Monthly Archives: November 2013

Careers Bulletin 291113

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Mr Kydd

For updated news on Sponsored degrees,scholarships and apprenticeships locally please click here  Sport I have come accross a very informative guide to Careers in Sport & Exercise Sciences, from BASES ” The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences” lots of useful job … Continue reading →

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Question Time

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Mr Kydd

This week’s edition of Question Time can be found by clicking here. It is from Falkirk, and in part looks at the possible break up of the United Kingdom in 2014 after the Scottish referendum. Mr Kydd.

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Why do people hate the word chemicals?

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Mr Kydd

An interesting post and original post from the BBC news magazine section can be found here. In it Dr Mark Lorch asks as “chemistry is everywhere in the world around us – so why are we so scared of it … Continue reading →

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Year 13: week beginning 25th November

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Mr Kydd

It really would be a good idea to get your UCAS applications off by the end of this week.  Also, if you are not applying for uni, you should be considering a range of post-A level options.  Keep checking the … Continue reading →

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Year Twelve briefing notes – The week beginning Monday 24th November

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Mr Kydd

All, A few matters for this week please. 1. As you should know by now there is a meet the mentor evening for your parents on 5th December (4.00 to 6.00 PM). We very  much want you to come to … Continue reading →

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Careers Bulletin 221113

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Mr Kydd

Information included this week relates to journalism, law, criminology. aerospace, defence and engineering – plus a visit from AWE on the 4th December who are recruiting A level students with a view to funding a degree in engineering! To read more, please click … Continue reading →

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University Events

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Mr Kydd

Lots of events are regularly happening at Universities here are just a selection.  To find out more you should regularly visit www.UniTasterDays.com

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Engineering support

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Mr Kydd

If you are interested in engineering, then the following link  is very helpful – http://i-want-to-study-engineering.org/   It contains practice university interview questions suitable for engineers, physicists and mathematicians. Mr Trim.

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Year Twelve – Headstart opportunities

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Mr Kydd

All maths, computing and science students in Year Twelve,    You should have a look at the Headstart website below.   www.headstartcourses.org.uk   What is Head Start and who would benefit from it?   A Head Start course is a … Continue reading →

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Updated list for attendees for tomorrow’s apprenticeship fair

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Mr Kydd

All, Please find an updated (expanded) list of attendees for tomorrow’s apprenticeship fair here. Mrs Wooller

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