Monthly Archives: January 2015

6th Form News and FutureLearn

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Mr Kydd

Please click on this link for the new edition of 6th Form News: SFN 29 Jan 2015 issue 5 Lots of new courses to help with the transition to university from FutureLearn: FutureLearn on the UCAS blog How can online … Continue reading →

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Cooking Competition !

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Mr Kydd

Thursday 12th February from 3.45pm – 5.45pm we are looking for pairs of students to work together to cook a 2 course meal costing under £8 from locally produced and seasonal foods. A local chef and business person will judge … Continue reading →

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FREE LECTURE FOR YEAR 12 STUDENTS: INSIDE EBOLA – HOW THE VIRUS WORKS AND WHAT WE CAN DO TO STOP IT

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Mr Kydd

  Year 12 students, will be of particular interest to AS Biology students Location:  Palmer Building 109,  Whiteknights Campus Time:  Lecture & Q&A  1.30pm – 2.30pm   The Lecture:  Inside Ebola  – How the Virus Works and In order to … Continue reading →

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Apprenticeships with Network Rail

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Mr Kydd

This has come through and will be worth looking at if not going to uni: “We’re investing £38bn into upgrading and improving the railway so there’s never been a better time to join us. Our apprentices earn while they learn, … Continue reading →

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Careers Bulletin

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Mr Kydd

There is so much information in this weeks bulletin for sixth formers in particular,   it would be a great shame if you chose not to read it.  Please click here for the bulletin and here for an attachment from NG Bailey relating to various … Continue reading →

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Week beginning 26.1.15

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Mr Kydd

    Monday 26th January: both Year 12 and 13 are back in school as normal after study leave. We have a joint Year 12 and 13 assembly today (Monday 26th) at 1.20 in the main hall.  Lots of important things to … Continue reading →

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Sutton Trust Summer Schools

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Mr Kydd

Applications for the 2015 Sutton Trust Summer Schools are now open. The Sutton Trust Summer Schools are free, subject-specific residential courses for Year 12 students from UK state-maintained schools. The summer schools allow bright students from non-privileged homes a taste of … Continue reading →

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Sponsored IT Degree

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Mr Kydd

CGI will be in school on the 17th March to talk about their sponsored degree programme and also the Higher Apprenticeship scheme which they run.  I will advertise time and venue nearer the date.

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Which A Level Subjects?

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Mr Kydd

This recent post from Which Uni is useful for Year 11 and 12 students: Got an idea of the degree subject you want to study at university, but not sure what A-levels or equivalent qualifications you’ll need? Make sure you … Continue reading →

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PPEs and graduate salaries and re-sits and UCAS

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Mr Kydd

Please make sure you turn up on time for your exams.  It is disruptive to others and unfair if you delay the start or turn up when others have started and are trying to concentrate. You should have returned your … Continue reading →

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