The Flagpole

This course, which is new for 2020, is designed to enable students to address current local and global problems in health through the integrated perspectives of Health Science and Medical Science to create multi-disciplinary solutions.

The dedicated Taster Day is being held on Friday 13 March, and is a great way to get a hands-on experience of the course and meet Warwick Medical School students and staff.

If you’d like more information, you can find it here. 

Please request permission from Mrs Quinney if you would like to attend. 

The British Red Cross is looking to recruit volunteers to support the work of the Portuguese Red Cross for 12 month placements in and around Braga and to support the work of the French Red Cross for 12 month placements in different areas across France (September 2020 - August 2021). As part of the European Solidarity Corps (EuSC) scheme, all IYVP placements have a community focus, spanning a wide range of different services. All of the placements are fully funded, with travel, accommodation, health insurance costs all covered and volunteers receive a small monthly allowance to cover additional expenses.

Volunteers will be working in local communities to support a range of vulnerable groups and to help reduce social isolation. This is the perfect opportunity for those interested in gaining valuable skills, having new experiences and giving back to the community. Experience and fluency in the language are not requirements, although the placements can be challenging and require adaptability and resilience. 

These roles are open to all UK residents aged 18-30 years. Please apply via their website – the closing date is 15 March 2020. 

This year, Work Experience Placements at Princethorpe College, as part of our Careers programme, will take place at the end of the summer term for both Year 10 and Year 11.  We believe that all pupils can gain immeasurable benefits from their placements; not only can a good placement teach a pupil a lot about an area of work that he or she may be interested in, but it can also develop communication skills, self-confidence, initiative and teamwork.

Many thanks to all Year 10 and 11 parents for helping your son/daughter to find a work placement, in anticipation and if you already have done so.  It can be done at any time after the last GCSE exams for Year 11 and the week beginning 29 June for Year 10. We normally expect at least one week, although historically we have had many undertake more than this, often in more than one placement. Such experience is invaluable for considering a future career path, getting used to the world of work, and for references.

So that we can action the necessary paperwork, including references, we would be grateful if you could complete the form that have already been sent out for both year groups.

Queries relating to work experience should be sent as follows:

Year 10 – Mrs Quinney at jacquiquinney@princethorpe.co.uk

Year 11 – Mr Taylor at miketaylor@princethorpe.co.uk