Activities in Schools and Colleges

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Activities

in Schools

and Colleges

Years 7 – 13


Hello

Over the last 19 years, we have developed a comprehensive and innovative programme of talks, activities and information for schools and colleges.

Our greatest assets are our students and graduates, and with their help and your feedback, we have tailored our workshops to ensure that your students understand what higher education (HE) can offer.

In each school that we visit, we aspire to make every student better informed and able to tackle the important decisions that face them in their future.

If you would like to book any of the in-school workshops and presentations in this brochure, a member of the team will be more than happy to help you plan a visit and answer any questions you may have.

To make a booking or ask any questions, contact the Student Recruitment Team:

0191 208 8378

[email protected]



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Communication

Teamwork

HE awareness

Raising aspirations

Independence

Creativity

Decision makingMoney

management

Key outcomes

We offer a range of activities for students to take part in to raise their aspirations and awareness about higher education (HE) and Newcastle University. As part of this programme they will develop key skills to help them in their future.

Researching

Employability

Workshop

Year

group

Type of activity

Duration

(mins)

Key outcomes

University Life

• Student Life 12 – 13 Presentation 30

• University Articulate 12 – 13 Interactive 30

• Newcastle University Challenge 12 – 13 Interactive 45

Developing Skills

• Study Skills 11 – 13 Workshop 30 – 60

Why Higher Education?

• Bright Futures 10 – 13 Presentation 30

• Funployment 12 – 13 Interactive 60

Course Choices

• Choosing the Right Course and University

12 – 13 Interactive 45

• Student Panels 12 – 13 Interactive Flexible

Applying to University

• Applying to HE 12 & early 13 Presentation 30

• Preparing your Personal Statement 12 Workshop 45 – 60

• Writing your Personal Statement 13 Workshop 45 – 60

Money Matters

• Student Finance 12 – 13 Presentation 30

• Finance-opoly 12 – 13 Interactive 45 – 60

• Living on a Student Budget 12 – 13 Presentation 30

• Budgeting Bonanza 12 – 13 Interactive 30

Year 11

• Student Guide to Student Life 11 Flexible Flexible

Year 10

• Student Fortunes 10 Workshop 45 – 60

Year 9

• HE: An Investigation 9 Workshop 30 – 60

Year 8

• Student Suitcase 8 Workshop 45 – 60

Year 7

• Universi-Tree 7 Workshop 30 – 60

Our wide range of workshops cover all of your students’ needs, from encouraging them to start thinking about higher education (HE), right through to providing tips for their transition to university. We are able to tailor any of the workshops to suit your students and complement your HE preparation programme.

Key outcomes

Teamwork

Communication

Creativity

Money management

Raising aspirations

Researching

HE awareness

Employability

Decision making

Independence

Our workshops

Study Skills University study can be quite different from GCSEs and A-Levels. Our study skills workshops can be customised to focus on note-taking, essay writing or revision techniques.

Type: Workshop

Duration: 30 – 60 minutes

Years: 11 – 13

Key outcomes:

Creativity

HE awareness

Independence

Student Life From Freshers’ Week to student finance, we’ve got it covered. This interactive session allows students to explore topics which are most important to them told from the perspective of recent graduates or current students.

Type: Presentation

Duration: 30 minutes

Years: 12 – 13

Key outcomes:

Money management

HE awareness

Independence

University Articulate A fast-paced game that tests students’ knowledge and understanding of university jargon. Students will gain an insight into courses, famous graduates, sports and societies and other aspects of student life.

Type: Interactive


Years: 12 – 13

Key outcomes:

Teamwork

Communication

Creativity

Newcastle University Challenge Our quiz tests students on their general (university) knowledge, and what they don’t already know, they’ll learn more about. Separate quizzes are offered for years 12 and 13.

Type: Interactive


Years: 12 – 13

Key outcomes:

Teamwork

Researching

HE awareness

University

Lifewww.ncl.ac.uk/schools Developing

Skills

Brilliant!

Informative and exciting activities pitched at the correct level.Teacher, Cardinal Hume Catholic School

Choosing the Right Course and University This game-show inspired workshop puts students head-to-head to find out who has (or hasn’t) done their university research. With useful websites, statistics and things to consider, this session will leave your students with plenty to ponder!

Type: Interactive


Years: 12 – 13

Key outcomes:

Raising aspirations

Researching

Decision making

Student Panels We’ll be happy to bring along a handful of undergraduates for an ‘ask us anything!’ session*

*subject to availability

Type: Interactive

Duration: Flexible

Years: 12 – 13

Key outcomes:

Researching

HE awareness

Decision making

Course Choices

Bright Futures This session will broaden students’ perception of what university can offer them, not only through study but through the university experience as a whole. It also highlights a range of transferable skills that university can develop and gives examples of graduate success stories.

Type: Presentation


Years: 10 – 13

Key outcomes:

Raising aspirations

Employability

Decision making

FunploymentAn interactive game in which students work in a team to build up their CV with the skills required to gain a graduate job.

