Author Archives: Mr Kydd

Careers in IT

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Mr Kydd

QA, leading apprenticeship training provider will be in school Thursday  at 1.45 in T27 They have links with  Microsoft , Cisco and may more leading IT employers.  They are taking details of any student who may be seeking employment in … Continue reading →

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University of Leicester – Schools’ Taster Conference 2016

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Mr Kydd

What is the Taster Conference? This event is designed to help students with their university research by offering thought-provoking and engaging academic taster sessions in a wide variety of subjects and is particularly aimed at those looking to start university … Continue reading →

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Careers Bulletin 290416

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Mr Kydd

This week we have a few gap year  companies in the sixth form café on Wednesday during lunch – please do have a chat with them if you are considering this path.  We also have QA ( A very good IT … Continue reading →

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Pathways to Property Summer School at Reading Uni

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Mr Kydd

Another great Summer School opportunity at the end of July. The Pathways to Property Summer School 2016 will take place from Monday 25th July – Thursday 28th July 2016 at the University of Reading. Applications are now OPEN. The deadline for … Continue reading →

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6th Form News

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Mr Kydd

You can read the latest edition of 6th Form News here: April 25th

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Careers Bulletin

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Mr Kydd

Last weeks Bulletin can be found here This weeks Careers Bulletin  can be found here Lots of Work Experience opportunities this week as well as a fabulous local Year in Industry position for  a student interested in mechanical engineering at degree level.  Summer … Continue reading →

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Week beginning 25th April

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Mr Kydd

3 school weeks left for Year 12 now, 5 for Year 13… Although studying should be your main focus, it is important to think ahead.  Several students are thinking about open day visits.  The best time for Year 12s to … Continue reading →

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Four days left…

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Mr Kydd

Time is running out! You’ve only got until 18th April to#RegisterToVote if you want to take part in the elections on May 5. Go to www.gov.uk/register-to-vote now.

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The degrees that lead to the best paid jobs…if that’s what you’re interested in.

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Mr Kydd

To earn more, study medicine or economics, says IFS If you want to earn a big salary, you would be advised to study medicine or economics, says a report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). Just ten years after … Continue reading →

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Week beginning 12th April

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Mr Kydd

Welcome back.  Year 12 have 5 school weeks until they go on study leave, Year 13 have 7 weeks.  What you did, or didn’t do over Easter and what you do or don’t do in the next few months will … Continue reading →

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