Var ndean College S T U D E N T B U L L E T I N Monday 2 3 April 2018 Learning Coach for Mathematics 18,494 per annum (pro-rata - 9.59 per hour) Approx. 14 hours per week, term-time only Are you interested in helping young people develop their Maths skills? Varndean College is looking to appoint a Learning Coach to work alongside our students in small groups to help boost their Maths GCSE grade. The post is initially for one year beginning in September 2018 and ending in May 2019. The post may be of particular interest to someone wishing to gain experience of working in an educational environment prior to applying for professional training. To Apply Please complete an application form and return this to the HR department/ or Penny Sinden, Assistant Head of School by Friday 4 May 2018. Application forms are available on request from the HR department. It has now been three weeks since the NHS Chlamydia Screening Team visited college to offer free testing. If you have not had a result please check your emails or contact the team on 01273 690985. The Men's 1st XI League Final will be played on 26th April 2018, KO 7:45. Sussex County FA HQ & 3G pitch. Culver Road, Lancing, West Sussex BN15 9AX. Remember you can pick up a C- Card or pack of condoms from the Welfare Office or anywhere you see the C-card logo. For more information, to find local services or to order a postal Chlamydia test visit: www.brightonsexualhealth.com
Level 2 / Pre-Advanced Students EXAMS SUMMER TERM 2018 You should have your exam timetables already. Any problems speak to your core studies tutor. Final teaching day for GCSE and level 2 courses Wednesday 23 May (some level 2 students may need to come in to college in order to finish off some assignments after this date talk to your teachers!) GCSE Maths exam on the morning of Thursday 24 May (9.00 am). Year 2 Students including IB You should have your exam timetables already. Any problems speak to your core studies tutor. IB exams run from Monday 30 April Friday 18 May. A level exams the bulk of these are in June but there may be some students sitting AS units in May also Art exams and BTEC exams are happening throughout May. Final teaching day for Year 2 A level and BTEC students is Friday 25 May. Friday 25 May afternoon leavers afternoon barbecue in Quad and other activities organised by NUS. Year 1 Students A level, BTEC and IB Most (but not all) A level and IB subjects are running end of year internal exams during the period Tuesday 15 May Wednesday 23 May. (See detailed table on Page 3 of this Bulletin). Year 1 students follow amended timetable. A level and IB subjects follow exam timetable. BTEC and others non-exam subjects follow amended timetable with 3.5 hr lessons per option block. Exams will happen in one of the blocks (eg 6A) and lessons will cover both blocks (eg 6A and 6B). All students need to be aware of which option block their lessons/exams are in. Ask your subject teachers if you are not sure. Monday 14 May & Thursday 24 / Friday 25 May Study leave for all Year 1 Students Exam timetable DATE AM 0845 1200 PM 1.00-4.15 Monday 14 May Study leave for all Year 1 Students Normal timetable for everyone else Tuesday 15 May Option 4A Option 1A Wednesday 16 May Option 2A Option 7A Thursday 17 May Option 5A Option 2B Friday 18 May Option 3A Option 6A Monday 21 May Option 1B Option 5B* Tuesday 22 May Option 4B Option 6B Wednesday 23 May Option 3B Mop up session For Year 1 Students lessons restart on Tuesday 5 June (Monday 4 June inset for teachers) Finish on Tuesday 17 th July Other information: Results : All results on My Varndean markbook (graded A-E + U) by w/b Monday 11 June Monday 11 June am - resit session Tuesday 12 June am - resit session Thursday 28 + Friday 29 June Target setting for Year 1 Students/advisory: (timetable suspended)
