Monthly Archives: November 2014

The Great LHS 6th Form Bake Off

Posted on November 28, 2014 by 6th Form Team

Welcome to the launch of the great LHS Bake Off competition for 2014! Do you want to be crowned LHS Baker of the Year?  1st Prize – £25 Oracle Voucher, 2nd Prize – £15 Oracle Voucher, 3rd Prize – £10 … Continue reading →

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Week starting 24th November

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Mr Kydd

No assemblies now for a while as the hall is being used for Year 11 exams. Please make sure you keep those UCAS applications coming in and that you liaise with your mentor to let them know where you are.  … Continue reading →

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Careers Bulletin 21/11/14

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Please take the time to read the Careers Bulletin attached here as there are many deadlines approaching that you need to be aware of , along with a brief focus on what it is like to work as an IT Business Analyst – please … Continue reading →

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You need to read this article

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Mr Kydd

This article:  If you’re under 30, bad luck. You’re screwed is a must read for your generation.  It gives a compelling argument as to why it’s so important you lot should vote in greater numbers before it’s too late.  Apocalyptic?  Maybe.  Make … Continue reading →

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Careers in Business

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Mr Kydd

On Thursday 20th November at 2pm in the Conference room we have representatives from BDO in school.  Please come along and listen to the various routes of entry including school leaver and graduate.  The presentation will be short with Q … Continue reading →

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Ernst & Young – Insight Evening tonight!

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Mr Kydd

 EY are having an insight evening tonight from 5pm – 7pm at their offices in Reading – Apex Plaza, Forbury Road.  If you want to go along you can just turn up without registering as  there are a couple of places left.  … Continue reading →

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Science Based School Leaver Programme

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Mr Kydd

If you missed the presentation on Thursday bt RSSL but are interested in pursuing a science based career this scheme may be something that you should consider.  They are looking for predicted 300 UCAS points but only one science A level or … Continue reading →

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Week starting 17th November

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Important assembly for both Year 12 and 13 today in the main hall at 1.20.  Please make sure you are there or you will miss out on important information. Year 13, please make sure that you are getting your UCAS … Continue reading →

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Haircut 100

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Mr Kydd

The Rwanda/Children in Need fund raising at school today was boosted by barber and victim in the 6th Form Common Room at lunchtime. Thanks to all involved.  This close cut alone raised over £200 and the total will be announced … Continue reading →

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Elevate Me – careers advice in Reading

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Elevate Me is the place for 16-24 year olds in Reading to get help, advice and support on employment, work experience, volunteering and mentoring.  It is an all-encompassing site bringing together support and advice from many of the agencies operating … Continue reading →

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