27 March, S4 at Inveralmond CHS, 11.00-11.55

Tuesday 27 March, 11.00-11.55

S4 ‘Qualifications, Courses & Careers’ workshop

Inveralmond CHS, Livingston

If you would like to sign up for this workshop please email me at alice.c.smith@ed.ac.uk

The meeting time is 10.00 at the LEAPS office and you will be back around 12.30(ish).

There is the possibility of a pick up from Heriot-Watt – please contact Alice to confirm this.

For a summary of the S4 workshop please see below:

This is the fast moving quiz style workshop where you assist a group of S4 pupils (14-15 year olds) with the various rounds of the quiz including the very competitive ‘university course – true or false’ and the popular ‘spot the student’ round. Your job is to encourage the pupils to discuss the questions and reach agreement as a group. The workshop also often stimulates other questions from pupils relating to university life.

Roy and Joanne will be attending this workshop, and so far the following students have signed up:

Jamie C, Kerry M,

26 March, S6 at Eyemouth High, 11.00-12.00

Monday 26 March, 11.00-12.00
S6 ‘Getting by on a Student Budget’ workshop
Eyemouth High, Scottish Borders

If you would like to sign up for this workshop please email me at alice.c.smith@ed.ac.uk
The meeting time is 9.15 at the LEAPS office and you will be back around 13.30(ish).

There is the possibility of a pick up from Queen Margaret Uni – please contact Alice to confirm this.

For a summary of the S6 workshop, please see below:

During the S6 workshop you will be working with a small group of S6 pupils (16-17 year olds) on a student case study. The pupils in your group have to discuss and work out with the aid of a calculator, what the case study student’s expenditure is for a typical week at university. They also have to discuss and figure out what income their case study student has available to them during the academic year to pay for their student lifestyle. Your role is to make sure the group is working together, discussing the case study and reaching agreement before writing down their answers. More importantly, we would also like you to share with your pupils your own experiences of getting by on a student budget.

Alice and Sarah will be leading this workshop and so far the following volunteers have signed up:

Nobody yet!

22 March, S5 at Whitburn Acad, 11.45-12.45

Thursday 22 March, 11.45-12.45
S5 ‘Typical Student Week’ workshop
Whitburn Academy, West Lothian

If you would like to sign up for this workshop please email me on alice.c.smith@ed.ac.uk
The meeting time is 10.30 sharp at the LEAPS office and you will be back around 14.00(ish).

There is the possibility of a pick up from Heriot-Watt – please contact Alice to confirm this.

For a summary of the S5 workshop please see below:

For the S5 workshop you will be working with a small group of S5 pupils (15-16 year olds). The pupils have to find out as much as they can about your typical week at university and plot your activities on a weekly planner. They also calculate how many hours you spend on each activity per week. For this exercise it is best if you can tell the group about your first year at university but if you can’t remember that in much detail then your current timetable will do nicely!

Sarah and Alison will be leading this workshop and so far the following volunteers have signed up:

Jamie C, Kerry M,

22 March, S3 Campus Reporter @ Edin Uni, 9.00-12.00

Thursday 22 March, 9.00-12.00
S3 Campus Reporter for Ross High
Edinburgh University, David Hume Tower, Conference Room

This event is open to all volunteers but is particularly well suited to those volunteers who are familiar with Edinburgh University’s George Square area. The meeting place is Edinburgh University’s David Hume Tower, Conference Room. You can come along to whole event from 9.30-13.00 or the first part from 9.30-11.30. Just decide on the day!

If you would like to sign up for this one please email me on alice.c.smith@ed.ac.uk
For a short description of the event please see below:

The S3 Campus Reporter event involves you showing a small group of pupils around the university campus while assisting them with their task which is to record a short 1 minute film clip, using hand-held video cameras about a topic connected to university and student life.

After a short break mid way through the event the pupils return to the ‘news room’ and we run the TV news show complete with star presenters from the school and featuring all their news clips. For many pupils it is there first time on a university campus and possible first time they have met a student so they generally love it!

Your role is to share your own experiences re university life and also help them find out everything they need to in order to film their short clip.

