Author Archives: Mr Kydd

Ernst & Young – Insight Evening tonight!

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Mr Kydd

 EY are having an insight evening tonight from 5pm – 7pm at their offices in Reading – Apex Plaza, Forbury Road.  If you want to go along you can just turn up without registering as  there are a couple of places left.  … Continue reading →

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Science Based School Leaver Programme

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Mr Kydd

If you missed the presentation on Thursday bt RSSL but are interested in pursuing a science based career this scheme may be something that you should consider.  They are looking for predicted 300 UCAS points but only one science A level or … Continue reading →

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Week starting 17th November

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Important assembly for both Year 12 and 13 today in the main hall at 1.20.  Please make sure you are there or you will miss out on important information. Year 13, please make sure that you are getting your UCAS … Continue reading →

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Haircut 100

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Mr Kydd

The Rwanda/Children in Need fund raising at school today was boosted by barber and victim in the 6th Form Common Room at lunchtime. Thanks to all involved.  This close cut alone raised over £200 and the total will be announced … Continue reading →

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Elevate Me – careers advice in Reading

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Elevate Me is the place for 16-24 year olds in Reading to get help, advice and support on employment, work experience, volunteering and mentoring.  It is an all-encompassing site bringing together support and advice from many of the agencies operating … Continue reading →

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Are you Safe Online?

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Interesting article on staying safe online, specifically about log ins and passwords. You can access the article by clicking here. Thanks  

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Careers Bulletin 141114

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Apologies for lack of a bulletin last week , please read this one as soon as possible as there is a lot of very good events happening this and next week. Don’t miss out on important presentations click here for details.

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Student Questionnaire on Note Taking

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Mr Kydd

As part of the schools teaching and learning week we are analysing how students take notes in lessons and how you organise them.  The questionnaire will allow us to gain an understanding of the different ways students collect notes and … Continue reading →

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Week of 10th November

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Year 12 have Safe Drive on Monday, so no assembly.  Year 13, you have an assembly on Tuesday in the main hall about the Rwanda Fund raising day.  See last week’s post for a link to the recent controversial documentary. … Continue reading →

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w/b 4.11

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Mr Kydd

No assemblies this week, but we will be having one for Year 13 next week on our Rwanda charity.  There was a recent documentary about the events of 20 years ago on BBC2 which has caused lots of controversy.  Have … Continue reading →

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