Monthly Archives: January 2014

Year Twelve briefing notes – for the week beginning Monday 3rd February

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Have a look at the video above please. A lot of what has been on this site in the last few weeks has either been about post-mocks analysis or careers (have a look for example at the post on the … Continue reading →

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Pathways to Property summer school

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Mr Kydd

All, If you are interested in a career in property, then please see the following information from the Henley business school (based at the University of Reading). It is free. Pathways to Property is a new initiative helping to raise … Continue reading →

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Summer school opportunities

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Homerton College Summer Schools 2014   Homerton College at the University of Cambridge are running 2 two-night residential courses aimed at high-achieving year 12 students in the maintained sector, who are likely to progress to Russell Group Universities or Oxbridge. … Continue reading →

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Question Time

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Mr Kydd

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

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Workshop Conferences – The University of Nottingham

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Mr Kydd

All, I have been sent a flyer for workshop conferences. This is now up outside my office. Please note, this is a private company, so there are costs for these sessions. They run from April to July. Their misson statement … Continue reading →

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Free Sixth Form lectures at the University of Royal Holloway

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Mr Kydd

All,   Please find below a list of  free lectures available  to you from the University of Royal Holloway. These are linked to A Level study areas, and give students a taster of university level teaching, in a real university … Continue reading →

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Oxbridge talk and law open day

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Mr Kydd

All, A reminder – if you want to know more about applying to the University of Cambridge, then we have the schools liason officer from King’s College speaking in the Main Hall from 4.00 on Wednesday 5th February. All are welcome, … Continue reading →

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Careers Fair

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Mr Kydd

The University for Creative Arts (Surrey)and an IT Consultant have just confirmed that they will be at the fair on Thursday.  

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New Exhibitor!

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Peiwen Tian is a junior software developer for Halarose – the UK electoral software market leader.  She is spending a Year in Industry during her gap year.  If you would like to find out about the Year in Industry programme, … Continue reading →

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Success in interviews assembly

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Mr Kydd

All, I thought Mr Cook’s assembly yesterday on what interviewers are looking for was first class. I hope that it will help you when your time comes. Please find a copy of his powerpoint presentation here. Mr Kydd.  STOP PRESS … Continue reading →

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