SIXTH FORM BULLETIN – Week Beginning 4SIXTH FORM BULLETIN – Week Beginning 4thth April 2011 April 2011

SUPPORT/REVISION SESSIONSChemistryMondays (3:30 – 4:30) in S4 with Mr RadajewskiWednesday evenings with SR, SW and TRF321: Moles, Oxidation Numbers, Bond Angles & Shapes, Bonding & StructureF322: Enthalpy Changes, Organic Isomers etc.English Literature (Y12)The Great Gatsby with Mr DaviesMathsMonday Period 5 in S1. D1 for year 13 in year 12 lesson with RKMondays (3:30 – 5:00) in M4 C1/C2/S1Tuesday Period 4 & 5 in Common Room.Wednesday Period 4 & 5 in Common RoomWednesday (3:30 – 4:30) in M3. C1/C2/M1 for year 12Friday (3:30 – 4:30) in M3. C3/C4/S2 for year 13.

YEAR 12 AND 13 EXAM PERIODYear 12 lessons will continue up until Friday 14th May. Year 13 lessons will continue up until Friday 27th MayAfter each of these dates the exams may prevent full classes being available - but departments may still run lessons as normal for those who are available and/or be available for small group/individual tutorials.

CONGRATULATIONSMany congratulations to all EPQ students (and tutors) for a fantastic exhibition on Wednesday evening. The wealth of talent and hard work shone through the evening. If any EPQ student would like to give a Friday Lunch Time Talk in the Library once exams are over please see me to arrange a slot. I am sure other students would benefit from hearing about your projects. Thank you. Mrs Syme.

SWIMMING SESSIONSWould students who have been given a swimming session to cover please make sure that they turn up. We are only asking for one hour from each student and you can take school work to the poolside.If you are unable to make the time slot given can you let me know as soon as possible in order to find a replacement. This is vitally important as it is a Health and Safety issue. Many thanks for your attendance in advance. (See below for times) Mrs Harman, School Manager.

POLITICS STUDENTSIs the Alternative Vote worth voting for? A UCL debate on the AV referendum 6pm, 11 April 2011, UCL Bloomsbury Theatre. G to www.ucl.ac.uk/public-olicy/events/AV_debate

SIXTH FORM SEPTEMBER 2011If you know of anyone who is interested in joining our Sixth Form in September they need to contact Mrs Salt as soon as possible so that we can arrange a meeting to discuss subject choices. Please email sixthform@simonballe.herts.sch.uk or call 01992 410400 ext 230.

STUDENT FINANCEThe Student Loans Company (SLC) has made some improvements to the student finance application process, which opened last week, which should make it quicker and easier to apply. Because of a new arrangement with HM Revenue & Customs, the majority of new students applying for finance dependent on their household income will not have to send financial evidence. Students can find more details at www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

20% OFF AT COASTExclusively for students…ENJOY 20% OFF AND FIND THE PERFECT DRESS FOR THE PROM. OFFER VALID UNTIL 30TH APRIL 2011. See Mrs Salt for more info.

Swimming Pool Sessions for w/c 4 th April

Lauren Calder Monday 4th April P2Ellen Shaddock Tuesday 5th April 1Lucy Norbury Tuesday 5th April 2Ed Westley Tuesday 5th April 4Ellie Vaughan Tuesday 5th April 5Josie Rogers Weds 6th April 1Lauren Pattison Weds 6th April 2Luke Smith Weds 6th April 3Lucy Hammil Weds 6th April 5Cyd Gilwald Thursday 7th April 1Catherine Roberts Thursday 7th April 2Harriet Carter Friday 8th April 1Please inform Mrs Harman in the School Office immediately if you are unable to attend. SIXTH FORM IMPORTANT DATESThursday 7th April = Friday Week 2 Timetable.11th - 25th April. Easter Break5th May. A2 Sociology Conference.16th May - 28th June. Exams16th May. 3/2 SplitFriday 20th May. Year 13 Leavers Ball.30th May - 3rd June. Half Term13th - 17th June. Year 12 Work Experience29th June. 4/1 Split4th & 5th July. Sixth Form Induction6th July. Year 12 UCAS convention.Thursday 21st July. End of TermThursday 18th August. A Level resultsThursday 25th August. GCSE results