From the Office
Thank you all very much for your input into the recent parents survey. The survey has now closed but if you want to share any further thoughts with us, you are welcome to do so via marketing@clairescourt.com. We look forward to sharing more with you later this year.
Sixth Form mock exams - w/c Monday 28 February
Mock exams for Sixth Form will take place in the week immediately after the half term holiday, in the week of Monday 28 February. These will be formal exams held in the Main Hall at College and will allow Year 13 to experience a series of formal exams before the summer A level exams. Year 12 will have the opportunity to take their first exams in the Main Hall.
Students and parents have received the timetable for this week.
Sixth Form Parents’ evenings
Sixth Form parents’ evenings will be held next month. Please can you add these dates to your diaries:
Y13 Parents’ Evening - Tuesday 15 March
Y12 Parents’ Evening - Tuesday 29 March
More details to follow.
“Beauty or the Beast?” - Monday 7 February 3pm-4pm
Marilyn Hawes, founder and CEO of the child protection charity “Freedom from Abuse” will be speaking to all Sixth Form on this date on “Beauty or the Beast”. This is a presentation designed specifically for teenagers to help them see and compare the differences between healthy and toxic relationships. It will help them spot any early warning signs during dating and in friendships which, over time, can become domestic abuse. Information will come from respected experts together with “lived experience”.
Government Economic Service - Economic Degree Apprenticeship
Starting in September 2022, applications are open now for over 60 vacancies nationwide, with departments such as the HM Treasury and the Department for Work and Pensions. This is a brilliant opportunity to work in a central government department or agency on some of the most important social, environmental and economic issues our country faces.
Applications close on Monday 14 February at 11.55am. Applications can be started here. Download the Candidate Pack which contains useful guidance around the role of an Economist, what the degree apprenticeship involves, how the application process will work and answers key FAQs from applicants. To download the pack, click here.
Law, Finance & Politics Career Opportunities
Law | Politics | Investment Banking | Entrepreneurship | International Development
In the past two years the demand for young lawyers has risen by 131%, with similar trends noted in the finance sector. The appetite for jobs which create social impact has risen by 17% as issues like climate change take a prominent position in young minds. Students can gain invaluable experience in these fields with us this term. Our immersive weekend masterclasses offer students the chance to learn from a host of successful professionals: corporate lawyers, MPs, UN staff, private equity managers and more. Students can choose to attend either at UCL or live online and can register here.
Google Apprenticeships - Parents' Insight Webinar
Are your sons and daughters interested in technology? Want to find out how they could kick start their career at one of the biggest technology companies in the world? Join ‘Success at School’s’ online event on Wednesday 9 March at 6.30pm to find out about how Google apprenticeships could get your child's career off to a flying start! You may register for this event here.
