Author Archives: Mr Kydd

Oxford maths attainment test preparation course

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Mr Kydd

A2 maths students – please see below Oxford maths attainment test preparation course This course is intended for students applying for Oxford degree courses in Mathematics, Mathematics & Statistics or Mathematics & Philosophy. Students applying for any of the above … Continue reading →

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UCAS

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Mr Kydd

You should have seen your mentors by now, discussed your plans and be working on your pesonal statement and UCAS application.  Subject references are being written as I write and the deadline for them is October 4th.  You should discuss … Continue reading →

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Improve Your Chances Of Becoming a Doctor or Lawyer

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Mr Kydd

  If you are in Year 12 Careers Conferences will be happening in London in February & March ( booking essential) where you can listen to speakers and talk to people in these professions.  You will:  Hear practical tips on getting … Continue reading →

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EPQ

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Mr Kydd

EPQ lessons will start next week.  You should have done the suggested research that you discussed in your interview. Please make sure you have had a look at this link: http://www.reading.ac.uk/library/contact/info-for/teachers/lib-info-for-teachers.aspx which will take you to the Reading University Library site.  … Continue reading →

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Year 13 – week beginning 9.3.13

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Mr Kydd

You will be texted today if there is an assembly.  Year 13 assemblies, when they do take place, will always now be on a Monday. Please make sure you have arranged your mentor times and that you are working on … Continue reading →

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Year Twelve – weekly briefing notes

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Mr Kydd

May I start by saying that I have had a number of my colleagues come up to me to praise the calm, keen and sensible way that you have started the Sixth Form. Thank you, it is very encouraging. A … Continue reading →

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In the news – Syria

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Mr Kydd

One of the reasons that we wanted to create this website for you was to give you appropriate enrichment  opportunities beyond the classroom. As part of your Sixth Form life we would hope that you will take an increasing interest … Continue reading →

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Oxbridge, vets, medics!

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Mr Kydd

If you are still thinking of applying for Oxford, Cambridge, medicine or vetinary science, I need to know you are definites.  Please come and see me as soon as possible so I can make sure your references are done and … Continue reading →

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Sixth Form use of the astro turf pitch

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Mr Kydd

Sixth formers can use the astro turf everyday at lunch time from 2.05 until 2.25pm.  You will also be able to use the area on Friday lunchtime from 1.20pm but will be sharing it with any girls from all years … Continue reading →

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Year Twelve announcements

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Mr Kydd

Welcome to the Sixth Form. A couple of announcements for this week please. 1. If you are undertaking GCSE Italian, then these lessons will start next week (from Monday 9th September). 2. Photo times for this week are as follows. Thursday 12CWI – … Continue reading →

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