It’s dead easy and a lot of fun. Being familiar with Edinburgh is not absolutely essential as you will be accompanied round campus by a LEAPS member of staff and we also pair up volunteers where possible.

So far the following volunteers have signed up for this one:

Nobody yet !

21 March, S5 at Forrester High, 11.45-12.45

Wednesday 21 March, 11.45-12.45
S5 ‘Typical Student Week’ workshop
Forrester High, Edinburgh

If you would like to sign up for this workshop please email me on alice.c.smith@ed.ac.uk
The meeting time is 11.00 sharp at the LEAPS office and you will be back around 13.15/30(ish).

For a summary of the S5 workshop please see below:

For the S5 workshop you will be working with a small group of S5 pupils (15-16 year olds). The pupils have to find out as much as they can about your typical week at university and plot your activities on a weekly planner. They also calculate how many hours you spend on each activity per week. For this exercise it is best if you can tell the group about your first year at university but if you can’t remember that in much detail then your current timetable will do nicely!

Sarah and Alison will be leading this workshop and so far the following volunteers have signed up:

Kerry M,

21 March, S6 at Gracemount High, 13.30-14.30

Wednesday 21 March, 13.30-14.30
S6 ‘Getting by on a Student Budget’ workshop
Gracemount High, Edinburgh

If you would like to sign up for this workshop please email me at alice.c.smith@ed.ac.uk
The meeting time is 12.45 at the LEAPS office and you will be back around 15.00(ish).

For a summary of the S6 workshop, please see below:

During the S6 workshop you will be working with a small group of S6 pupils (16-17 year olds) on a student case study. The pupils in your group have to discuss and work out with the aid of a calculator, what the case study student’s expenditure is for a typical week at university. They also have to discuss and figure out what income their case study student has available to them during the academic year to pay for their student lifestyle. Your role is to make sure the group is working together, discussing the case study and reaching agreement before writing down their answers. More importantly, we would also like you to share with your pupils your own experiences of getting by on a student budget.

Joanne will be leading this workshop and so far the following volunteers have signed up:

Nobody yet!

21 March, S6 at Leith Acad, 13.30-14.30

Wednesday 21 March, 13.30-14.30
S6 ‘Getting by on a Student Budget’ workshop
Leith Academy, Edinburgh

If you would like to sign up for this workshop please email me at alice.c.smith@ed.ac.uk
The meeting time is 12.45 at the LEAPS office and you will be back around 15.00 (ish).

For a summary of the S6 workshop, please see below:

During the S6 workshop you will be working with a small group of S6 pupils (16-17 year olds) on a student case study. The pupils in your group have to discuss and work out with the aid of a calculator, what the case study student’s expenditure is for a typical week at university. They also have to discuss and figure out what income their case study student has available to them during the academic year to pay for their student lifestyle. Your role is to make sure the group is working together, discussing the case study and reaching agreement before writing down their answers. More importantly, we would also like you to share with your pupils your own experiences of getting by on a student budget.

Alice and Roy will be leading this workshop and so far the following volunteers have signed up:

Louise P, Graham L,

19 March, S4 at Ross High, 11.50-12.50

Monday 19 March, 11.50-12.50
S4 ‘Qualifications, Courses & Careers’ workshop
Ross High, Tranent, East Lothian

If you would like to sign up for this workshop please email me at alice.c.smith@ed.ac.uk
The meeting time is 11.00 at the LEAPS office and you will be back around 13.20/30(ish).

There is the possibility of a pick up from Queen Margaret Uni – please contact Alice to confirm this.

For a summary of the S4 workshop please see below:
This is the fast moving quiz style workshop where you assist a group of S4 pupils (14-15 year olds) with the various rounds of the quiz including the very competitive ‘university course – true or false’ and the popular ‘spot the student’ round. Your job is to encourage the pupils to discuss the questions and reach agreement as a group. The workshop also often stimulates other questions from pupils relating to university life.

Roy and Joanne will be attending this workshop, and so far the following students have signed up:

Kerry M,

16 March, S6 at Bannockburn High, 12.05-12.50

Friday 16 March, 12.05-12.50
S6 ‘Getting by on a Student Budget’ workshop
Bannockburn High School, Stirling

If you would like to sign up for this workshop please email me at alice.c.smith@ed.ac.uk
The meeting time is 10.15 at the LEAPS office and you will be back around 14.00(ish).

