Monthly Archives: September 2014

New BSc Psychology taster course at King’s College London for year 12 & 13 students

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Mr Kydd

King’s College London has just announced they will be running a university taster course for year 12 and 13 students who are considering studying BSc Psychology at university on Wednesday 5 November 2014, 9.30am – 2.30pm This taster course is … Continue reading →

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w/b 29.9.14

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Assembly days for Year 12 and 13 are different this week. Year 13 on Tuesday in main hall at 1.20 (postponed) Assembly for Year 12 on Wednesday at 1.20, main hall. PC Emery will be taking both assemblies and discussing … Continue reading →

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Things looking up for graduate jobs

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Mr Kydd

There has been a big fall in graduate unemployment in the UK, the latest figures suggest. The Higher Education Careers Service Unit (Hecsu) analysed the destinations of 256,350 new graduates six months after they left university. Some 7.3% were unemployed … Continue reading →

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Careers Bulletin 260914

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Mr Kydd

This weeks bulletin has lots of opportunities in it for sixth form students so please do take a minute or two to look through it now, current apprenticeship vacancies are to be found here.

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University of Reading – Meteorology Work Experience Programme for February 2015

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Mr Kydd

This popular programme is available to students in Years 10 to 13. The work experience gives students a real insight into the field of Meteorology and allows them to use the state of the art facilities based at the University of … Continue reading →

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Writing Your UCAS Personal Statement

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Mr Kydd

You should be well into writing your personal statement by now if you are applying to university. Below is a link to an interesting article from the Telegraph about how to write a good statement. Personal Statement Article It is also … Continue reading →

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Year 12 Community Service

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Mr Kydd

It is important to make the best use of your time during year 12 where you can develop new skills and experiences that will set you apart from other candidates for university places or job applications.  We expect all year … Continue reading →

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Oxbridge Admission?

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Below is a link to an interesting article about the Oxbridge admissions process.  It is worth a read to find out the latest on how to win the race to achieve an Oxbridge place. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-29222233

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Careers Bulletin 190914

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Mr Kydd

  This weeks bulletin contains mostly 6th form news so please do have a look here especially if you are interested in becoming a pilot or entering the legal or medical/healthcare industries.

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w/b 22nd September

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Assembly for Year 12 today in main hall. Year 13 have a student finance roadshow in their common room tomorrow at 1.20.  It is really an informal q and a after a brief presentation from an outside speaker. Year 13 … Continue reading →

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