14 November 2025

Save the Date
Year 12 Parents Evening Thursday 04 December

Yr 13 Mocks Assessments
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Open Evenings
Our recent open evenings proved incredibly popular. We welcomed an unprecedented number of visitors to see our wonderful college and we thoroughly enjoyed meeting so many prospective students and parents. Thank you to all our staff and student ambassadors for making the events such a success and demonstrating the welcoming, supportive, inclusive ethos that students experience every day when they study with us. If you missed our open events and wish to take a look round, please get in touch with our admissions team at admissions@s6c.mlp.college and they will be delighted to arrange a time for you to take a tour.

The Big Draw Festival
The Big Draw Festival is an international festival of drawing and creativity in all its forms. This year celebrated 25 years, with the theme ‘Drawn Together’, highlighting how creativity unites us and how collaboration and connection are at the heart of making. At S6C, year 12 art students created drawing activities to engage their peers in drawing throughout the day. Additionally, teacher of Art, Laurence Rushby, invited staff to think of a way of including a drawing activity in their subjects, and encouraged everyone to think of drawing as observing, noticing, recording, working out, or simply doodling and wandering. Drawing can not only be fun, evoke joy and get us thinking about the world around us but also there has been extensive research on the benefit of drawing to retain information: https://www.edutopia.org/article/science-drawing-and-memory/

Art students drawing for enjoyment and wellbeing:

Thinking about drawing together and in lots of different ways, from drawing with your wrong hand to interfering with some else’s drawing to exploring new modes of mark making when we lose control​​:

​Drawing and reimagining togetherness:

Drawing wildlife in copies of Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew. Shrews are small and fluffy but did you know that they are also venomous?

Wellbeing Day
A chance for students to complete private study, catch up on deadlines, meet with teachers, listen to external speakers, join quiet mindfulness activities around college, attend workshops and of course meet the alpacas!

Salisbury Museum
44 new history students spent the morning at Salisbury Museum nurturing a passion for the past. The session focused on jobs within the museum sector, the importance of curation and artifact handling.

​Arundells
Year 13 History students visited Arundells, the home of former Prime Minister Ted Heath. They were given a guided tour, with the commentary focusing on politics and Heath’s relationships with political leaders worldwide, which directly links to our British C20 Politics unit. One of our students was even allowed to play Heath’s Steinway piano!

Art trip to Elisabeth Frink Exhibition
‘New Beginnings’, the Elisabeth Frink exhibition at the Salisbury Museum, was an amazing opportunity for the students to see Frink’s work in person.

Allies at War: The Politics of Defeating Hitler
The history boys donned a shirt and tie for a talk by historian Tim Bouverie at The Salisbury Museum. ‘Allies at War: The Politics of Defeating Hitler’ discussed the relationships between Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin during World War II, drawing on extensive archival material and unpublished diaries. The talk offered a clear perspective on the challenges of the Grand Alliance and the origins of the Cold War. Many thanks to @arundellsofficial for gifting us some tickets!

Sports Science Conference
Earlier this term, S6C played host to over 100 PE and Sports Studies students as we launched our inaugural Sports Science Conference.

Scholars from WSE, Sarum, Trafalgar, St Joseph’s and S6C were treated to eight enthralling lectures throughout the course of a truly enlightening and inspiring day.

Representatives from the UK Sports Institute discussed their roles in Strength and Conditioning and Performance Lifestyle coaching, detailing their daily work with Olympians and Paralympians. Gill Porter from Netball Scotland went on to discuss the power of sport whilst Professor Tim Rees (Bournemouth University) summarised his study of those factors which contribute towards UK Gold Medal success. Dr Judith Allgrove, also from Bournemouth, explained the physiology of exercising in extreme heat and how elite athletes seek to manage this.

In the afternoon session, Dr David Jessop from Winchester University gave a lively presentation around the study of biomechanics and its links to elite divers and wheelchair athletes in particular, whilst Richard Cheetham, MBE, closed the day providing a fascinating insight into his work around creating successful team culture with elite cycling teams.

Thank you to all our guests for making our first Sports Science Conference such a huge success!

S6C triumph in two UKMT Maths Competitions!
We are thrilled to announce the outstanding achievements of S6C students in the recent UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT) Senior Mathematical Challenge (SMC) and the Mathematical Competition for Girls (MCG).

