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In the meantime, read about the news and views from the College’s former Principal Jay Trivedy.
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The Times they are a-Changin'
by The Principal's Blog on 12th June 2018 at 2:34 pm
The Times they are a-Changin During the last half-term break, I reflected on what I would write in my last blog. Seven years ago, when our […]
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The "Right" Thing
by The Principal's Blog on 30th April 2018 at 7:36 am
The "Right" ThingThis morning I listened to a track by Bob Dylan called “Buckets of Rain”. It inspired me and made me think about […]
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Making the right choice
by The Principal's Blog on 14th March 2018 at 11:07 am
The Easter break represents a crucial period in the academic calendar. All of you are at a point in your Wyke career when the choices that you […]
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Celebrate all that is excellent
by The Principal's Blog on 31st January 2018 at 9:05 am
Celebrate all that is excellent All employers, pre-or post-university, look for candidates who have a range of characteristics which include: […]
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No Substitute for Hard Work
by The Principal's Blog on 13th December 2017 at 11:44 am
Untitled DocumentAs the 1st term draws to a close, I would like to congratulate the following and express how proud I feel to be a part of our […]
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If it doesn’t Challenge you, it doesn’t Change you
by The Principal's Blog on 8th November 2017 at 2:51 pm
challengeAs we begin the second half of this term, it is worthwhile reflecting on the first eight weeks of the new academic year. It is pleasing to […]
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Wyke Welcome
by The Principal's Blog on 5th September 2017 at 2:15 pm
Principal's BlogWelcome to our College and to the start of the new academic year. I hope that you have had a great summer and that you have […]
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Mobilisation of the Young
by The Principal's Blog on 22nd June 2017 at 9:55 am
As the academic year draws to a close, I am very conscious that I must take the opportunity to reflect on some of the key events that have impacted […]
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The Final Push
by The Principal's Blog on 27th April 2017 at 9:46 am
Untitled DocumentI hope that you have all had a great Easter and are ready for the 'final push' to the end of the year. I do know that all of […]
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Level of Commitment Sets Us Apart
by The Principal's Blog on 13th March 2017 at 11:35 am
Welcome back after the well-deserved half-term break. As the daylight hours increase, I feel increasingly optimistic about our College and […]
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Try Something New
by The Principal's Blog on 27th January 2017 at 1:58 pm
As we approach the end of the first month in this ‘Spring' Term, it already feels as if the Christmas/New Year celebrations are a distant […]
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Mesmerised by the Quality
by The Principal's Blog on 14th December 2016 at 2:32 pm
Untitled DocumentAs the term comes to an end and with Christmas looming, it is worth reflecting on the past few months in terms of what we have […]
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"For the times they are a-changin…."
by The Principal's Blog on 7th November 2016 at 11:07 am
“Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high; Where knowledge is free; Where the world has not broken up into fragments by […]
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A Real Privilege
by The Principal's Blog on 16th September 2016 at 11:34 am
The start of a new academic year is always very exciting. All of you will be returning after holidays, new experiences, results at GCSE, AS […]
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The Best of Times
by The Principal's Blog on 29th June 2016 at 10:33 am
As we approach the end of an academic year, this comment from Dickens is poignant: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the […]
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To Thine own self be True
by The Principal's Blog on 24th May 2016 at 11:03 am
The exam season is now in full flow, so it is an excellent time to reflect on the last few months and to think about the future.I have walked around […]
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Thanks for a Wonderful Rag Week
by The Principal's Blog on 23rd March 2016 at 9:16 am
As the term comes to an end and we prepare for Easter, I want to take the opportunity to thank everyone for the wonderful Rag Week: those who wore […]
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Formula for Success
by The Principal's Blog on 4th February 2016 at 11:09 am
Welcome back and I hope that you have had a really good Christmas and that 2016 is a great year for you and our College. As always, the New […]
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An Excellent Time to Reflect
by The Principal's Blog on 14th December 2015 at 9:54 am
As Christmas approaches, it is an excellent time to reflect on all that we have achieved. Since I last wrote, so much has happened. […]
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Twists, Challenges and Rewards
by The Principal's Blog on 22nd October 2015 at 9:19 am
“I am on a lonely road and I am travellingLooking for the key to set me free”, […]
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Welcome to Wyke
by The Principal's Blog on 8th September 2015 at 3:29 pm
Welcome to the start of the new academic year: new students; new staff; existing students and existing staff. I hope that you have had a […]
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What about Hull?
by The Principal's Blog on 7th July 2015 at 1:18 pm
As the academic year comes to an end, it is a really good opportunity to take stock and reflect upon the year. I will be continuing with the […]
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Doing the Right Things
by The Principal's Blog on 14th May 2015 at 7:25 am
As the examination season begins in earnest, it is an excellent time to remind everyone about the importance of this last stage/the final leg/the […]
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Remember, you are on the Final Straight
by The Principal's Blog on 25th March 2015 at 9:53 am
As you must know by now, I have been a fan of Leeds United, my beloved club, for the last 42 years and as the football season draws to a close, many […]
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Success Means Many Things
by The Principal's Blog on 12th February 2015 at 4:46 pm
As the days get longer and the ‘dust’ has settled from the mock examinations in December, I hope that there is clarity about the goals […]
