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St Albans Crown Court is holding an Open Day on Saturday 10th September (10.00 - 15.00). "A rare chance to see first-hand how the justice system operates." Poster on board at school.

What is in a number?

Great article from the BBC about the magic number of 72 in Economics. Very interesting read for mathematicians too. Access it by clicking here.

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A recent gap has appeared in the newspaper market for a quality newspaper with impeccable moral standards. Beaumont Sixth Form is seizing this opportunity by founding a newspaper covering local issues but also with a take on national and global events. Ben Williams is the Managing Editor and is looking for contributors. Contact:
beaumontnewsroom@hotmail.co.uk

Career Opportunities

Ahead of Thursday's careers talk to you Year 12s, it is worth highlighting two routes that Beaumont students have chosen and that you might like to investigate. I referred to the KPMG school leavers' programme on Monday (for info click here) and we also have had three students attend the Retail Fashion Academy and develop careers in this large industry.

The Language of Film

If it is clear that those studying languages must graduate over time to the interpretation of texts written in the native tongue. It is not so clear how to develop an appreciation of the culture and history of that nation in one relaxing evening. But a film buff would suggest that two hours of masterful celluloid might just be the the most attractive way. So here is the Beaumont Sixth Form official Top 5 Foreign Films to help you gain that crucial A2 insight:

French - "the Hidden"
Spanish - "Volver"
German - " The Lives of Others"
French - "Jean de Florette"
German - "Goodbye Lenin"

If you enjoy these, and we pretty much guarantee you will, let us know and we'll keep them coming.

Pimping your Personal Statement

With next week having a big focus on personal statement, we turn to the question of what sort of reading around my subject is appropriate to deepen it without the suggestion of implausibility or excessive geekiness?
English is relatively straightforward. A decent dip over the Summer into the works of such modern authors as Amis, Banks, McCarthy or Garcia Marquez will ensure credibility without drudgery. However what about Maths or the Sciences? Help is at hand with the Beaumont Sixth Form unofficial reading list for the scientifically curious:

Fermat's Last Theorem - Simon Singh (and I would like it back, Roscoe)
The Infinite Book - John D Barrow
Just Six Numbers - Martin Rees
Longitude - Dava Sobel
The Selfish Gene - Richard Dawkins
Bad Science - Ben Goldacre (great for prospective Medicine applicants too)
Galileo's Finger - Peter Atkins