Category: Workshops

Reminder: Summer revision “early bird” booking closes soon

Richard Hornby

A reminder to everyone that early bird booking for this year’s summer revision classes will close in 11 days, on Saturday, 4th March.  At this point, the booking fee will increase, and the rooms for these sessions will be confirmed.
For more details about the classes, please visit Summer revision sessions 2017, and to book visit http://mallard-days.com/shop.
We hope to see you there!

Summer revision sessions 2017

Richard Hornby

Following a successful small-scale trial in 2015, and a full scale trial in 2016, I’m pleased to announce today that Summer Revision sessions will make a full return for the 2017 exam season, however there will be a few changes to how they will be run.
Continued partnership
Firstly, we will be continuing our room booking partnership with Bowburn Community Association, who will be hosting most, if not all, of our revision sessions.   The centre is easily accessible by car (with a large free car park) or bus (the regular X12 Newcastle – Middlesbrough bus stops directly outside).
Advance payments
We will, however, be operating a different payment system to last year, so that all sessions are paid and committed to in advance.  This will prevent larger rooms being booked when they not needed, enabling us to spend more money on the learning resources necessary for a successful session.
The main booking window for the summer revision classes will open on 1 January 2017, and close 2 months later, on 4 March.  At this point, sessions with low / no bookings will be rescheduled to smaller venues or cancelled.  From 5 March to 22 April, bookings will remain open, however they will be at a premium rate.  From 23 April, last-minute bookings will be taken, although these will be at our emergency rate!
Early bird bookings have now closed
In spite of the above, the fee for sessions for 2017  is outstanding value, as other tutors running similar events often charge over £60 for essentially the same service.

Bookings from
Bookings to
Cost

5 March 2017
22 April 2017
£45

23 March 2017
Start of session
£50

Ok, so when are the revision sessions?
Our revision timetable is shown below.

Week 1 (1 – 7 May)

No sessions

Week 2 (8 – 14 May)

Saturday 13 May 11am – 1pm: AS Maths – Pure Core 1, session 1

Week 3 (15 – 21 May)

Monday 15 May 5pm – 7pm: AS Maths – Pure Core 1, session 2
Saturday 20 May 11am -1pm: AS Maths – Pure Core 2, session 1
Saturday 20 May 1.30pm -3.30pm: GCSE Science – Physics, session 1
Sunday 21 May 11am – 1pm: GCSE Maths Non-calculator, session 1

Week 4 (22 – 28 May)

Monday 22 May 7pm – 9pm: AS Maths – Pure Core 2, session 2

Week 5 (29 May – 4 June)

Saturday 3 June 4.00pm – 6pm: AS Maths – Statistics, session 1
Sunday 4 June 11am – 1pm: GCSE Maths calculator, session 1

Week 6 (5 – 11 June)

Monday 5 June 5pm – 7pm: AS Maths – Statistics, session 2
Friday 9 June 5pm – 7pm – GCSE Maths calculator, session 3
Sunday 11 June 11am – 1pm: A-level Physics, session 1
Sunday 11 June 1.30pm-3.30pm GCSE Maths calculator, session 4

Week 7 (12 – 18 June)

Tuesday 13 June 5pm – 7pm: A-level Physics, session 2
Wednesday 14 June 5pm – 7pm:  GCSE Additional Science and Separate Science – Physics, session 2
Saturday 17 June 11am – 1pm: A-level Physics, session 3

Week 8 (19 – 25 June)

Monday 19 June: 5pm – 7pm: A-level Physics, session 4
Saturday 24 June 11am – 1pm: A-level Physics, session 5

Week 9 (26 June – 2 July)

Monday 26 June 5pm – 7pm: A-level Physics, session 6

Suspended sessions
Regrettably, sessions with low numbers of signups on 5 March 2017 have been cancelled.  These include all sessions on Biology, Chemsistry and AS Physics; and also the problem solving classes at the start of  month.

Summer revision sessions 2016

Richard Hornby

We are pleased to announce the final timetable for revision sessions this summer.
Sessions can now be paid for in advance by visiting mallard-days.com/shop.  Please note that refunds cannot be given should you fail to attend a session which you have booked in advance.
All sessions will cost £40 for two hours tuition.
Friday 24 June – A2 Physics Unit 5 – 4.30pm, Bowburn Community Association.
Saturday 25 June – A2 Physics Unit 5 – 10am, Bowburn Community Association.
These sessions are open to existing pupils and their contacts, are standalone, and have a fluid structure, depending on the needs of the individual students.
Venues
Bowburn Community Asssociation
Durham Road, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5AT

Sessions will take place in the “L/H Games Room”, which will be clearly signed from the main entrance.  FREE CAR PARKING is available.  Please wait in the foyer until the session start time.
Antioch House
66 Crossgate, Durham, DH1 4PR

Sessions will take place in the “Phyllis Carter Room”, which is on the first floor.  NO CAR PARKING IS AVAILABLE, please use public transport / Park and Ride to access the city centre.