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'While we have time let us do good to all’. (Galatians 6:10)'
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Sign Up for the University of Warwick Mailing List
Wed 31 Mar 2021The University of Warwick has a new mailing list for secondary aged students.
Sign up to find out about opportunities and events.
https://warwick.ac.uk/study/outreach/whatweoffer/studentmailinglist/
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Speakers for Schools - Live Talks
Thu 25 Mar 2021WEEK STARTING MONDAY 29th MARCH
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Mon 29th March 5-6pm
Sarah Henderson, Managing Director, Murray Chalmers PR
For KS3-5/ S1-6
Are you interested in working in the music industry? Do you want to know more what is like to work in Celebrity PR? MCPR is home to some of the world’s most-loved artists and bands including Coldplay, The Stone Roses, Liam Payne, Kylie and many more. MCPR also looks after world-renowned entertainment businesses and events including Abbey Road Studios and Lovebox Festival. Sarah will be sharing insights into her career and is looking forward to answering your questions.
Dr Sarah Mackenzie Ross, Award Winning Clinical Psychologist & Honorary Associate Professor at University College London
For KS4-5/ S4-6
Thinking about studying Psychology? Join leading Clinical Psychologist, Dr Sarah Mackenzie Ross on how she pursued a career in the field and is now running her own private practice. Sarah has worked for multiple organisations including the NHS, the Ministry of Defence and as a Researcher. Students who are thinking about studying Psychology further should not miss out on the opportunity to have your questions answered by Sarah!
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Speakers for Schools - Live Talks
Wed 24 Mar 2021WEEK STARTING MONDAY 22ND MARCH
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Tues 23rd March 5-6pm
Green Skills
In Partnership with Sky, Steve Backshall MBE, Conservationist, Explorer, Author and Television Presenter
For KS3-5/ S1-6
Want to find out how you can help nature and more about Green Skills, this is an opportunity not to be missed! Steve Backshall is a Conservationist, Explorer, Author and Television Presenter who you may have seen on your screen in Deadly 60 and BBC’s Natural History Unit. Hear from Steve on how we can tackle climate change and help our planet.
Thurs 25th March 5-6pm
Green Skills
Dr. Rhian-Mari Thomas OBE, CEO, Green Finance Institute
For KS4-5/ S4-6
Join us for a broadcast with Dr Rhian-Mari Thomas OBE, Chief Executive Officer of the Green Finance Institute. Rhian was formerly the Global Head of Green Banking and the founder and chair of Barclays Green Banking Council, which has developed and launched Barclays’ suite of green finance products and services. Rhian will be speaking about what Green Banking is and the work that is being done to build a resilient and low carbon economy.
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Bright Carers Careers Mentoring for Young Carers
Thu 18 Mar 2021
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Speakers for Schools - Live Talks
Fri 12 Mar 2021WEEK STARTING MONDAY 15TH MARCH
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Mon 15th March 4-4:45pm
Green Skills
Lisa Holland, Climate change correspondent, Sky News
For KS4-5/S4-6
We are looking forward to hosting a Green Skills Week broadcast with Lisa Holland, Climate change correspondent at Sky News. In this broadcast, students will hear from Lisa as well as be introduced to Sky’s The Edit: Be the Change, Shape It competition. The Edit is a unique opportunity for budding reporters to learn more about climate change and use their digital storytelling skills to take action. There will also be an opportunity for you to submit your questions to Lisa too!
Mon 15th March 5-6pm
Patrick Hutchinson, Co founder of UTCAI, Personal trainer, Athletics Coach & Author
For KS4-5/S4-6
We are pleased to be hosting a broadcast from Patrick Hutchinson. Coventry born, London bred Co founder of UTCAI, Personal trainer, Athletics Coach & Author. Patrick Hutchinson has been motivating people and uplifting his community long before he became a national hero. Join Speakers for Schools and Patrick for an interview focusing on his work in the community and what we can all do to have an impact and create positive change. Students will have the opportunity to submit their questions for Patrick too.
Tues 16th March 5-6pm
Experience Nursing
Experience Nursing: Professor Dame Donna Kinnair DBE, Chief Executive and General Secretary, Royal College of Nursing
For KS4-5/S4-6
We are delighted to be joined by Dame Donna Kinnair, Chief Executive and General Secretary, Royal College of Nursing. Donna joined the RCN as Head of Nursing in 2015, providing leadership to the Nursing departments. Donna was then promoted and joined the RCN Executive Team to Director of Nursing, Policy and Practice in 2016, where her key role is to work with UK-wide RCN staff to drive and implement the future RCN professional nursing, policy and practice strategy. Donna will be reflecting on her career journey, highlighting key misconceptions about nursing and the importance of protecting our nurses.
Thurs 18th March 4-5pm
Green Skills
Lord Mayor of London
For KS4-5/S4-6
We are thrilled to be hosting a broadcast with Alderman William Russell, Lord Mayor of the City of London. His mayoral theme for the year is Global UK: Trade, Innovation and Culture, aiming to grow global trade, champion innovation and promote a rich and vibrant cultural and creative economy. Alderman Russell has over thirty years’ experience in the financial and business City including holding senior positions in the national and international Banking sector. As part of Green Skills Week, Alderman Russell will be speaking about his role as Lord Mayor and is looking forward to answering your questions.
