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Foodbank Collection - 24th March - 2nd April
Parli People Quiz Night - 20th March
£5 on the door
Thurs 20th March 6-8:30pm
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Women of the World – week 1, 3rd - 7th March
Our Women of the World fortnight bean with Eliza Hatch founder of ‘Cheer up Luv’ a global feminist platform that spotlights sexual harassment through art, journalism, activism, and a podcast. In her fascinating talk Eliza spoke about her career trajectory and how over seven years, Cheer Up Luv has grown into an acclaimed community which has addressed misogyny, inequality and everyday sexism. Eliza's work has been featured in The Guardian, The Independent, The Washington. Eliza has also appeared on the BBC and Channel 5 News as well as creating a campaign with the United Nations. Year 10 asked some brilliant thought-provoking questions.
Photo of Year 10 Talk and Q and A with Eliza Hatch
Students from Years 10 – 12 had an opportunity to hear from Parli Alumni Dr Eliza Gimson, Oncologist at the Royal Free Hospital. In her fascinating and frank talk she spoke of initial disappointment of not getting the grades she needed for the medicine and vital experience as a Nurse first. Eliza also spoke about the importance of female friendships and having a strong female network as a survival guide for medical school. Eliza also gave insight into the relationships formed Parli and LaSwap. Eliza gave great advice in how to respond to comments such as ‘you don’t look like a doctor’ and coping mechanisms for long NHS shifts.
Photos of Dr Eliza Gimson and her Parli peers
Students from Year 10 had a trip to the Arsenal ground to learn about careers in football and job opportunities. They focused on pitch maintenance and how it needs to be adapted due to the weather, how the pitch is layered as well as how it is resurfaced every 10 years and what is takes to be part of the turf team. The students were then allowed to walk on the pitch, which is something that visiting groups are only permitted to do yearly.
Students at the Arsenal ground
Year 10 students had an opportunity with Professor of Applied Maths at the University of Bath. In the workshop they discover how maths solves real-world problems and unlocks exciting career opportunities.
Year 8 students had an opportunity to attend a trip at City University for a Women in Computing Event. This included a panel discussion, AI unplugged and Robotics Activities and Lab activities.
Year 10 and Year 11 students had an inspiring and enlightening talk with Author and Activist Laura Bates. Laura spoke about how she began the ‘everyday sexism’ project, her work as a journalist, and campaigns she has been a part of for real-world change. There were facts and statistics and examples from the media regarding how disappointingly normalised sexism can be. The final message however was hopeful about the power of our collective voices to ask for help and demand change. Students asked questions about how to respond to online misogyny and the impact of changing women’s right Globally.
A photo of Laura Bates during her keynote speech
Year 7 students had an interactive session with vocal coach Cece Sammy-Light Foot. She spoke about her career as a backing singer with Diana Ross before her roles on TV with X-Factor and American Idol and Eurovision. Students had an opportunity to try some of her techniques to become more confident with using their voices
Photo of Cece Sammy-Light Foot in her workshop
Year 8 students attended a partnership event at Arsenal focused on empowering young girls in sports, particularly football. The inspiring club tour showcased not only the game but also diverse roles in IT and media. Engaging with successful women in these fields broadened the girls' perspectives, highlighting various opportunities in the sports industry. When students reflected after the evens they were motivated and excited about their potential pathways in sport.
Photo of Year 8 students at the stadium
Year 9 students participated in workshop with Parli alumni Roxanne St Clair. The interactive discussions and self-reflection activities helped students recognise their own strengths and attributes. Students set goal-setting activities to commit to meaningful personal and leadership goals. Students learned about the value of female empowerment and supporting one and other. The workshop which concluded with students working in groups on campaigns that they would like to run to make a positive change in society.
Photo of Roxane St Clair during her Leadership workshop with Year 9
Creative Health Camden
A relaxed wellbeing space for 12-18 year olds, open Fridays, with art, books and board games.
A place to hang out with friends in the gap between school and weekend. Refreshments provided. There are art materials available to make your own work, space to catch up on homework, and a badge making machine! Here are this month’s creative sessions: (workshops may be subject to last minute changes).
Text or email in advance to register, then visit us whenever you like. Find us in the Gym, ground floor, Kentish Town Health Centre, Bartholomew Road, NW5 2BX li@creativehealthcamden.com / 07523 533490 www.creativehealthcamden.com
Opening times: 4pm - 5.30pm (doors open at 3.30pm)
https://www.creativehealthcamden.com/
Launching Evolve
Dear Parent/Carer,
Evolve + for trips and educational visits consent
I am writing to let you know that we are implementing Evolve + to make communication more efficient and streamlined when seeking permission for students to attend trips. Instead of paper letters we will be sending information via email using Evolve. We will email details of the visit and families will be able to give electronic consent clicking a link embedded in the email. There will be a central record which will make consenting for trips more efficient reducing the need for paper permission slips.
We will trial with Year 8 families for Enrichment on Friday 7th February and then use this new system across the school. Our intention is to make communication for educational visits, on-site activities, after school clubs and sports fixtures paper free.
There is a website with an overview of all trips your child is attending. In the email you receive to give consent, at the top right corner is an icon that says “create account”. This will lead you to the MyEvolve page and the create an account page. If you create an account you can see the details of all your child’s trips. When receiving a new consent email for a new trip you can still give consent in the email without logging in.
We will email families for permission as standard and provide paper copies of the letter if needed or requested. Evolve is already used by 28,000 schools across the UK and we hope that this new method eliminates risk of missing forms in schoolbags reducing unnecessary waste and increasing efficiency for all.
Please do contact me should you have any queries.
With best wishes,
Laura Acton
Acting Senior Leader - Enrichment and Careers
Teacher of Drama
lacton@parliamenthill.camden.sch.uk
020 7485 7077 ext 243
