RGSCAREERS PROGRAMME 2016-2017

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We thought that it would be helpful to provide a programme of Careers events and talks at the start of the new academic year. This document includes events, trips and talks that are run specifically by the Careers Department or the Oxbridge co-ordinator. There are many trips, presentations, clubs and other enriching activities that are run by individual departments in addition to those that are set out here.

Parents are welcome to come to Careers talks, which are put on at lunchtimes between 1.30pm and 2.10pm; please just let me know on mjb@reigategrammar.org if you intend to come along, so that I have an idea of numbers. Most Careers talks are appropriate for Third Form and above, but younger students are welcome if they have a particular interest. In addition to the events described here, Lower Sixth students will have five double period Careers lessons, while Seventh Form students will have sessions at the start of the year to finish their university applications, as well as five double period sessions on student finance and budgeting.

Unfortunately, by its very nature, the dates set out here will be subject to change. Nearly all of the speakers are giving up their time for free, so if clashes come up they may need to reschedule. In addition, I often take up offers of further presentations during the course of the year. It is, therefore, best to check each week in the bulletin for the latest dates and for exact timings.

The Careers Department keep a document detailing any external courses that are being run to help students with Career or university preparation. This is updated each week and can be found on the Taster Courses link on www.rgsinfo.net If students would like to go on any courses which require them to miss a day of school, they must seek permission from Mr Jones htj@reigategrammar.org

Finally, please do be aware that the Careers Office is open every lunchtime between 1.30pm and 2.10pm and for at least two periods of every day. Students are very welcome to come in to talk with members of the Careers Department without appointment. Parents should feel free to contact us at any time, although be aware that we do teach, so we may not always be available to take your call. We will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible. The Careers Library is available for students to make use of at all times.

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WEEKLYEVENTS

MEDICAL DISCUSSION GROUP

Weekly opportunity for prospective medics to discuss medical issues, hear from outside speakers and learn about the application process from older and former students.

ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT SESSIONS IN ALL SUBJECTS FOR LOWER SIXTH STUDENTS

(Spring Term: compulsory for Oxbridge candidates, but all students are welcome)

SEPTEMBER2016

Early September

Fifth Form students are encouraged to consider taking the Preview Profiling Test on-line (with interview to follow in November) to help them to make Career and A Level decisions. Look out for the letter home about this.

Sat 10 | 9:00am-12:00p.m UCAS PQA day in S15 and S16

This day is designed for former students, so that we can guide them through the UCAS process; however, if current Seventh Form students would like help with their UCAS applications on this day they are very welcome to come along at any time.

Mon 12 | Internal deadline for Medicine/Vet Science/Dentistry and Oxbridge UCAS applications to be signed off by subject contact

Mon 12 | 1:30pm-2:10pm Careers Talk CW2

Steve Brooks on ‘Life as a vet.’

Fri 16 | Internal deadline for all other UCAS applications to be signed off by subject contacts

Mon 19 | 7:00pm Engineering Evening PMH

This event is open to all Second Form to Seventh Form students and their parents. We will have Engineering students and career engineers to present to you and take your questions.

Tues 27 | 1:30pm-2:10pm Careers Talk CW2.

Jonny Lavington (OR) on Dentistry.

Fri 30 | Internal deadline for all Oxbridge applications to be signed off by Dr Carter

Fri 30 | Internal deadline for all Medicine, Dentistry and Vet Science applications to be signed off by Mr Buzzacott

Fri 30 | Deadline for all non-Oxbridge/Medicine/Vet Science/Dentistry applications to be signed off by the Careers Department

OCTOBER 2016

Thurs 6 | Deadline for all non-Oxbridge applications to be fully signed off.

Fri 7 | UCAS Day for Seventh Form, whose application has not yet been sent off

Practice aptitude tests for Seventh Form Oxbridge, Medics, Vets and Law students

Tues 11 | 1:30pm-2:10pm Careers Talk CW2

Rosie Proudfoot on ‘Art, Design and setting up your own business.’

Wed 12 | A Level Options Evening

Members of the Careers Department will be available to help students to think about their subject choices.

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NOVEMBER2016

Date to be confirmed

Mark Milton on ‘Training to be a pilot.’

Thurs 3 | Fifth Form Parents’ Evening

Members of the Careers Department will be available to answer questions about Career and A Level choices.

Fri 4 | 1:20pm-2:00pm Careers Talk S8

Dr Sandeep Cliff on Medical Interviews.

Mon 14 & Tues 15 | (all day Recital Room) Careers interviews for Fifth Form students who took part in the Preview Careers Profiling programme

The Careers Department will carry out follow up work with students in the weeks following these interviews.

Tues 22 | 1:30pm-2:10pm CW2

Daniel Roberts from New College of the Humanities on ‘Why study the Humanities?’

Tues 22 | Interviews Evening

This evening is for Oxbridge candidates, prospective medics, dentists and vets, and for other students who are likely to have a university interview that will affect their chances of gaining a place on their course. Other students are encouraged to arrange practice interviews with the Careers Department and with individual subject departments. 6:00-10:00pm.

