Monthly Archives: February 2015

Careers Bulletins 13th & 27th February

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Mr Kydd

Please do have a look at these additions dated 130215 ( apologies this wasn’t uploaded earlier)and todays 270215 there really are so many fantastic opportunities and useful information which it would be shame to miss out on. Diary Date: Wednesday 11th March 6pm – 8.30pm … Continue reading →

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What are prisons for?

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Mr Kydd

This is a lecture at The Abbey School and is free.  If you are interested please see Mr Hand so he can let them know you are coming. This would be a great thing to attend if you are thinking … Continue reading →

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Work Experience Opportunities for Year 12

Posted on February 25, 2015 by 6th Form Team

We have been given a number of free work experience placements available to us.  These can last up to two weeks and would be a great way of gaining valuable experience in a career that your interested in.  The placements … Continue reading →

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UEA Open Days 2015

Posted on February 25, 2015 by 6th Form Team

Open Days on: Saturday 20 June Saturday 4 July Saturday 12 September September 24 October Our undergraduate Open Days are a fantastic opportunity for sixth form and college students to visit our campus and get a feel for what it … Continue reading →

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Why you should vote!

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Mr Kydd

This is an interesting article in The Guardian on how young voters may have a crucial impact in the election. Read it here Watch out for the ‘Election Special’ assembly coming soon

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NHS Careers Day

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Mr Kydd

Please find below the information for the NHS Careers Day to be held at the hospital on 15 July 2015. Please note that in previous years this has been the Introduction to Medicine course, however this year The Royal Berks Hospital has decided to change … Continue reading →

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Week Beginning 23rd February

Posted on February 23, 2015 by 6th Form Team

Welcome back!  A busy six weeks ahead of us, so get your head down and put in the work, it will pay off in the end! Year 12 – Assembly Today We have a guest speaker coming in today to … Continue reading →

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Media Trip to The Guardian

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Mr Kydd

Well done to all those who got to school for 6.00am to go to London and visit the Guardian.  It was a really insightful visit and sitting in on the morning editorial meeting was a glimpse into the cutting edge … Continue reading →

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February 6th Form Newsletter

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Mr Kydd

Please click on this link: SFN 10th Feb Issue 6 to download a copy of the latest 6th Form News. Which University have also re-designed their web page.  Have a look HERE

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Things teenagers dread the most and the most important things employers are looking for!

Posted on February 10, 2015 by 6th Form Team

This is an interesting survey completed by the National Citizen Service: Things teenagers dread the most: 1. First job interview 2. Sitting an exam 3. Talking with their parents about sex 4. Going on a blind date 5. Writing a … Continue reading →

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