Monthly Archives: July 2013

Personal statements: Oxbridge

University College Oxford produced a useful guide to help construct your personal statement: Final printout for personal statements It has an Oxbridge ‘slant’ to it but is equally useful for any application to any institution.  You should try to come back with a … Continue reading

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EPQ

All EPQ interviews are now over.  You will receive a letter soon to tell you whether or not you have been successful.  Please check this site regularly.  You should down load the following documents, although you will get hard copy … Continue reading

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Recovery

An article from Peak Performance on Recovery, which is the next topic for year 13 Exercise Physiology   Click here to read the article

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Personal Statement – Where Do I Start?

It can sometimes be a bit tricky getting started on your personal statement.  Try jotting down your thoughts on this  worksheet to help focus your mind.   

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UCAS: London University Information Days

On September the 10th and 11th London University are running two information days open to both parents and students.  This is a key event for London Universities and booking in advance is recommended.

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UCAS: personal statements and work experience

Which? magazine have just posted this guide on the dos and don’ts of personal statement writing with a video clip with what university admissions tutors are looking for.  They’ve also got some tips about how work experience can help develop your statement and … Continue reading

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Apprenticeship Fair At Madejski Stadium!

On  Wed 21st August 10am – 4pm  –  over 40 employers & training companies will attend to advertise local job vacancies.  You can also get help and advice on your CV , interview skills and register on the National Apprenticeship … Continue reading

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Gothic Film Season

If you are doing English literature A2, you have got to have a look at Gothic: The Dark Heart of Film, a season of films, TV and radio broadcasts organised by the British Film Institute.  It looks brilliant.  Listen to … Continue reading

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Which University To Choose ?

Looking at University Web sites and popping along to OPen Days are some of the ways to discover the right University for you.  I have uploaded a comprehensive A – Z listing of all the UK Universities with phone numbers and web addresses … Continue reading

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Fight Club

Very impressive knowledge and high quality debating today with the first debate.  We’ll do another Fight Club in October and it looks like we’ll devise a motion connected to the issue of the death penalty. Mr Hand

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