Good luck to everybody taking exams this week!
Not sure when is your exam?
You can see your exam times on My Varndean by going to 'Learning' and then 'Exam timetable'
If something is not there, or you are unsure about anything, email your subject teacher.
Varndean “FESTIVAL OF PROGRESSION’
Make sure you have booked 2 sessions on My Varndean!
There are new and extra sessions being added all the time so you may find that there are now spaces on courses that were full!
Remember, there will always be spaces on personal statements and CV workshops so you should book one of those!
If you change your mind, you can change your booked session by clicking or tapping on the item.
If unsure, email your personal tutor!
REMINDERS:
It is important that you continue to test 2x week.
Test kits are available in the student common room at break & lunch time.
Please wear masks at all times unless you are exempt!
If you're unwell during the day, remember to sign out by texting Registry on 07481 342441 or emailing registry@varndean.ac.uk, rather than going to the registry office.
Follow the Student Union on Instagram!
Have you signed your learning agreement?
Go to MyVarndean and check & sign your learning agreement for your year 2 courses.
Tutorials this week
Year 1 groups:
No tutorials
If you have any feedback and/ or suggestion for future bulletin issues, please email studentbulletin@varndean.ac.uk
IMPORTANT: Personal Statement
If you are considering applying for university you will need to complete a UCAS application. Part of the application is the Personal Statement. Admissions teams who read your Personal Statement will want to see evidence you are committed to your chosen subject. Regardless of where you finally choose to apply to, any online lectures, talks, activities you take part in, no matter which university is offering them is valuable to sign up for. The talks are for the most part generic meaning while they may 'plug' their university a bit, the information in the talk is helpful for understanding that subject area. What you gain or learn from engaging with these online talks is what the admissions teams want to hear about in your Personal Statement. Register for talks/tasters etc and then think about what you learnt from listening.....make sure you've got evidence of your commitment to your subject!!!
Find Your Oasis
'A creative competition for anyone affected by their parent's drinking'
This national campaign is supporting young people and adults to share their story of being the child of an alcoholic through creative arts to help others to feel less alone. This can be done anonymously, through poetry, story, art and song with categories 12-18, and 18+.
The deadline for entries - 11th July 2021
Find your Oasis Cover letter.docCLUBS & SOCIETIES - What's on this week
JOB SUPPORT CLUB
Thursdays 12-12.45pm in room 61 (tutorial block)
The Careers Team is running a Drop In Support with all things Employability every Thursday lunchtime.
Do you need help with writing or updating your CV?
Need support with looking for work and vacancies?
Need help applying for jobs or apprenticeships?
Brush up on your Interview Technique.
Then come along and we will help.
Please click on the below link to see what societies are currently running and email the lead person if you are interested in finding more about it or joining to receive a google classroom link
WELFARE
YMCA Sexual Harassment Survey
This survey has been created to gather information about the experience of sexual harassment in college age students in the area of Brighton and Hove. It doesn't matter what your level of experience is, your gender, or sexual identity. It is all valid.The survey will ask you about your experiences of sexual harassment, or observed sexual harassment. However if the content is triggering or if you feel uncomfortable answering anything you can skip questions or opt out of the survey.The information from this survey will be used to create targeted resources and further campaigns.'
WellBeing SPACE TO CONNECT are OPENING ROOM 63 from 10am - 2pm on 1st July for you to come and fill in the survey and Connect in with Wellbeing at Varndean.
Cooking on Budget Workshop
Welfare drop-ins @ lunchtimes email Daniela dss@varndean.ac.uk
CAREERS NEWS
All about Apprenticeships.pdfFree Apprenticeships Information Pack
TeachAllAboutIt are a local tuition centre in West Worthing, offering 1-2-1 online and face to face tuition to KS3, 4 & 5 students. We are in search of mentors who are interested in working with KS3 learners in Maths and English for a couple of hours a week. All mentors receive training in offering tuition, including safeguarding, and support to ensure that they hold at least Level 3 Professional Tutor qualification. This opportunity is paid and offers the successful candidate excellent experience which will look impressive on any UCAS applications.
Portsmouth University Unmissable Online Events
London South Bank University
VCSCP Advert 2019.docx.pdfStudent Cleaner June 2021 (1).docVarndeanCollegeApplicationForm - STUDENT 2021.doc
Job opportunities for Job Hunters!
Maximum number of hours per week should be 10hrs otherwise it will affect your performance at college!
VOLUNTEERING
Discover more here https://www.cybervolunteers.org.uk/
Latest Vacancies on the Street bulletin.
VOTS 14-6-2021.docPlease email the Careers team to book an appointment or if you have any enquiry email: careers@varndean.ac.uk
LIBRARY NEWS
NEW BOOKS THIS WEEK
NEW ON CLICKVIEW THIS WEEK
When We Were Kings A documentary of the 1974 heavyweight championship bout in Zaire, "The Rumble in the Jungle," between champion George Foreman and underdog challenger Muhammad Ali. (PG)
Life on Mars (box set) After being involved in a car accident in 2006, DCI Sam Tyler wakes up to find himself in 1973, the era of 'Sweeney' type policing, Mark III Cortinas, and flared trousers. All episodes available to watch. (15)
Paris, Texas Travis Henderson, an aimless drifter who has been missing for four years, wanders out of the desert and must reconnect with society, himself, his life, and his family. (15)
Out of Thin Air: Murder in Iceland A Storyville documentary about the biggest-ever criminal investigation in Iceland's history, exploring one of the most shocking miscarriages of justice Europe has ever witnessed. (15)
EURO 2020
The flags are up, the chart is out and we're enjoying Euro 2020..or rather 2021! Look out for all our football and sport related books and dvds next time you're in the library. Find them on our Euro 2020 display and ask at the helpdesk if you'd like to borrow any of them.
REVISION TIME!
We have lots of revision guides available as print copies and ebooks to help you with revision for your end of Year 1 exams. Use the library search on our Moodle page to find them, or ask one of the library team for more information.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by email on library@varndean.ac.uk and we will do all we can to help.
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