University Links And Access News Update


THIS year has been one of the busiest ever when it comes to students from Villiers having university related experiences.


A total of thirty two sixth form students have been to seventeen establishments, sixty Year 9 students have been to four establishments, and forty-four Year 10 students have been to nine establishments.


That’s a total of 136 students who have all had at least one experience of what’s to come after leaving school!


The languages summer school at SOAS was a first for us, as was the Saturday art club at the University of West London.


More students are scheduled for events during the summer and next September.


Three lucky Year 10 girls are soon to go to the University of the Creative Arts for a one week summer school where they will design for and organise a fashion show.


Good luck girls! We can’t wait to hear how it went next term!


Watch out for even more opportunities from AccessHE and its link organisations next year.


Ms Waldron


Tom Davis inspires Villiers students


GB JUDO Olympic hopeful and Commonwealth Gold Medallist Tom Davis visited Villiers High School as part of the Sky Sport’s ‘Living for Sport’ scheme, which uses sport stars and sports skills to improve the lives of thousands of young people.


Determination and focus


He inspired and motivated students with the story of his own journey and how he overcame life’s challenges to excel in Judo.


SOAS Urdu Summer School a Success


STUDENTS for the first time have had the chance to attend a university led languages summer school at prestigious university SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies).


“I enjoyed the presentations and meeting new people.”


Five students participated in language sessions which were designed to improve the students’ reading and writing skills. These included sessions on Urdu literature, poetry and music which tried to raise the profile of Urdu as a world language.


“I enjoyed learning about different cultures in the UK and loved their poetry.”


Students also had a languages and careers session which encouraged students to look on their Urdu skills as a benefit for the future as well as demonstrating the many advantages of studying languages in general.


“I enjoyed the careers session because I learnt a lot.”


Knowing Other Languages Pays


In our increasingly globalized business world, where companies set up bases across the globe; the demand for multi-lingual employees is growing at a staggering pace.


Best of the rest


Having at least a 2nd or 3rd language to offer, in addition to good qualifications automatically puts candidates at the top of the list when it comes to employers selecting the best from the rest.


Your child could easily be one of them, and we urge you to encourage them to study another language at school and beyond, with the support of our excellent languages department.


‘This was a fantastic way to end the 20 week scheme, and not just for sport but the life lessons they have learnt,’ said PE teacher Mr Jones, ‘our students realised that sport teaches them so much. Whether it be the social skills needed to make friends and be a team player or the determination and focus required to do a job well, we all recognise that sport is a force for good that touches so many areas of our lives.’


Sky Sport’s ‘Living for Sport’ is really helping them be the best they can be.


The students got to see and work in a university campus with current undergraduate students. They worked in groups and prepared presentations on topics of their choice which were delivered at the end of the week.


“The organisers put a lot of effort into this and were very helpful as I learnt many new things.”


The sessions were led by teaching fellows Mr Aishwarj Kumar and Mr David Lunn while the students enjoyed meeting and working with new people and learning more about Urdu language and its history.


Read more about this in the school magazine from one of the students!


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