Monthly Archives: July 2013

How To Get An Apprenticeship

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Mr Kydd

   You tube clip – how to apply for an apprenticeship  Step by step instructions on how to register on the National Apprenticeship site and how to apply for a vacancy.

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Lack of Computer Science Graduates

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Mr Kydd

Interesting article from USA highlighting the growth of “Coding camps for kids” to meet the growing area of “software” jobs  – click  here

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Art exhibition – tomorrow

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Mr Kydd

Year Twelve, Just a quick reminder that the Art exhibition is on tomorrow – Tuesday 9th July. Sixth Form can have an early look – from 5.00. All welcome. We would really like it if we could show you what your … Continue reading →

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Question Time

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Mr Kydd

This week’s edition of Question Time can be found here. Have a look. Mr Kydd.

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Pensions Administrator Vacancy

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Mr Kydd

Equiniti in central Reading have a permanent postion for a Pensions Administrator, they are ideally  looking for an A level school leaver, with GCSE in  Maths & English at grade C and above.  Click here for full details.

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Fight Club

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Mr Kydd

There will be a debate on Friday 12th July in S5 (Crofty’s room) at 1.30.  The motion is: “This house believes that there is no need for god(s) in a modern society.” All welcome. If you are considering law, PR, … Continue reading →

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Higher Education Evening for Parents 1st July 2013

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Mr Kydd

Please find  here the presentation from Amy Wigham of Reading University about things to think about when applying to university. Ms Vignali.

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Careers Bulletin 07-06-13

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Mr Kydd

 There are lots of apprenticeship vacancies advertised in this weeks edition – one fabulous one with PWC, along with news of a very exciting local summer employment programme if you are 16-17 . If your interested please click here. Finally for … Continue reading →

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Question Time

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Mr Kydd

This week’s edition of Question Time can be found here. Mr Kydd.

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History Enrichment – Henry VIII, the Saddam of the Tudor court

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Mr Kydd

There is a  piece of comparative  / journalistic history in The Independent here. In it Professor Kevin Dutton argues that “Henry scores 174 on a “psychopathic spectrum” which starts at 168 (the “average” male scores 112). In The Wisdom of Psychopaths, out in … Continue reading →

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