Geography materials – Mumbai

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Mr Kydd

mumbai-1024x409Please click here for the Mumbai sheet that we were using in the lesson.

Mr Newborn.

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Numeric Computing

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Mr Kydd

computerA couple of useful sites for A Level computer students,

Please click here to read the transcript of William Kahan discussing the current state of numeric computing. Click here for N.M.Maclaren’s paper discussing how computers handle numbers.

Both should be valuable enrichment exercises.

Ms Matthews.

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Drama Enrichment

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Mr Kydd

dramaWhat’s on – November and December 

Get your fix of theatre before Christmas …

The Light Princess

The National Theatre, London: Now – 9th January

http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/the-light-princess?dates=all#tabpos

I have to admit I wouldn’t usually recommend musicals but this new musical looks spectacular. A national theatre production, a classic fairytale storyline, stunning visuals and music by Tori Amos … sounds good to me.

 

nut, Debbie Tucker Green

The Shed at The National Theatre, London: 30th October – 5th December

http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/nut

A new play by an up and coming playwright writing about contemporary issues … plus The Shed is such an exciting space.

Beats

South Street, Reading: Wednesday 20th November

http://www.readingarts.com/southstreet/whatson/event.asp?id=SX111A-A7822C78

South Street theatre is a local venue putting on lots of up and coming and fantastic work but also it is a simple studio space so go and steal some ideas Drama students.

N.O.N.C.E, Steve Larkin

South Street, Reading:Saturday 23rd November

http://www.readingarts.com/southstreet/whatson/event.asp?id=SX111A-A78227F1

I have no idea about this production so won’t pretend to but think it looks worth a watch for the same reasons as Beats.

Antigone, Sophocles

South Hill Park, Bracknell: 6th November – 9th November

http://www.southhillpark.org.uk/13323/shows/antigone.html

Year 12 drama students, you are studying this now so this is a great chance to see a different interpretation of it. It is also a classic piece of drama, very different to what your experience theatre is so if drama is a passion of yours, this will be a great way to improve your knowledge and broaden your experience.

Othello, William Shakespeare

South Hill Park, Bracknell: Saturday 23rd November

http://www.southhillpark.org.uk/13301/shows/othello.html

I seem to have got into the habit of including a Shakespeare so here is your fix for this month … I have seen things by Icarus before and they tend to have an interesting approach to Shakespeare so should be really exciting.

The Pillowman, Martin McDonaugh

South Hill Park, Bracknell: Saturday 23rd November

http://www.southhillpark.org.uk/13306/shows/the-pillowman.html

If you have done GCSE or A-Level drama at Little Heath you are bound to have worked on this in some way … why not go and see what someone else has done …

Enjoy, Miss Broadhead.

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Help to make the tough decisions about courses,careers and your future

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Mr Kydd

confused-character

 

 

If you are confused about the right path to take you are not alone.  The National Careers Service will help you;

  • assess your skills
  • find the right course or Uni
  • help you understand the job market
  • develop your CV
  • help you find out about careers

Simplt text your NAME and “advice” to 07766 413 219 and a National Careers Service adviser will call you back for free!  You can also call them on 0800 100 900 if you prefer

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English language

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Mr Kydd

John BishopFollow this link for some very useful and up to date research on our attitudes to accents. The program is still available on ITV player until the end of October and it is well worth a watch.  Watch it through this link: https://www.itv.com/itvplayer/tonight/series-18/episode-7-accents-speak-louder-than-words-tonight

John Bishop: popular comedian, unpopular accent.

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Year 13

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Mr Kydd

number 13Last assembly for a few weeks and it’s an important one.  Today, 1.20 in main hall.  PC Emery is coming in to refresh your memories on the Stay Safe road safety message from last year.  More of you are driving now, so it’s a timely reminder.

Our internal UCAS deadline is looming – 5th November, and your subject references should be done by the end of this week.  Oxbridge, medics, vets deadline is 15th October, so these are an urgent priority.

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Free stuff !

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Mr Kydd

book-towerIn addition to the free folders in the Common Room, in the next couple of days, Mrs Smith in English will be leavingsome books that she has read for you to take. I think I will do the same.

Help yourself.

                                              Mr Kydd.

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Year twelve Briefing notes for the week beginning 30th September

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Mr Kydd

number12A few things for the week ahead please.

We have a guest speaker for the formal assembly on Tuesday. As such, could you please get there as promptly as possible. Ms Vignali’s assembly on target setting and grades will now be on Tuesday 8th October.

Well done to all of you who have sorted your community service out already. Remember to sign up your choices in the Common Room.

Click here for the September’s apprenticeship newsletter. In particular, have a look at the level four qualifications. These follow on from A Levels, and represent a less expensive route to higher education. They are a growth area of education at the moment, and the Reading area has some excellent opportunities in this field.

Finally there are some free mulit-functional analogue organisers in the Common Room. Help yourself.

Have a good week.

Mr Kydd.

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Question Time

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Mr Kydd

Question_time_logo2Please find this week’s edition of Question Time here.

Mr Kydd.

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Community Service

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Mr Kydd

volunteerYear Twelve,

Hopefully by now most Year 12 students will have had a good think about what they will do for their community service.  Well done to those who have already signed up and put their community service on the sixth form common room board.

For those who haven’t yet signed up please make sure this is done by Friday 4th October.

Just to remind you

  • Community service is expected to be a minimum of 1 hour a fortnight.
  • It can take place inside of school or something suitable outside.
  • Many subjects welcome yr12 students to support them teach younger year groups.
  • Mr Linz and the SMILE team also would welcome volunteers.
  • This is brilliant to add to your university application or a CV.
  • Last year many students  found it useful to talk about community service  at interview for University or for employment.

Any problems please talk to your mentor or see Mr Hanham or Mrs Fisher.

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