Dear Parents and Carers of Year 9 Students
The Ambition Programme
Leigh Academies Trust is collaborating with The Sevenoaks School, a nationally recognised independent school, to support students across LAT academies with their future university and career aspirations. This initiative, The Ambition Programme, will run from Year 10 to Year 13, offering selected students a range of opportunities, mentorship, and support to aid their future university applications.
We are delighted to announce that Mascalls Academy will be participating in The Ambition Programme from the next academic year, with two Year 9 students from our academy taking part.
This four-year programme is provided free of charge and will involve:
- Bespoke mentorship sessions with university undergraduates.
- ‘Meet-up Days’ hosted at The Sevenoaks School and other LAT Academies.
- A three-day residential at The Sevenoaks School each year
- Opportunities to participate in undergraduate-style research projects in Years 10-12.
Mascalls Academy will begin the recruitment process on Wednesday 14th May, with all Year 9 students attending an information assembly. Following this, students wishing to be considered will need to submit an application via a Google Form.
Shortlisted students will then work with Miss Kimpton on their final application Virtual interviews will take place at the academy on Wednesday 4th June. The two successful students will receive a written confirmation offer of a place on the programme with further information.
Should you have any further questions about The Ambition Programme, please do not hesitate to contact Miss Kimpton at emily.kimpton@mascallsacademy.org.uk
Yours faithfully,
Miss Honey | Assistant Principal & Miss Kimpton | Ambition Programme Lead
