Post Easter return - GOOD NEWS!

It is good to welcome back all Post 16 students from the Easter holidays. The time has clearly been spent in preparation for the forthcoming examinations - students have returned with work to be marked, questions to be explored and revision notes being completed.

BREAKING NEWS  - A Year 13 student has been awarded 'Academic funding' to study in the USA

Pippa Burge, Year 13 has been offered a place at university in USA to do Athletic training. Her application was so impressive that she has been awarded academic funding. She is delighted at the prospects that this will bring her career and we are very proud to have such a high calibre sports person at Post 16 studies.

USA trip

The Post 16 trip to the USA over Easter was hugely successful for all involved and has provided the History students with invaluable insight into American culture and politics in preparation for the exam. 

SIXTH FORM V STAFF FOOTIE MATCH

Post 16 (Blues): 2                    
(Jordan & Rafe) 

Staff (Fairies): 1
(Mr Aaron Forth)


In honour of 'Sport Relief' the post 16 students challenged the staff to a football match.

Heavy advertising, promotional videos, posters and a leaflet campaign ensured that expectations were high from all sides. Sixth Formers have been training every lunchtime and after school and there has also been a rumour that the staff have held secret training sessions. Tactics have been overheard being discussed in the staffroom every day and even Mr Gibson used his Astro duty to 'suss out the tactics of the opposition'

There was a great atmosphere on the Astro at lunchtime as all the school turned out to watch. Chanting, cheerleaders and horns sounded throughout.  Attacking moves and desperate shots on goal ensured that all sides were determined to win. A great event and a wonderful end to the week.

 Moment of the match : Mr Aaron Forth in his pink socks

Post 16 students collected donations throughout and are currently in my office counting..... we are getting close to £500 target.

High Achieving Year 12 students

The following students have impressed staff with their mock results and can now continue to build on this significant achievement:

Laura Cox

Danielle Hollis

Kayleigh Faulkner

Mathew Penny

Keerthana Sanjivi

....and the following students have been highly commended by staff and can use the mock exams to continue to aim high:

Jamie Atkinson

Millie Anderson

Katie Baynton-Glen

Alfie Bones

Tom Bosley

Chloe Coleman

Poppy Cooper

Connor Fray
Laura Nellislis

Lewis O'Driscoll

Harry Trinder

Charlotte Whiteley

Term 4 commences - a plethora of enrichment opportunities

Welcome back to all Post 16 students!

Post 16 students returned to school this morning ready to start the new term and the final preparations for their forthcoming examinations. Mock exams are completed, UCAS offers in for all, and the Post 16 building is humming to the sound of diligent, hard working students,

A level Art / Media 

These students have returned from a trip to Venice, Italy where they have been inspired by the beauty of the architecture, Art work, canals, water and light. I look forward enormously to the creations that are currently being worked on by the students and wish to thank the dedication of the staff in facilitating this trip.

A level Biology 

These students are away for a week on a residential and the A Level geography students  will be commencing their field trip shortly. Once again, it is these experiences that enrich and support the learning of the students and will be invaluable in their studies.

A Level History

The much anticipated trip to New York is now approaching and many students have been looking forward to this trip for months - an amazing city to enrich understanding of American culture, politics and history.

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

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!!

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.