Our students showcased exceptional problem-solving skills and mathematical talent, bringing home a remarkable number of awards.

Huge congratulations to the 29 students who took part in this year’s Senior Mathematical Challenge. This demanding paper tests the most capable young mathematicians in the UK, and our students rose to the occasion, earning 13 certificates in total: 2 Gold, 2 Silver and 9 Bronze

A special mention must go to Emma Ward, who achieved the highest S6C score with 83 points, earning the elite Gold Best in School certificate. Her performance has secured her a place in the Senior Kangaroo Challenge. Ash Natelson-Carter also put in a superb performance, earning a Gold certificate with 75 points and an invitation to the Senior Kangaroo Challenge. Daniil-Lart Andreiev achieved the highest score in Year 12 with 66 points, earning the Silver Best in Year Certificate.

Zak Speed earned a Silver certificate scoring 65 points.

Congratulations to all 29 students for their participation and hard work!

The Mathematical Competition for Girls is a challenging competition designed to inspire the next generation of female mathematicians. The students had to answer open ended questions that tested their problem solving and perseverance. This year, seven of our talented students participated, and they performed admirably, securing a range of certificates: 4 Distinctions (Emma Ward, Ash Natelson-Carter, Isla Adams, and Sadiqa Rahman); 1 Merit (Morgan Coombes).

Proving her mathematical prowess, Emma Ward achieved the top score in this competition as well, earning a Distinction Best in School certificate with 24 points.

Well done to all the students who represented S6C in these national competitions. Your commitment to mathematics is truly inspiring!

Art trip to The New Art Centre, Roche Court Sculpture Park

Year 13 Biology field trip to Kimmeridge

Andrew Botwright
Congratulations to Andrew Botwright who has once again been selected for the Dorset And Wilts Under 18 Rugby Squad. What a great achievement!

Sport Academies Update
S6C Bournemouth 1–2 Plymouth Argyle (Hayle)
On a bright afternoon at Sarum Academy, the S6C squad took on a formidable Plymouth Argyle side, a team who went undefeated last season and operate as a full-time football scholarship programme. It was always going to be a tough ask, but the boys rose to the challenge with spirit and heart.

The game started with Plymouth showing their quality, dominating possession and racing into a 2–0 lead early on. Many teams might have folded, but not this group. With determination and discipline, S6C dug in and defended bravely.

Just before half-time, their resilience was rewarded. A well-worked corner found Zak Speed, who struck to halve the deficit and plant a seed of doubt in the visitors’ minds. The goal shifted momentum, and from then on Plymouth knew they were in a real contest.

The second half saw S6C grow into the game, competing across the pitch and pushing for an equaliser that would have stunned their opponents. Malik was superb at centre-back, organising the defence and breaking up countless attacks. The midfield worked tirelessly, covering every blade of grass to keep the pressure on.

But the standout performance came from Eddie W in goal. Time and again he kept his side in the game with breath taking saves and a commanding presence under the high ball. His bravery and composure gave the whole team belief and kept the crowd on edge until the final whistle.

Although the match ended 2–1 to Plymouth, there was so much to be proud of. This new S6C squad showed grit, hunger, and flashes of real quality against one of the toughest opponents they will face all season. With time to settle and gel as a team, there’s every reason to believe this group can go on to achieve great things together.

S6C Rugby Academy 43-17 Ryde College (Isle Wight)
The boys can be proud of themselves today! After a slightly scratchy start, because of a less than perfect team run-through the night before, they reacted superbly, found their rhythm, and played their own style of rugby.

Ryde couldn’t cope with the physicality, with Charlie, Ben, and Brad leading the way with some massive hits. This dominance gave Ollie the perfect platform to control the game at 10, using clever kicking to dictate play and set up some excellent tries.

The first half was a real rollercoaster. Despite building a strong lead, two late lapses gifted Ryde a way back into the game, making the scoreline far too close for comfort at 24–17 going into the break.

The second half told a very different story. With greater composure and control, the boys showed their quality, crossing for more great tries and defending with relentless hunger. Leo made a huge impact in midfield, while the bench added real energy and strength to finish the game strongly.

The highlight of the day was the squad’s determination to keep a clean sheet after half-time. And, of course, Clissold will be talking about his first try for a long time to come!

