Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Year 9 Parents Evening & Guided Choices

  Wed 27 Jan 2021

  These events are taking place virtually using our Parents Evening Booking system which now has embedded video / audio conferencing available.

   

  They are taking place on Monday 8th February and Monday 22nd February, booking opens at 6pm on Monday 1st February.

• Apprenticeship Virtual Event

  Wed 20 Jan 2021

  South West Virtual Apprenticeship Expo 

  Are you ready you to kick-start your career? The South West Virtual Apprenticeship Expo is the biggest Apprenticeship and careers event to take place in the South West annually, during National Apprenticeship week. This is the perfect opportunity for your students to meet with high profile employers with LIVE vacancies and find out more about Apprenticeships across different industry sectors. 

  With over 30 employers confirmed to exhibit and counting….. this virtual event gives students the chance to engage with and hear from real businesses and current apprentices to discover the benefits of earning and learning through an Apprenticeship. 

   

  At the Expo you will have an amazing opportunity to see: 

   

  • THREE Keynote talks from leading industry experts, including a comprehensive introduction to ‘What is an Apprenticeship’ 
  • Job Finding sessions with a live Q&A on everything you need to know to begin your Apprenticeship journey 
  • Sector specific showcases - dedicated sessions on the areas you are interested in from industry influencers 
  • MULTIPLE Apprentice stories - hear from young people that were making these same choices last year 
  • Over 30 Expo Stands from employers confirmed so far with LIVE vacancies 
  • Advice Zone with impartial Apprenticeship advisors 
  • Information on Higher Apprenticeships and how these could be a great alternative to university 

   

  Parent and Young Person early evening session from 4 - 6pm.   

   

  Register now: https://hopin.com/events/south-west-apprenticeship-expo 

   

  For more information about the Virtual Apprenticeship Expo 2021 contact Morven – morvenmaclean@exe-coll.ac.uk

• Virtual Work Experience Opportunities for Year 10 & 11

  Wed 13 Jan 2021

  Dear Students,  

   

  Experience have just added some new virtual work experience opportunities that are looking for students like you to apply.

  Apply as soon as possible to give yourself the best chance of securing high quality work experience at a top employer and a boost to your future career aspirations.

   

  What's on offer? 

  • ST EMpowered Women Working in the Water Industry

  • Dates: 15th February 2021.

  • Eligibility: 16 – 19 year old female students keen to find out more about a career in management.

  • Application Deadline: 21st January 2021

   

  • Build Yourself with Wates VWEX

  • Dates: 15th  - 19th  February 2021.

  • Eligibility: 14 – 19 year olds keen to find out more about a career in construction, development, and property services.

  • Application Deadline: 15th January 2021

   

  • Willmott Dixon Management Careers VWEX- Future Leaders Wanted

  • Dates: 15th  - 19th  February 2021.

  • Eligibility: 14 – 19 year olds interested in management careers in construction.

  • Application Deadline: 31st January 2021

   

  • Arts and Culture Exhibition VWEX with Regents Place

  • Date: 15th – 19th February 2021.

  • Eligibility: 15 – 19 year olds interested in arts, creativity, and community action.

  • Application Deadline: 15th  January 2021

   

  • Marketing & Digital Communications VWEX with Oakridge

  • Dates: 1st – 5th March 2021.

  • Eligibility: Creative 15 – 19 year olds interested in marketing research, data collection and analysis.

  • Application Deadline: 18th February 2021

   

  • Tourism Insight Day with VisitBritain/VisitEngland

  • Dates: 15th February 2021

  • Eligibility: Year 10/11 students who are keen to gain insight into hospitality and tourism.

  • Application Deadline: 15th January 2021

   

  • Skanska UK Insight taster day all around Social Value and Digital Tools

  • Dates: 18th  February 2021.

  • Eligibility: 14 – 19 year olds interested in the use of digital tools in the construction industry.

  • Application Deadline: 20th January 2021

   

  • Leadership insight session run by the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

  • Dates: 15th February 2021.

  • Eligibility: 15 – 19 year olds interested in developing confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills.

  • Application Deadline: 15th January 2021

   

  • Farrans Construction Insight Day

  • Dates: 24th  February 2021.

  • Eligibility: 16 – 19 year olds students interested in real industry knowledge.

  • Application Deadline: 22nd January 2021

   

  • Insights into Infrastructure and the Built Environment

  • Dates: 15th – 19th  February 2021.

  • Eligibility: 15– 19 year olds students interested in environmental sustainability, diversity and inclusion.

  • Application Deadline: 15th  January 2021

   

  • BRINGING CONSTRUCTION TO YOU!

  • Dates: 1st – 3rd March 2021.

  • Eligibility: 15– 19 year olds students interested in .

  • Application Deadline: 15th  January 2021

   

  Please complete your application early as employers may make selections before the advertised deadlines.

   

  For a full list of placements -  sign in here to search and apply.

      

  If you have any questions about the process, have forgotten your login details or are having technical issues, please get in touch with experience@speakersforschoools.org and the team will be more than happy to help.

• Online Learning

  Mon 04 Jan 2021

  We will no longer be using Show My Homework / Satchel One for setting online learning when pupils cannot attend school. From Tuesday 5th January GTS staff and pupils will be using Microsoft OneNote Class Notebooks.

   

  For pupils to find their Class Notebooks, follow these instructions:

   

  Go to office.com

  Sign in with the pupil’s school email address and school password

  Click on the ‘One Note’ tab on the left hand side of the screen

  Click on ‘Class Notebooks’

  Click on the appropriate Class Notebook

  Click on the pupil’s name on the left hand side of the screen

  Click on the ‘Classwork’ or ‘Class Notes’ tab where the work will be clearly labelled

   

  Here is also a quick video to show you how to access Class Notebooks.

   

  How to find your class notebook - YouTube Video

   

  Pupils should follow their normal timetable when learning online at home. For example, if a pupil has English on their timetable for period 3 on a Tuesday, then at 11am on Tuesday, your child should access their English Class Notebook and complete the work. Their class teacher will be available during that timetabled time to provide any help, support and feedback. Teachers can be contacted via email.

   

   

  When pupils type into a document on Class Notebook, the teacher can see the work being completed live. Class Notebook also saves automatically. There is no need for pupils to email work separately to teachers unless directly asked to do so. Teachers can write directly onto the pupil’s document on Class Notebook so feedback is clearly visible.

   

  If a student needs to submit a file (such as a picture), they can do this within their Class Notebook by selecting the "Insert" option at the top of the screen, then selecting the appropriate option from the menu (ie File or Picture).

   

  When pupils return to school, we shall continue to use Show My Homework / Satchel One to set homework.

   

  If you have any questions about this, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

   

  If you require any technical support please contact our fantastic ICT Support Team via help@gts.devon.sch.uk