Author Archives: Mr Kydd

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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w/b 9.2.15

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Mr Kydd

  There will be a student finance drop in clinic today in S3 at 2pm if you have any worries, questions about student finance. Unifrog sessions start this week  for Year 12 – you will get a text telling you where to … Continue reading →

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Careers Bulletin 060215

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Mr Kydd

This weeks issue talks about job scams, careers  in radio, a new law degree accompanied by an apprenticeship, the demand for Science degrees Y12 Work Experience and much much more! Simply click here

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Student Finance – The Student Room

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Mr Kydd

Follow this link to Student Finance which is an all you need to know forum and helps support students and parents through the application process. No assembly this week.  Please see your mentors and use this time to reflect on next … Continue reading →

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Careers Bulletin 300115

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Mr Kydd

  Interesting information on a different type of summer school along with details of up coming Fairs and Open days: please click here for full details

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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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