10th June 2022
Welcome!
Dear Students, Parents and Carers,
I hope the first week back after have term has gone well for students. Our progress evening which was held on Thursday will feedback on the next steps and targets for our Year 12 students.
Over the next few weeks there are a number of activities that we have planned which will help our students focus on their next steps. Next week, all Year 12 students will be sent a text message to attend a UniFrog assembly so that students can register for their university/apprenticeship applications. This is essential preparation for the forthcoming Future Progression Day, where we have an exciting line up of events, ranging from UCAS support, mock interviews and a number of key employers visiting the college. This event will be taking place on the 22nd of June and is mandatory for all our Year 12 students.
A reminder to all students, you must make sure that you are wearing your lanyard at all times whilst on Campus. If you have forgotten your lanyard, you need to make sure that you get a replacement for the day in question from the LRC. It is vital that all staff and students wear their lanyard whilst on campus to ensure we keep everyone safe.
Wishing you all a great week ahead.
Kind regards
Marian Curran
Principal
Access to emails and the College for Y13:
We will be in touch with our Year 13 students about results day on Thursday 18th of August. Many of you will know that the UCAS track will open at 8.30 am on results day. Staff will be available in College to offer careers and progression-related advice and guidance as well as pastoral and wellbeing support. We will be sending you more information on this day next term.
Our Year 13 students will still be able to access their emails after today. This is especially important if you do need any career or pastoral support. I know that some of you will still want to use either the learning resource centre for revision or you may want to speak to your tutor. Please note that coming into College will only be for these purposes and not to socialise with friends.
Grade Boost Sessions
For students taking exams over the next few weeks, we are pleased to introduce 'Grade Boost' sessions for selected subjects in addition to the usual Wave 2/3 support and in-class revision. The Grade Boost timetable will be regularly updated and re-sent each week. Your teachers are also advertising in class on MS Teams.
Please CLICK HERE to see the latest version of the Grade Boost offer.
Exam Information
The Exams Team have collated a range of information for those taking exams this summer - links are below:
Student, Parent, Carer Summer Exam Letter
Student Portal Exam Timetable Instructions
JCQ Info For Candidates - written exams
Summer exams - some useful resources
These are short articles that provide practical advice and support.
Guide to coping with exam pressure produced with Professor David Putwain, a researcher (and a former school and college teacher) at Liverpool John Moores University
Autumn 2022 Examinations
For clarification for our Year 13 students and parents/carers, there are no planned Autumn 2022 exams sitting for A levels. Previous exam sittings in 2020 and 2021 were an exception as a result of Centre Assessed and Teacher Assessed Grades.
Exam invigilators needed!
We are seeking some additional invigilators for our examinations, if you would like to be involved can you please contact HR@stbrn.ac.uk and Alison in the Exams office for further information.
New Books in the LRC
Leigh Bardugo, Grisha Series:
#1 New York Times bestselling author of fantasy novels and the creator of the Grishaverse (Now a Netflix original series). Click here for more:
Come grab your copy from the LRC!
Leaving St Brendan's? Take us with you!
Sign up to our alumni Future First to:
• Volunteering opportunities to enhance your CV
• Showcase your personal development
• Stay in touch with former students and teachers
• Be invited back to school events
• Grow your network
Scan the QR code to sign up or via the link here!
ATL3 - Summer Term Key Dates
Friday 1st July 2022 - The official end date for all applied courses
Wednesday 22nd June - Future Progression Day
Monday 27th June - Level 3 New Student Day
Monday 4th to Friday 8th July - Work Experience
Monday 11th to Friday 15th July - Transition Week
Y12 Future Progression Day
Future Progression Day 22nd June 10 to 2.30
Our plans for Future Progression Day on 22nd June are well under way and we have a huge range of workshops in place which will be delivered by external providers.
This is a compulsory event for all year 12 and ATL3 students, attendance will be monitored.
Students are expected to sign up for one activity ( workshop, mock interview or talk) of their choice in each of the three sessions. One of these sessions could be a Mock Interview
Click here to see a huge range of workshops available!
However some of them may only be running once or twice so please check this and plan your bookings accordingly.
We hope you will find the day informative and inspirational !
Y12 Progress Review Survey
In respect of our Progress Review on the 9th June for Y12 Students, can we please ask you to take a few moments to complete our survey regarding this review and also, about the College as a whole. This survey will close at 11.30pm on the 21st June .
CLICK HERE OR ON THE PICTURE TO COMPLETE OUR SURVEY!
Thank you in advance.
Chaplaincy
Chapel is open every day for quiet reflection during exam period.
You can find our College Chaplain Ann Morgan in room B209, all faiths & no faiths welcome!
If you would like to follow any of the Chaplaincy social media accounts - the links are below.
Key Contacts
Marian Curran Principal
Steve Clayson Vice Principal (Curriculum, Quality & Innovation)
Alexandra Moruzzi Vice Principal (Student Experience & Progression)
Vicki Haigh Head of Pedagogy, Professional Development and Innovation
Kerry Mullinder Head of Learning Development & Safeguarding
Laura Howe-Haysom Head of Support Services
Alison Rayner Exam Officer
Sarah Hinder Finance Manager
Claire Woodhouse Attendance Officer
