NewsletterSixth Form

Head of Sixth Form’s Welcome Key Dates

20th December - End of Term

SPRING TERM 2019

Friday 4th January - Independent Learning Day - No school for students

Monday 7th January - INSET - No school for students

10 December 2018

This week we welcomed Tarun Sharma, Ria Devor and Daver Khan from Morgan Stanley. They spoke about their professional journeys to date as well as exciting opportunities for work experience at Morgan Stanley. I was particularly struck by the attributes that they look for in candidates. They spoke about the need to align with the values of Morgan Stanley, to show a spirit of

giving back and that the success of the team was more prized than the success of individuals. We are grateful not only for their generosity of time but also for the very unique opportunities that are available for INA Sixth Form students. Further information about these opportunities are in the newsletter.

We also hosted an very informative and engaging talk on the subject of student finance by Kat Knight. A huge thank you to Kat for joining us and to Ms Joy for organising this talk.

Over the next two weeks we have a fabulous array of end of term events, concerts and functions:

7 On Tuesday 11th December all students (except for those Year 11 students who have mock French and Spanish exams and GCSE D&T non-exam assessment) will leave school at lunchtime as we are hosting our annual Community Party for OAPs in the local area.

7 On Friday 14th December it is our Christmas Jumper day. Everyone is encouraged to wear a Christmas jumper and to pay £1.00 for the privilege. It is also our Christmas Lunch day!

7 On Thursday 20th December we will have our end of term Sixth Form Christmas Celebration. The Student Leadership Team have agreed to use the event as a fundraising opportunity for The Welcome Centre, Ilford which offers services and support for the homeless in our local community.

We are also very busy with finalising UCAS applications. It really has been such a pleasure and honour to see where our Year 13 are looking to take their next steps and we wish them the very best of luck!

With best wishes

Ms Alibhai, Vice Principal and Head of Sixth Form

2

Pre-University ProgrammesStep In, Step Up Programme for Year 12 & 13 Female StudentsAn introductory 2-day insight programme for female students in Year 12 and 13, consisting of division-al overviews, panel sessions, group presentations and networking at our London Offices.

Dates: 20th – 21st Feb 2019

Open Day for all Year 13 students - Male and FemaleAn introductory 1-day insight programme for male and female students at our London offices to give students in year 13 an insight into the Financial Services industry and Morgan Stanley.

Date: 25th July 2019

Other ProgramsStep In, Step Up Technology Programme for Year 12 & 13 Female Students – dates TBD

South Asian Student work week – July / Aug 2019 – email netsasc@morganstanley.com

Deadline Application Date: January 2019

To apply for these events and to find out more about Morgan Stanley, please visit: morganstanley.com/campus

Deadline 6th Jan 2019, apply with a cover letter & CV

Student Leadership in the Sixth FormIn the Sixth Form, students have the opportunity to take on a range of leadership roles and responsibilities within the school as part of the Head Student and/or Senior Leader Teams. Both roles involve working closely with the staff Senior Leadership Team, Head of Sixth Form and Sixth Form PL’s in the planning, organising and managing of whole school and Sixth Form events. As well as representing the views, interests and aspirations of the student body, they have the opportunity to support younger students. The Head Student Team supports with the running of the School Council with representatives from every year group. In addition, the whole Sixth Form contributes greatly to the smooth running of the school, running clubs and societies and helping with Music, Drama, Sports and charitable events. This is valued enormously by the school community.

We are pleased to announce the commencement of the selection process for the new Student Leadership Team, comprising Senior Leaders and Head Students. All Year 12 students are welcome to apply and those interested in the role should see Mr Singh for details of the job description. Students should submit their application on one side of A4, demonstrating their interest and suitability for the role, and ideas they may have for the role. Applications should be emailed to sixthform@isaacnewtonacademy.org by 9am on the 6th December 2018. Interviews will be held on the 14th December, with roles being confirmed by the 17th December 2018.

I look forward to providing updates in a few weeks’ time.

Mr Singh

3

At Isaac Newton Academy we like to ensure we celebrate the festive season in good spirit.

On Friday 14th December we will be having our traditional Christmas lunch for all staff and students.

We invite all students to join in the festive spirit by wearing a Christmas jumper or suitably festive colours on that day.

Please note all students will still need to be wearing their lanyards.

