Year 13 - last day in school

....and so year 13 spend their last day in school by holding a summer picnic at lunchtime. The Post 16 cafe is currently adorned with bunting and balloons and there is a table laden with delicious and tempting edible treats for all to share between lessons.

It is incredible how quickly this time has passed and so lovely to see this group of self reliant, supportive and academically driven students spending some time together and remembering their school days.

There is also a very interesting selection of 'Mallalieu' masks that a few students are wearing and one or two balloons and ballads are currently giving a festive air to my office!

My best wishes and good fortune for all Year 13 as they embark on their A levels. 

How I will miss you all.

A LEVEL EXAMINATIONS COMMENCE

...and lo! the A level examinations have now begun!

Post 16 studies is full of AS level students anxiously waiting for exams to begin, studiously revising or gently deconstructing the exams with groups of supportive friends.

There is a distinct and palpable air of preparation which is tinged with anxiety and a keen edge to do well. It is a delight to see so many Year 12 students using the centre during their study leave and so good to see their determination to do well.

I am also mindful of the Year 13 students who are watching the Year 12 and knowing that their own examinations are just a few weeks away.

It is a tough time for all the A level students but all of them continue to impress with their focus, commitment and determination to do their best.

...and yes there is still humour, laughter and general good nature to get us all through the day!

Post 16 Study Leave 2014

Year 12 study leave 2014

Study leave for Year 12 commences on Friday 9th May until Friday 6th June.

It is incredible how fast this year has gone and amazing to think that AS examinations commence next week. My thoughts and best wishes for all the Year 12 students as they enter the examination phase.

Year 12 return to school on Monday 9th June 2014

I look forward to welcoming Year 12 back to school for their 4 week induction into Year 13. It will be good to have all the students back in the building as we prepare for the challenges of next year. 

Year 13 study leave will commence 

on 

Friday 23rd May

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.