There is the possibility of a pick up from Heriot-Watt or Stirling Unis on route – please contact Alice to confirm this.

For a summary of the S6 workshop, please see below:

During the S6 workshop you will be working with a small group of S6 pupils (16-17 year olds) on a student case study. The pupils in your group have to discuss and work out with the aid of a calculator, what the case study student’s expenditure is for a typical week at university. They also have to discuss and figure out what income their case study student has available to them during the academic year to pay for their student lifestyle. Your role is to make sure the group is working together, discussing the case study and reaching agreement before writing down their answers. More importantly, we would also like you to share with your pupils your own experiences of getting by on a student budget.

Sarah and Roy will be leading this minibus adventure and so far the following volunteers have signed up:

Jamie C, Eoin N, Ailsa W (pick up Stirling), Catriona M (pick up Stirling),

16 March, S3 Campus Reporter @ Edin Uni, 9.00-12.00

Friday 16 March, 9.00-12.00
S3 Campus Reporter for Inveralmond CHS
Edinburgh University, David Hume Tower, Conference Room

This event is open to all volunteers but is particularly well suited to those volunteers who are familiar with Edinburgh University’s George Square area. The meeting place is Edinburgh University’s David Hume Tower, Conference Room. You can come along to whole event from 9.30-13.00 or the first part from 9.30-11.30. Just decide on the day!

If you would like to sign up for this one please email me on alice.c.smith@ed.ac.uk
For a short description of the event please see below:

The S3 Campus Reporter event involves you showing a small group of pupils around the university campus while assisting them with their task which is to record a short 1 minute film clip, using hand-held video cameras about a topic connected to university and student life.

After a short break mid way through the event the pupils return to the ‘news room’ and we run the TV news show complete with star presenters from the school and featuring all their news clips. For many pupils it is there first time on a university campus and possible first time they have met a student so they generally love it!

Your role is to share your own experiences re university life and also help them find out everything they need to in order to film their short clip.

It’s dead easy and a lot of fun. Being familiar with Edinburgh is not absolutely essential as you will be accompanied round campus by a LEAPS member of staff and we also pair up volunteers where possible.

So far the following volunteers have signed up for this one:

Nobody yet!

15 March, S3 Campus Reporter @ Edin Uni, 9.30-13.00

Thurs 15 March, 9.30-13.00
S3 Campus Reporter for Grangemouth High
Edinburgh University, David Hume Tower, Lecture Theatre B

This event is open to all volunteers but is particularly well suited to those volunteers who are familiar with Edinburgh University’s George Square area. The meeting place is Edinburgh University’s David Hume Tower, Lecture theatre B. You can come along to whole event from 9.30-13.00 or the first part from 9.30-11.30. Just decide on the day!

If you would like to sign up for this one please email me on alice.c.smith@ed.ac.uk
For a short description of the event please see below:

The S3 Campus Reporter event involves you showing a small group of pupils around the university campus while assisting them with their task which is to record a short 1 minute film clip, using hand-held video cameras about a topic connected to university and student life.

After a short break mid way through the event the pupils return to the ‘news room’ and we run the TV news show complete with star presenters from the school and featuring all their news clips. For many pupils it is there first time on a university campus and possible first time they have met a student so they generally love it!

Your role is to share your own experiences re university life and also help them find out everything they need to in order to film their short clip.

It’s dead easy and a lot of fun. Being familiar with Edinburgh is not absolutely essential as you will be accompanied round campus by a LEAPS member of staff and we also pair up volunteers where possible.

So far the following volunteers have signed up for this one:

Louise P,

14 March, S3 Campus Reporter @ Edin Uni, 10.00-13.00

Wed 14 March, 10.00-13.00
S3 Campus Reporter for Eyemouth High
Edinburgh University, David Hume Tower, Conference Room

This event is open to all volunteers but is particularly well suited to those volunteers who are familiar with Edinburgh University’s George Square area. The meeting place is Edinburgh University’s David Hume Tower, Conference Room. You can come along to whole event from 10.00-13.00 or the first part from 9.30-11.30. Just decide on the day!

