Welcome to The Cooper School's sixth form blog, Sixth Sense. Here, you will find regular updates on the work and life of the students in Oxfordshire's newest sixth form.

Friday 24 January 2014

CLOSING DATE FOR POST 16 APPLICATIONS

Friday 24th January 2014


Today is the closing date for prospective Year 12 students.


There is a high number of applications to consider from students and this school and beyond, many of whom are anticipating very good qualifications this summer. It is wonderful to see the academic and personal ambitions of these students.


 We will now process all of these applications and invite students to interview before half-term, or shortly afterwards to cover the volume of applications.


Thank you to all those students who have applied and I wish you all good luck with your application to Post 16 studies at this school

Friday 17 January 2014

POST 16 APPLICATIONS

Post 16 applications for start September 2014

Applications from prospective students are rolling in and a high number of students have already been interviewed. The quality of the interviews and the quality of applications have been very impressive. 
I would like to extend my congratulations to those students who have been successful so far.

Post 16 interviews

These are scheduled for Wednesday 29th January with members of the senior leadership team. We all look forward to interviewing prospective students. 
You will be asked questions on your aptitude for study and your future plans and intentions.

A reminder:

THE CLOSING DATE FOR ALL POST 16 APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY 24th JANUARY 2014

GOOD LUCK TO ALL PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS!!




Friday 10 January 2014

NEW YEAR NEWS

Welcome back to all Post 16 students to an important year of examinations.

1. UCAS achievements

Congratulations on the completion of UCAS applications and it is really wonderful to hear from the students about their offers and plans for the future.

Special mention for the following students:

Adam Sapnik - Offer from Oxford university to read Chemistry
Amy Digman - UNCONDITIONAL offer from Queen's College London to read History - an 'exceptional candidate'
Orla Welby - Reduced offer from her first choice for Sport Science as she is an 'outstanding applicant'


2. A Level rehearsal examinations

These will begin next week as students are preparing for the forthcoming examinations. Good luck to all Post 16 students as they approach these as they will be key indicators for target setting and goal meeting.

3. Post 16 Applications

The cycle of applications for entry 2014 is nearing completion and it is a genuine pleasure to be meeting prospective students.