Colchester Royal Grammar School

Lexden Road Colchester Essex CO3 3ND Headmaster: K L Jenkinson MA

Telephone: Colchester (01206) 509100 Email: info@crgs.co.uk

October 2010
Dear Parent/Guardian

Sixth Form One-Day Student Conference

Emmanuel Centre, London on Thursday 25th November 2010

The Chemistry Department proposes to take Year 13 Chemistry students to the above one-
day conference in London on Thursday 25th November. The day comprises a series of
entertaining lectures and chemical demonstrations, including the odd small explosion, and
aims to reflect the range of chemistry met at AS and A2 level, as well as emphasising the
role of chemistry in everyday life. The team of distinguished and experienced speakers
includes well-known figures from a range of chemical disciplines, who are leaders in their
particular fields of study.

The day is scheduled to include the following:

• Typical elements can be fun! Dr Colin Chambers, AQA Chair of Examiners

• Lecture (title to be announced) Dr Oscar Ces, Imperial College, London
• How the zebra got its stripes! Dr Andrea Sella. University College, London
• Hollywood Science Dr Jonathan Hare, Sussex University
• Medicine beyond the molecule Professor David Smith, University of York
• How to succeed in Chemistry examinations Dr Colin Chambers, AQA Chair of
Examiners
• A Pollutant’s Tale Prof Tim Harrison, University of Bristol

The students should find the day enjoyable and informative and it should widen their
perspective of chemistry.

The cost of the day, including coach transport, is £29, payable as a voluntary contribution.
Whilst there is no obligation to attend or pay, the trip may not go ahead if we are unable to
meet these costs from voluntary contributions. Please note that there will be only 50
places available on the trip so a prompt reply is required. If you would like a place for your
son/daughter/ward, please return the accompanying consent form with payment by
Monday 18th October at the latest. Cheques should be made payable to Colchester
Royal Grammar School. Please return the payment and form via the letter box outside
reception.

Students will need to make their own arrangements for lunch. There is a café available on
site and a number of shops and cafés in the vicinity of the venue. Alternatively, students
may bring a packed lunch. Students should wear smart casual clothing. The trip will leave
from the Creffield Road entrance at the rear of the school at 8.00 a.m., and we aim to
return to school by 6.30-7.00pm, depending on traffic conditions.

If you consent to your son/daughter/ward travelling home independently after the study
day, please would you indicate this on the consent form. If you have any questions about
the proposed visit, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours sincerely

R. Adams
Head of Chemistry / Director of Specialism
Ref: 101034
 Sixth Form One-Day Student Conference
Emmanuel Centre, London SW1 on Thursday 25th November 2010

Student Name: ............................................................... Tutor Group: ..................

1. I would like my son/daughter/ward to take part in this trip.

2. I enclose £29 cheque (payable to Colchester Royal Grammar School).

3. I understand that the coach will return to CRGS at about 6.30-7.00pm.

Please tick one of the following:

 My son/daughter/ward will travel home with the school party and I take responsibility
for their safe transport home from school.

 I consent to my son/daughter/ ward making his/her own way home independently after
the conference, and I take responsibility for his/her safe transport home.

4. I authorise members of staff during the course of the trip to approve any medical
treatment for my child considered necessary in an emergency on the advice of a
qualified medical practitioner. I set out below details of any medical condition from
which he/she is suffering, together with the treatment required in case of illness.

Signed: ………………………………………………….

Date: ………………………………………………….

NAME (BLOCK CAPITALS): ………………………………………………….

Emergency contact number: ………………………………………………….

PLEASE RETURN TO THE LETTER BOX OUTSIDE RECEPTION, TOGETHER WITH

PAYMENT OF £29, BY MONDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2010