Tag Archives: Year 13

An Opportunity for Sixth Form boys!

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Mr Kydd

An opportunity for sixth form boys: Mentoring Male – mentoring work with boys and young men How to effectively engage young males with education and provide routes into employment and socially responsible adulthood is a concern of many professions. Education … 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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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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Can food improve your exam performance?

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Mr Kydd

How can eating right improve your grades? When you’re faced with a pile of revision, feeding your body as well as your brain may be the last thing on your mind. But can you give yourself an advantage simply by … Continue reading →

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6th Form News

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Mr Kydd

You can read the latest edition of 6th Form News here: April 25th

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The degrees that lead to the best paid jobs…if that’s what you’re interested in.

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Mr Kydd

To earn more, study medicine or economics, says IFS If you want to earn a big salary, you would be advised to study medicine or economics, says a report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). Just ten years after … Continue reading →

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