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Register Now for Enrolment Sessions 2022/23

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 TRANSITIONS ENROLMENT 2022/23 

Register Now

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Transitions are pleased to announce the dates for our upcoming enrolment sessions for students 2022/23:

Event Details

Level 1: Pre-Juniors and Primary Instrumental

When: Tuesday 9 August, 5:30-7:30pm

Where: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Renfrew Steet, Glasgow G2

To register, visit here or scan the code:

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Level 2: Junior Conservatoire and Bespoke Students

When: Wednesday 10 August, 5:30-7:30pm

Where: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Renfrew Steet, Glasgow G2

To register, visit here or scan the code:

Application Year: All students looking to apply to an
RCS undergraduate course starting in September 2023

When: Thursday 11 August, 5:30-7:30pm

Where: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Renfrew Steet, Glasgow G2

To register, visit here or scan the code:

Note: All sessions begin at 5:30pm in the Cafe Bar for registration and refreshments.

What to expect

All new and continuing students are invited to join us for the opportunity to:

  • meet the Transitions team.
  • find out about the programme and the support which you will receive. (including updates for continuing students).
  • ask any questions you have about the coming year.
  • for our younger students, you’ll be able to take part in a fun creative activity
  • for students in the upper ages, you’ll see performances by RCS students who have come through the Transitions programme.

 Get In Touch 

If you require any further information or have any questions, email: transitions@rcs.ac.uk

Fair Access Expo 2021

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We’re excited to announce that bookings for our upcoming Fair Access Expo are now open!!! 

Come along and join us on Thursday 4th November for open discussions around Widening Access to the Arts. 

We are delighted that the wonderful screen actor Julie Hesmondhalgh will be opening the Expo, sharing her passion for the arts and its power to transform lives and communities. We will also be sharing stories and flagging up opportunities for people interested in a career in Dance, Drama, Music, Film, Production, Theatre and the Performing Arts. 

This year, the main discussions that you can take part in are:

 Young People as Champions of Widening Access to the Arts 
A group of young people will come together to share their experience of choosing the arts as a pathway. We’ll delve into what it’s been like and how they see themselves moving forward.    

 Where Theatre Meets Film 
In this discussion we will hear from theatre-makers and filmmakers and people who do both – we will explore the many varied opportunities that are available in Film and theatre and how both practical and creative disciplines can straddle both art forms.   

 Being Working Class in The Arts 
A career in the arts is not always celebrated as a life choice or even as an option at all – in this panel we will hear from a panel of speakers from working-class communities who have forged creative careers, often against the odds.   

Registration now closed!

Head over to rcs.ac.uk/fair-access-expo to watch again

Attention all teachers and community groups:

If you would like to make a day of it and are able to host the event streamed live into your classroom/space, we have goodies!!! Register your interest in hosting a live stream of the Fair Access Expo to your young folks and we will send you through a box of goodies to give out on the day. Request your pack in Question 4 of the form by telling us roughly how many young people you are hoping will attend. The event will run from 12noon – 3pm. 

Care Experienced and Estranged Focus Group

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 Care Experienced and Estranged Focus Group 

Mon 8 Nov + Mon 4 Apr, 5pm-6pm

Are you care experienced or estranged? Do you attend WACI or Transitions? If so, we would love you to join our Fair Access Care Experienced and Estranged student focus group. Help us in learning about how we can support you better – come along and share your views and opinions.

Group of young people relaxed chatting in the round.

Dates: 8 November 2021 & 4 April 2022
Times: 5-6pm
Location: Online

Sign up here: *Bookings now closed*
Booking Deadline: 25 October, 12 noon.

#YourVoice #FocusGroup #CareExperienced #Estranged #FairAccess #WideningAccess

 

Transitions Student Focus Group

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 Transitions Student Focus Group 

Mon 1 Nov + Mon 7 Mar, 5pm-6pm

Would you like to help us shape the Transitions programme? Come and join our Focus Group!

The focus group will provide the opportunity for you to tell us about your experience as an RCS Transitions student and to share your ideas and opinions. Led by Jesse Paul, the RCS Fair Access Manager, the sessions will take place twice a year. You should be available to attend both sessions.

 

When: Mon 1 Nov + Mon 7 Mar, 5-6pm

Where: Online

Who: Transitions Students

 

Booking link: *Bookings now closed*

Sign up deadline: Mon 18 Oct

Fair Access Care Experienced and Estranged Student Drop-In

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 Fair Access Care Experienced and Estranged Student Drop In 

Fourth Monday of each month between 5pm-6pm

We’re pleased to announce that our monthly sessions will be hosted by Jesse Paul (Fair Access Manager) and The Fair Access Team. They take place on the 4th Monday of every month via Zoom.

These relaxed and informal sessions are designed to suit your needs, whatever they may be – you may just want a cuppa and a chat, or to get information and advice about accessing the arts or maybe you wish to meet others with similar experiences to yourself. 

The drop-ins provide a safe space, however, if you wish to speak to someone about a personal or sensitive issue outwith these sessions, please email transitions@rcs.ac.uk or WACI@rcs.ac.uk and the team will arrange an appointment with you.

No need to book, join the session by clicking the button below:

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Meeting ID: 827 8338 9104
Passcode: CE DROP IN

To find out more before attending, email Jesse Paul.

Monthly Transitions Surgeries for Transitions students

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 Questions and Queries 10min Drop-in Sessions 

First Monday of each month between 5pm-6pm

We’ve set up monthly drop-in sessions so that you can ask us anything about compulsory and optional Transitions activity – which ranges from performance trips to masterclasses, and also covers coaching and audition/interview preparation.
 
Here are some examples of the questions you could ask us:

• How do I tell someone that I’m going to miss a class?
• What should I do if I am asked to buy materials by a tutor?
• Can someone help me fill out my finance forms?
• Do you pay travel for optional activities?
• I’ve lost my new student agreement – can you send me another?
• Who do I tell if my address has changed?
• How do I make my coaching booking?
• When do I apply to UCAS?

Make an appointment by emailing us by noon on the Friday before the surgery you want to attend. We will confirm your appointment by email.

 

 Advice and Guidance 10min Drop-in Sessions 

Third Monday of each month between 5pm-6pm

Do you need Advice and Guidance from a Transitions Coordinator? We are here to support you. Starting from September, we’ve set up 10min drop-in sessions so that you can talk to us about wellbeing, timekeeping, finance, communication and pathways.
 
Here are some other examples of the things you might need help with:

• Juggling a busy schedule
• If you are feeling low and need someone to talk to
• Making decisions about next steps to apply for
• Understanding the feedback you have been given by a tutor or audition panel

Make an appointment by emailing us by noon on the Friday before the surgery you want to attend. We will confirm your appointment by email.

 

U15 Confidence Boosting Workshop

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3 young people listening to someone with their back to us. Look happy and engaged.

When: Mon 19 Apr OR Wed 21 Apr, 6-6:45pm

Where: via Zoom

Who: Transitions Students Aged Under 15

This confidence-boosting workshop has been co-designed by the Transitions team and two amazing U15s Transitions students. Expect to share ideas through games, exercises and creative tasks. The Transitions team will send you a creativity pack that you will use during the workshop to help you to create motivational quotes for us all to share. This workshop is part of core Transitions activity.

Booking Deadline: Mon 12 April

Booking Form Link:*Bookings now closed*