There is a suggested donation of £1 which will be made into the buckets at the school gates. The donations will support the school’s charitable endeavours and support events which en-rich our school’s curriculum.

I thank you for all your support and look forward to welcoming students in a suitably festive fashion on this day.

Mr A. Clift-Matthews, Assistant Principal

Student Finance Talk: 4th December 2018On Tuesday evening, we welcomed Kat Knight from City University to present a session on student finance for our sixth form students and their parents. From the opening reassurance that the student loan has no impact on either the student’s or the parents’ credit rating, through to Kat’s personal tips about dealing with student finance, it was a very informative, useful and interesting presentation.

Kat has kindly left us a copy of her presentation which can be found here S:\Ms Joy\info for students\Student Finance for parents - 2019 entry.pptx

She also highly recommended Martin Lewis’s website, which has many useful tips for students around this whole topic https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/students/

We look forward to welcoming Kat back to INA again next year and thank her, and City University, for providing us with such helpful information.

4

Phillips Exeter Academy Summer School

“If you are a serious student, intellectually curious, creative, eager to embrace new challenges and opportunities, then Phillips Exeter

Summer School may be for you.”

This week Ms Abbott-Jones spoke to Year 8 and Year 12 students about a fantastic opportunity for six students to attend the Phillips Exeter Summer School from July 1st to August 2nd 2019. This is a pres-tigious programme of Harkness lessons, sports and cultural excursions at one of the top independent schools in the USA.

Any student wishing to apply to be considered for this amazing opportunity MUST attend a meeting with their parent/carer at the school on Tuesday 18th December 2018 at 5.30pm prompt, where there will be the opportunity to find out much more and to ask questions. Application forms will be live on the Academy website following this meeting, with a deadline of 4.00 pm 8th January 2019 for returns. Interviews are being held the week commencing 14th January 2019.

Ms J Spencer, Interim Principal

Calling all students considering an Apprenticeship

The National Apprenticeship Service have just released their Higher and Degree Va-cancy Listings for 2019 - the full list is here.

5

Crisis Scenario WorkshopsAs part of the Ministry of Defence Schools Outreach Workshops, a group of us from Year 12 last year took part in three sessions in the school which were run by two members of the MoD. During these sessions, we developed our skills in public speaking (where we

presented our ideas on crisis management as a group to the whole class) , grid referencing and map reading, as well as planning, organising and teamwork through miniature ‘International Crisis roleplays’; all of these skills are used by members of MoD who help deal with international crises on a regular basis and so were important for us to develop so that we could better understand the very important job which is performed on a day to day basis by MoD employees.

After taking part in the three sessions in the school, we were then given the opportunity to go to the MoD HQ in Whitehall in order to take part in an MoD International Crisis Roleplay Workshop. During this day, we got a tour of the building – including Henry VIII’s Wine Cellar – and the offices and conference rooms. We were then taken to a conference room where we were given a case file, along with titles – we became the PM, Secretary of Defence, Secretary of International Development, members of the Foreign office, and the Home Secretary. Using the case files and our titles, we had to work together, using the skills that we had developed in the school sessions, in order to present a press conference to show how we would tackle an international crisis. This activity put into perspective how difficult it actually is for governments to deal with international crises without overstepping their boundaries or making situations worse when they think that they are actually doing the right thing.

The Programme is delivered by Andy Gillman MBE, a Defence Civil Servant of over 40 years’ Service with involvement in both the Falklands and Kosovo operations, and who before building the MOD Programme spent a year as an MOD liaison officer in No 10 Downing Street after 9/11 and often assisted at Ministerial Press Conferences in the real world.

Andy says of the programme, ‘The crisis scenario workshop enables those who take part to participate in a simulated cross governmental response to a fast-moving deteriorating situation the other side of the world. The scenario is extremely realistic and many of those taking part bring their own knowledge into their teams. The awarding of the winning team certificates plus a few commendation ones to the participants is a wonderful moment to witness when often there are nerves at the start but all are hugely proud at the end of what they have achieved’.

Overall, the workshop and the sessions in school were really fun as they pushed us out of our comfort zones and got us thinking about the possibilities of working for the MoD or other intelligence agencies in our futures, as, although it would be slightly stressful, it would be extremely fun and rewarding!

