SCHOOL OPEN EVENING

School Open Evening

Last night was the first time that we had Year 7 through to Year 13 on site, showing prospective Year 5 / 6 pupils and their parents around the school and discussing their own experiences of education here. Some Post16 students acted as guides, whilst others served refreshments or worked within departments. There was also a delightful masked performance entitled The Park' performed by Year 12 students in the post16 centre.
This was another significant moment for the school as it marked the first occasion when we are now officially a full, comprehensive school educating students up to the age of 19.

Staff Pride

There was a strong sense of pride from the staff in seeing these poised Post16 students, interacting with parents, answering questions with confidence and maturity and taking a responsible role in supporting the school and its future students.

Parent comments

Parents commented repeatedly to me about how impressive the sixth form students were in helping them explore the different subject areas. A parent stated that she felt the school was 'enriched' by having post16 students and that there were an excellent role model for the younger students.

I would like to personally thank all of Years 12 &13 for their time last night - hope you enjoy the chocolates!

POST16 STUDIES WELCOMES NEW YEAR 12

September 2012

It has been a busy and positive start to the academic year which has opened its doors to a complete and full Sixth Form.

Welcome of Year 12
The new Year 12 students have now arrived in the Post16 centre and the area is fuller and more alive than ever before. It is also very good to see the Year 13 students interacting with and welcoming the new students. Year 13 tutor groups have been paired with Year 12 groups and are becoming academic mentors to the Year 12 students as they make the transition form GCSE to the demands of A levels.

KS5 awareness evening
It was a delight to welcome the year 12 students and their parent to this evening which aimed to outline the expectations of KS5 study as well as outline the range of opportunities the school is offering for Enrichment.

Enrichment
Presentations from the 'Duke of Edinburgh Award' and 'Young Enterprise' have clearly inspired Year 12 as 36 students have now signed up for the Duke of Edinburgh award with plans for their expedition in October half term.