TextHelp Read&Write Software is now available!
Dear Parent
Read&Write is available for home use. Free!
Your school has been using a software tool called Read&Write from Texthelp to help every pupil improve in literacy. We’re pleased to say that this is now available for home use on any device your child uses.
This means that the software they use in school can now also be used at home for homework and study – in an effort by the school to support every child’s learning.
Read&Write is a piece of software that works as a ‘toolbar’ in conjunction with familiar tools such as Word, Google Docs and web browsers. It offers a range of powerful support tools to help students gain confidence with reading, writing, studying and research:
- Text-to-speech to hear words, passages, or whole documents read aloud with easy-to-follow dual color highlighting
- Dictionary definitions and pictures to identify the meaning of words
- With speech-to-text, dictate words to assist with writing, proofreading & studying
- Word prediction to offer suggestions for the current or next word to build writing skills
- Collection of highlights from text in documents, from a web page or PDF for summarising and research to help revision
- Pupils can receive voice notes in their documents to get teacher feedback on work – helping them improve their work faster
- Simplify text on web pages to remove ads and other items that can be distracting
Watch this overview video of Read&Write features
At school, your child is already using Read&Write to access these powerful learning tools, and you can now download the software for home use by following the links below.
The school is very encouraged by the progress many pupils have already made in school by using Read&Write and we hope you will take the time to download the software at home so they can continue to receive this fantastic support tool.
Together we’ll help them reach their potential.
Quick steps to download:
You can download on up to 5 devices – Windows PC, Google Browser, Chromebook and Mac are all supported.
| Read&Write for Google | Read&Write for Windows
To download, please contact the school. |
Always use the valid pupils school email account information when logging into Read&Write software.
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Social Mobility Foundation: Applications Open for 2019 Aspiring Professionals Programme
We are pleased to announce that the Social Mobility Foundation’s free Aspiring Professionals Programme is now open for 2019. We would be would be delighted if you could share this email with relevant contacts.
Aspiring Professionals Programme (APP)
The APP supports high achieving Year 13 students from low income backgrounds across the UK to access top universities and careers. We offer support through our four pillars:
- Mentoring by a professional
- Tailored skills sessions and career workshops
- University application support and guidance
- Internships with top employers
How students receive our four pillars of support is dependent on where they live. Please see below for further details of the programmes we offer.
Watch our video to hear from SMF students.
Students must apply by Friday 21st of December 2018 by completing our application form here.
APP Residential
APP Residential offers the opportunity to undertake a one or two week internship with a top employer in London with all expenses paid. In addition to the internship, students receive skill sessions and university application support whilst on the residential. Their mentor will be from the employer that they undertake their placement with.
APP Residential is available to students interested in:
Accountancy | Banking & Finance| Digital | Engineering & Physics | Law | Medicine* | No Preference
*(England only)
APP Reach
We are very keen to work with schools, colleges and parts of the country that do not usually have young people on our programmes. Therefore, if this applies to you and your top achievers don’t quite meet our criteria, you should encourage them to apply as they may still be eligible to receive support from us.
APP Reach is designed to offer as many aspects of our programme as we can to people who could benefit from our activities and resources, subject to our capacity and their location. All students will receive a mentor and access to online resources. To find out more about APP Reach, please contact us.
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Useful links
Read about APP Residential here and APP Reach here, and find eligibility criteria here.
Find our teacher guidance notes here.
Find our online application form here and student guidance notes here.
If you would like to request a school visit from the SMF, simply complete our booking form here.
Deadline – Friday 21st of December 2018
Please encourage your students to apply!
“The summer residential internship at Jacobs was everything that I was hoping it would be and more! It provided me with countless opportunities that I never would have had otherwise. I’ve networked with and met professionals and it’s built up so many of my skills, as well as building my confidence. I have made friends for life on this programme and it’s all thanks to the SMF” – Amy, 2018 Cohort, County Londonderry
- Each year, at least 60% of SMF students go onto Russell Group universities
- 86% of students in 2016 said they wouldn’t have got their internship without the help of the SMF
- IFS Studies show that the scale of our impact on elite university entry is akin to a candidate having 3 A*s at A-Level rather than 3 As.
Please let me know if I can help to support student applications or answer questions. We are keen to support as many students from Loreto Grammar School as possible this year.
Best wishes,
Shivangi
Shivangi Rajani | Programme Engagement Intern
The Social Mobility Foundation
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SHARED EDUCATION WEEK 8TH-12TH OCTOBER 2018
Have a look at the overview for 2017-18 Shared Education
Year 13 Option Pools 2018/19
The Year 13 Option Pools are as follows;
| Option Pool A | Option Pool B | Option Pool C | Option Pool D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | Art & Design | Biology | Business Studies |
| Chemistry | Biology | Chemistry | English Literature |
| Geography | Irish | BTEC Sports Studies | Mathematics |
| App. Health & Social Care | Government & Politics | Nutrition & Food Science | History |
| Physics | Religious Studies | App. Health & Social Care | Geography |
| Religious Studies | Mathematics | Sociology | App. Health & Social Care |
| Spanish | Psychology | Digital Technology | Psychology |
| Performing Arts (OLC) | Software Systems (OLC) | Technology & Design | |
| French (OLC) | |||
| Music (OLC) | |||
| BTEC Construction (OLC) | |||
| BTEC Engineering (OLC) | |||
| BTEC Agriculture (OLC) |
Please Note: Pupils must arrange an Interview time by contacting the School Office