Climate Change Lecture

At Herts University on Tuesday 18th March there is a free public lecture titled: "how a changing climate triggers earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanoes" which starts at 18.15.

You can register online or by e-mail events@herts.ac.uk

A clear example of a supercurricular activity for potential geographers.

Ex student completes "Year in Industry"

We have received notification that an ex student of our Sixth Form has secured a degree related work placement with the Engineering Development Trust for run the "Year in Industry" scheme. This involves a 9 -12 month PAID industrial placement within a STEM environment. 76% are offered further work by their placement company and 1 in 3 gain a scholarship through university.

Details of this scheme are featured in careers section on left of home page. Very worthwhile and credible scheme.

Horse Riding Volunteers Sought

Oaklands Riding for the Disabled looking for help with sessions on tuesday evenings, term times (5 - 7pm) at Smallford campus. Looking for 16+ volunteers.

Interested? email :  info@oaklandsrda.org.uk with your contact details incl. address

Architecture Job Opportunity

Trainee architectural assistant. Available for school leaver 2014. St Albans architectural practice CMYK - 20 employees.

Looking for someone with good literacy and numeracy skills who has studied Art or Graphic design. Designed as a development opportunity.

Interested? email@cmykuk.net

Finance Industry Career Course

Aimed at Yr12s with an interest in banking, business, finance, accountancy or enterprise and thinking of pursuing similar courses at university, is a 3 day Summer University held in the City of London. Very reasonable price of £50 excl transport and non-residential.

You need to be studying relevant subjects eg Maths, Economics and/or Business and have a good academic record to date. See poster in Common Room for details or visit www.ifslearning.ac.uk/SummerUniversity.

7 - 9 July ( permission to attend will be granted if you obtain a place)

Applications close 21st March.

Science Research Work Experience - Easter 2014

Cancer Research UK offer places at their Clare Hall labs in Potters Bar. April 14 - 17. Proved an excellent opportunity in the past.

See Sixth Form Office for application form. Closing date 10/3/14

Help a lad in need

Opportunity to support a local 12 year old with complex medical needs. Demanding, but highly rewarding role having to be vacated by ex Beaumont  student who is going travelling. She is looking for a great replacement. See notices on 62/63 board or via your Form Tutor.