Little Heath Sixth Form

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.

UCAS. Our internal deadline is 7th November so you should be aiming to meet this. Some people are getting offers already, so remember that early applications are a good idea.

Finally, have a look at this. It’s the annual John Peel Memorial Lecture, this year given by the inimitable Iggy Pop. It’s well worth a watch.

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Politics isn’t cool, but former Sex Pistol John Lydon has a message for floaters and non-voters: get smart

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Former anarchist (although he alleges he wasn’t) and hell-raiser Johnny Rotten (aka John Lydon) urges young people to vote in this article and clip. He’s rude about Russell Brand too.

Read all about it here

Above, Mr Rotten. Anger IS, apparently, an energy.

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How to learn like a memory champion

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Companies are creating learning aids that tap the science of memories, says David Robson. Do they work in the classroom? Follow this link to read an article about how you can get an App to help improve your memory. You can sign up to it here

Give it a try.

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The ways in which young people access the media

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Mr Kydd

The latest Ofcom study of media watching has found that only 8% of 12 to 15 year olds said they used email, while just 3% said they communicated using a landline phone.

Younger people were also found to have an advanced understanding of technology devices, with six-year-olds having the same level of knowledge as the average 45-year-old.

Read the rest of the article here

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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 from current undergrads to help you ‘read around’ your subject, ideas for stretching yourself beyond the school syllabus (now an essential for entry to highly selective universities) and some stuff about student life at Univ for good measure.

It’s been a long term, but hang in there. Good attendance is crucial and some of you are slipping.

No assembly for 12 or 13 this week, but we will meet before half term.

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W/b 6.1014

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Year 13 UCAS references have now been completed by subject teachers. Our deadline for you to complete yours is 7th November. Please aim to meet it.

No assembly for Year 13 this week, but Year 12 do have a VERY IMPORTANT assembly about the move to the mentoring structure after half term.

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Careers Bulletin 031014

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Mr Kydd

This weeks news includes, travelling abroad, information on careers in law, finance, construction/ecology and apprenticeships. There will be presentations this week from Ernst & Young on Wednesday at 2pm in S7 and the CEO from Guardian Media Group on Friday at 10am in the main hall. For full details click here Have a lovely weekend!

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Taster Day At KPMG THIS FRIDAY !!!!

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Mr Kydd

If you are on track to get ABB at A Level and interested in a career in finance, business and accountancy please come and see me Thursday in the Careers Office. KPMG are running a taster day this Friday in Reading – please come and see me if this interests you and also book your place by emailing – forida.islam@kpmg.co.uk

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New BSc Psychology taster course at King’s College London for year 12 & 13 students

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Mr Kydd

King’s College London has just announced they will be running a university taster course for year 12 and 13 students who are considering studying BSc Psychology at university on Wednesday 5 November 2014, 9.30am – 2.30pm

This taster course is free for students to attend and places are allocated on a first-come first-served basis so please ask your students to apply as soon as possible at http://tasters.gradsintocareers.co.uk/Courses/Details/KC685. Students must be studying at least one of Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics at AS/A level or equivalent to attend.

The university taster courses provide a great opportunity for prospective students to try university and a specific subject area before they apply. Most of the university taster courses last a day and are all free to attend.

Applications to the 2015 university taster courses in over 100 different subject areas will open on our website www.london.ac.uk/tasters from 11am on Thursday 8 January 2015.

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w/b 29.9.14

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Assembly days for Year 12 and 13 are different this week.

Year 13 on Tuesday in main hall at 1.20 (postponed)

Assembly for Year 12 on Wednesday at 1.20, main hall.

PC Emery will be taking both assemblies and discussing staying safe and driving. You must be there, it contains important messages that you need to hear.

Subject references are being completed by the end of this week. You need to make sure that you are submitting drafts of your personal statements to your mentors and are aware of the predicted grades that your teachers have made. Please use this web site for tips and information on writing personal statements – there is a wealth of information out there. Remember, our internal deadline is Nov 7th. The sooner you submit your application the better.