Category Archives: Year 13

Lessons from Auschwitz Project

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Mr Kydd

We have been written to by the Holocaust Educational Trust where they are offering for two sixth form students to participate in our Lessons from Auschwitz Project.  It is a four part course which aims to educate about the events … Continue reading →

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When Gothic was Born

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Mr Kydd

A celebration of all things Gothic This autumn, BBC Two, BBC Four and the British Library are celebrating all things Gothic with a new season of programmes exploring the literature, architecture, music and artworks that have taken such a prominent … Continue reading →

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UCAS systems maintenance 24 – 27 October 2014

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Mr Kydd

To enable us to make changes for the 2015 application cycle, the following services will be unavailable from 18:00 on Friday 24 October to 08:00 on Monday 27 October: Apply for advisers Adviser Track Application Tracker For applicants – UCAS … Continue reading →

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Sexual Health Sixth Form Campaign Competition

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Protect and Respect – competition for sixth formers to promote good sexual health West Berkshire Council’s Public Health team are inviting sixth forms in the area to take part in a competition to design and create a sexual health awareness … Continue reading →

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Future Learn

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Mr Kydd

This is a timely reminder that there are some excellent free online courses that are offered via Future Learn.  These are online courses organised and run by universities that enable you to expand your knowledge in certain areas or improve … Continue reading →

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Barclays Lifeskills

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Barclays have produced some excellent resources to help young people become more employable.  They have advice on how to produce a CV, the do’s and don’ts of interviews, personal skills, work experience advice, work experience placements.  All you need to … Continue reading →

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Week beginning 20th October

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Mr Kydd

There is an assembly tomorrow at 1.20 for both Year 12 and Year 13 students IF we are concerned about your attendance.  You will be texted.  You must be there as there is some important information you need to consider. … Continue reading →

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Politics isn’t cool, but former Sex Pistol John Lydon has a message for floaters and non-voters: get smart

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Former anarchist (although he alleges he wasn’t) and hell-raiser Johnny Rotten (aka John Lydon) urges young people to vote in this article and clip.  He’s rude about Russell Brand too. Read all about it here   Above, Mr Rotten. Anger … 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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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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