Category Archives: Oxbridge

Sutton Trust Summer Schools

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Mr Kydd

Applications for the 2015 Sutton Trust Summer Schools are now open. The Sutton Trust Summer Schools are free, subject-specific residential courses for Year 12 students from UK state-maintained schools. The summer schools allow bright students from non-privileged homes a taste of … Continue reading →

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Year 12 – Potential Oxbridge Students

Posted on January 7, 2015 by 6th Form Team

If you are interested in applying for Oxford, Cambridge or a Russell Group university then we have two opportunities that would be very worthwhile you attending and applying for. West Berkshire 6th Forms Oxbridge Evening – Thursday 26th February 2015 The … Continue reading →

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Oxford Pathways Year 12 Study Days

Posted on December 16, 2014 by 6th Form Team

Applications are now open for the Oxford Pathways Year 12 Study Days on the 17th, 18th and 19th March. The Study Days allow Year 12 students from non-selective state schools and colleges to spend a day exploring a subject at … Continue reading →

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STEM Information

Posted on December 11, 2014 by 6th Form Team

All year 12 STEM students will have an assembly on Monday 15th December.  In this assembly it will be explained about the benefits of using the following resources or applying for a Nuffield placement: Future Learn  online courses     https://www.futurelearn.com/  Nuffield … Continue reading →

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Week starting 24th November

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Mr Kydd

No assemblies now for a while as the hall is being used for Year 11 exams. Please make sure you keep those UCAS applications coming in and that you liaise with your mentor to let them know where you are.  … Continue reading →

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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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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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Barclays Lifeskills

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Barclays have produced some excellent resources to help young people become more employable.  They have advice on how to produce a CV, the do’s and don’ts of interviews, personal skills, work experience advice, work experience placements.  All you need to … Continue reading →

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Week beginning 20th October

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Mr Kydd

There is an assembly tomorrow at 1.20 for both Year 12 and Year 13 students IF we are concerned about your attendance.  You will be texted.  You must be there as there is some important information you need to consider. … Continue reading →

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13th October

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Have a look at this link to  Staircase12, University College Oxford’s online hub of resources for students aiming high at school and thinking about applying to top universities. You’ll find plenty of resources to help you develop your interests, book reviews … Continue reading →

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