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UTC Swindon
Newsletter – 22nd June 2023
Dear all,
This week sees an end to the public exams for year 11 and year 13, we would like to take this opportunity to wish them all well on their next adventures and look forward to seeing some of them for the Year 11s summer Barbeque party tomorrow and of course for results day in August.
International Women in Engineering Day – Friday 23rd June
International Women in Engineering Day will take place on 23rd June. This year's theme of 'make safety seen' will see a celebration of amazing work that women engineers around the world who are working to support lives and livelihoods every day.
The science of engineering has been responsible for a huge amount of development in the way that we live today. Leaps and bounds in the engineering field have given us the benefit of living easier lives, living in better homes, and using better means of transport – and that’s just to name a few developments.
Although even today, some may see engineering as being a male-dominated sector, International Women in Engineering Day reminds us that actually, it’s far from it. In fact, this is a sector in which women are making some huge waves. So today is all about the ladies taking part in some incredible achievements against all odds, and showing just what they can do.
INWED webinar
www.inwed.org.uk/inwed2023-webinar
This webinar on 23rd June from 12:00 will profile women in engineering who are doing amazing work in safety and security, either by making working environments safer, or protecting their colleagues, peers and wider society.
INWED events
www.inwed.org.uk/events
Browse a range of events for students to take part in that are being submitted by businesses and organisations such as McLaren, Stemettes and the RAF.
UKAEA Women in Engineering
UKAEA are holding a women in engineering experience day for 6th form students and their parents/carers on Saturday 1st July from 10:00-17:00. Participants will create, design and build a solution to tackle one of fusion energy's challenges. There are 20 spaces available. book your place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-engineering-experience-day-tickets-648744962647
Employer Engagement – Xylem
Last week we had a visit from Xylem – a global leading water technology company. They gave some of our students the opportunity to engage in a workshop using and Ejector System kit – (getting Diesel into the engine build!).
Year 11s summer Barbeque party!
The Year 11s BBQ party will be on Friday 23rd June at 4pm, here at UTC Swindon. Dress code is casual smart. This will be an opportunity for students to see their friends again before starting the new phase of their lives and celebrate their successes here at UTC.
There will be delicious food, soft drinks and games. An allocated space for pictures, cakes, etc.
We are asking for a minimum contribution of £5.00 to help buy the food, drinks, etc. Please make payment via parent pay:
Please complete this form to give your student permission to attend the party: Year 11s summer Barbeque party! Permission Form
Extra-Curricular Opportunities
Are you enthusiastic about technology and interested in exploring and expanding what you know about staying safe online? CyberFirst’s programme of free face-to-face and online summer courses could be just the thing to develop essential skills and bring a fresh purpose to your break.
The CyberFirst Defenders, Futures and Advanced courses are for 14 to 17-year-olds. You’ll learn all kinds of practical insights into digital safety and how everyday technology really works. Course content will be delivered in our usual fun and interesting way, and you’ll get to meet lots of like-minded students.
More information can be found here;
CyberFirst Defenders - https://www.smallpeicetrust.org.uk/cyberfirst-defenders?utm_source=Launch&utm_medium=UTC&utm_campaign=Defenders&utm_id=CyberFirst+2023
CyberFirst Futures - https://www.smallpeicetrust.org.uk/cyberfirst-futures?utm_source=Launch&utm_medium=UTC&utm_campaign=Futures&utm_id=CyberFirst+2023
CyberFirst Advanced - https://www.smallpeicetrust.org.uk/cyberfirst-Advanced?utm_source=Launch&utm_medium=UTC&utm_campaign=Advanced&utm_id=CyberFirst+2023
Year 12 Future Cities (Virtual) - 24 July to 26 July 2023
Future Cities is a virtual course, run in collaboration with experts from the University of Southampton and generously sponsored by the Ove Arup Foundation who are committed to promoting education and knowledge in the built environment through the interdisciplinary nature of design.
Students will get to explore how Civil Engineers design and develop these amazing structures, making our cities clean, safe and energy efficient. From skyscrapers and bridges to water and waste services, civil engineering is all around us.
This three-day virtual course will explore how Civil Engineers work on environmentally friendly infrastructure, but also manage existing public services and work to improve future sustainability.
Students will learn the social value of a career in Civil Engineering from leading academics and improve their CVs and UCAS applications.
Cost: £99
More information here: Small Peice Trust - Future Cities
Year 10 Human Habitat on Mars (virtual) - 29 August to 31 August 2023
Human Habitat on Mars will involve students in space exploration, how to get to Mars, how the journey would impact the human body, and look at Quantum Computing.
This course – which starts August 29 - is for Year 10 students and is run with the support and input from experts in their field from City, University of London.
Cost: £99 All kit included
More information here: Small Peice Trust - Human Habitat on Mars
Free Virtual Work Experience
MEDICAL WORK EXPERIENCE - Geriatric Care
Aspiring doctors will learn about the unique qualities and skills required to look after frail, older people who can present with atypical symptoms, such as confusion, and often have multiple comorbidities.
