Dates for your diary:
30. May - 3. June: HALF TERM
22. June - 1. July:
End of year 1 assessments leave
27th June - HE Sussex Day
Wed 5th July - Personal Statement Day
Fri 15 July - End of Summer Term
6th July 2-4pm LEAVERS PARTY SEE DETAILS BELOW
...in Tutorials this week:
Level 2:
Apprenticeship:
Year 1:
Planning for Future:
Post-18 Choices
Year 2:
GROUP SESSION
College Leavers Information
Mental Health Awareness Week
MHAW_Loneliness_Help_and_Advice.pdf
RSB Nancy Rothwell Award 2022 poster.pdfThe Nancy Rothwell Award 2022 Competition.pdfThe Nancy Rothwell Award specimen drawing
competition is now open for entries!
Eligibility
• Entrants must enter the correct age category.
• Each entrant may enter only one drawing for the award.
• Images should be high resolution JPEG files that are no larger than
10MB in size.
• Entrants must fill in all sections of the entry form.
• Entrants should keep hold of their original drawings as these may
be requested at a later date.
• Please read the competition's full terms and conditions before
entering and submitting your drawings.
CAREERS
Summer School
For students who enrol on our Access Plus programme they will have an exciting opportunity to apply for the Summer School Programme. This will give Year 12 and 13 students the chance to study a subject of their choice, produce a university level assignment, meet and network with current Sussex students, as well as explore our beautiful campus. This years post-16 Summer Programme is now open for applications and will include
Spotlight on Women Researchers - Uni of Brighton - May 16th
Currently, this event is open to all UoB staff and students but all VC students have been invited (spaces are limited).
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MJMGD67TMcjfKmHLLhveZ_rIlEUCk5vtf0THljWn1vM/edit
If you are interested in attending, please email Cordelia on cvd@varndean.ac.uk
CAREERS FOR LEAVERS
Wednesday 4th ,11th, 18th & 25th May | 16:30-17:30
Ask Me Anything Session with Max
Join us for weekly sessions with Max! Max is our Outreach and Student Support expert, and has years of experience in guiding people through applications, interviews, CV and cover letter help, and so much more.
Do you have an assessment centre coming up? or have any questions at all about your future? these weekly sessions are where you need to be! Join any of the weekly “drop-in” sessions to get your questions answered and support.
Who should join?
Any student with questions about their options, specific apprenticeship applications, or anything else regarding your future.
Sign up 11th May: https://pathwayctm.com/event/ask-me-anything-session-with-max-8-7/
Sign up 18th May: https://pathwayctm.com/event/ask-me-anything-session-with-max-8-6/
Sign up: 25th May: https://pathwayctm.com/event/ask-me-anything-session-with-max-8-5/
Job opportunities
Maximum number of per week should be 10hrs otherwise it will affect your at college!
VOTS 25-4-2022.docWGIND3.pdfPlease email the Careers team to book an appointment or if you have any enquiry email: careers@varndean.ac.uk
LIBRARY NEWS
LIBRARY OPENING TIMES
We open every weekday at 8am and are open late until 7pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays if you're wanting to find a quiet study space to revise before or after your lessons. The library is often very busy during breaks and lunchtimes, but much quieter at the beginning and end of the day.
NEW REVISION GUIDES
We have some great new revision guides to help you prepare for your exams. Available for lots of different subjects, find them in the library and online by searching our collection. Ask the library team if you need more information.
NEW BOOKS
NEW ON CLICKVIEW
Nothing But The Truth By Then Secret Barrister - Episode 2
A revealing memoir by an anonymous bestselling criminal barrister of their journey towards the Bar. (E)
Photosynthesis
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss photosynthesis, the process by which green plants and many other organisms use sunlight to synthesise organic molecules. (E)
Brothers in Dance: Anthony and Kel Matsena
The uplifting story of Swansea-based Anthony and Kel Matsena, whose work is gaining them a growing reputation, putting them at the forefront of the next generation UK dance. (PG)
The Thing from Another World Arctic researchers discover a huge, frozen spaceling inside a crash-landed UFO, then fight for their lives after the murderous being emerges from icy captivity. Will other creatures soon follow? (12A)
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. Visit the library website for further information and everything you need to know about using the library.
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