Newsletter March & April 2014
March and April News
First Aid Course
I can hardly believe that the end of Spring Term is upon us. So much has been achieved in what feels like such a short term. The students sat mock examinations so there was a great deal of revision and hard work academically and they all benefitted from the experience. The real A Level Language Orals have taken place already and the lengthy coursework elements for English Literature, Business Studies and Performing Arts are on track.
All the students sat the First Aid course and now have a valid certificate which lasts for three years. This will enable them to supplement their cv’s whilst undertaking summer jobs. They were very enthusiastic during this excellent course, particularly with CPR! During the Enrichment Activities this term they have been looking at some very diverse topics. We have had a variety of speakers in to talk about their own working life and career paths. The students had the first in a series of interview skills exercises which was delivered and filmed by Jason from Mallorca Today TV. They had an excellent afternoon listening to how to live sustainable lives; they have been to the University of the Balearics to look at the damage done to kidneys on the island by the ‘cal’ in the water, and tested their own levels. This produced some fun pictures! They listened to the superb Sabrina on how to manage stress during exams; hosted Jan Edwards, a journalist, who became a student for a day; put on a drama showcase in the Anglican Church Hall; took an English and Theatre studies trip to London for a weekend and of course took part in the Sponsored Walk. A great deal has been achieved by them all. The final Enrichment Activity was a visit to Jungle Parc to complete a series of exercises through the tree tops.
Finally the Easter break has arrived. We have much to look forward to in the summer term and beyond. Work experience options are being finalised and a huge thank you to all the companies supporting our young people through this.
A number of new courses are being added next session for A Level options such as German, Chemistry, Biology and Photography. We will be holding Art and Sculpture workshops in our beautiful new art studio and hosting a series of lectures. Details will be on the website soon.
If you would like information about any aspect of Palma College please do not hesitate to get in touch.
