Category Archives: Russell Group

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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Which A Level Subjects?

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Mr Kydd

This recent post from Which Uni is useful for Year 11 and 12 students: Got an idea of the degree subject you want to study at university, but not sure what A-levels or equivalent qualifications you’ll need? Make sure you … Continue reading →

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University Taster Courses

Posted on January 8, 2015 by 6th Form Team

We are pleased to offer your students over 180 FREE university taster courses in a variety of subjects taking place at numerous universities across London.  Applications are now open but students do not need to rush to apply straight away as we are giving everyone until 11am on Wednesday … 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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You need to read this article

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Mr Kydd

This article:  If you’re under 30, bad luck. You’re screwed is a must read for your generation.  It gives a compelling argument as to why it’s so important you lot should vote in greater numbers before it’s too late.  Apocalyptic?  Maybe.  Make … Continue reading →

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Week of 10th November

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Year 12 have Safe Drive on Monday, so no assembly.  Year 13, you have an assembly on Tuesday in the main hall about the Rwanda Fund raising day.  See last week’s post for a link to the recent controversial documentary. … Continue reading →

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When Gothic was Born

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Mr Kydd

A celebration of all things Gothic This autumn, BBC Two, BBC Four and the British Library are celebrating all things Gothic with a new season of programmes exploring the literature, architecture, music and artworks that have taken such a prominent … Continue reading →

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