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Education News

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Mr Kydd

The link below will take you to an article by journalist Polly Toynbee  and is well worth a read.  It’s about the changes to the new English curriculum but also discusses how important subjects like drama are. This is a picture of Michael Gove, … Continue reading →

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Year Twelve briefing notes for the week beginning Monday 4th November

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Mr Kydd

Welcome back, I hope that you had a restful half term. A few things for the week ahead please. 1. We have a joint formal assembly with the Upper Sixth on Tuesday in the Main Hall at 1.20. Please be prompt … Continue reading →

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This week’s editions of Question Time and Any Questions ?

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Mr Kydd

This week’s edition of Question Time can be found here. You may also like to listen to BBC Radio 4’s Any Questions ?  programme. The format is similar to Question Time, and in its own words the weekly show is “a topical discussion … Continue reading →

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Russell Brand on Newsnight

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Mr Kydd

Manic actor and comedian Russell Brand talks to Jeremy Paxman about the coming revolution in Newsnight.  Well worth a watch as Brand talks about the problem with politics and comes out with facts like “300 Americans between them have as much … Continue reading →

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UCAS: statement tips from Which? University

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Mr Kydd

Follow this link to Which? University guide for more tips on statements and interviews.  There are also specific subject tips like this English one.  Check on other pages for different subjects.

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Year Twelve – A thank you and a request please

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Mr Kydd

First of all a huge thank you and well done to all who involved in setting up the Year Seven disco on Friday. It was very well attended and organised. I hope you raised plenty for Cambodia. As the icon to … Continue reading →

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Year 13 w/b 21.10

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Mr Kydd

Remember we have Inset day on Friday and school starts on Tuesday 5th November after half term. Quite a few people have already sent off their UCAS applications.  You should aim to meet the 5th November deadline so your application … Continue reading →

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Black history month

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Mr Kydd

Witness: Black History For Black History Month, you may like to listen to interviews with people who were there at key moments in civil rights history, from Martin Luther King’s ‘I have a dream’ speech, to surviving Robben Island with … Continue reading →

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Year Twelve briefing notes – for the week starting 20th October

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Mr Kydd

All, A few things for the week ahead please. First and foremost please ensure that you finish the half term strongly. Staff continue to say very nice thing to me about the professional approach that you are bringing to your studies. … Continue reading →

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Careers Bulletin 181013

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Mr Kydd

For all the latest Careers news please click here If you are interested in local Apprenticeships please click here

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