Monthly Archives: December 2013

Careers Bulletin 201213

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Mr Kydd

There are four very good high level apprenticeship schemes in this edition – closing dates are early in the new year so don’t delay applying if this interests you.  Also for  news of the LHS Careers Fair on the 30th January 6pm – 8.30pm  … Continue reading →

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Business – something a bit lighter ?

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Mr Kydd

This BBC newswebsite magazine page shows that many businesses are looking to make their office more fun and creative to inspire their employees to create a new innovative product or solve problems.  This article also demonstrates how hard businesss are working … Continue reading →

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Geography enrichment – something to watch

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Mr Kydd

A couple of things you might like to watch to enrich your A Level studies. Physical Geography This link will take you to the Channel Four catch up page for their recent programmes Britain’s Killer Storms. This is “a powerful and moving … Continue reading →

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The cartoon that came in from the Cold

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Mr Kydd

Year Thirteen historians, You may remember in the last week of the summer term we watched the 1955 cartoon version of  Animal Farm as part of your introduction to the Russian dicatorships course. What I did not realise at the time … Continue reading →

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Year Twelve – Briefing notes for the week beginning Monday 16th December

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Mr Kydd

A few matters for the week please, 1. First can I remind you of the importance of finishing the term with as much energy as possible. Most of you will have a series of mock examinations when you return, and … Continue reading →

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This week’s edition of Question Time

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Mr Kydd

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

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Geography in animation

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Mr Kydd

If you click here then you will find a lovely site from Wycombe High School. It has some excellent geography animations. Whilst we are on the topic, you might like to click on this BBC graphic page. It shows how earthquakes happen. … Continue reading →

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OAP Party

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Mr Kydd

The annual OAP party is on Monday from 1 pm.  All Year 13s are off timetable for period 5 to attend this and ‘muck in’.  Year 12s, please keep bringing in wrapped chocolate for gifts.  Each Year 13 mentor group … Continue reading →

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Fight Club

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Mr Kydd

This term’s Fight Club will be at 1.45 in S3 on Thursday 19th December.  The motion is: This house believes that “marriage is the bedrock of our society” (David Cameron). All welcome.

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UCAS

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Mr Kydd

The end of term is looming so it’s time to get your UCAS in if you haven’t done it yet!  Have a look at Which? magazine’s five application delays to avoid.  Please avoid them!  Official deadline is January 15th at … Continue reading →

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