Year 10, we are looking forward to welcoming you all back into school next week and hearing about your experiences of the world of work.

During your science lessons Period 2 on Wednesday 1 May you will be completing this year’s Scientific Thinking Challenge, and the link below will allow you to try some practice questions in preparation for this, should you wish to do so.

This online challenge is designed to test your ability to think like a research scientist, it is not related to any particular part of the GCSE curriculum but is instead created from six current areas of scientific research and development. It will present you with data and information that you will need to interpret and analyse – testing your scientific thinking skills.

You can follow this link and register entering QEGS as the participant code:

https://ondemand.questionmark.eu/delivery/session.php?customerid=610141&call=challengepractice2024.PIP

The practice questions should take no more than 50 mins to complete and you will be told your score at the end – good luck!

Arrangements for Fri 26 April

Register (am and pm) - Reception

Period 1-3 D13 (IT) Completing online work experience

Period 4-5 Work Experience:
Ebony - Art (Mrs Grayson)
Harlie - PE (Miss Southall)
Ethan/Sam - ICT (Mr Johnson, Mr Forman)

Today is World Penguin Day and we want to immerse you in the icy world of Antarctica.

Servane and Ben, two scientists from Centre d’etude Biologique de Chizé, are collaborating with WWF in the Antarctic to study penguins and other wildlife there. Their goal is to understand more about penguin's behaviour and how threats such as climate change and commercial fisheries are impacting their future.

Half of the 18 penguins species are Vulnerable or Endangered. The important work in the Antarctic can make a real difference in reducing the decline in penguin populations. It is not possible without your help.
Please check out the WWW site and learn about these fascinating birds and the environment they live in.

https://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/fascinating-facts/adelie-penguins?

Golf starts after school (3:45-4:45) on the field on Wednesday 24 April. You needn't have played golf before or have your own clubs. Bring outdoor trainers, remain in your uniform and meet me at the back of the sports hall straight after school.

Love wildlife? Enjoy creating art? Here's your chance to combine the two. Enter the Royal Society of Biology's BioArtAttack 2D and/or Nancy Rothwell Award competitions. You could win a cash prize and an experience day at the Royal Veterinary College. See Mr Hood and https://www.rsb.org.uk/get-involved/rsb-awards/nancy-rothwell-award for more details. Get inspired by looking at some of previous years' winning entries at https://www.rsb.org.uk/get-involved/rsb-awards/nancy-rothwell-award/previous-winners

Time: 6.00 pm to 8.30 pm

Criteria
• Must be living or educated in Lincolnshire
• Be 15 – 19 years of age on the day of the event
To Apply

For a place at the event click on the link and follow the instructions:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=FUOQgUFULUS07XFw1asrG-gEezVvs89OmcPg7IMNkIRUQktLOUVRTUNHWDE1WjQyT1FQQVNDOTlESiQlQCN0PWcu

Closing date for all applications is 4 pm Friday 3rd May, applications received after this time will not be accepted.

If you have questions regarding the event or the application, please email:

mailto:NHS.Talent@ulh.nhs.uk

All information will be treated in the strictest confidence and in accordance with data protection.

Aspiring Programmes

The Lincolnshire Talent Academy Aspiring Programmes take place throughout the year giving the opportunity for students to meet front-line experts and gain an insight into a range of rewarding careers through hands-on interactive sessions supporting them to select the right profession for them.

All of our events are advertised on our website, however, if your students want to be alerted when booking lines are open, please ask them to register on the following website:

https://lincstalentacademy.org.uk/events/

Apprenticeship Opportunity

An Exciting Opportunity in Land Agency! Are you interested in agriculture and looking for a hands-on opportunity to kickstart your career? Willsons Agricultural offering an apprenticeship in their Land Agency division.

This role is incredibly diverse and offers a chance to explore different facets of the agricultural industry. Depending on your interests and aspirations, you'll have the opportunity to pursue various qualifications to enhance your skills and expertise.

Contact Willsons - 124 West Street, Alford LN13 9DR or speak to Mr Agorini Careers Advisor