Author Archives: 6th Form Team

Considering Medicine?

There is a two day course for any student who is considering a career in medicine.  The course will be at The Downs School on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd July 2015. They are aimed at students in year 10, … Continue reading

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Work Experience Opportunities for Year 12

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

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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Week Beginning 23rd February

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

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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Year 12 Psychology Taster Day for A-Level Students

When: Monday 30th March 2015, 10:00am-2:40pm (exact timings to be confirmed) Where: University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus We are writing to let you know about an exciting event that we are offering from the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences, here … Continue reading

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University Taster Courses

We are pleased to offer your students over 180 FREE university taster courses in a variety of subjects taking place at numerous universities across London.  Applications are now open but students do not need to rush to apply straight away as we are giving everyone until 11am on Wednesday … Continue reading

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Year 12 – Potential Oxbridge Students

If you are interested in applying for Oxford, Cambridge or a Russell Group university then we have two opportunities that would be very worthwhile you attending and applying for. West Berkshire 6th Forms Oxbridge Evening – Thursday 26th February 2015 The … Continue reading

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Oxford Pathways Year 12 Study Days

Applications are now open for the Oxford Pathways Year 12 Study Days on the 17th, 18th and 19th March. The Study Days allow Year 12 students from non-selective state schools and colleges to spend a day exploring a subject at … Continue reading

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STEM Information

All year 12 STEM students will have an assembly on Monday 15th December.  In this assembly it will be explained about the benefits of using the following resources or applying for a Nuffield placement: Future Learn  online courses     https://www.futurelearn.com/  Nuffield … Continue reading

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