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Education |News helping others
this month on the UK Govern- International Citizen Service mme and will spend 12 weeks h young volunteers in Nigeria rty in some of the world's poo - ies.
to those aged 18 to 25 and offers ain skillsyviewed favourably by d univerasnitdies, including team- hip and projectmanagement. : “It’s a great opportunity to bout new cultures and make a
Years of study, months of revision and hours of toil over your paper have finally
ended.You have a brief, if anxious respite before the results come through. Then the biggest ed- ucational decision of your life hits ou – what subjects do you drop what do you pursue atAlevel? Your choice will not only impact
heworld.After sittingmyAlev- the ideal time to broadenmy ex- d I’ve deferred my university xt year.”
ple need no ex erience, qualif - However,
ibly useful for their prof academic life.
sional h to volunteer for the ICS, just aspirations
your degree or apprenticeship op- tions but also, ultimately, the direc- tion of your career. It’s a tough
call.At 16, you might have a rough idea ofwhere your life is going, but fewofus, if any, have it allmapped out in detail. while
Education | News Choose yourA levelswisely
SECONDARY school students are currentlyweighing up theirAlevel subject options –which next step afterA-levels is a yea out helping others.
dstone Girls‘ Grammar School student Ellana Hall,
to keep and which to drop. Doug Kempster studies expert advice… YOU stagger from the exam room.
ganised. The programme is also government funded so I did not have to worry about the cost, just demonstrate my commitment through fundraising.” She will be learning about the culture in
Nigeria,while livingwith a host family. Ellana said: “I hope to build long-lasting
friendships with my Nigerian and English counterparts. I know that the memory of this placementwill staywithme for the rest ofmy life and I amexcited about building long last- ing friendships.” Ellana Hall is one of 17,000 young people
fromacross theUKparticipating on ICS over- seas since 2012. Felicity Morgan, director of ICS at VSO, said: “Leaving school or coll ge is amilestone and y ung pe ple are often under pressure to
olunteers describing the experi- provides a un qu opportunity to experience you have the best chances in your
omake a difference,with three- decidewhat to do next.Volunteering overse s smart actions you can take to ensure
“I knewIwanted to travel dur- A group of leading uneiversities
ear but when I began research- I could use my time in a much seful and meaningful way nteering. I chose ICS and VSO rofessional, reliable andwell or-
and colleges in the South of Eng- land, the Western Vocational Pro- gression Consortium, recommends students research their options by talking to teachers, family and
ty.”
friends. “A levels are a big step up from GCSEs – they are harder,” it says. “So choose your subjects wisely.
change, academics agree there are Your career or degree ideas may chainge so make sure you choose re and develop new skills sup-
another cultsubjects which you like and can do well in.
Maidstone and the surrounding areas are e - couraged tothat subject. FiFndouthowthe courseat
www.volunteerics.org.
from January 2019, and 18-25-year-olds from to students who are already taking
will be assessed and whether this apply. ind out more
ICS placements are available for departure what is involved in the course. Talk
porting people living on the margins of soci- “ResearcheachAlevel thoroughly
– talk to your teachers to find out
will suit you and your strengths. Ask for some honest feedback from your teachers as to how they think youwould do atAlevel. “Don’t assume you will like the
subject at A level just because you liked it at GCSE – it could be really different.” Academics agree that one of the
wisestmoves any student canmake is tomaintain a goodmix of studies, regardless of whether they have a degree or career inmind. That mix should include at least
one “facilitating subject”. These are qualifications that all universities andemployerswill accept –English, maths, foreign languages, geogra- phy, biology, chemistry,physics and history. The more you choose, the more
degreeswill be open to you. Someuniversitiesholdlists of sub-
jects they will not accept. For in- stance, students should be wary of taking a selection of creative or vo- cational A levels like history of art, law,media studies and sociology in isolation. It’s better, says Which? University, to take these in conjunc- tionwith facilitating subjects. And if you still can’t choose, look
at your grades and ditch your low- est, says careers adviserAndyGard- ner. “If the degree course you’re look-
ing atwill consider applicantswitha wide range of A level subjects, grades should trump subject choice whenit comes topicking yourAlev- els. This will give you the best chance of getting into uni,” he says.
Open Events
For 2019 entry
At Tiger Primary School, in Maidstone, our aim is to provide a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where your child can enjoy learning and allow their imaginations to grow.
mornings, which are by appointment only, on November 12th, November 21st, December 5th and January 10th. Tours begin at 10.00am.
Please call reception on 01622 745166 to book your place on a tour.
www.tigerprimary.com to our 16+ Open Events.
Open 16+
Events 2018
Open Evening Parents and students are warmly invited
Wednesday 14 November 2018 There will be a presentation at 6.30pm for our internal students and 7.30pm for our external guests.
Guided tours can be pre-booked:
https://uk.bookingbug.com/home/33154-Invicta-Grammar-School
www.invicta.viat.org.uk Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DS
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