If you would like to sign up for this one please email me on alice.c.smith@ed.ac.uk
For a short description of the event please see below:

The S3 Campus Reporter event involves you showing a small group of pupils around the university campus while assisting them with their task which is to record a short 1 minute film clip, using hand-held video cameras about a topic connected to university and student life.

After a short break mid way through the event the pupils return to the ‘news room’ and we run the TV news show complete with star presenters from the school and featuring all their news clips. For many pupils it is there first time on a university campus and possible first time they have met a student so they generally love it!

Your role is to share your own experiences re university life and also help them find out everything they need to in order to film their short clip.

It’s dead easy and a lot of fun. Being familiar with Edinburgh is not absolutely essential as you will be accompanied round campus by a LEAPS member of staff and we also pair up volunteers where possible.

So far the following volunteers have signed up for this one:

Nobody yet !

13 March, S5 at Armadale Acad, 12.20-13.10

Tuesday 13 March, 12.20-13.10
S5 ‘Typical Student Week’ workshop
Armadale Academy, West Lothian

If you would like to sign up for this workshop please email me on alice.c.smith@ed.ac.uk
The meeting time is 11.00 sharp at the LEAPS office and you will be back around 14.00(ish).

There is the possibility of a pick up from Heriot-Watt on route – please contact Alice to confirm this.

For a summary of the S5 workshop please see below:

For the S5 workshop you will be working with a small group of S5 pupils (15-16 year olds). The pupils have to find out as much as they can about your typical week at university and plot your activities on a weekly planner. They also calculate how many hours you spend on each activity per week. For this exercise it is best if you can tell the group about your first year at university but if you can’t remember that in much detail then your current timetable will do nicely!

Roy and Joanne will be leading this workshop and so far the following volunteers have signed up:

Jamie C, Ross L,

12 March, S4 at Ross High, 11.50-12.50

Monday 12 March, 11.50-12.50
S4 ‘Qualifications, Courses & Careers’ workshop
Ross High, Tranent, East Lothian

If you would like to sign up for this workshop please email me at alice.c.smith@ed.ac.uk
The meeting time is 11.00 at the LEAPS office and you will be back around 13.20/30(ish).

There is the possibility of a pick up from Queen Margaret Uni – please contact Alice to confirm this.

For a summary of the S4 workshop please see below:

This is the fast moving quiz style workshop where you assist a group of S4 pupils (14-15 year olds) with the various rounds of the quiz including the very competitive ‘university course – true or false’ and the popular ‘spot the student’ round. Your job is to encourage the pupils to discuss the questions and reach agreement as a group. The workshop also often stimulates other questions from pupils relating to university life.

Roy and Alice will be attending this workshop, and so far the following students have signed up:

Jennifer W, Ross L,

7 March, S4 at Tynecastle, 13.30-15.30

Wednesday 7 March, 13.30-15.30
S4 ‘Qualifications, Courses & Careers’ workshop x 2
Tynecastle High, Edinburgh

If you would like to sign up for this workshop please email me at alice.c.smith@ed.ac.uk
The meeting time is 12.45 at the LEAPS office and you will be back around 16.00(ish).

This will be 1 workshop, followed by another!

For a summary of the S4 workshop please see below:

This is the fast moving quiz style workshop where you assist a group of S4 pupils (14-15 year olds) with the various rounds of the quiz including the very competitive ‘university course – true or false’ and the popular ‘spot the student’ round. Your job is to encourage the pupils to discuss the questions and reach agreement as a group. The workshop also often stimulates other questions from pupils relating to university life.Roy and Alice will be attending this workshop, and so far the following students have signed up:

Jennifer W, Louise P,

6 March, S4 at Armadale Acad, 13.50-14.40

Tuesday 6 March, 13.50-14.40
S4 ‘Qualifications, Courses & Careers’ workshop
Armadale Academy, West Lothian

If you would like to sign up for this workshop please email me at alice.c.smith@ed.ac.uk
The meeting time is 12.30 at the LEAPS office and you will be back around 15.45(ish).

