Category Archives: Russell Group

Which Degree Courses Do Your A-Levels Suit?

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Mr Kydd

        Find out which university degree courses and subjects your A-levels suit, using Which? University’s interactive explorer tool! www.which.co.uk/aleveltool

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The way you’re revising may let you down in exams – and here’s why..

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Mr Kydd

Most people practise the wrong tasks, reveals a psychologist. Take your head out of those textbooks for a few minutes and read his advice . http://www.theguardian.com/education/2016/may/07/the-way-youre-revising-may-let-you-down-in-exams-and-heres-why

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Year 12 – Application support days

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Mr Kydd

    On  8 June 2016, University College in Oxford will be hosting the application support workshop for Year 12 students. This day is aimed to give information about the Oxford admissions process and also will include a practical workshop on pursuing … Continue reading →

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Get a head start on applications for 2017!!

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Mr Kydd

  Year 12 students can now start researching higher education courses, universities, and colleges. They can investigate the kinds of opportunities they’re interested in, before UCAS Undergraduate Apply 2017 opens on 24 May 2016. (Completed applications can then be submitted … Continue reading →

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University of Leicester – Schools’ Taster Conference 2016

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Mr Kydd

What is the Taster Conference? This event is designed to help students with their university research by offering thought-provoking and engaging academic taster sessions in a wide variety of subjects and is particularly aimed at those looking to start university … Continue reading →

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Cambridge University – Open Days

Posted on May 18, 2015 by 6th Form Team

Cambridge Open Days – Thurs 2 and Fri 3 July All Colleges and University Faculties will be running events, talks and tours. Booking required – see: http://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/events/cambridge-open-days Free Accommodation is currently available at King’s on the nights of Wednesday 1 … Continue reading →

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Splash at Oxford

Posted on May 1, 2015 by 6th Form Team

Splash at Oxford is based on highly successful programs at American Universities such as MIT, Stanford, and Yale.  It consists of a day of classes taught by undergraduate and postgraduate students.  Students choose what they would like to learn and … 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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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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Things teenagers dread the most and the most important things employers are looking for!

Posted on February 10, 2015 by 6th Form Team

This is an interesting survey completed by the National Citizen Service: Things teenagers dread the most: 1. First job interview 2. Sitting an exam 3. Talking with their parents about sex 4. Going on a blind date 5. Writing a … Continue reading →

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