#2.4 Edition
Tuesday 30 March 2021
#2.4
Claires Court Sixth Form
Staying Connected
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Our team at Newcastle has been busy developing a series of sessions to support you with your future plans. From Years 12-13, we’ve got it covered!
On Course to Uni programme
Supporting Year 13 transition to university:
Preparing Year 12 for applying to university:
Find out more and book here
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What’s it like studying your subject at university?
Helpful sessions to reflect upon and use in your personal statement
Art History and World Art
Biological Sciences
Business Studies
Chemistry
Creative Writing
English Literature
English Literature and Creative Writing
Film and Television Studies
History
Humanities Foundation Year/Liberal Arts
International Development
International Relations
Language and Communication Studies
Mathematics
Philosophy
Physical Education, Sport and Health
Politics
Psychology
Find a session for you
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Interested in Medicine?
Look at the entry requirements
The Medical Schools Council is the representative body for UK medical schools.
The council is made of the heads of UK medical schools and meets in order to shape the future of medical education in the UK.
View the website here
Watch a video from UEA Medical School about applying for medicine when you have had little/no chance of in-person work experience. The guidance will be similar for all the medical schools. See the video here
See the pdf of the entrance requirements here
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Become a HR Apprentice. You’ll create better collaboration between the different business lines in HR support offerings and drive value add through consistent HR guidance for our UK based client groups.
Key Information:
Close date: 9 April 2021
Start date: September 2021
Location: London
Schroders are looking for school leavers to join their Global Technology or Operations Apprenticeship
Key Information:
Close date: 1 April 2021
Start date: September 2021
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
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Get a taste of our courses designed by industry
We’d love to invite your post-16 students to our next Online Undergraduate Taster Day on Saturday 17th April.
During the Taster Day, your students will have the opportunity to:
Event details
Date: Saturday 17th April
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Online!
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What’s it like studying your subject at university?
Taster lectures are a chance for you to see what it’s like to study a subject at university.
Maybe you’re still considering your options, or you want to find out what your chosen subject is like beyond sixth form or college.
They’re also a great way to demonstrate your interest in a subject, develop your knowledge and prepare for university.
UEA are running a programme of taster lectures throughout the summer term, in a whole range of subjects.
Sessions are free, friendly and easy to join – just click the link on the day to join.
Take a look at the programme to find a session for you
Questions? Email hewebinars@uea.ac.uk Find your session here
We're adding free events every week
Check out what's coming up
Taster lectures
Open days
Apprenticeship events
Find out more here
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About Arm
The Future of Tech Needs You. If you have a smartphone, digital camera, digital TV, gaming console or a smart meter at home, you’ve already used an Arm powered product. Our advanced processor designs play a massive part in optimising the performance of 95% of all the world’s connected devices.
Apprenticeships at Arm
Want to leap straight into a technology career? We're offering Apprenticeship opportunities where you'll get to join a global business that is full to the brim of hugely talented people. Whatever your age or background, a new qualification can open doors.
The two programs we offer are:
Apprentice Software Engineer
Our Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship comprises of both paid work and study, allowing you to earn while working towards a Software Developer qualification, funded by Arm. Your on-the-job learning is supported by a dedicated mentor at Arm and academic support from our training provider.
Apprentice Technician
Our Level 4 Apprenticeship comprises of both paid work and study, allowing you to earn while working towards a BSc Honours degree, funded by Arm. Your on-the-job learning is supported by a dedicated mentor at Arm and academic support from the University.
To apply to either of these positions please click here
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Young Professional Online Training Courses
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The Young Professional: Journey to Work course is Ideal for 17+ year olds and young people who are closer to the world of work.
Young people are able to share their progress with you and receive certificates for every course they complete. Find out more here
This interactive programme consists of a series of short videos that cover a range of work related learning and career topics, the series allows young people to explore the world of work and opens their eyes to a range of opportunities available to them.
Following each video is a set of activities to be completed by the learner which aims to build on their knowledge and understanding.
You can find the information you need here.
Best Easter Eggs!!
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Who can resist a melt-in-the-mouth Lindt ball? And when they're sitting inside a giant Lindt chocolate egg, you're definitely doomed. A little bit of luxury and a lot of delicious tastebud-tickling makes this a lovely treat for Easter. Price: £6, Amazon
Thorntons Personalisable White Chocolate Easter Egg
Fancy buying a Thorntons egg as a gift? You can get a selection of Easter eggs with personalised icing for a really thought and fun present for someone you might not have seen for a while. We love this white chocolate version that's made from lusciously creamy chocolate, but you can also pick up dark chocolate and nut and praline versions online now too. Price: £10, Thorntons
Cadbury Giant Creme Egg Easter Egg
Question: How do you eat yours? Answer: Quickly. Yup, this giant Creme Egg won't hang around long. The hollow chocolate egg is filled with five gooey, delicious Creme Eggs to scoff at your leisure (or at pace). One happy customer on Amazon said: "It WAS a giant easter egg . Enjoyed every little bite." Price: £8, Amazon
Giant White Chocolate Percy Pig with Jazzy Trousers
What's better than tucking into some Percy Pig sweets? Well, feasting on the new M&S Percy Pig Easter egg of course. The seasonal treat is in high demand, so you'll need to move fast if you want to get one in time for Easter Sunday. The new giant white chocolate Percy is adorned with jazzy sprinkles, and while it looks too cute to eat we doubt anyone who manages to get their hands of one will be able to resist. Price: £10, Ocado
Cadbury White Chocolate Oreo Easter Egg
Oreo fans, get excited. This large Easter egg is made up with smooth and sweet white chocolate and pieces of Oreo biscuit for a real party on the palate. And, at £4, it's almost rude not to. Price: £6, Cadbury Gifts Direct
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Simnel cake recipe (easter cake)
STEP 3�Scrape half the cake mixture into the tin. Top with the disc of marzipan, then the remaining cake mixture, and level the top with a spatula. Bake for 2 hrs. Check it’s cooked by inserting a skewer to the centre of the cake, if any wet mixture clings to the skewer, return to the oven for another 10 mins, then check again. Cool in the tin for 15 mins, then turn out onto a wire rack and leave to cool completely.
