Dear Parent/Guardian

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A Level English Language Student Conference in London: Thursday 12 February 2015

The English Department is arranging a trip for AS and A2 students to see and hear many famous
names in English Language. The conference is very popular and is always oversubscribed. The
timing is perfect coursework will be nearly finished and students will be starting to think about
exam topics.
The highlight will be:
Professor David Crystal, author of countless books on the
English Language and spokesperson on all things language.
Crystal always talks with humour and wit about new
developments in language - an antidote to all those who tell
you that texting is making students illiterate! Hell be speaking
about Pragmatics: The Final Frontier. He is available
afterwards for book signing.
We are also excited about the other great speakers for this years event:

Professor Deborah Cameron, speaking about gender stereotypes (a key AS topic)

David Marsh, on The Sounds of Syntax

Chief Examiners, discussing the Texts and Contexts aspect of the exam, and finally

Akala performing Hip Hop Shakespeare

It will be an action-packed day. There will be language activities and a dedicated blog in the
weeks prior to the event. Students can get directly involved by submitting questions in advance.
It will be a very rewarding event. One student even said that it had inspired her to study English
Language at University!
Date:

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Thursday 12 February 2015.

Leave college at 6.30 am.

Return approx. 6.30 pm.

Cost: 35 includes conference ticket and travel by minibus. Students will need a packed lunch
and extra money to buy tea. There is always a book stall so students might wish to bring money
for purchases.
If you would like your son or daughter to take part in this trip*, complete the attached forms and
return with full payment to Emma Chambers, the Educational Visits Administrator, in main
reception between 10am and 2pm. The payment will be non-refundable unless a substitute can
be found. The final date for payment is Friday 12th December 2014.
Any student that is eligible for the discretionary fund can use part of their current balance as full
or part payment of visit costs.
Please do not hesitate to contact me or Emma Chambers (echambers@eastnorfolk.ac.uk) if you
have any further queries.
Yours faithfully

Jill Beckwith
English Language Tutor
T 01493 662234 F 01493 441405 info@eastnorfolk.ac.uk
Church Lane, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 7BQ
www.eastnorfolk.ac.uk

*NB: There are only 15 guaranteed places for this trip so students will have to be quick. Places will be allocated on a first come,
first served basis. If more than 15 students are interested we may be able to arrange further transport so if you are not one of
the first 15, please still indicate your interest and you will be placed on a waiting list. You will be contacted as soon as we know
whether we can take further capacity.

Consent Slip
A Level English Language Conference (12.02.15)
Institute of Education, London.
PLEASE USE CAPITAL LETTERS Return slip to Emma Chambers in R01 in the Reception area (cheques made
payable to East Norfolk Sixth Form College) by Friday 12th December 2014

Student name ... (Student number.....)

has my permission to attend the A level English Language Conference on Thursday 12th February 2015.
I include the full payment of 35.00
Cash

Cheque

Bursary

Student Mobile Number

Parent/Guardian Name ...
Parent/Guardian Contact Number ...
Signed.Parent/Guardian

Please give details below of any medical conditions.

Allergies
Medication
Diabetes, asthma or epilepsy
Any other illness not covered by the above
Travel Sickness
Special dietary requirements
Any other special needs

Please notify your teachers of the date of your trip and arrange to collect work in advance