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Year 12 Return – 13th June

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Mr Kydd

Year 12 should be in to register at 8.50 on Monday 13th June (even if you have home study).  There is an assembly with Mr Ramsden period 1 in the cafe which means you will be late to the first … Continue reading →

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“The Day” on-line daily newspaper

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Mr Kydd

  It’s a brilliant resource and you can use it to :-   See what’s happening in the news today Read news stories that are relevant for all subjects in school Get help with understanding the context and background of … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading Challenge 2016

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Mr Kydd

Make a difference to a child’s life and volunteer! Share your enthusiasm and help make our Summer Reading Challenge fun for everyone! The Summer Reading Challenge is a national scheme provided by the Reading Agency and delivered for free throughout … Continue reading →

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Open Days at Robinson College, University of Cambridge.

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Mr Kydd

  Booking is now open for Robinson College’s Open Days, held in conjunction with the University Open Days on 30 June and 1 July 2016. Please refer to their website for full details and to make a booking at: http://www.robinson.cam.ac.uk/prospective-students/undergraduate/open-days/july-open-days The … Continue reading →

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University of Reading Preview Day – *Post-2000 Literature*

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Mr Kydd

      The Department of English Literature at the University of Reading invites applications from current Y12 students for our University Preview Day on Post-2000 Literature, which will take place at our Whiteknights campus on 6 July 2016, 10am – 3:30pm. … Continue reading →

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Which Degree Courses Do Your A-Levels Suit?

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Mr Kydd

        Find out which university degree courses and subjects your A-levels suit, using Which? University’s interactive explorer tool! www.which.co.uk/aleveltool

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The way you’re revising may let you down in exams – and here’s why..

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Mr Kydd

Most people practise the wrong tasks, reveals a psychologist. Take your head out of those textbooks for a few minutes and read his advice . http://www.theguardian.com/education/2016/may/07/the-way-youre-revising-may-let-you-down-in-exams-and-heres-why

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AS & A2 Exam/Revision Timetables!

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Mr Kydd

Please find below Exam & Revision timetables.  All should have received these via e-mail & letters too. Please also find the Mathematics drop-in & revision sessions.   Letter regarding AS & A2 exam & revision timetables AS Exam and Revision Timetables: Week Commencing … Continue reading →

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Year 12 – Application support days

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Mr Kydd

    On  8 June 2016, University College in Oxford will be hosting the application support workshop for Year 12 students. This day is aimed to give information about the Oxford admissions process and also will include a practical workshop on pursuing … Continue reading →

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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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