It was fantastic to see the team finally get over the line for their first win of the season, made even sweeter by coming against a private school. The passion, fight, and squad depth on display made this a brilliant all-round performance. We go again in a couple of weeks time.
JK (Rugby Coach)

S6C Rugby Academy 52-24 Embley
S6C march into Round 4 after dominant display! The message remains the same every week. So proud of the boys, with 100% commitment, once again this group lived up to their promise in emphatic style. S6C Rugby Academy delivered a statement performance, overcoming a slow start to run out convincing 52-24 winners over Embley and book their place in Round 4.

Bar a scratchy opening 20 minutes, S6C shifted gears and produced some sublime attacking rugby. The final 10 minutes of the first half saw the floodgates open, as the boys found their rhythm and blew Embley away with pace, precision, and power. It was a joy to watch.

What stood out most was the strength and depth of the squad. Several players made their debuts for the 1st XV, stepping up brilliantly and proving the growing quality across the Academy. Every player on the field did themselves proud — the team culture is thriving, and it shows in the performance.

Up front, the forward pack laid a relentless platform. Charlie, Kyle, Seb, and Ben were outstanding, bringing huge physicality and intensity on both sides of the ball. They set the tone, and the backs did the rest.

Ollie marshalled the game with control and confidence at 10, while Leo and Broyd linked well in midfield, creating space and taking opportunities. Brown was superb at the back, organising the defence and launching counter-attacks with real intent.

The bench brought fresh legs and fresh energy, with every substitute making a positive impact – exactly what’s needed in knockout rugby.

But the standout on the day was Arthur, who delivered a brilliant, all-action performance to earn Man of the Match. His try was equal parts brutal and brilliant, capped by an iconic celebration and – just for good measure – a sweetly struck conversion. A proper moment.

Try scorers: Brown x2, Leo, Arthur, Seb, Kyle, Ben, Ollie
Conversions: Ollie x7, Arthur x1

Boys — make sure you are proud of your performance. You’re improving every week, the belief is real, and the direction is clear. This team is building something special.
JK (Rugby Coach)

S6C Rugby Academy 35-27 Reading Blue Coats
Another win. That is 4 out of 5. A scrappy afternoon with plenty of lessons learned. A big positive was seeing more of the group get valuable game time.

Due to a number of changes, our flow in the first half wasn’t quite there. There were spells of good rugby, but too often poor decision-making or a forced offload led to turnovers. Defensively, we were also uncharacteristically flat — lacking our usual aggression and structure.

At half-time, the score was 14–10, and the game was very much in the balance. The second half ebbed and flowed, and fair play to RBC – their line speed and work at the breakdown caused us real problems.
With the score locked at 28–27 and five minutes to play, it could have gone either way. What pleased me most was our spirit and determination to get over the line. We did that in style, with Broyd scoring his first try for the college after some excellent link-up play.

There were some outstanding individual performances but one player who really caught the eye was Vuki, who delivered an all-action display and fully deserved his MOTM award. We’ll need to raise our performance levels ahead of Bryanston next week. It’s a great opportunity, and one I’m very excited about. You can do it, lads! Big week of training coming up – competition for places is going to be fierce!
JK (Rugby Coach)

