Category Archives: Politics

Transition Work

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Mr Kydd

          Please remember to do your transition work  which can be found below. Subjects A Level Business Studies Applied Science Art Biology BTEC Sport Business Cambridge Technical in Business Cambridge Technical in ICT Chemistry Computer Science … Continue reading →

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Week beginning 25th Jan

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Mr Kydd

PPE exam results will start appearing this week.  You need to reflect on what you need to do to improve. Looking at the calendar, there are only 11 and a half school weeks until Year 12 go on study leave … Continue reading →

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Week beginning 7th December

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Mr Kydd

Thanks to all of those who were involved in the opening of the new 6th Form Centre on Friday.  It was a very successful occasion.  Also, well done to those of you who posed some telling questions to MP Alok Sharma … Continue reading →

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Year 12 Transition Work

Posted on August 20, 2015 by 6th Form Team

Please use the links below to access your transition work that needs to be completed by the 3rd September 2015.  This work is crucial to complete by the start of your courses otherwise you will be behind with your work … Continue reading →

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Question Time – Election Leaders Special

Posted on May 1, 2015 by 6th Form Team

Have the right to vote?  If you haven’t made up your mind then watch this election special from Question Time.  David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg are given 30 minutes each in front of an audience.  Its nice to … Continue reading →

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FiveThirtyEight

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Mr Kydd

Obviously there is so much being written about the pending election, and some of you will have the vote.  As such, the following websites might be helpful to you. If you click here you will get to the FiveThirtyEight website. This … Continue reading →

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Register to Vote!

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Mr Kydd

Even if you are 18 and still live at home, YOU have to register to vote by 20th APRIL! This is the link: registertovote.  It will  take you 5 minutes and you’ll need your national insurance number. This new registration system is … Continue reading →

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Which way should you vote?

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Mr Kydd

It’s been said that if you’re not left wing by the age of 18, you haven’t got a heart, and if you’re not right wing by the time you’re 40, you haven’t got a brain. Try this test to see … Continue reading →

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What are prisons for?

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Mr Kydd

This is a lecture at The Abbey School and is free.  If you are interested please see Mr Hand so he can let them know you are coming. This would be a great thing to attend if you are thinking … Continue reading →

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Why you should vote!

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Mr Kydd

This is an interesting article in The Guardian on how young voters may have a crucial impact in the election. Read it here Watch out for the ‘Election Special’ assembly coming soon

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