Author Archives: Mr Kydd

Speakers for Schools

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Mr Kydd

As you might know Speakers for Schools is running a special STEM campaign this Autumn, with a chance for your school to watch live-streamed video of school talks happening with some of the leading figures in our network.    Please … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Auschwitz Project

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Mr Kydd

We have been written to by the Holocaust Educational Trust where they are offering for two sixth form students to participate in our Lessons from Auschwitz Project.  It is a four part course which aims to educate about the events … Continue reading →

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Year 12 Live Theatre Evaluation

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Year 12 Live Theatre Evaluation Struggling with your LVE? Have a look at Frantic’s website which has loads of fantastic resources on their production of Othello. The website breaks down the story and gives you an insight into how they … Continue reading →

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Applications for CGI’s Sponsored Degree Programme are now open!

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Students can get the best of both worlds by starting their careers with the world’s fifth largest IT Services Company, earn a starting salary of £13,000 as well as obtaining a Business or IT degree with all tuition fees paid … Continue reading →

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Careers Bulletin 231014

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Christmas Jobs loom large in this weeks edition, please look here for details !

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Elevate Me!

Posted on October 23, 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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When Gothic was Born

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Mr Kydd

A celebration of all things Gothic This autumn, BBC Two, BBC Four and the British Library are celebrating all things Gothic with a new season of programmes exploring the literature, architecture, music and artworks that have taken such a prominent … Continue reading →

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UCAS systems maintenance 24 – 27 October 2014

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Mr Kydd

To enable us to make changes for the 2015 application cycle, the following services will be unavailable from 18:00 on Friday 24 October to 08:00 on Monday 27 October: Apply for advisers Adviser Track Application Tracker For applicants – UCAS … Continue reading →

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Sexual Health Sixth Form Campaign Competition

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Protect and Respect – competition for sixth formers to promote good sexual health West Berkshire Council’s Public Health team are inviting sixth forms in the area to take part in a competition to design and create a sexual health awareness … Continue reading →

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Future Learn

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Mr Kydd

This is a timely reminder that there are some excellent free online courses that are offered via Future Learn.  These are online courses organised and run by universities that enable you to expand your knowledge in certain areas or improve … Continue reading →

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