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Tuesday 18 November
Yr 12/13 Film and Creative and Yr 12 Animation trip to Harry Potter Studios
Tuesday 25 November
Yr 13 Photography Mock Assessment
Wednesday 26 November
Yr 13 Animation Mock Assessment
Thursday 27 November
Yr 13 Art Mock Assessment
Thursday 27 November
Yr 12 DC2 reports published on parent portal
Monday 01 December – Wednesday 10 December
Yr 13 DC7 Mocks Assessments
Thursday 04 December
Yr 12 Parents Evening
Wednesday 10 December
Elf Day
Wednesday 17 December
Y13 RS trip to Portsmouth University
Friday 19 December
Term Ends
Monday 22 December 2025 – Monday 05 January 2026
Christmas Break
Monday 05 January
Staff Training Day
Tuesday 06 January
Term Begins
Wednesday 07 January – Friday 16 January
Vocational Exams 
Thursday 08 January
Yr 13 DC7 reports published on parent portal
Thursday 15 January
Yr 13 Parents Evening
Wednesday 21 January
Appren-t-fest
Monday 26 January
Yr 12 DC3 Assessment Week
Thursday 29 January
Interview Evening
Friday 30 January
Creative Faculty trip to Pinewood Studios for Futures Festival
Saturday 31 January
Applications Close
Tuesday 03 February
S6C Celebrating Cultures Day
Wednesday 11 February
Yr 12/13 RS trip to Salisbury Cathedral
Thursday 12 February
Yr 12 DC3 reports published on parent portal
Friday 13 February
Term Ends
Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February
Half Term
Monday 23 February
Term Begins
Tuesday 24 February
Interview Evening
Monday 02 – Friday 06 March
Yr 13 DC8 Mocks Assessment Week
Thursday 05 March
World Book Day
Monday 16 March
Yr 12 DC4 Assessment Week
Yr 12 Vocational Mocks
Tuesday 17 March
Yr 12 Vocational Mocks
Wednesday 18 March
Yr 12 Vocational Mocks
Thursday 26 March
Yr 13 DC8 reports published on parent portal
Interview Evening
Friday 04 April
Term Ends
Monday 30 March – Friday 10 April
Easter Break
Monday 13 April
Term Begins
Wednesday 15 April
Yr 12 UCAS Fair @ Bournemouth University
Thursday 16 April 
Yr 12 DC4 reports published on parent portal
Monday 20 April
Yr 13 DC9 Assessment Week
Wednesday 22 April
Yr 12 Human Biology trip to Salisbury Hospital
Wednesday 29 April
Interview Evening
Monday 04 May
Summer Exams Begin
Bank Holiday
Friday 22 May
Term Ends
Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May
Half Term
Monday 01 June
Term Begins
Monday 08 June
Yr 12 DC5 Mocks Assessment Week
Monday 29 June
Staff Training Day
29 June – 3 July 2026
Yr 12 Geography residential trip
Thursday 02 July
Yr 12 DC5 reports published on parent portal
Tuesday 07 July
Yr 12 ‘Unlock Year 13’ Day
Tuesday 07 – 11 July 
Yr 12 Art, Animation, Creative and Film trip to Venice
Thursday 09 July
Yr 12 Parents Evening
Tuesday 14 July
Term Ends

Our student numbers are increasing and we are looking to grow our team of invigilators so that we can continue to provide exceptional support during external and internal exams. Please click here for more information and to apply: Invigilator Recruitment

We are seeking an inspirational teacher to continue the success of our BTEC Applied Law and take on the exciting challenge of establishing our newly introduced WJEC Applied Diploma in Criminology. Please click here for more information and to apply: Law and Criminology Recruitment

Join us for our next open evening to find out more about your favourite subjects, meet our passionate staff and see our facilities.

Thursday 16 October 2025 4.15pm to 7.30pm BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE

(no booking is necessary, but we do ask that you reserve your place to help us manage the number of attendees on the day)

• There will be a welcome presentation by Ben Hillier, Head of College, at 4.30pm, 5.30pm and 6.30pm in the Lecture Theatre on the lower ground floor.
• Teaching staff will be available to talk about their courses and the opportunities available in their subjects.
• Student ambassadors will be on hand to help direct you around the building and answer your questions about why they love it here!
• Nicky Miller, SENDCO, will be available in the Study Centre for anyone wishing to discuss additional support.

S6C is located at 66-78 Tollgate Road, Salisbury, SP1 2JJ:

Parking is available on the street outside the college or in the public car park by Churchill Gardens on Southampton Road which is just a short walk away. If you have mobility issues and require parking close to the building please email admissions@s6c.mlp.college to discuss options.  

If you can’t make the Open Evening dates then please do consider coming in for a tour. We can tailor your visit to your interests and our Admissions Officer will be able to discuss any further queries you may have. Please email our Admissions Officer Teresa Salmon at admissions@s6c.mlp.college

If you have any further questions, please email admissions@s6c.mlp.college

We look forward to welcoming you!

Our latest prospectus is interactive! Click on the image below and then on any text that is underlined and you will be taken to the relevant S6C web page.

If you have any general queries please contact office@s6c.mlp.college. Please email admissions@s6c.mlp.college if you wish to book a tour or if you have further queries about applying to study with us in 2026.

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19 September 2025
We have had a fantastic start to the term and the atmosphere at the college is really positive, with our new students settling in well and year 13 showing a maturity towards learning which is hugely encouraging. Clubs and societies began last week and with such an eclectic mix of activities, there is something for everyone, from artistic pursuits, sports, gaming and yoga to debating, reading, volunteering and Gold Duke of Edinburgh, with a little activism and crocheting thrown in. All very worthy activities to help improve skills, forge new friendships and boost applications for your next steps.

