University Taster Days are back

Before the major rush for these begins, London University is putting on a few interesting sessions before Christmas. Cover a range of degree course including Geography and UCL's relatively new Arts/Science combined degree.

Look up details on www.london.ac.uk\tasters and book from there, if interested. These are aimed at Year 12s mainly.

EPQ catching hold

Southampton have joined Bristol University and other highly competitive universities in recognising the value of the EPQ in developing study skills. They have offered to reduce their typical AAB offer in many subjects by a grade if a student can obtain an A grade in an Extended Project Qualification. Given how high a percentage of Beaumont students last year got an A or A* in this last year, this is a highly attractive propostion.

Sixth Form Extension

Colours, carpets, furnishings and layout all agreed with Student Council and gone to contractors. Hope to break ground by end of month and be ready by end of March. WEather and planning permission permitting.

American College Open Day

28th September in Central London. Great chance to find out what American Universities have to offer British students. Fees, academic criteria, scholarship information etc. Meet many of them all in one easy place. Has to be booked. See poster in Common Room.

Cambridge University Festival of Ideas

Two weeks of activities and not too remote. Many take place at the weekend. See posters for events and dates. May well be worth a trip.

Year in Industry

Recruiting for next year. Great Gap year opportunity for STEM students. See posters in Common Room.
Paid, proper job with highly rated employers. Guarantee of a productive year out between school and university.