Science Based School Leaver Programme

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Mr Kydd

confused-characterIf you missed the presentation on Thursday bt RSSL but are interested in pursuing a science based career this scheme may be something that you should consider.  They are looking for predicted 300 UCAS points but only one science A level or Science Btec .  If you would like more information please come and see me in Careers.

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Week starting 17th November

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Sir BobImportant assembly for both Year 12 and 13 today in the main hall at 1.20.  Please make sure you are there or you will miss out on important information.

Year 13, please make sure that you are getting your UCAS sorted and that you liaise with your mentor to get reference done and for them to check for errors before you send it for approval.  Get it done before last week of term or there is no guarantee that your reference will be sorted.

Year 12, please make sure that you are seeing your mentor at your appointed times.

There is a timely reminder for you all here with the tragic news of the crash involving 6th Formers in South Yorkshire, given the Year 12s were at Safe Drive last week.  Read article here

Sir Bob has launched the new Band Aid single today for victims of Ebola.  Please download, or maybe even buy a vinyl copy…?  Read article One Direction

Please also find here our new fortnightly bulletin Sixth Form News and information for those parents who were unable to attend last week’s mentor evening:

SFN November 17th issue 1

HANDOUT for parents

 

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Haircut 100

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Mr Kydd

WP_20141114_001The Rwanda/Children in Need fund raising at school today was boosted by barber and victim in the 6th Form Common Room at lunchtime.

Thanks to all involved.  This close cut alone raised over £200 and the total will be announced next week.

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Elevate Me – careers advice in Reading

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Mr Kydd

city-thumbnailElevate Me is the place for 16-24 year olds in Reading to get help, advice and support on employment, work experience, volunteering and mentoring.  It is an all-encompassing site bringing together support and advice from many of the agencies operating in Reading and the surrounding area.

http://www.elevateme.org.uk/

The website has a ‘city’ that is populated by a number of Reading buildings, each building covering a particular topic, with floors that go into more detail.

By Spring 2015 a number of the agencies (Adviza, New Directions, Reading Voluntary Action and members of JobCentre Plus) will be housed on the 3rd floor of Reading’s Central Library, our learning hub.  This will give any young person visiting the hub a huge array of agencies that will be able to help them all under one roof.

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Are you Safe Online?

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Interesting article on staying safe online, specifically about log ins and passwords.

You can access the article by clicking here.

Thanks

 

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Careers Bulletin 141114

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Mr Kydd

confused-characterApologies for lack of a bulletin last week , please read this one as soon as possible as there is a lot of very good events happening this and next week. Don’t miss out on important presentations click here for details.

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Student Questionnaire on Note Taking

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Mr Kydd

As part of the schools teaching and learning week we are analysing how students take notes in lessons and how you organise them.  The questionnaire will allow us to gain an understanding of the different ways students collect notes and this will help us inform staff and other students of the most effective ways of note taking.

Please complete the online survey below.  It is six multiple choice questions and should take no longer than 2 minutes. The questionnaire will remain online until Tuesday 18th November.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/55SZBW2

Thanking you for your feedback in advance.

Mr Hand and Mr Jessop

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Week of 10th November

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Mr Kydd

ucasYear 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.

Year 13, you should now have completed, or be completing your UCAS applications.  Please see your mentors before you submit your application for approval because I am spotting lots of errors – including not putting in your current A2 subjects which means we can’t give you predicted grades!

Once you think your application is ready, submit it using pay/send and tell your mentor it is ready for their reference.  If you don’t see them, they can’t do a very good reference…you will just get the best we can do given you haven’t made the effort to organise one of the most important applications you will make.  I then double check it and if it is ok, I will send it off.  If it needs more work, it will be sent back and you will get a text telling you to log on and correct it.  If you’re not sure ASK.  It saves time for everyone.

I am happy to look at personal statements, but I am getting loads at the moment, so always use your mentor first.  They know what they are doing and I can’t guarantee that I will give it as much time it warrants given I have so many to look at.

Finally, get it done soon.  There is NO guarantee that mentors will add references over Christmas, so don’t take it for granted that if you do it on the 19th December your mentors will immediately be able/willing to add refs during the holidays.

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w/b 4.11

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Mr Kydd

littleheathNo assemblies this week, but we will be having one for Year 13 next week on our Rwanda charity.  There was a recent documentary about the events of 20 years ago on BBC2 which has caused lots of controversy.  Have a look for yourself here.

UCAS internal deadline is Friday.  Please make sure you see your mentor so that they know your reference needs doing.

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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 note these are not the same as any talks at your school currently being planned, but an extra opportunity for your students!    Here is an update on the live-streamed events we are hosting:

  1. Watch live: Professor Brian Cox  – The Future of Discovery Friday 21st November, 11.15 AM A great event for: sciences, maths and technology students along with pupils you are hoping to inspire to think about the wider planet and universe, and how scientific discoveries of all types will continue to shape the 21st century. RSVP and Watch Here: http://goo.gl/x158u1
  2. Watch live: Google UK’s CEO Eileen Naughton – The Future of Connectivity Thursday 11th December, 11:05 AM A great event for: technology, computing, entrepreneurship and business studies students as well as anyone interested in hearing how companies like Google are changing the way we live and create a new world for the next generation. RSVP and Watch Here: http://goo.gl/ulZz8g

Your students can watch along live to hear these speakers and join the conversation on social media with hashtag #S4SSTEM! 

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