Thurs 24 Seventh Form Parents Evening

Members of the Careers Department will be available at the Seventh Form parents evening should students/parents have any concerns about UCAS applications/choices at 18.

Tues 29 | 7:00pm-9:00pm PMH

Medicine (and allied careers) evening:

DECEMBER2016

Thurs 1 | Oxbridge Presentation S12

‘Applying to Oxbridge’: Dr Carter, for Lower Sixth students.

Thurs 1 | Second Form Parents’ Evening

Members of the Careers Department will be available to take questions from students/parents relating to GCSE choices.

Fri 2 | Oxbridge Presentation S12

‘Applying to Oxbridge’: Dr Carter, for Lower 6th students.

W/C Mon 5 | PSHE

Session for Second Form students on ‘Making Career Choices.’

JANUARY2017

Around Sun 8 (date tbc) University Taster Days

The free University Taster Days at London universities are open for booking. Lower Sixth students are strongly advised to book themselves onto one or two of these via the web-site www.london.ac.uk/tasters Be aware that these will book up fast. These day courses should help students to clarify what they want to study; they also provide good evidence of interest for the universities. Students should seek permission from Mr Jones if they need to miss a day of school.

Sun 15 | (and in the weeks that follow) Centigrade Profiling Test

Lower Sixth students are encouraged to consider taking the Centigrade Profiling Test on-line (with voluntary interview) to help them to make degree course decisions. Look out for the letter home.

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Thurs 19 Lower Sixth Parents Evening

Members of the Careers Department will be available at the Lower Sixth parents evening if students/parents have any concerns regarding Careers/A2 choices/UCAS.

Tues 24 | 1:30pm-2:10pm Careers Evening CW2

Kate Norman on Gap Scheme at Willis Towers Watson and representatives from Douse Associates and Deloitte on their Gap Schemes.

Wed 25 | Fifth Form Parents Evening

Members of the Careers Department will be available to take questions from students and parents about A Level choices.

Date TBC Centigrade

Mr Buzzacott to address Lower Sixth students about following up on Centigrade.

FEBRUARY2017

Date tbc

Assembly for Second Form on GCSE choices.

Mon 6 | 7:00pm-9:00pm Higher Education Convention in Concert Hall/Sports Hall

For Second to Seventh Forms.

Mon 6 7:00pm-9:00pm

Alongside the Higher Education Convention there will be several presentations including one from Kristin Dreazen on US universities and the admissions process, one from Carolyn Scott on ‘What do I do if I have no idea what I want to do in the future?’ and one from Mark Huntington (A Star Future) on ‘Studying in Europe.’

Tues 7 | 1:30pm-2:10pm CW2

Staff Sergeant Duncan Bennett on ‘Army Careers’. Staff Sergeant Bennett will also be available to do Army careers interviews during the day.

W/C Wed 8 Feb

PSHE session on GCSE Options for Second Form students.

Tues 21 | 1:30pm-2:10pm CW2

Toby Mundy on ‘Careers in Journalism and Publishing.’

Tues 21 | Second Form GCSE Options Evening

Careers Department available for questions about subject combinations from students and parents

Mon | 27 Careers in Law Evening

For students and parents in Second Form and above.

MARCH2017

Date tbc Oxbridge Conference at Epsom Downs

Mon 6 | 1:15pm-3:50pm 6FC CV guidance drop in session

For Lower Sixth students.

Tues 7 | 4:00pm-5:30pm CV Workshop 6FC

For Fifth Form students.

Wed 8 | 4:00pm-5:30pm CV workshop 6FC

For Fifth Form students.

Thurs 9 | 1:30pm-2:10pm Careers Talk

Dr Rawson on ‘Life as a GP.’

Tues 14 | Higher Education Evening

A chance for Lower Sixth parents and students to hear from an external expert in Higher Education Application. Mr Buzzacott will also speak and there will be the opportunity for you to put your questions to members of the Careers and Sixth Form teams.

Tues 21 | 4:00pm in the Art Rooms

Emma Owen on ‘Art Foundation Courses.’

Date tbc:

Interviews will be held with an external expert for Lower Sixth students who took the Centigrade Profiling test.

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APRIL/MAY2017

As students focus upon examinations, there will be little in the way of formal Careers events during this month; however, the Careers team will remain available at lunchtimes and for at least two periods per day to discuss any concerns with parent and students.

JUNE2017

Lower Sixth students are encouraged to go on university open days. We ask that you limit this to two during school time, but many are held on Saturdays. These often need to be booked in advance through university web-sites. Students must seek permission to miss school in the normal way.

Dates tbc:

UCAS Days will be held to encourage students to formalise their choices of subject and universities. It will also be a chance to get ahead with writing personal statements and filling out application forms.

Date tbc:

There will be the opportunity for Lower Sixth students to quiz a panel of former students about their university experiences

AUGUST2017

Thurs 17 A Level Results Day

The Careers team will be available throughout A Level Results Day. Mr Buzzacott will also be available on the days following this to continue to help those who need guidance over university choices.

Thurs 24 GCSE Results Day

Members of the Careers team will be available to discuss any concerns following GCSE results.

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