END OF YEAR 1 EXAMS IN THE HALL (Unless otherwise stated) Time Tuesday 15 May Wednesday 16 May Thursday 17 May Friday 18 May 0845 1200 OPTION 4 IB Spanish HSL 3hrs 15 mins (13) IB German HSL 3 hrs 15 mins (12) IB World Lit HSL 2 hrs (26) A level Biology 1.5 hrs (17) A level Classics 2.5 hrs (18) A level Computer Science 2 hrs (13) A level Early Mod History 2hrs 15 mins (15) A level Mod History 2 hrs 15 mins (17) A Level German 2.5 hrs (3) 134 students in the hall OPTION 2 A level Sociology 2 hrs (22) A level Psychology 2 hrs (24) A level Physics 2 hrs (17) A Level Politics 1.5 hrs (21) IB Biology HL 2hrs 15 mins (15) IB Biology SL 1.5 hrs (17) IB Physics 2 hrs (13) 129 students in the hall OPTION 5 IB Maths 1.5 hrs (54) A Level Psychology 2hrs (22) A Level Sociology 2 hrs (22) A level Modern History 2 hrs 15 mins (19) A level Chemistry 1.5 hrs (17) 134 students in the hall OPTION 3 IB World Literature HL 2hrs (26) A level Sociology 2 hrs (23) A level Biology 1.5 hrs (17) A level Chemistry 1.5 hrs (15) A level Maths 2 hrs (16) A level Film 2 hrs (21) A level English Language 1 hr (22) 140 students in the hall 1.00 4.15 OPTION 1 IB Chemistry 1.5 hrs (27) IB Film 2 hrs (3) IB Philosophy 2 hrs (13) A Level Business 2 hrs 10 mins (20) A Level Early Mod History 2hrs 15 mins (14) A Level English Literature 2 hrs (19) A level English Language 1 hr (21) A level Film 2 hrs (21) 138 students in the hall OPTION 7 A Level Mod History 2hrs 15 mins (13) A Level Sociology 2 hrs (22) IB French 3hrs 15 mins (8) IB Biology HL 2hrs 15 mins (11) IB Theatre Studies 3 hrs (6) 60 students in the hall OPTION 2 A level Computer Science 2 hrs (15) A Level French 2.5 hrs (12) A level Geography 2 hrs 15mins (14) A Level English Language 1 hr (17) A level Law 2 hrs (20) A Level Maths 2 hrs (16) A Level Media Studies 2.5 hrs ( room 5) (15) 94 students in the hall OPTION 6 IB Psychology 2 hrs (25) IB History (18) IB Global Politics 2 hrs (13) IB World Literature (2) A Level Spanish 2.5 hrs (10) A level Psychology 2 hrs (24) A level Maths 2 hrs (16) A level Geography 3 hrs (14) 122 students in the hall Time Monday 21 May Tuesday 22 May Wednesday 23 May 0845 1200 OPTION 1 A level Law 2hrs (14) A Level Maths 2 hrs (18) A Level Media Studies 2.5 hrs (room 5) (18) A Level Physics 2 hrs (14) A Level Politics 1.5 hrs (19) A Level Psychology 2 hrs (19) A level Sociology 2hrs (18) A level Spanish 2.5 hrs (15) A level Biology 1.5 hrs (17) 134 students in the hall OPTION 4 A Level Maths 2 hrs (16) +(12) A level Philosophy 3 hrs (14) A level Physics 2 hrs (11) A level Sociology 2hrs (22) +(22) A Level Theatre Studies 1hr 45 mins (19) 116 students in the hall OPTION 3 IB Spanish (ab initio) 2hrs 30 mins (13) A level Philosophy 3 hrs (15) A level Psychology 2 hrs (17) + (18) IB French 3hrs 15mins (10) A level Economics 3 hrs (14) 87 students in the hall 1.00 4.15 OPTION 5 A level Business 2 hr 10mins (17) A level Classics 2.5 hrs (16) A level English Literature 2 hrs (19) A level Geography 2 hrs 15 mins(15) A level Law 2 hrs (13) A level Economics 3 hrs (19) 99 students in the hall OPTION 6 A level German 2.5 hrs (7) A level English Literature 2 hrs (20) A level Chemistry 1.5 hrs (14) A level Business 2hrs 10mins (18) A level Biology 1.5 hrs (19) 78 students in the hall MOP UP
Volunteer and Event Experience Opportunities Planning is well in progress for the 7th Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend. This is a 3-day running event that brings together the three towns of Mid Sussex. In 2018 we have some opportunities for students aged 16 or older to volunteer as marshals and gain event experience in the process. The dates and locations for 2018 are: East Grinstead Saturday 5th May 10 miles East Grinstead Rugby Club Haywards Heath Sunday 6th May 10 miles Victoria Park Burgess Hill Monday 7th May 10K The Burgess Hill Academy The event cannot run without the generosity of people giving up their time to act as volunteers. We are seeking people to marshal checkpoints along the route, to direct runners and spectators and to supervise water stations. These roles are crucial to the success of the event. Volunteers will be required from approximately 8.30am 1.30pm on any of the days listed above, and are welcome to volunteer for an individual day or more than one day. They will receive a briefing from a trained marshal supervisor prior to the start of the event, refreshments during the event and a volunteer t-shirt. We are also happy to provide proof of volunteering where required. The event is organized on behalf of Places for People Leisure, Mid Sussex District Council and the three respective Town Councils. It is now in its 7th year and aims to bring together people from local businesses, schools, colleges and community groups. It is a-not-for-profit event, with any surplus invested back into local sporting communities. Please see further details on: http://midsussexmarathon.co.uk/mid-sussex-marathonweekend/