Type: Interactive


Years: 12 – 13

Key outcomes:

Teamwork

Creativity

Employability

Why Higher Education?


Superb!

Captivated every student in the room! Thank you for your ongoing help and support.Teacher, Abbey Grange Church of England Academy

Student Finance A one-stop shop for information on student finance. Students will learn about the latest information regarding tuition fees, maintenance loans, bursaries, scholarships and loan repayments.

Type: Presentation


Years: 12 – 13

Key outcomes:

Money management

Researching

HE awareness

Finance-opoly Simulates the kind of income and expenditure students will experience during their time at university. Students will practise planning and managing their finances.

Type: Interactive


Years: 12 – 13

Key outcomes:

Creativity

Money management

Independence

Money Matters


Applying to HE Essential information about the admissions process through UCAS and CUKAS. A ten-step guide to applying, some do’s and don’ts, key deadlines and how best to research courses.

Type: Presentation


Years: 12 and early 13

Key outcomes:

Researching

HE awareness

Decision making

Preparing your Personal Statement

This interactive workshop gets students thinking about what they could include on their personal statement. After a series of verbal and kinesthetic tasks, they’ll also have a good idea of their strengths and how to address their weaknesses.

Type: Workshop


Years: 12

Key outcomes:

Teamwork

Communication

Decision making

Writing your Personal Statement Students will learn about structure, skills and standing out. We’ll share a few useful hints and tips before playing ‘Celebrity UCAS’, an activity that tests their creativity and wit when it comes to writing personal statements.

Type: Workshop


Years: 13

Key outcomes:

Teamwork

Communication

Researching

Applying to University

An excellent introduction to the UCAS process. Activities were broken down into tasks and quizzes making the session more accessible and avoiding boredom.Teacher, Christ’s College Finchley

Students will gain an insight into life as an undergraduate from current Newcastle University students.

The programme is flexible and can be tailored to fit into any lesson time available and includes a range of different topic such as:

• The Pros and Cons of Higher Education

• Student Accommodation

• Student Societies

• Study Skills

We will be visiting schools in different areas between the following dates:

• County Durham: 3, 4, 5 December 2014

• Cumbria: 11, 12, 13 February 2015

• Northumberland: 11, 12, 13 February 2015

• Tyneside, Wearside & Teesside: As requested (subject to notice and staff availability)

• Yorkshire: 3, 4, 5 December 2014

Type: Flexible

Duration: Flexible

Year: 11

Key outcomes:

Teamwork

Communication

HE awareness

Student Guide to Student Life

Year 11www.ncl.ac.uk/schools

Living on a Student Budget An overview of a typical student budget, including hints and tips on how to make money stretch a little further. Students will learn how to manage their money and the importance of prioritising their outgoings.

Type: Presentation


Years: 12 – 13

Key outcomes:

Money management

Decision making

Independence

Budgeting Bonanza A fast-moving activity, in which students must use their decision-making skills to effectively balance the costs of studying and their social life.

Type: Interactive (Presentation version also available)


Years: 12 – 13

Key outcomes:

Teamwork

Money management

Decision making

Money Matters

Year 8Year 9Year 10 Year 7

Student Fortunes What’s the best thing about university?

Which are the most popular subjects?

Where do students spend their time?

Students will compete for points and prizes as they find out what our surveys say!

Type: Workshop


Years: 10

Key outcomes:

Teamwork

Creativity

HE awareness

HE: An Investigation Cryptic clues, secret symbols and quiz questions allow students to learn about different aspects of higher education.

Type: Workshop


Year: 9

Key outcomes:

Teamwork

Raising aspirations

HE awareness

Student Suitcase Our bags are packed for university and we’re bringing them to your classroom!

Each of our 10 essential student items links to a different aspect of undergraduate life and how students prioritise their weekly budget.

Type: Workshop


Year: 8

Key outcomes:

Money management

Raising aspirations

Independence

Universi-Tree Rooted by GCSEs and branching out into degree courses, students will explore graduate careers in to which they could blossom. You won’t be-leaf how many puns we’ve got in this interactive workshop!

Type: Workshop


Year: 7

Key outcomes:

Raising aspirations

HE awareness

Employability

Thank you for a really great session. It was very valuable and helped to raise students aspirations and keep them focussed on achieving results.Teacher, Caldew School

Custom ActivitiesAnything you like!

We’ll work with you to build a custom workshop to help your students learn about the topics which are important to them.

Type: Flexible

Duration: Flexible

Years: 7 – 13

Key outcomes:

Flexible to include a combination of:

Teamwork

Communication

Creativity

Money management

Raising aspirations

Researching

HE awareness

Employability

Decision making

Independence

Custom Activities

We asked for something not offered by the team initially and they bent over backwards to create several engaging, entertaining and enriching workshops. They have the initiative to cater for any schools’ needs.Teacher, Carleton Community High School

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