A big thank you to Mr Thomas for kindly accompanying the group to Whitehall and fielding questions for which he was not really prepared! – Toby Summers

6

Work experience opportunities with PwC for Year 12 studentsAre you thinking about your next steps once you leave school? Do you have an interest in business and finance or technology? PwC, a leading employer of graduates and apprentices across the UK and the world is offering you two exciting work experience programmes! Find out more about what PwC do here

Business Insight Week: Offices across the UK

PwC’s Business Insight Week will put you through your paces to give you an insight into the business world, with guidance and support every step of the way to explore the work that PwC does and the opportunities on offer. You’ll spend time with teams working on live projects and buddying up with a member of the PwC team just a little older than you. You’ll identify and develop your employability skills and will top it all off by sharing your experiences with other students and celebrating a fantastic week. Find out more here

Digital Insight Week: Birmingham, Leeds, Belfast, Edinburgh & Glasgow

On this programme, you will start with an introduction to PwC’s Technology practice, set up your laptop and get to know your colleagues for the week. You’ll then dive into the exciting Digital world. Each day will be different, you’ll learn from experts in this field who’ll give you an insight into how the skills you’re devel-oping are being implemented to help our clients use technology to gain a competitive edge. From Artificial Intelligence to Augmented Reality and 3D Printing to Drones, we’re using technologies to help our clients work better and prepare for the future. Apply now here

How to apply

Apply online here and create your application form. Why not watch a video or read a blog first, or more information visit: pwc.com/uk/schools/work-experience

If you have any questions that you cannot answer online, please contact PwC on schoolsrecruitment@uk.pwc.com

facebook.com/PwCCareersUK @PwC_UK_Careers

7

8

Spend an action-packed week in a PwC office of your choice during your summer holiday – meeting our people, experiencing the work we do and making new friends.

If you’re interested in business, then our paid work experience programme is for you. With the support from your team, you’ll see how we support household brands, governments, charities and global companies with everything from planning for the future, to how they can make best use of their technology and meet the challenges of a changing world of business. Plus, you’ll get support, advice and coaching from our recruitment team. If it goes well, you’ll have the opportunity to: fast track to secure a full-time job with us when you leave school or college; explore our Flying Start degree programme; or find out more about our undergraduate work experience opportunities if you decide university is for you.

Our 2019 Business Insight Week vacancies are now open.

What you’ll need

No matter what background you’re from or what subjects you’re studying, we’d love you to join us. This is your chance to take the first step towards an incredible career in business.

• Currently in Year 12 and studying for A-Levels / Highers / BTEC or equivalent.

• Interested in taking your first steps towards a career in business

• Available for a week during your summer holidays from either 5 or 19 August 2019

• The dates of the Business Insight Week are England and Wales 5th - 9th August or 19th - 23rd August

• You’ll need to be on course for a 96 UCAS tariff at A level or equivalent (excluding general studies)

• You’ll need to have achieved a GCSE grade 4 or equivalent in Maths and English

• Committed to your career ambitions and able to explain to us why you want to complete this programme

• You’ll need to be eligible to work in the UK without company sponsorship

9

Apply now for the Sutton Trust US Programme

What is it?The Sutton Trust US Programme is designed to support high achieving Year 12 students from state schools across the UK to explore US study and access leading universities.It includes two residentials in the UK, before all students spend a week in the US staying on campus at a leading US university and visiting a variety of other American universities. An optional second year of the programme supports students to apply to US universities alongside their UCAS options. In the past six years, we have helped more than 300 British students get places and funding at top US universi-ties.The Programme is founded and funded by the Sutton Trust, the UK’s leading social mobility charity, and deliv-ered in partnership with the Fulbright Commission, who are experts in helping UK students study in the US.How much does it cost for students?The programme is free for students – including travel, food, accommodation, admissions test preparation and more, all costs are covered by The Sutton Trust and its donors.Who are we looking for?

