June2013 DSFC BULLETIN 35
WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK
Monday / Maths Clinic F6 DGS Lunch TimesTuesday
Wednesday / Book Club 12.30 pm A6 at DGS
Thursday
Friday
A Level Results Day Thursday 15th August / A level results will be given out in Didcot Girls’ School Cockcroft Hall
Y13 students – 8.30-9.30
Y12 students – 9.00-10.30
The following options are available if you are unable to collect in person:
- Send a representative with a signed note from you to authorise collection. They will need to provide a photo ID.
- Hand into Exams Office before 19th July, a large (C4) size envelope. Please include your full name, tutor group, candidate number and full postal address. Remember too you will need a stamp marked LARGE.
UCAS Information Evening / The presentations from the UCAS information evening held on the 13th June can be found at / Mr Baxter
Year 13 Veterinary Medicine Taster Day, Wednesday 18th September 2013 - St John's College, University of Cambridge / St John’s College, Cambridge are holding a taster day for students interested in studying Veterinary Medicine at University. See below for a sample programme.
More information and the booking form can be found at:
This taster day is aimed at academically able students who have the potential to make a competitive application to Cambridge University. The event is open to individuals at UK state-maintained schools, colleges and academies (no more than 3 students per school or college).
Limited accommodation is available overnight on Tuesday 17th September 2013 and will be allocated to those who live furthest from Cambridge.
Booking closes on Friday 23rd August 2013.
If you have any questions about the taster day please contact Carly Walsh, Access Officer, Admissions Office, St. John’s College, Cambridge, CB2 1TP.
FROM ADVIZA (Formally ”Connexions”) at SBS / Angela Walker, a Careers Adviser from Adviza, is available for drop- in sessions every Tuesday, at 1st and 2nd lunch break, (in the meeting room in the English corridor at SBS), to offer information and advice regarding; careers, courses, apprenticeships, etc.
Year 12 Scientia Residential Event
Oxford Brookes
1st to 3rd September / T
This event is for current year 12 students, who will be going into year 13 in September. The two days will includenumber of lectures, workshops and social events. Students, who must be studying Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics, will be able to experience real-life applications of their subjects in a variety of interactive workshops.From discovering the mathematics behind magic tricks and test driving racing karts, to creating computer games and building medieval siege machines, students will be encouraged to develop their problem solving and team working skills.
More information can be found on-line at
The closing date is now Wednesday 17th July. Please see poster below.
Outgoing Year 13s - Job Opportunity. / Full time Junior Credit Controller and Account support.
The role would work within the accounts department and would include the following tasks:
·All aspects of sales ledger invoicing
·Listing, posting & allocating sales ledger payments
·Credit checking all orders before they are passed for processing
·Credit control tasks by telephone and letter to chase overdue accounts
See attached flyer for more information
Careers event / There is a careers event for Year 12 pupils who have a disability or long-term health condition. The event is on 12th July and details can be found at - it is free and travel expenses can be refunded.
/ Ms Lee
Junior Credit Controller & Accounts Support Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident & organised person to join our team as a full time junior credit controller based in our offices in Abingdon.
The role would work within the accounts department and would include the following tasks:
- All aspects of sales ledger invoicing
- Listing, posting & allocating sales ledger payments
- Credit checking all orders before they are passed for processing
- Credit control tasks by telephone and letter to chase overdue accounts
There will be some general administration duties and providing further assistance within the accounts team as required.
Knowledge, skills and experience required:
Good communication skills both written & spoken
Computer literate (all training on specific accounts systems will be provided)
Ability to prioritise tasks & use own initiative
Attention to detail
Flexible approach to work
No experience necessary, we will provide full training but an aptitude for number would be an advantage
Please send a covering email with your cv attached to and for more information call Lisa on 01235 537888.
Old Mast House
The Square
Abingdon
OXON
OX15 5AR