Category Archives: General Enrichment

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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The ways in which young people access the media

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Mr Kydd

The latest Ofcom study of media watching has found that only 8% of 12 to 15 year olds said they used email, while just 3% said they communicated using a landline phone. Younger people were also found to have an … Continue reading →

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13th October

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Have a look at this link to  Staircase12, University College Oxford’s online hub of resources for students aiming high at school and thinking about applying to top universities. You’ll find plenty of resources to help you develop your interests, book reviews … Continue reading →

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Need Help Writing a Decent Essay?

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Here is a link to an online guide on how to write a decent essay:  http://www.reading.ac.uk/internal/studyadvice/StudyResources/Essays/sta-planningessay.aspx

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This week’s edition of Question Time

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Mr Kydd

All, This week’s edition of Question Time can be found here. Mr Kydd.

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Question Time

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Mr Kydd

This week’s edition of Question Time can be found here. Mr Kydd.

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Question Time

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Mr Kydd

This week’s edition of Question Time can be found here. Mr Kydd.

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FutureLearn

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Follow this link to the whole range of FREE online courses offered by universities both here and abroad. https://www.futurelearn.com/ It’s a fantastic resource and is linked to the MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) that the University of Southampton offer.  Look at … Continue reading →

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Social Media and Crime

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Follow this link for an article on how much police time is now taken up with crimes on social media. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-27949674

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Coming Up 4th July – Rwanda – raising money to change a life

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Rwanda is a country which has had a difficult history.  The genocide during the 1990s had a profound effect on Rwanda and may children in Rwanda today suffer as a result of what happened during that time.    They need our help – and, for  … Continue reading →

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