There is the possibility of a pick up from Heriot-Watt on route – please contact Alice to confirm this.

For a summary of the S4 workshop please see below:

This is the fast moving quiz style workshop where you assist a group of S4 pupils (14-15 year olds) with the various rounds of the quiz including the very competitive ‘university course – true or false’ and the popular ‘spot the student’ round. Your job is to encourage the pupils to discuss the questions and reach agreement as a group. The workshop also often stimulates other questions from pupils relating to university life.Sarah and Alice will be attending this workshop, and so far the following students have signed up:

Jamie C,

5 March, S6 at WHEC, 10.00-10.55

Monday 5 March, 10.00-10.55
S6 ‘Getting by on a Student Budget’ workshop
Wester Hailes Education Centre, Edinburgh

If you would like to sign up for this workshop please email me at alice.c.smith@ed.ac.uk
The meeting time is 9.15 at the LEAPS office and you will be back around 11.30(ish).

For a summary of the S6 workshop, please see below:

During the S6 workshop you will be working with a small group of S6 pupils (16-17 year olds) on a student case study. The pupils in your group have to discuss and work out with the aid of a calculator, what the case study student’s expenditure is for a typical week at university. They also have to discuss and figure out what income their case study student has available to them during the academic year to pay for their student lifestyle. Your role is to make sure the group is working together, discussing the case study and reaching agreement before writing down their answers. More importantly, we would also like you to share with your pupils your own experiences of getting by on a student budget.

Roy will be leading this workshop and so far the following volunteers have signed up:

Nobody yet!
(max 2 vols)

24 February, S4 at Whitburn Acad, 8.40-9.35

Friday 24 February, 8.40-9.35 NEW DATE - FULL!
S4 ‘Qualifications, Courses & Careers’ workshop
Whitburn Academy, West Lothian

If you would like to sign up for this workshop please email me at alice.c.smith@ed.ac.uk

The meeting time is 7.20 at the LEAPS office and you will be back around 10.30(ish).

There is the possibility of a pick-up at Heriot-Watt on route – let me know when you sign up.

We will provide brekkie for this one!

For a summary of the S4 workshop please see below:
This is the fast moving quiz style workshop where you assist a group of S4 pupils (14-15 year olds) with the various rounds of the quiz including the very competitive ‘university course – true or false’ and the popular ‘spot the student’ round. Your job is to encourage the pupils to discuss the questions and reach agreement as a group. The workshop also often stimulates other questions from pupils relating to university life.

James and Joanne will be attending this workshop, and so far the following students have signed up:

Rhian M, Marc B, Charlotte P, Ali G (pick up HW), Sophie T, Kos (pick up Gorgie), Andrew G - FULL

23 February, S4 at Whitburn Acad, 9.35-10.30

Thursday 23 February, 9.35-10.30 - CANCELLED!
S4 ‘Qualifications, Courses & Careers’ workshop
Whitburn Academy, West Lothian

If you would like to sign up for this workshop please email me at alice.c.smith@ed.ac.uk

The meeting time is 8.15 at the LEAPS office and you will be back around 11.30(ish).

There is the possibility of a pick-up at Heriot-Watt on route – let me know when you sign up.

For a summary of the S4 workshop please see below:
This is the fast moving quiz style workshop where you assist a group of S4 pupils (14-15 year olds) with the various rounds of the quiz including the very competitive ‘university course – true or false’ and the popular ‘spot the student’ round. Your job is to encourage the pupils to discuss the questions and reach agreement as a group. The workshop also often stimulates other questions from pupils relating to university life.

Roy and Joanne will be attending this workshop, and so far the following students have signed up:

Amanda C (pick up HW), Lucy Mc (pick up HW), Donough S (pick up HW), Louise P, Katrina B (pick up HW), Ali G (pick up HW) - FULL!

27 February, S4 at Leith Acad, 11.30-12.30

Monday 27 February, 11.30-12.30 - FULL!
S4 ‘Qualifications, Courses & Careers’ workshop
Leith Academy, Edinburgh

If you would like to sign up for this workshop please email me at alice.c.smith@ed.ac.uk
The meeting time is 10.45 at the LEAPS office and you will be back around 13.00(ish).

