Category Archives: year twelve

Sexual Health Sixth Form Campaign Competition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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W/b 6.1014

Year 13 UCAS references have now been completed by subject teachers.  Our deadline for you to complete yours is 7th November.  Please aim to meet it. No assembly for Year 13 this week, but Year 12 do have a VERY … Continue reading

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New BSc Psychology taster course at King’s College London for year 12 & 13 students

King’s College London has just announced they will be running a university taster course for year 12 and 13 students who are considering studying BSc Psychology at university on Wednesday 5 November 2014, 9.30am – 2.30pm This taster course is … Continue reading

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w/b 29.9.14

Assembly days for Year 12 and 13 are different this week. Year 13 on Tuesday in main hall at 1.20 (postponed) Assembly for Year 12 on Wednesday at 1.20, main hall. PC Emery will be taking both assemblies and discussing … Continue reading

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