Thurs 18th March 5-6pm
Millie Banerjee CBE, Chair of NHS Blood and Transplant
For KS4-5/S4-6
We are looking forward to hosting a broadcast with Millie Banerjee CBE, Chair of NHS Blood and Transplant. Millie has had a long and varied career in the private and public sectors. Millie is a UCL Zoology graduate who has spent most of her working life in telecoms and programme management with companies such as BT. Millie has extensive experience in corporate governance having held a number of non-executive appointments including non-executive director of the Cabinet Office, Channel 4 TV, the Prisons Board, Ofcom and Barts Health. Millie will be sharing her career journey, experiences of working for the NHS and will reflect on the importance of transferable skills.
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Speakers for Schools - Live Talks
Mon 08 Mar 2021WEEK STARTING MONDAY 8th MARCH
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Mon 8th March 5-6pm
Carol Cooper, Head of Equality, Diversity & Human Rights, Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust & BME Expert Mental Health Forum
for KS4-5/S4-6
We are delighted to be hosting a broadcast with Carol Cooper, Head of Equality, Diversity & Human Rights, Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust & BME Expert Mental Health Forum. Carol has been actively engaged in the implementation of the Workforce Race Equality Standard and creating a systemic approach to addressing racism in the workplace which is driven by data, expertise and equitable leadership to achieve cultural change. Carol will be sharing her insights into nursing and is looking forward to answering your questions.
Tues 9th March 5-6pm
Martin Prendergast, Founder, Martin Prendergast Communications & Public Affairs Consultant & Interim Director of Development, RADA
for KS3-4 /S1-4
We are looking forward to welcoming Martin Prendergast, Founder of Martin Prendergast Communications & Public Affairs Consultant & Interim Director of Development, RADA. Martin has worked at the National Theatre since October 2007. He has been Director of Communications since April 2015, and before that he was Deputy Director of Development and Head of Corporate Affairs. He studied English and Theatre at Warwick University and is a committed campaigner for LGBT equality.
Wed 10th March 5-6pm
Elaine Tyler, Founder, Venatrix in conversation with Nadine Myers, Senior Sales Development Representative at Citizen and Elliott Parris, Manager of Europe (Data-as-a-Service) & Co-Founder of Embrace at Elsevier
for KS4-5/S4-6
We are looking forward to hosting a broadcast with Elaine Tyler, Founder of Venatrix, London's No1 SaaS sales talent partner, supporting some of the fastest-growing companies in the world. In 2015 she received investment from James Caan, former Dragon's Den Investor and his recruitment venture firm, Recruitment Entrepreneur. Venetrix have been one of the top-performing businesses in his portfolio and expect to double headcount and turnover in the next 18 months. Elaine will be talking to Nadine Myers, Senior Sales Development Representative at Citizen and Elliott Parris, Manager of Europe (Data-as-a-Service) & Co-Founder of Embrace at Elsevier about their experiences in education and how it led them to their current role.
Thurs 11th March 5-6pm
David Purdue, Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals at Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
for KS4-5/S4-6
We are looking forward to welcoming David Purdue, Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals at Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. With almost 30 years of experience within the NHS, David qualified from the Nottingham School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse in 1990, working initially within cardiology at Queen’s Medical Centre and before specialising in coronary care at City Hospital. Following a second spell at Queen’s, the local resident set up a number of cardiac nurse-led services before going on to work at the NHS Modernisation Agency. After returning to a patient-facing position in 2004, leading the specialities of Cardiothoracics and Emergency Medicine, David joined what was then Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in October 2008 as Divisional Nurse Manager for Medicine, before rising to the position of Chief Operating Officer in July 2013. David became chief nurse in 2019. David will be sharing his insights into nursing and will be answering your questions.
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Competition Winners - Careers Week & World Book Day competition
Mon 08 Mar 2021A huge well done to all of the year 7 and year 8 students who sent in a story about their future career to celebrate both National Careers Week and World Book Day. They were all brilliant. And the winners are.....
Nina S - 7W1
Liam R - 8 C2
A £10 voucher will be on it's way to you both! Well done!
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Young Songwriters Competition - Prizes for Entries from Harris Students
Thu 04 Mar 2021Calling all young songwriters!
• Aged 8-18? Written your own original songs? Fancy writing your first song?
• The Song Academy Young Songwriter 2021 competition #SAYS21 is open for entries until the 31st March 2021.
• Win great prizes (including a recording studio session and Yamaha equipment worth £1,000), have opportunities to be heard & connect to young songwriters worldwide.
• With judges including Fraser T Smith, Tom Odell, Miranda Cooper, Calum Scott & Tom Grennan this year is set to be bigger than ever!
• Check out songacademy.co.uk/SAYS21 for inspiration, tips on songwriting and how to enter #SAYS21.
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Trick Shot Challenge Winners Announced
Thu 04 Mar 2021 -
Where's Your Head At?
Wed 03 Mar 2021
