Monthly Archives: September 2013

Question Time

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Mr Kydd

If you speak to admissions tutors about what they want from prospective students the list is long, and of course it varies from discipline to discipline. In subjects like economics,  geography, history, philosophy and politics they often say they want … Continue reading →

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Drama enrichment

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Mr Kydd

What’s on – September and October As ever, whilst this list of “what is on” is mainly aimed at A Level Drama students, you don’t have to study the subject to love the Theatre. Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare The Watermill, … Continue reading →

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Maths Enrichment – the Monty Hall problem

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Mr Kydd

Today’s BBC news website magazine has a link to Alan Davies having a go at the famous statistics teaser called the Monty Hall problem. Have look and see what you think by clicking here. Mr Trim.

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Upper School production

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Mr Kydd

Calling all Year 10s, 11s, 12s and 13s, This year’s Upper School Production is going to be … 13 by Mike Bartlett  An identical, terrifying dream haunts Londoners in the midst of economic gloom and ineffective protest. Coincidences, omens and … Continue reading →

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Year 13 Student Finance Assembly

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Mr Kydd

On Monday at 1.20 there will be an assembly for all students who are applying for University this year about student finance.  An outside speaker is coming so we have someone who you need to hear.  Although this is primarily … Continue reading →

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Oxford maths attainment test preparation course

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Mr Kydd

A2 maths students – please see below Oxford maths attainment test preparation course This course is intended for students applying for Oxford degree courses in Mathematics, Mathematics & Statistics or Mathematics & Philosophy. Students applying for any of the above … Continue reading →

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UCAS

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Mr Kydd

You should have seen your mentors by now, discussed your plans and be working on your pesonal statement and UCAS application.  Subject references are being written as I write and the deadline for them is October 4th.  You should discuss … Continue reading →

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Improve Your Chances Of Becoming a Doctor or Lawyer

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Mr Kydd

  If you are in Year 12 Careers Conferences will be happening in London in February & March ( booking essential) where you can listen to speakers and talk to people in these professions.  You will:  Hear practical tips on getting … Continue reading →

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EPQ

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Mr Kydd

EPQ lessons will start next week.  You should have done the suggested research that you discussed in your interview. Please make sure you have had a look at this link: http://www.reading.ac.uk/library/contact/info-for/teachers/lib-info-for-teachers.aspx which will take you to the Reading University Library site.  … Continue reading →

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Year 13 – week beginning 9.3.13

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Mr Kydd

You will be texted today if there is an assembly.  Year 13 assemblies, when they do take place, will always now be on a Monday. Please make sure you have arranged your mentor times and that you are working on … Continue reading →

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