miller
Founder and CEO
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