Category Archives: Announcements

Get a head start on applications for 2017!!

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Mr Kydd

  Year 12 students can now start researching higher education courses, universities, and colleges. They can investigate the kinds of opportunities they’re interested in, before UCAS Undergraduate Apply 2017 opens on 24 May 2016. (Completed applications can then be submitted … Continue reading →

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Can food improve your exam performance?

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Mr Kydd

How can eating right improve your grades? When you’re faced with a pile of revision, feeding your body as well as your brain may be the last thing on your mind. But can you give yourself an advantage simply by … Continue reading →

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University of Leicester – Schools’ Taster Conference 2016

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Mr Kydd

What is the Taster Conference? This event is designed to help students with their university research by offering thought-provoking and engaging academic taster sessions in a wide variety of subjects and is particularly aimed at those looking to start university … Continue reading →

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Pathways to Property Summer School at Reading Uni

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Mr Kydd

Another great Summer School opportunity at the end of July. The Pathways to Property Summer School 2016 will take place from Monday 25th July – Thursday 28th July 2016 at the University of Reading. Applications are now OPEN. The deadline for … Continue reading →

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6th Form News

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Mr Kydd

You can read the latest edition of 6th Form News here: April 25th

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Week beginning 25th April

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Mr Kydd

3 school weeks left for Year 12 now, 5 for Year 13… Although studying should be your main focus, it is important to think ahead.  Several students are thinking about open day visits.  The best time for Year 12s to … Continue reading →

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Revision Plan

Posted on April 25, 2016 by 6th Form Team

If you’re struggling with a revision timetable or making the most of your time in school or at home then please use this handy revision plan. You can then make the most of your time and ensure that you’re working … Continue reading →

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Revision Tips

Posted on April 25, 2016 by 6th Form Team

Please follow this link for some thought provoking revision tips. Worth considering some of the points made in this article.

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Electrification of the Tilehurst to Didcot Railway Line

Posted on April 14, 2016 by 6th Form Team

Please see the attached guidance about the electrification of the Tilehurst to Didcot Railway line. This is to ensure you remain safe.  The fact sheet can be read by clicking on the following link – Electrification HS factsheet_Trifold Flyer_v04.

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The degrees that lead to the best paid jobs…if that’s what you’re interested in.

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Mr Kydd

To earn more, study medicine or economics, says IFS If you want to earn a big salary, you would be advised to study medicine or economics, says a report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). Just ten years after … Continue reading →

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