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Independent Schools Careers Organisation…<br />
On Monday 8 th and Tuesday 9 th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber Upper V attended their Independent Schools Career Organisation (ISCO)<br />
inter<strong>view</strong>s with trained careers advisers. ISCO is an organisation that provides career advice and guidance for<br />
students in school and up <strong>to</strong> the age <strong>of</strong> 23. The inter<strong>view</strong> was very helpful in guiding us <strong>to</strong> suitable A level choices<br />
and possible career ideas.<br />
We discussed the personal pr<strong>of</strong>iles that have been created through the psychometric tests we <strong>to</strong>ok previously. This<br />
was designed <strong>to</strong> highlight our strengths and aptitudes and gave us an idea as <strong>to</strong> what pr<strong>of</strong>essions we might be best<br />
suited. The process so far has been very interesting with more than a few surprising results as some girls showed<br />
strengths they may not have expected. We will discover more about potential career options as we continue through<br />
the process. Online readers click here: http://www.isco.org.uk/<br />
By Caitlin Tipping, Upper V Alpha<br />
Old Tools Wanted…<br />
The Parents' Committee has recently started an allotment in the grounds, but we need help <strong>to</strong> keep it going. We are<br />
looking for donations <strong>of</strong> <strong>to</strong>ols, especially large spades and forks, also any spare vegetable plants at any time <strong>of</strong> year.<br />
If anyone is interested in being involved please let us know.<br />
We also are fortunate <strong>to</strong> have some fantastic apple and pear trees in the Orchard. Their<br />
fruit is completely organic and we usually sell it in the playground during the Michaelmas<br />
term, along with homemade crumbles and jam. The timing varies due <strong>to</strong> the weather so<br />
please support us when you see us!.<br />
For more info please contact Jacqui Szlachetko or Dymphna Kerr via the school <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
Ealing Borough Cross Country – Round 1…<br />
Last Thursday, 33 Lower II and Upper II girls combined with 18 Form III, Lower<br />
VI and Upper VI girls participated in the first series <strong>of</strong> the Ealing Borough Cross<br />
Country Championships. Girls were outstanding in their efforts and<br />
commitment and there were some tremendous individual performances. A<br />
noteworthy performance was Anna Szyszko (Upper IV Alpha) who finished with<br />
a bronze medal and has been put forward for the London Youth Games. I hope<br />
that in the next round, on Wednesday 17 th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber, girls can enhance their<br />
performances and potentially more girls could be selected.<br />
Did <strong>St</strong> Augustine’s beat the world marathon time <strong>of</strong> 2 hours 3 minutes???<br />
On Tuesday 16 th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber A team <strong>of</strong> 39 girls from Form III, Lower IV and Upper IV challenged this record by running<br />
211 laps <strong>of</strong> the 200m school track in a global campaign <strong>to</strong> fight hunger on World Food Day. The girls were fantastic<br />
in their efforts and enthusiasm, fuelled by snacks, great weather and music <strong>to</strong> complete the 26.2 miles in 2 hours<br />
and 34 minutes. This was just 31 minutes <strong>of</strong>f the world record but a fantastic result as they are currently in FIRST<br />
POSITION GLOBALLY with this time for an all girls team. A fantastic result! Well done!