Introduction to the Sixth Form

Letter from Martyn Way: Head of Sixth Form

How will we develop you as an individual in the Sixth Form?

For our students, learning is not confined to what takes place in lessons within the classroom. We aim to provide many extra opportunities for you to learn, and to develop your individual talents through real experience and responsibility.

Opportunities for learning include:

Residential visits, study trips or field trips in most subjects
Sixth Form conferences on contemporary, cultural, moral and social issues designed to develop your leadership, teamwork, communication and study skills
A Personal Development Programme which will allow you to take on real responsibility and serve the wider community while developing your own skills
The Sixth Form Committee will give you the opportunity to play a large part in all issues affecting Sixth Form life
The opportunity to be elected as a Curriculum Leader
A high level of support from your own personal tutor, and expert careers advice and guidance to help prepare you for further training, higher education or employment
Work experience placements in some subjects
Recreational sports and fitness activities using all the facilities of The College and Leisure Centre
Social and charity fundraising events e.g. sponsored sporting events, the Sixth Form Christmas Pantomime, the Leavers' Ball

How will we ensure maximum personal success for you?

Sixth Form students play a major part in determining the success of this school. We are immensely proud of our current students, their predecessors, and all their achievements. We have high expectations of all our students and teachers, and we will never settle willingly for anything less than your personal best.

As a Sixth Form student you will be treated with respect. You will be trusted and will enjoy privileges and freedoms which are not given to younger students. In return we expect you to be a mature, responsible young adult and a good role model for younger students.

Teachers enjoy working with Sixth Form students, appreciating their maturity and the fact that they have chosen to continue their education beyond the compulsory stage. They want to communicate and share their knowledge and passion for their subject with you, and will always go that extra mile to help and support you.

All students are allocated a group tutor. Your tutor will be concerned with your personal welfare, will support your learning, monitor your progress closely and help you to set targets to achieve maximum success. You will be helped to develop the independent learning skills necessary for success with us and at the next stage, whether that be Higher Education or employment.

With an A-Level A-C pass rate of 69% and an A-E pass rate of 97% in 2008, together with a long-standing reputation for excellence in Vocational/Applied Courses and over 70% of our students progressing on to Higher Education each year, we are confident we have a recipe for success.

How much would you like to be a part of it?

Over to you!