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UTC Swindon
Newsletter – 13th October 2022
It’s fast approaching the half term break which we would like to draw your attention to, as term finishes this year on Wednesday 19th October. This will coincide with a dress down day to raise money for charities for the Ukraine. Please bring cash donations of £1 and hand it in to reception on arrival next week.
Also, a reminder that tomorrow, Friday 14th October is our student well-being day, helping our students to develop essential life skills.
Another 'Normal but Different Normal Day' in the UTC workshop
Teaching our students how to use industry standard machines in the workshop is something that is part of everyday life at UTC Swindon but this is not what you would normally find in a secondary school.
These are Year 12s learning turning and milling and some of the students who have been here for two years are helping those who have joined us in September a great example of teamworking.
Social Media
It would be great if you could follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook as this helps with our marketing and publicity.
We have also set up a UTC Swindon Parents Group. This is an opportunity for parents/carers of students at UTC Swindon to meet, help each other and discuss anything related to UTC Swindon. Please be aware that this is a community page and should not be used to liaise directly with the school. You can join the group here: UTC Swindon Parents Group
ALET Trophy Sailing Team
After a number of applications were received to join the ALET Trophy sailing competition, we are delighted to confirm that our team of 5 has been selected from a lottery. The next few months for them will be focussed on fundraising so please keep an eye out for information on how you can support them.
Congratulations
Well done to the team involved in the Overwatch II UK Esports College Championship with their excellent 3-0 win. It was a hard-fought game against a much larger college.
The games play was intense, but they used teamwork, skill, strategy & judgement to bring home an excellent win for UTC Swindon.
On behalf everyone at UTC Swindon thank you and good luck in those future fixtures
Congratulations also go to UTC Swindon year 12's who pulled off an amazing 15-13 victory against East Norfolk Sixth Form College in the Valorant UK Student Champs.
The team came back from a 4-10 score in the game to beat East Norfolk in an exciting game that went into overtime with UTC trailing against their skilled opponents 12-13.
The win was a result of UTC's determination, skill and teamwork and allowed UTC to progress forward into the next round of the competition. Not a bad result for a team that has been only recently formed.
Well done to all the team and good Luck in the next of round competition.
Opportunities
Talking Science with the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory 2022-23
As part of Rutherford Appleton Laboratory's Talking Science programme, they have a fantastic series of talks lined up covering everything from the music of the stars to the science of the incredibly small.
The Inside Diamond open day events offer the chance for members of the public to visit the facility and see inside our particle accelerator and experimental laboratories. You will also meet some of the scientists that use Diamond and can ask them about the work they do - everything from viral proteins to engine parts and ancient texts. https://www.diamond.ac.uk/Public/VisitUs.html
Café Menu
Dates for the diary
Friday 14th October – Student wellbeing day
Wednesday 19th October – Dress down day, last day of term
- Saturday 5th November – UTC Swindon Open Event
- Monday 14th November – UTC Swindon Careers Event
Term dates for 2022 to 2023
- Autumn Term 1: Thursday 1st September 2022 – Wednesday 19th October 2022
- Autumn Term 2: Monday 31st October 2022 – Friday 16th December 2022
- Spring Term 1: Tuesday 3rd January 2023 – Friday 10th February 2023
- Spring Term 2: Monday 20th February 2023 – Friday 31st March 2023
- Summer Term 1: Monday 17th April 2023 – Friday 26th May 2023
- Summer Term 2: Monday 5 June 2023 – Friday 21 July 2023
Please see our website for further details: UTC Swindon Term Dates
Keeping in touch
Please be aware that school newsletters will now be sent fortnightly on a Thursday.
With good wishes
Neil