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Summer schools to strengthen your university application

01/05/2025

If you’re looking for ways to strengthen your college applications, I wanted to let you know about the summer work experience programmes available through InvestIN. Universities are looking for applicants with a unique, compelling personal story that draws on experiences you’ve gained beyond the classroom. This is where joining a summer school with InvestIN can […]

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Year 10 Open Events

01/04/2025

Year 10 students should begin to think about their next steps when leaving King Edwards. To help them with this decision, Colleges and Sixth Forms will start to host Open Events where students can visit and ask any questions they may have. Students should keep an eye on local establishments sites/establishments they are interested in […]

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Do you like Esports? Year 10/11

31/03/2025

This is your chance to show off your skills, compete, and claim victory in Suffolk New College’s esports tournament! Join their free workshops, battle it out against other players, and connect with fellow gaming enthusiasts. Don’t miss this chance to level up your experience! Overwatch tournament! Tuesday 15 April | 10:00 – 11:45am | Ipswich […]

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Work Experience at the Theatre Royal- Y11

31/03/2025

When?- (these dates may clash with your GCSEs- check your timetable) Dates: WEEK ONE commencing Monday 16th June 2025 OR WEEK TWO commencing Monday 23rd June 2025 Times of Work: Office hours: 9am – 4pm at Theatre Royal, Mon-Fri, 32.5 hours (30 min lunch break taken each day) What will your learn? Work experience students will […]

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Beckett Investment Management Work Experience, Bury St Edmunds- Year 10 students

31/03/2025

They are flexible with dates and the working hours are 0930-1530 with an hour for lunch. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN- During the course of the week, you will be shadowing a variety of roles across the business which may include: Private client advice and administration investment management Employee benefit advice and administration Finance Marketing Accounts […]

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Work experience opportunities with Experian

31/03/2025

Dig Data are excited to announce their virtual work experience opportunities with Experian, taking place in May for students in year groups 7-9 (First Step) and 10-11 (Next Step). The events take place outside of school hours, making them easily accessible for all students.   FIRST STEP – Year 7-9 students  Tuesday 13th May at 4.30pm (virtual session hosted on […]

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Interested in an Apprenticeship post-16? Look NOW!

21/03/2025

https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch Currently, within 20 miles of Bury St Edmunds there are apprenticeships opportunities in;Carpentry and JoineryElectrical WorkGroundworkLight vehicle maintenance technicianHeavy vehicle maintenance technicianEarly Years ApprenticeAircraft Maintenance TechnicianHairdressing Keep checking the government website as apprenticeships will be posted regularly!

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Year 10/11 Game Design and Animation Free Easter Workshop

19/03/2025

Tue, 8 Apr 2025 10:30 – 16:00 Suffolk New College, Ipswich SNC 2D Game in a Day Tickets, Tue 8 Apr 2025 at 10:30 | Eventbrite During this free workshop, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of game design, art and/or animation, with the aim of producing a published platform game that you can […]

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Interested in the RAF?

13/03/2025

Step into the high stakes world of the Royal Air Force and take your ambition to new heights! Inspired by Channel 4’s Top Guns: Inside the RAF, this special edition RAF World: Top Guns virtual event gives you unparalleled access to the cutting edge of air and intelligence operations. Join the RAF on 19th March […]

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Interested in a Career in Hairdressing, Beauty or Barbering?

13/03/2025

Find out how to unlock your career in the following industries! Start a career in Hairdressing | VTCT Skills Start a career in Beauty Therapy | VTCT Skill Start a career in Barbering | VTCT Skills

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