At S6C, our approach to teaching offers a brilliant stepping stone to the independence of higher education, employment or an apprenticeship. Students attend lessons and are then expected to undertake 4.5 hours of independent study per subject, in order to support their learning and retain and extend the knowledge and skills taught in college. If you feel you (or your child) is not meeting this requirement, please feel free to contact Head of College Ben Hillier at bhillier@s6c.mlp.college and we can help you make the changes needed to get the most out of your college experience.

Attendance
Well done to everyone who has 100% attendance so far, this is really impressive and we hope it continues! If your attendance needs to improve, make sure you are in college every day and on time, ready to learn and if you need to talk to someone, we have staff who are here to support you. 

ParentMail
Don’t forget to register with ParentMail, the service we use to communicate with parents. You will hopefully have been sent an email and/or text message from ParentMail. Just follow the instructions in the message and once you have registered you can download the free ParentMail App for the best user experience. If you need any additional information or assistance, please visit the help site: www.parentmail.co.uk/help/parenthelp/ or if you have not received any contact from ParentMail please contact office@s6c.mlp.college.

If you have any specific queries or concerns, please email Head of College Ben Hillier at bhillier@s6c.mlp.college. 

Sport Academies Match Report
MLP Rugby Academy v Bishop Wordsworth’s
It was a proud afternoon of rugby with both the 1st XV and 2nd XV putting in spirited performances in their first outings of the season.

2nd XV
The 2nd XV, a side brought together at short notice, produced a superb display full of fight, intensity and togetherness. Despite being a little scratchy in places, they created plenty of chances and were unfortunate not to come away with a win. What stood out most was the way the players gelled over the course of the match, showing resilience and commitment throughout the full 40 minutes.

1st XV
The 1st XV began brightly, matching BWS in the opening exchanges. However, after conceding the first score, heads dropped and the opposition took control of the first quarter. A rallying call at the break sparked an impressive response.

In the final quarter the team raised their energy, tempo and physicality, playing with greater belief and purpose. A flowing passage of play was capped by a clever kick from Norman, finished off by captain Botwright. That score lifted the side, who then pressed hard inside the BWS 22. A brilliant break from Broyd, followed by an outstanding offload to Ratuniata, almost produced a second try, only for a desperate last-ditch tackle and turnover to end the contest at 19–7.

While the result left a sense of “what might have been,” the strong finish and attacking intent provided plenty of encouragement for the season ahead.

Looking Ahead
As a first competitive run-out, there was much to be proud of, and both teams can take confidence into training this week. With areas to fine-tune and lessons learned, attention now turns to preparations for the KES Cup.

Special thanks go to Jason Yarwood for his support, Josie for first aid duties, and Old Boys Ben C-B, Louis, and Rob for their coaching input and visible passion for the badge.

Thank you,
James Kaminski
(Rugby Coach)

