Category Archives: Announcements

Choose a job – then find out how happy you’ll be!

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Mr Kydd

This article on the BBC has a league table in it of a survey into how happy people are in their jobs.  It’s not about the money – well sort of.  Be a farmer or a vicar and be happy.  … Continue reading →

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Free UCAS Event in London – Careers in Performing and Creative Arts

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Two events are coming up for students who are interested in careers in these fields.  The October  15th Compose Your Future event in London is now in its 10th year.  This buzzing and interactive convention is the perfect platform to speak directly with … Continue reading →

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Year Twelve briefing notes – Week beginning Monday 17th March

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Mr Kydd

All, No assembly this week. Please do note the taster days post below this one. For reasons we don’t really understand external links are proving difficult again at the moment from wordpress. If you are interested in any of the courses … Continue reading →

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BUNAC Working Adventures Worldwide

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Mr Kydd

If you are interested in working abroad as an intern or volunteer, you might want to have a look at this organisation: BUNAC They have placements in countries such as the USA, New Zealand, Nepal, China and Canada.

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Year Twelve briefing notes for the week beginning Monday 10th March

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Mr Kydd

All, Whilst the good weather at last is of course so needed, please please please do not let it turn your head from the reality that we are now 7 school weeks from study leave. Stay focused on the work … Continue reading →

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Non-uniform day

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Mr Kydd

All, FRIDAY 14TH MARCH is a charity fundraising and non uniform day. We are asking Sixth Formers, as is traditional,  to dress smartly.   There will be stalls at break and lunchtime around the school site, and there will be … Continue reading →

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Year Twelve briefing notes – for the week starting Monday 3rd March

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Mr Kydd

All, A few points for this week please. 1. No assembly this week as Year Ten mocks are finishing off. Next week you will have a full formal assembly wit hMs Vignali. 2. Obviously you must now be averaging at … Continue reading →

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Parents’ Evening and Half Term

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Mr Kydd

All, It was excellent to see so many of you at Parents Evening as requested last night. It felt like there were a lot of very constructive conversations being undertaken. A few points for today please.  Can you let me … Continue reading →

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Year Twelve briefing notes for the week starting Monday 10th February

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Mr Kydd

All, A busy last week before half term please. Your reports were posted home on Friday. If for any reason yours has not turned up by Tuesday, then please see Mrs Bullion and we can produce another copy for you. It … Continue reading →

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Year Twelve briefing notes – for the week beginning Monday 3rd February

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Have a look at the video above please. A lot of what has been on this site in the last few weeks has either been about post-mocks analysis or careers (have a look for example at the post on the … Continue reading →

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