STEP 4�Brush the top of the cake with apricot jam. Roll out half of the remaining marzipan and use the base of the cake as a template to cut out another disc. Place it on top of the cake and crimp the edges, if you like. Roll the remaining marzipan into 11 equal-sized balls for the apostles. Brush the marzipan with beaten egg and arrange the apostles in a circle on top around the outside, and brush them with a little egg too. Put under a hot grill for a minute or two until just starting to caramelise – be very careful as the marzipan will burn easily. Leave to cool and wrap a ribbon around the cake, if you like. Will keep for up to a week in a sealed tin.
STEP 1�Put the mixed dried fruit in a bowl with the orange juice and zest and 2 tbsp water. Cover and microwave for 2 mins, then leave to cool completely. Alternatively, heat gently in a pan, stirring now and then until the liquid has been absorbed and leave to cool.
STEP 2�Heat oven to 150C/130C fan/gas 2. Roll out a third of the marzipan and use the base of a deep 20cm cake tin as a template to cut out a circle. Wrap any offcuts and the remaining two-thirds of marzipan and set aside for later. Butter and line the cake tin with a double layer of parchment. Beat the butter and sugar together until creamy. Add the eggs, flour, almonds, baking powder, lemon zest, mixed spice and vanilla (all in one go) and mix until well combined. Mix in the cooled soaked dried fruit and fold in the cherries.
Ingredients
250g mixed dried fruit (a mixture of sultanas, currants, raisins and candied mixed peel)
1 orange , zested and juiced
500g pack marzipan
250g pack butter , softened
200g light brown soft sugar
4 eggs , plus 1 beaten to glaze
175g plain flour
100g ground almonds
1 tsp baking powder
1 lemon , zested
2 tsp mixed spice
1 tsp vanilla extract
100g glacé cherries , halved
3 tbsp apricot jam
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World Book Night 2021
It’s the tenth anniversary of World Book Night, the annual celebration of books and reading for adults and young adults which takes place on 23 April.
This year’s booklist of recommended reading has a special “Books to Make You Smile” theme. See the full 2021 list here.
You can also use their new book sorter to find your next read, searching by category to receive a personalised recommendation from 10 years of World Book Night booklists.
FREE Audiobook Offer!
There are three audiobooks available to download for FREE and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis… so be quick! The titles are:
Emma by Jane Austen, narrated by Tanya Reynolds
Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare, narrated by Samantha Spiro, Emilia Fox, Maxine Peake, Chiwetel Ejiofor, David Tennant, and Julian Rhind-Tutt
The Kindness Method by Shahroo Izadi, narrated by Shahroo Izadi
Go to this website for download instructions.
UCAS DISCOVERY DAY - 20 APRIL
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At UCAS/Discovery you can explore all kinds of possibilities. Get stuck in and open your mind to a world of opportunities.
If you’re from the South East of England this is an unmissable chance for you to explore your options and decide your future. Join us live between 10:00 and 18:00 (UK time) to:
‘Taking control of your future’ with Dr Alex George
Hear how Dr Alex’s life decisions and challenges led him to Love Island, the frontline, and now Number 10 Downing Street.
Whatever you’re thinking, Dr Alex will be joining us live to help you break it down by reflecting on his life decisions, how he overcame the challenges he faced, and why it’s so important to look after yourself along the way, wherever life takes you next.
Listen in, ask questions live, and start to take control of your future.
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Here's a taster of what's in store...
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If you have any ideas on what you can do to make a difference or want to join the Thursday meeting, please email: makeadifference@clairescourt.net
Did you know that many of the most popular eggs are a quarter packaging by weight? You can see how your favourite egg weighed in here.
Every year in the UK, we buy around 80 million easter eggs, producing 8000 tonnes of packaging waste.
Try to look out for the ones with less packaging, using more sustainable materials - it does a big difference to the environment
2. Waste Less Food
Try to waste less food this Easter, avoid adding to the 4.4 gigatonnes of greenhouse gas emissions produced annually by food loss. Get creative; use leftovers to create other dishes… or even freeze your food. A while later it may be the perfect lunch...
3. Ethical Chocolate
There is lots of data showing the poor working conditions and high amount child workers working on cocoa farms. There are now loads of options out there allowing us to make ethical chocolate choices, including Fairtrade, vegan and palm oil free eggs. You can read more about how ethical your chocolate is here.
Have a great Easter, Thank you!
TIPS FOR A MORE SUSTAINABLE EASTER
Thank you to all our sub-editors and contributors for their articles in this “Easter Special”:
Holly Catton
Anna Leigh
Jessie Lindley
Issey Purser
Kate Webster
Matt Jackson &
Mrs Copeman
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