• To be eligible to apply, students must:• Currently be in Year 12 (England and Wales), S5 (Scotland), or Year 13 in Northern Ireland.• Have always attended a state school or college (non-fee paying) in the UK • Not hold US citizenship• Be from a low-income family (generally, this will mean a household earning £45,000 or less)• Be interested in US culture and higher education

Additional criteria: we are looking for applicants who also meet the criteria below. The more of these you meet, the more likely you are to secure a place:

• Would be the first generation of their family to attend university• Have been eligible for free school meals • Attend a school or college with a below-average A Level or Higher point score and/or a low rate of pro-

gression into higher education• Live in a neighbourhood with a low rate of progression into higher education and/or a high level of so-

cio-economic deprivation• Have excellent GCSEs or S4 qualifications:

England and Northern Ireland: Have achieved at least eight GCSEs at grade A or 7 or above, or near this level

When is the deadline for students to apply?Students must submit their application by 20 January 2019.However, we strongly advise they get started earlier, as the application form requires some thinking! Where can I find out more and apply?There’s lots more information on our website: https://us.suttontrust.com and the application form can also be found there. For student videos about their US week last year:https://youtu.be/xfuhmuILZBE https://youtu.be/-0-cF4LXs_II am interested in learning more about US study, where can I find out more?Beyond the Sutton Trust US Programme, Fulbright offers advice and support for students, teachers and parents looking at US universities. Check out our guide to US study and also USA College Day in September 2019.

10

Get a glimpse of life at Royal Holloway, on one of our free Year 12 Summer University residentials.

Over the course of three days, you’ll enjoy in a range of activities, including subject taster sessions, meeting students and staff, and a varied social programme. You’ll even get to stay on campus in secure student accommodation.

Sciences Summer University:

25 - 27 June 2019

Arts and Social Sciences Summer University:

2 - 4 July 2019

Applications for our 2019 Year 12 Summer University residentials now open! Applications will close on Thursday 28 February.

Click here for more information.

Academic activitiesDuring the residential, you’ll take part in a programme of academic workshops, as well as information and guidance sessions about uni-versity. You can choose between an arts and social sciences residen-tial or a science-based residential. Our student ambassadors support these sessions, giving you real-life examples and tips about becoming a university student.Social activitiesThe residential will comprise of social events such as a BBQ, disco, quiz or film night, each evening. This gives you the chance to make new friends and get an insight into the social side of university life.

PHYSICS CHRISTMAS LECTURE13TH DECEMBER 2018, 6:30PM

This year’s Physics Christmas lecture will be delivered by Professor Moreton Moore, a former Mayor of Runnymede and the author of the book: Diamonds: Much More Than a Girl’s Best Friend.

Beauty in science is more than just the occasional micrograph ‘looking good’: it is a driving force in formulating theories. Beauty and simplicity are related. The simplest solution to a problem often turns out to be the correct one.

Microscopes and telescopes have extended the range of human enjoyment of beauty in nature. Optics offers many delights of colour, computer graphicsis creating a renaissance in spatial representation and fractals are a beautiful application of complex numbers.

Admission free but booking is essential.

Click here for more information.

11

Higher Level Apprenticeship in Software Development with Google UK Applications are open from 15th October 2018 to 18th January 2019 for the Oct 2019 start.

As an apprentice at Google, you will be part of the Higher Level Apprenticeship in Digital Innovation Program launched in 2016, which will help develop the skills you need to become a Soft-ware Developer.

You will join a team at Google and will be assigned to a manager for the duration of your 2-year apprenticeship. You will start training in October with our academic partner Ada, the National College of Digital Skills , for 8 weeks. After completing your initial training which will set you up for success in your onsite experience, you will spend 20% of your time training with Ada, based in Whitechapel. You will be studying towards a Foundation Degree in Digital Innovation accredited by the Open University and gain the skills you need to build your expertise and establish yourself as a digital professional.

While onsite, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of Googlers (yes, that’s peo-ple working at Google!) to solve real life problems. You will get exposure to a range of dif-ferent roles across the company including coding, development, testing and project manage-ment. Additionally, you will learn how to apply problem solving skills to tackle real life challenges, pick up new technical skills such as programming in multiple languages, learn about software testing and other industry practices and see how software is designed and developed.Examples of responsibilities • Support your team in the development of software based on agreed projects and platforms.• Follow application and component level design working to standards and patterns agreed by the team

leads.• Follow coding standards and ensure compliance with quality measures.• Ensure code is tested in accordance with the guidelines provided by the team or your host.• Undertake training and follow mentoring as specified.

For any questions, please contact us on uk-apprenticeships@google.com .

12