Varndean School students celebrate their graduation from the Making Choices programme.
Students from Year 8 took part in the aspirational programme run by the University of Sussex.
Making Choices offers secondary school students the opportunity to explore life at university and is designed for student groups that are under-represented in higher education. Running over the course of 6 months, our students took part in university-style classes covering all manner of subjects from STEM to politics to law. The Year 8 students also had a glimpse into daily life for a university student on a tour of the university which included visiting student accommodation.
We are thrilled to have once again taken part in Making Choices. The aspirational benefits it brings to students is clear to see on their return to school and going forward.
The making choices program was a great experience for everyone who took part in it, it was so useful to know what it is like to be at university. Also, to be able to study things we don't do at school. Most importantly to help us decide what we want to do when we leave school.
Lex, Year 8
I enjoyed the Making Choices programme because it was a nice opportunity to experience different subjects than I normally learn and use other poeple's knowledge to help me learn more.
It was great and I really enjoyed it.
Ellie, Year 8
Making Choices is just one of the programmes Varndean School has participated in through working in partnership with local universities.
From all of us at #TeamVarndean, we wish you a fun-filled #easterholiday and well-deserved break. Please see below for the support you can receive if you or your child is struggling during the #easterholiday https://t.co/SdLYMLBv5z
Our spring edition of the Varndean Eye has been sent out! Head to our website via the link below to see all that we've been doing this last term @LennoxVarndean @AngelouVarndean @RussellVarndean @TuringVarndean @EllisVarndean https://t.co/agoz6uQjTk
The team at @bmeypp are delivering an Easter programme over the Easter break to our BAME students aged 11-16 who receive free school meals. To book your child's place, please email info@bmeypp.org.uk and see below for all the details: https://t.co/m3jSKSHJdO
For #WomensHistoryMonth, our Year 8s have been having lessons on notable women in history and the story of how women got the vote in England. Equality, kindness and standing up for what's right continues to play a large part of Varndean's ethos. https://t.co/dMsV2Hyy6F
The points are in for this term and the winner is...@LennoxVarndean, having narrowly taken over @EllisVarndean from last term! @AngelouVarndean @RussellVarndean and @TuringVarndean better watch out! #TeamVarndean https://t.co/jeeEBebOi7