
This week Sixth Form students in year 12 had the opportunity as part of the "Speakers4Schools" programme to listen to a presentation by Tim Maccabee, Managing Director of the world renowned Ducatimotorcycle company. His excellent presentation focussed on the importance of keeping opportunities open as wide as possible for as long as possible and for the students to understand that certain choices do close certain doors.

Etone College are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Headteacher Mr Ian Smith. Mr Smith, who is currently Deputy Headteacher at Hodge Hill School in Birmingham, will join the collegeafter Easter. Mr Smith said, I am extremely proud to have been appointed Headteacher of Etone College. I have recently had the opportunity to meet pupils and staff and I have been extremely impressed by the positive, purposeful and professional atmosphere around school.

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North Warwickshire & Hinckley College is one of the largest and most successful colleges in the region. We offer brilliant teaching and learning, excellent work experience placements and opportunitiesfor students to develop independently. Our excellent facilities, strong partnerships with major employers and universities, and excellent international relationships have helped make us a sought-after place to study for thousands of young people and adults.

Earlsdon and Leamington Coaching College is a small, independent college with centres in Coventry and Leamington. Students aged 6 to 18 can get the most from their education with tuition, coaching andexam preparation from Earlsdon and Leamington Coaching College. With highly experienced and qualified teachers, we can get you up to speed at school, ready for your exams or prepared for the 11+ from our centres in Coventry and Leamington Spa.

Hijaz College is a religious boarding school for boys 18 years and older with a strong Islamic ethos, accepting students from the UK and abroad. Hijaz was founded with the vision to produce excellentscholars of Islam that are proficient in their secular and religious studies. A societal issue has occurred in the West where the young Muslim has become confused about his European and Islamic identity and struggles to align the two comfortably.

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An A-Level in Philosophy or Religious Studies can help you to take the next step towards your new career, whether this is through further education or within employment. Primarily, the courses weoffer here at Open Study College are designed to improve your knowledge and understanding of certain beliefs or religious values held by an individual or within a group.

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The word 'aspire' represents our learning culture. We are proud of the experience of learning we are able to offer our students in their time with us. Not only do so many score outstanding examinationsuccess, they progress to the next phase in their lives - be that university, employment or further education and training - well-equipped to meet all new challenges with strongly developed learning skills, robust independence of mind and the confidence to excel.