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Monday 22 September
Yr 12 DC1 Assessment Week
Yr 13 Biology Trip to Kimmeridge
Tuesday 23 September
Yr 13 History Trip to Arundells, Salisbury
Friday 26 September
S6C Sports Conference
Wednesday 01 October
Applications Open
S6C Big Draw
Yr 12 History Trip to Salisbury Museum
Thursday 02 October
Yr 13 DC6 reports published on Parent Portal
Tuesday 07 October
Open Evening
Thursday 09 October
Yr 12 Art Articulation Prize Discovery Day @ Roche Court
Yr 12 DC1 reports published on Parent Portal
Monday 13 October
Yr 12 and 13 Sport Trip to Go Ape, Moors Valley
Tuesday 14 October
Wellbeing Development Day
Thursday 16 October
Open Evening
Friday 17 October
Term Ends
Monday 20 October – Friday 31 October
Half Term
Monday 03 November
Term Begins
Tuesday 04 November
Personal Statement Workshops with Portsmouth, Winchester and Solent Universities
GCSE English Language Exam 9.00am
Wednesday 05 November
GCSE Maths Exam 9.00am
Thursday 06 November
GCSE English Language Exam 9.00am
Friday 07 November
GCSE Maths Exam 9.00am 
Monday 10 November
Yr 12 DC2 Assessment Week
GCSE Maths Exam 9.00am
Tuesday 11 November
Psychology Brain Day
Tuesday 18 November
Year 12 and 13 Film and Creative and Year 12 Animation Trip to Harry Potter Studios
Thursday 27 November
Yr 12 DC2 reports published on parent portal
Monday 01 December
Yr 13 DC7 Mocks Assessment Week
Thursday 04 December
Yr 12 Parents Evening
Friday 19 December
Term Ends
Monday 22 December 2024 – Monday 05 January 2025
Christmas Break
Monday 05 January
Staff Training Day
Tuesday 06 January
Term Begins
Wednesday 07 January – Friday 16 January
Vocational Exams 
Thursday 08 January
Yr 13 DC7 reports published on parent portal
Thursday 15 January
Yr 13 Parents Evening
Monday 26 January
Yr 12 DC3 Assessment Week
Thursday 29 January
Interview Evening
Saturday 31 January
Applications Close
Tuesday 03 February
S6C Celebrating Cultures Day
Thursday 12 February
Yr 12 DC3 reports published on parent portal
Friday 13 February
Term Ends
Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February
Half Term
Monday 23 February
Term Begins
Tuesday 24 February
Interview Evening
Thursday 05 March
World Book Day
Monday 16 March
Yr 12 DC4 Assessment Week
Yr 12 Vocational Mocks
Tuesday 17 March
Yr 12 Vocational Mocks
Wednesday 18 March
Yr 12 Vocational Mocks
Thursday 26 March
Yr 13 DC8 reports published on parent portal
Interview Evening
Friday 04 April
Term Ends
Monday 30 March – Friday 10 April
Easter Break
Monday 13 April
Term Begins
Wednesday 15 April
Yr 12 UCAS Fair @ Bournemouth University
Thursday 16 April 
Yr 12 DC4 reports published on parent portal
Monday 20 April
Yr 13 DC9 Assessment Week
Wednesday 29 April
Interview Evening
Monday 04 May
Summer Exams Begin
Thursday 07 May
Yr 13 DC9 reports published on parent portal
Monday 04 May
Bank Holiday
Friday 22 May
Term Ends
Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May
Half Term
Monday 01 June
Term Begins
Monday 08 June
Yr 12 DC5 Mocks Assessment Week
Monday 29 June
Staff Training Day
Tuesday 30 June
Yr 12 Art, Animation, Creative and Film Trip to Venice
Thursday 02 July
Yr 12 DC5 reports published on parent portal
Tuesday 07 July
Yr 12 ‘Unlock Year 13’ Day
Thursday 09 July
Yr 12 Parents Evening
Tuesday 14 July
Term Ends

05 September 2025
Welcome to the S6C 2025 Autumn Term! For those of you who are new to S6C, we hope that this update provides all the information you need about matters of importance and forthcoming events. If there is anything else you would like to see, please do let us know, we love to hear from our students and parents. As always, Head of College Ben Hillier really values parent engagement, so please feel free to email him directly with any questions at bhillier@s6c.mlp.college.  

We’d like to offer our congratulations to all of our recent leavers. Their excellent results are testament to their hard work and we couldn’t be more proud!
– 83% of students gained a place at the university of their choice. 
– Students will be going to study Law, Ancient History, Chemistry, Midwifery, English, Business, Computer Science, Medical Engineering, Nursing, Finance, Zoology, Creative Arts and Philosophy at a number of Russell Group universities: Newcastle; Exeter; Glasgow; Southampton; Bristol; Cardiff. 
– Popular universities this year included Bath Spa, Bournemouth, Cardiff Metropolitan, Oxford Brookes, Solent, Brighton, Portsmouth, Southampton and Winchester.
– University course choices included Business, Criminology, Law, Nursing, Paramedic, Philosophy and Sport.
– Apprenticeship destinations have included a Montessori nursery; the Army; quantity surveying technician with a construction company; autocad technician with MJ Abbott; Bidfood; the Ministry of Defence.
– Students have gained employment in the armed services and in the fields of law, IT, insurance, mental health support and property management.

Despite the rain, the college has been buzzing with energy and enthusiasm and it is fantastic to be back. We are full to the brim with students and we have the largest Year 12 cohort in S6C’s history.

If you are a new parent, don’t forget to register with ParentMail, the service we use to communicate with parents. You will hopefully have been sent an email and/or text message from ParentMail. Just follow the instructions in the message and once you have registered we recommend you download the ParentMail App for the best user experience. If you need any additional information or assistance, please visit the help site: www.parentmail.co.uk/help/parenthelp/  or if you have not received any contact from ParentMail please contact office@s6c.mlp.college.

