Category Archives: Chemistry

Year 12 Transition Work

Posted on August 20, 2015 by 6th Form Team

Please use the links below to access your transition work that needs to be completed by the 3rd September 2015.  This work is crucial to complete by the start of your courses otherwise you will be behind with your work … Continue reading →

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Residential Courses at University of Surrey

Posted on April 21, 2015 by 6th Form Team

The University of Surrey are offering residential courses for year 12 students to sample life at a top university this summer.  They are offering courses in the following: Engineering Physical Sciences Business Law Hospitality and Tourism French German Spanish Bio-medical … Continue reading →

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STEM Information

Posted on December 11, 2014 by 6th Form Team

All year 12 STEM students will have an assembly on Monday 15th December.  In this assembly it will be explained about the benefits of using the following resources or applying for a Nuffield placement: Future Learn  online courses     https://www.futurelearn.com/  Nuffield … Continue reading →

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Speakers for Schools

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Mr Kydd

As you might know Speakers for Schools is running a special STEM campaign this Autumn, with a chance for your school to watch live-streamed video of school talks happening with some of the leading figures in our network.    Please … Continue reading →

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How to learn like a memory champion

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Companies are creating learning aids that tap the science of memories, says David Robson. Do they work in the classroom? Follow this link to read an article about how you can get an App to help improve your memory.  You can … Continue reading →

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Interested in Animal Welfare and Veterinary Science

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Mr Kydd

The Royal Veterinary College tours the UK to inspire the next generation The RVC on Tour is a perfect opportunity for students who are interested in a career improving animal health and welfare. Each RVC on Tour event will focus … Continue reading →

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Scientia – excellent enrichment opprtunity at Oxford Brookes University.

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Mr Kydd

All scientists, Looking at the Oxford STEM website, this has been advertised recently. It looks really good for year 13 students interested in areas like engineering. Please see further details below.    Scientia  STEM Two Day STEM Residential for Year 13 at Oxford … Continue reading →

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Chemistry enrichment – The latest edition of the Mole

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Mr Kydd

Please click here for the latest edition of the Mole magazine.  It includes; • How nanoscale helps us understand the world around us. • An investigation into the stickiness of superglue. • How to make a spectroscope. • How to purify water with … Continue reading →

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Why do people hate the word chemicals?

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Mr Kydd

An interesting post and original post from the BBC news magazine section can be found here. In it Dr Mark Lorch asks as “chemistry is everywhere in the world around us – so why are we so scared of it … Continue reading →

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Year Twelve – Headstart opportunities

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Mr Kydd

All maths, computing and science students in Year Twelve,    You should have a look at the Headstart website below.   www.headstartcourses.org.uk   What is Head Start and who would benefit from it?   A Head Start course is a … Continue reading →

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