Sixth Form Bulletin – Week 8

Thank you to everyone who attended the parent/carer consultation meetings on Wednesday. I’m sure it was lovely to hear how well your child is doing and I hope it was useful to see how you can support your child moving forwards in their respective subjects.

Some of our Year 12 students were involved in the fantastic Music Live Lounge on Monday evening. It was so lovely to hear about our student’s talents and for them to be able to perform for their fellow peers. We hope to see more of these performances in assemblies going forward!

Today our Year 12 media students attended the EGX Video Game Conference at the ExCel London. They study the industry in one of their examined modules, and this is an important opportunity to see the games being designed, meet the players, talk with industry experts, and perhaps play the odd game or two. I’m sure all students found the experience extremely helpful and insightful and are now feeling more prepared for this module in their examinations.

After half term Ms Lee Lewis, English Department, has arranged a series of lunchtime talks or ‘Working Lunches’ for students to attend. On Thursday 6 November during lunchtime, Year 13 students are invited to attend a talk by Michael Howes, a diplomat in The Foreign Office. Michael has worked abroad for over 14 years, including an overseas tour in Afghanistan. He’s worked in the press office at Downing Street, as a private secretary to the Foreign Minister, responding to international crises from piracy to national security. Michael is currently focused on terrorism. This talk will be particularly relevant to all A Level Government and Politics students, as well as those who are interested in a career in government, politics and international relations.

I hope all of year 12 have a lovely half term and enjoy the well deserved rest. A reminder that students will be due back on Wednesday 5 November.

Ms R Pugh, Head of Year 12

One of the longest half-terms of the academic year has now come to an end. As always, Year 13 students worked tirelessly both in and out of lessons. Over the course of this week, there were a couple of events, which involved Year 13 students. The Music students took part in the Music Live Lounge Performances supporting our younger musicians. I’m certain that all parties including all attending parents and carers thoroughly enjoyed this event. The students were all fantastic! Moreover, yesterday, as part of the students A Level in Drama, they all went and watched a play called ‘Punch’ in the West End. Upon their return, they all said how much they loved it!

After half term Ms Lee Lewis, English Department, has arranged a series of lunchtime talks or ‘Working Lunches’ for students to attend. On Thursday 6 November during lunchtime, Year 13 students are invited to attend a talk by Michael Howes, a diplomat in The Foreign Office. Michael has worked abroad for over 14 years, including an overseas tour in Afghanistan. He’s worked in the press office at Downing Street, as a private secretary to the Foreign Minister, responding to international crises from piracy to national security. Michael is currently focused on terrorism. This talk will be particularly relevant to all A Level Government and Politics students, as well as those who are interested in a career in government, politics and international relations.

Students need to continue to work on their UCAS applications and submit them to the school as soon as possible. The sooner their applications are submitted, the sooner they will start receiving offers from their chosen Universities. On a final note, given the fact that the mock exams are due to start on Monday 10th November, students need to ensure that they are effectively prepared for them. However, they also need to ensure that they take some time to rest.

Please note – The week after half-term is a shorter one, with Year 13 students expected to be back on site on Wednesday 5 November by 8:30am.

Have a good weekend and half-term break.

Mr C Stavrou, Head of Year 13