History Enrichment – Henry VIII, the Saddam of the Tudor court

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Mr Kydd

henryjoos-smThere is a  piece of comparative  / journalistic history in The Independent here. In it Professor Kevin Dutton argues that “Henry scores 174 on a “psychopathic spectrum” which starts at 168 (the “average” male scores 112). In The Wisdom of Psychopaths, out in paperback this autumn, Dutton looks at 10 historical figures, including Winston Churchill and Charles Darwin. The Tudor king is his only “bona fide” example: Henry scores highly for emotional detachment and cold-blooded ruthlessness, which Dutton says are characteristics of “dangerous psychopaths”.

Read the article and see what you think for yourself.

Mr Kydd.

Please note the full post is available at http://heathenhistory.co.uk/ site.

 

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History Enrichment – AJP Taylor – the first TV historian

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Mr Kydd

TaylorAJP Taylor’s lectures are excellent things for an A Level student to consider, not least because they are the very antithesis of much of what is produced today. Compare for example at this trailer for Sky’s “The British” with Taylor’s discussion of Europe in 1940 here, and you can draw your own conclusions about style V substance. Moreover, the fact remains that Taylor’s lectures regularly drew in over 10 million viewers on Sunday nights. As Dhruti Shah comments, there were not special effects, rather “he drew in the audiences with his strong opinions and unscripted lecture.” A BBC article on Taylor can be found here.

Finally, and above all please do take the chance to watch him at his best.  Here he discusses Churchill’s reputation. 

Mr Kydd.

Please note that my full post on AJP Taylor can be found at http://heathenhistory.co.uk/

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EPQ

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Mr Kydd

EPQ-level-3Today is deadline for applications.  Loads of really good ideas!

The next step will be interviews.  This will happen the week after next and you will be told where to go and who your interview will be with.

If your ideas are convincing and viable for the EPQ, you will be timetabled in September for 1 lesson a week and will be allocated to a group with a supervisor.  Date for your diary is Thursday 27th September which will be a vist to Reading University to develop research skills.

Mr Hand

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Dark times: English literature

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Mr Kydd

 _68407932_68407931Have a listen to this link about the gothic in which Marina Warner, writer and professor of literature at Essex University, calls gothic Britain’s “most important cultural export.”  The British Film Institute has a season on gothic influences in British cinema.  Check it out here.

Mr Hand

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UCAS

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Mr Kydd

ucas_logoUCAS registration will be:

 Wednesday next week  (3rd July) during period 5.

Please check UCAS Registration Rooms to find out where you should go.  Poster will also be up in 6th Form reception.

 

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Department enrichment

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Mr Kydd

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Please have a look at the department enrichment links above. The list of materials will grow over the next few weeks (and be complete for the site’s full launch in September), but there is already some pretty good stuff for you. Look for example at the Philosophy, history and chemistry pages.

Remember the idea is that there should always be something more that you can be doing to develop your studies.

Mr Kydd.

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UCAS

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Mr Kydd

ucas-logoThese printable guides for open days have just come through from Which University.

There is also a Guide for Parents which is well worth looking at.

Mr Hand

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Oxbridge

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Mr Kydd

 17035_trinityjcrOxford and Cambridge open days are coming up.

Lots of tips and advice on the application process on these links too.

Check if the subject you are applying requires a test.

Mr Hand

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EPQ

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Mr Kydd

Just a reminder that the deadline to submit your application is this Friday 28th June. No late applications will be accepted!

Look at this link  for further info.

You should really think about doing this to make your application to uni or for a career stand out.  It also gives you the skills that unis and employers love, so it puts you ahead of the competition.EPQ-level-3

Mr Hand

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Higher Education Evening 1st July 7pm

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Mr Kydd

 

Exclaimation mark - YellowLetters have been sent home inviting parents/carers to our Higher Education Evening on Monday 1st July at 7.00pm in the Main Hall.  (letter here for information)

Mrs Bullion.

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