Monthly Archives: July 2013

Careers Bulletin 12-07-13

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Mr Kydd

Lots of local vacancies for school leavers in this weeks edition plus information regarding Reading College – click here    

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Congratulations

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Mr Kydd

A huge congratualtions to our ex-Sixth Formers who are getting their degree results. We only have a few so far, but we will keep this post updated as we find out more. Mr Kydd. Name Subject University Grade Future plans … Continue reading →

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NME: Five Outstanding music videos

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Mr Kydd

A useful resource for your research and planning! www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/david-lynch-nin-5-outstanding-music-videos-by-big-name-film-directors?recache=1&t=1231311&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=lynch    

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Media Studies Oscars 2013

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Mr Kydd

To both celebrate and reward this year’s Year 13 Media Studies students for all their hard work, the Media Studies Department hosted Oscars Evening on May 22nd 2013. This year the students created music videos, in groups, to a variety … Continue reading →

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Business – things to watch

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Mr Kydd

There are some excellent programmes to watch listed below. They are on the iplayer, so time limited. However after this they may well appear on youtube. You can find them. http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b02zn9zm/Peter_Jones_Meets…_Series_1_Episode_3/   Peter Jones meets… sees Peter Jones (from dargon’s … Continue reading →

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Students Interested In STEM Subjects

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Mr Kydd

Gocracker is designed to encourage young people to study STEM subjects and to discover the exciting career opportunities available to them in the SET sector. Young people can find information and news about STEM subjects, industry sectors, apprenticeships, colleges, universities … Continue reading →

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English literature

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Mr Kydd

If you are going to carry on with A2 literature, you will be doing the Gothic genre.  This link will take you to an article about a new stage adaptation of the much acclaimed Swedish vampire love story (yes you did … Continue reading →

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Drama – What’s On July and August

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Mr Kydd

All, The list below is not just for drama students, if you love theatre or want a fresh stimulus then get your fix this month with these shows!   Sixth Form Festival South Street, Reading: 22nd July http://www.readingarts.com/southstreet/whatson/event.asp?id=SX9FF8-A7821D12 If you don’t … Continue reading →

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English literature

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Mr Kydd

There are two productions of Macbeth on at the moment – Kenneth Branagh’s version in Manchester and one at The Globe in London.  Read a review here. The Branagh version is going to be broadcast live on 20th July at … Continue reading →

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This week: 8th July

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Mr Kydd

Voting for committee chair is open all week. Some EPQ interviews this week, but most will be from next.  You will get your appointment time this week though. There is a special assembly this week on Thursday period 4 where … Continue reading →

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