For a summary of the S4 workshop please see below:
This is the fast moving quiz style workshop where you assist a group of S4 pupils (14-15 year olds) with the various rounds of the quiz including the very competitive ‘university course – true or false’ and the popular ‘spot the student’ round. Your job is to encourage the pupils to discuss the questions and reach agreement as a group. The workshop also often stimulates other questions from pupils relating to university life.

Roy and Sarah will be attending this workshop, and so far the following students have signed up:

Hashim M, Elena L, Christian Mc, Klara Z, David M, Donough S, Lisa J, Wendy - FULL!
email for reserve

27 February, S6 at Newbattle CHS, 8.40-9.40

Monday 27 February, 8.40-9.40 - FULL!
S6 ‘Getting by on a Student Budget’ workshop
Newbattle CHS, near Dalkeith, Midlothian

If you would like to sign up for this workshop please email me at alice.c.smith@ed.ac.uk
The meeting time is 7.45 sharp at the LEAPS office and you will be back around 10.30(ish).

For a summary of the S6 workshop, please see below:

During the S6 workshop you will be working with a small group of S6 pupils (16-17 year olds) on a student case study. The pupils in your group have to discuss and work out with the aid of a calculator, what the case study student’s expenditure is for a typical week at university. They also have to discuss and figure out what income their case study student has available to them during the academic year to pay for their student lifestyle. Your role is to make sure the group is working together, discussing the case study and reaching agreement before writing down their answers. More importantly, we would also like you to share with your pupils your own experiences of getting by on a student budget.

Roy and Joanne will be leading this workshop and so far the following volunteers have signed up:

Veny, Elena L, Emma W, Linzi S (making own way), Charlotte P, Claire P, Donough S - FULL!

24 February, S6 at Grangemouth HS, 9.52-10.45

Friday 24 February, 9.52-10.45 NOTE NEW TIME!
S6 ‘Getting by on a Student Budget’ workshop
Grangemouth HS, Grangemouth

If you would like to sign up for this workshop please email me at alice.c.smith@ed.ac.uk
The meeting time is 8.40 sharp at the LEAPS office and you will be back around 12.00(ish).

There is the possibility of a pick up from Heriot-Watt or Stirling Unis on route – please contact Alice to confirm this.

For a summary of the S6 workshop, please see below:

During the S6 workshop you will be working with a small group of S6 pupils (16-17 year olds) on a student case study. The pupils in your group have to discuss and work out with the aid of a calculator, what the case study student’s expenditure is for a typical week at university. They also have to discuss and figure out what income their case study student has available to them during the academic year to pay for their student lifestyle. Your role is to make sure the group is working together, discussing the case study and reaching agreement before writing down their answers. More importantly, we would also like you to share with your pupils your own experiences of getting by on a student budget.

Roy and Sarah will be leading this workshop and so far the following volunteers have signed up:

Jamie C, Jamie R, Hannah E, Katherine B, Lyn H,

22 February, S5 at Bannockburn HS, 13.45-14.40

Wednesday 22 February, 13.45-14.40 - FULL!
S5 ‘Typical Student Week’ workshop
Bannockburn HS, Stirling

If you would like to sign up for this workshop please email me on alice.c.smith@ed.ac.uk
The meeting time is 12.10 sharp at the LEAPS office and you will be back around 16.00(ish).

There is the possibility of a pick up from Heriot-Watt or Stirling Unis on route – please contact Alice to confirm this.

For a summary of the S5 workshop please see below:
For the S5 workshop you will be working with a small group of S5 pupils (15-16 year olds). The pupils have to find out as much as they can about your typical week at university and plot your activities on a weekly planner. They also calculate how many hours you spend on each activity per week. For this exercise it is best if you can tell the group about your first year at university but if you can’t remember that in much detail then your current timetable will do nicely!

Sarah and Joanne will be leading this workshop and so far the following volunteers have signed up:

Zoe T (Stirling pick up), Cara S, Aine, Lee Anne T (pick up Napier Sighthill), John Mc (Stirling pick up), Claire P - FULL!