Author Archives: Mr Kydd

23rd March – 6th Form News

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Mr Kydd

No assemblies this week but there will be an important joint assembly next week. You should have received your exam timetables in the post – one copy for you, one for parents.  Please check them again carefully.  It is also a useful document … Continue reading →

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Careers Bulletin – 200315

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Mr Kydd

Thank you for supporting the Careers Fair last week – hope that you found it helpful.   This week there are so many opportunities being advertised ranging from apprenticeships with the BBC, Microsoft, CCFE , Lang ORourke, Network Rail, KPMG … Continue reading →

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Which way should you vote?

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Mr Kydd

It’s been said that if you’re not left wing by the age of 18, you haven’t got a heart, and if you’re not right wing by the time you’re 40, you haven’t got a brain. Try this test to see … Continue reading →

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Careers Fair Wednesday 6 – 8.30pm

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Mr Kydd

Click  here: Careers Fair poster March 2015 for the full list of exhibitors at the fair in the main hall on Wednesday.  The following are late additions and do not appear on the poster: -Dentistry -Diverse Beauty -Lamborghini Pangbourne – they … Continue reading →

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Week beginning 9th March

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Mr Kydd

It is Year 13 Parents’ Evening on Thursday – please make sure you have made appointments with all of your teachers.  This is probably one of the most important Parents’ Evenings of your school career.  Now that you have your … Continue reading →

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Question Time

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Mr Kydd

All, Please find this week’s edition of Question Time here. It features the excellent Toby Young. I have always found him a most stimulating man, with many original ideas – particularly on education. Mr Hand.  

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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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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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