This week and next week, trials are taking place for our sports academies. Participants are encouraged to maintain high levels of personal development and professional standards and a place on the team is only guaranteed when a student’s academic work is up to date. We are looking forward to seeing whether our teams can improve on the impressive results achieved by our alumni.

And finally, our staff have just completed the S6C Summer Reading Challenge, championed by Emma McAndrew, which highlights the importance of reading for pleasure for both educational purposes as well as personal development. Here are some of their recommendations…

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Wednesday 10 September
Yr 13 English Language Lecture @ Reading University
Rugby Academy v Bishop Wordsworth’s School 2.00pm @ Bishops
Football Academy Trials / Training 3.50pm-4.50pm @ Sarum Academy 
Monday 15 September
Yr 13 DC6 Assessment Week
Yr 13 Art Trip to Elizabeth Frink @ Salisbury Museum
Thursday 18 September
Yr 12 Art Trip to Elizabeth Frink @ Salisbury Museum
Monday 22 September
Yr 12 DC1 Assessment Week
Yr 13 Biology Trip to Kimmeridge
Tuesday 23 September
Yr 13 History Trip to Arundells, Salisbury
Friday 26 September
S6C Sports Conference
Wednesday 01 October
Applications Open
S6C Big Draw
Yr 12 History Trip to Salisbury Museum
Thursday 02 October
Yr 13 DC6 reports published on Parent Portal
Tuesday 07 October
Open Evening
Thursday 09 October
Yr 12 Art Articulation Prize Discovery Day @ Roche Court
Yr 12 DC1 reports published on Parent Portal
Monday 13 October
Yr 12 and 13 Sport Trip to Go Ape, Moors Valley
Tuesday 14 October
Wellbeing Development Day
Thursday 16 October
Open Evening
Friday 17 October
Term Ends
Monday 20 October – Friday 31 October
Half Term
Monday 03 November
Term Begins
Tuesday 04 November
Personal Statement Workshops with Portsmouth, Winchester and Solent Universities
Tuesday 04 November – Monday 10 November
GCSE Exams 
Monday 10 November
Yr 12 DC2 Assessment Week
Tuesday 11 November
Psychology Brain Day
Tuesday 18 November
Year 12 and 13 Film and Creative and Year 12 Animation Trip to Harry Potter Studios
Thursday 27 November
Yr 12 DC2 reports published on parent portal
Monday 01 December
Yr 13 DC7 Mocks Assessment Week
Thursday 04 December
Yr 12 Parents Evening
Friday 19 December
Term Ends
Monday 22 December 2024 – Monday 05 January 2025
Christmas Break
Monday 05 January
Staff Training Day
Tuesday 06 January
Term Begins
Wednesday 07 January – Friday 16 January
Vocational Exams 
Thursday 08 January
Yr 13 DC7 reports published on parent portal
Thursday 15 January
Yr 13 Parents Evening
Monday 26 January
Yr 12 DC3 Assessment Week
Thursday 29 January
Interview Evening
Saturday 31 January
Applications Close
Tuesday 03 February
S6C Celebrating Cultures Day
Thursday 12 February
Yr 12 DC3 reports published on parent portal
Friday 13 February
Term Ends
Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February
Half Term
Monday 23 February
Term Begins
Tuesday 24 February
Interview Evening
Thursday 05 March
World Book Day
Monday 16 March
Yr 12 DC4 Assessment Week
Yr 12 Vocational Mocks
Tuesday 17 March
Yr 12 Vocational Mocks
Wednesday 18 March
Yr 12 Vocational Mocks
Thursday 26 March
Yr 13 DC8 reports published on parent portal
Interview Evening
Friday 04 April
Term Ends
Monday 30 March – Friday 10 April
Easter Break
Monday 13 April
Term Begins
Wednesday 15 April
Yr 12 UCAS Fair @ Bournemouth University
Thursday 16 April 
Yr 12 DC4 reports published on parent portal
Monday 20 April
Yr 13 DC9 Assessment Week
Wednesday 29 April
Interview Evening
Monday 04 May
Summer Exams Begin
Thursday 07 May
Yr 13 DC9 reports published on parent portal
Monday 04 May
Bank Holiday
Friday 22 May
Term Ends
Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May
Half Term
Monday 01 June
Term Begins
Monday 08 June
Yr 12 DC5 Mocks Assessment Week
Monday 29 June
Staff Training Day
Tuesday 30 June
Yr 12 Art, Animation, Creative and Film Trip to Venice
Thursday 02 July
Yr 12 DC5 reports published on parent portal
Tuesday 07 July
Yr 12 ‘Unlock Year 13’ Day
Thursday 09 July
Yr 12 Parents Evening
Tuesday 14 July
Term Ends