Students will join a medical team assessing a patient with new onset limb weakness and speech disturbance and observe the essential role of the multidisciplinary team in managing these complex health issues. They will also hear from geriatric care experts to understand how we can improve healthcare when people near the end of their lives.
Free registration link: https://wexlibrary.yourmedicfamily.org/courses/medic-mentor-work-experience-palliative-care/
DENTAL WORK EXPERIENCE - New Patients
Aspiring dentists will be introduced to the team at Dental Mentor Smiles and observe a range of both child and adult patient consultations. This includes a possible oral cancer diagnosis, aesthetic solutions and child safeguarding concerns. There will be debriefing sessions for each of the cases.
Free registration link: https://wexlibrary.yourmedicfamily.org/courses/dental-mentor-work-experience/
VET WORK EXPERIENCE – Surgery
Aspiring vets are welcomed into the world of small animal surgery! Chief Vet mentors will demonstrate how vets prepare owners for their pet’s surgery and administer anaesthesia and routine surgery.
Free registration link: https://wexlibrary.yourmedicfamily.org/courses/vet-mentor-virtual-work-experience-surgery/
Enrichment clubs
The Student Leadership Board is providing a variety of enrichment activities to those in the
school community so that students can socially engage in non-curricular activities and have some fun.
Each club has a designated leader and room. Equipment is not provided for some of the clubs, such as music and DnD, so participants need to make sure they bring their own items when needed.
Please ask your student to contact any of the Student Board Leaders or Dani for more information
If your student intends to join the DnD club, please can you give consent for them to stay after school hours: Parental Consent
The timetable for the clubs is as follows:
Ever thought of being a governor?
Becoming a school governor is an invaluable role, contributing to “transforming lives through learning” of all Activate Learning Education Trust (ALET) learners. This is an extremely rewarding opportunity to make a difference and give something back to the local community. Becoming an ALET governor will allow you to use and develop your skills in a board-level environment. You would also be joining the largest volunteer network force in the country, with over a quarter of a million volunteers governing state funded schools in England.
To become a governor, you must be aged over 18 and have the necessary skills, attributes, and time to positively impact our learners. You do not necessarily need an understanding of education systems to be successful in this role as plenty of training and support is available and school governance benefits from a range of backgrounds such as from business, HR, legal, marketing and property. Our schools and University Technical Colleges in Theale, Bicester, Reading, Didcot, Swindon and Hillingdon need the benefit from a wide range of professional knowledge to provide a balanced and diverse range of knowledge, skill, and experience to be effective. As noted by Ofsted – the most effective schools demonstrate effective leadership and management, which includes the governing body.
Should you wish to discuss what this role entails in more detail, please contact Heledd Walker, Head of Governance and Compliance via email Clerk@alet.org.uk.
The Fashion Event - Swindon
Former UTC Swindon student, Liam, is modelling for a Charity Fashion Show in Swindon on 1st July, as a friend of Liam's took his own life in March, they are raising funds for Young Minds Charity.
The Fashion Event in memory of Euan Schaub will be held at the Doubletree Hilton on July 1 from 4pm to 8.30pm. Guests are asked to wear something yellow, which is the colour associated with Young Minds UK.
In addition to the fashion show, there will be an auction, a showcase of clothing from Laurence Lewellyn Bowen's and he may also be attending.
For more information, visit The Fashion Event Facebook page and look for the Swindon date.
Social Media
Please do join our Parent Facebook Group, this is a community page, giving you the opportunity to meet, help each other and discuss anything related to UTC Swindon. Please be aware that this should not be used to liaise directly with the school. You can join the group here: UTC Swindon Parents Group
Please also remember to follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook as this helps with our marketing and publicity.
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Dates for the diary
- Monday 15th May up to and including Wednesday 28th June 2023 - Year 11 and Year 13 Exam Period
- Thursday 17th August – A level results day - Students will be able to pick up results from 09:30hrs to 12:00 hrs
- Thursday 24th August - GCSE results day - Students will be able to pick up their results from 09:30hrs to 12:00 hrs and enrol into the sixth form. Further communication about enrolment will be sent in due course
Remaining Term dates for 2022 to 2023
- Summer Term 2: Monday 5 June 2023 – Friday 21 July 2023
Term dates: Academic year 2023-24
- Autumn Term 1: Tuesday 5 September 2023 – Wednesday 18 October 2023
- Autumn Term 2: Monday 30 October 2023 – Wednesday 20 December 2023
- Spring Term 1: Wednesday 10 January 2024 – Friday 9 February 2024
- Spring Term 2: Monday 19 February 2024 – Thursday 28 March 2024
- Summer Term 1: Tuesday 16 April 2024 – Friday 24 May 2024
- Summer Term 2: Monday 3 June 2024 – Wednesday 24 July 2024
Further details can be found on our website: Term Dates
Have a great weekend
Best wishes
Neil