Author Archives: Mr Kydd

Question Time

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Mr Kydd

This week’s edition of Question Time can be found here. Mr Kydd.

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History Enrichment – Henry VIII, the Saddam of the Tudor court

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Mr Kydd

There is a  piece of comparative  / journalistic history in The Independent here. In it Professor Kevin Dutton argues that “Henry scores 174 on a “psychopathic spectrum” which starts at 168 (the “average” male scores 112). In The Wisdom of Psychopaths, out in … Continue reading →

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History Enrichment – AJP Taylor – the first TV historian

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Mr Kydd

AJP Taylor’s lectures are excellent things for an A Level student to consider, not least because they are the very antithesis of much of what is produced today. Compare for example at this trailer for Sky’s “The British” with Taylor’s discussion of Europe in … Continue reading →

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EPQ

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Mr Kydd

Today is deadline for applications.  Loads of really good ideas! The next step will be interviews.  This will happen the week after next and you will be told where to go and who your interview will be with. If your … Continue reading →

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Dark times: English literature

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Mr Kydd

 Have a listen to this link about the gothic in which Marina Warner, writer and professor of literature at Essex University, calls gothic Britain’s “most important cultural export.”  The British Film Institute has a season on gothic influences in British cinema.  Check … Continue reading →

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UCAS

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Mr Kydd

UCAS registration will be:  Wednesday next week  (3rd July) during period 5. Please check UCAS Registration Rooms to find out where you should go.  Poster will also be up in 6th Form reception.                                               Mr Hand

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Department enrichment

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Mr Kydd

All, Please have a look at the department enrichment links above. The list of materials will grow over the next few weeks (and be complete for the site’s full launch in September), but there is already some pretty good stuff … Continue reading →

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UCAS

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Mr Kydd

These printable guides for open days have just come through from Which University. There is also a Guide for Parents which is well worth looking at. Mr Hand

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Oxbridge

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Mr Kydd

 Oxford and Cambridge open days are coming up. Lots of tips and advice on the application process on these links too. Check if the subject you are applying requires a test. Mr Hand

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EPQ

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Mr Kydd

Just a reminder that the deadline to submit your application is this Friday 28th June. No late applications will be accepted! Look at this link  for further info. You should really think about doing this to make your application to uni or for a … Continue reading →

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