Extra and Super Curricular Activities

 Opendays.com - The university and college open day directory

Students can search to find out all they need to know about open days at universities and colleges. They can also look up all universities and colleges in London and get useful tips and advice on what to do at open days, how to apply to university and college, revision tips, how to decide whether to take a gap year, and university subject/course advice. https://www.opendays.com/

Hackney Empire - Work Experience opportunities – 14th – 18th August – Apply Now

Work experience at Hackney Empire is a great way to learn more about different careers in theatre, as well as develop valuable skills and knowledge that will help in any workplace. Throughout the week students will;

- Get to know the Hackney Empire Team, and learn about how their roles helps the theatre run,

- Gain behind the scenes access to Hackney Empire, seeing our beautiful theatre from a unique perspective

- Work alongside peers who are also interested in careers in theatre

- Work as a team to develop project ideas and pitches

- Work on their own show brief

- Receive careers guidance, advice and support from the Learning and Participation team

Find out more and apply here https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/take-part/schools-colleges-and-work-experience

Oxford University - Preparing for the Physics Admissions Test (PAT) @ Oxford & other competitive universities – for year 12’s - June - October

This online course called ‘Preparing for the PAT’ is designed to help students build their problem-solving skills, looking ahead to the Physics Admissions Test (PAT) that is part of the admissions process for Physics, Engineering and Material Science at Oxford. The course consists of a series of live, online webinars in June, July, September and October, with three summer assignments set over the holidays. It’s open to everyone, and is free to take part in. Applications have opened for the 2025 course and remain open throughout the course allowing students to join at any time. The course is for year 12 students considering applying to Oxford or other competitive universities and will start in June 2025. https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/engage/schools/secondary-schools/preparing-pat-course

Find can find out more about the PAT at https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/guide/admissions-tests/pat

African Caribbean Medical Mentors (ACMM) – Join today - for applicants to medicine or dentistry

Join ACMM’s newsletter for opportunities for students applying to medicine and dentistry. Members can apply for a mentor, get e-books to help support different aspects of the application and get exclusive access to events which can provide insight into the medical and dental field and knowledge about how to ace the application process. https://www.acmedicalmentors.co.uk/applying-students