16 July 2025
And just like that, another academic year is over and it is time to reflect on everything that we have achieved, how much we have learned and the obstacles that we have overcome.

At S6C, we are incredibly proud of the level of support we give to every single student, enabling each student to identify and conquer all barriers to learning.

At S6C, our expert teaching staff ensure that every student progresses and achieves the outcome they need for their next steps.

At S6C, gaps in learning are identified and addressed early and every student is encouraged to develop a love of learning and to study independently, skills which are hugely useful in later life.

At S6C, students can grow and become the very best versions of themselves that they can be and we are all incredibly proud of their achievements this year.

The S6C community works together to bring a wealth of opportunities to our students, in the classroom and beyond. There are staff working behind the scenes every day, keeping our students safe, looking after their mental health and wellbeing, providing delicious meals, organising exams and assessments, making sure student data is updated and secured, ensuring our site is maintained and cleaned, greeting visitors and seeking to maintain the warm, friendly, welcoming atmosphere that has been established over the past 10 years. Every activity shows how dedicated our staff are and how, at S6C, we strive to raise standards and achieve exceptional outcomes. Thank you to everyone for making S6C such a special place and wishing everyone a happy and safe summer break – see you in September!

Unlock Year 13
The day was busy, with nearly 200 students meeting with tutors to enrol into Year 13. Students also attended talks about life after S6C and copies of the resources are below:
The ASK Programme – Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Amazing Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships
Personal statement advice – University of Winchester
Starting your application and personal statement – Southampton Solent University

If you got an E or a U grade in one or more of your A-Level end of year 12 mocks, you will be doing a resit paper on Monday 01 September. Please see the attached timetable with the information on the title of your paper (i.e. the topics) and the length. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time of your exam (either 9am or 1pm). If you are unsure about anything, please message Kirsty White or speak to your subject teacher.

Beyond the Classroom
Recent trips have seen students travel all the way to the Isles of Scilly and slightly more locally to the New Forest Wildlife Park, Marwell Zoo, Salisbury Cathedral to hear Sir John Major speak, Dartmoor for the Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Stratford Bridge.

Students who were unable to secure a work experience placement spent the day with WFM Software Solutions, learning how to work in teams to devise a new product, in this case an app, developing a robust business strategy, marketing plan and presenting their ideas.

Liz Stavely – Mental Health Lead
We are fast approaching the end of term, with long lazy days of sunshine and snacks calling… (or rain and part time jobs). Please take some time over the summer to do things that make you happy and try and rebuild your energy reserves for September. However, I realise holidays are not the easiest time for some of us, if you do need some mental health support over the summer, please have a look at the services below:
– Samaritans phone call and email service
– Young Minds lots of advice, blogs and articles
– The Mix if you feel like you can’t cope or are worried about how you are feeling, you can contact our crisis messenger 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by texting THEMIX to 85258
– Alabare a free local counselling service; drop in service available located in Churchfields Industrial Estate, 2 Watt Rd, Salisbury SP2 7UD 01722 322882
– If you are at risk of immediate harm, you should call 999
You’ll find a few suggestions for great online text support, phone counselling and short term counselling. This is all free to access and confidential. It’s always better to talk than to bottle up your worries. Have a great break and see you in Y13!

NHS study into mental health and depression in parents and young people – the NHS are looking for families to take part, all participants are recompensed in vouchers: Skills for Adolescent Wellbeing study

Rebecca Anderson – DSL & Pastoral Lead
Year 12 students start on Monday 01 September at 9.00am with an assembly followed by activities in tutor bases. Year 13 students return on Tuesday 02 September at 10.45am for tutor sessions and timetable distribution – periods 3 and 4 will be lessons as usual so come prepared for any subject.
Careers
Any student wanting careers advice can talk to Rosie Roberts. Please message her on chat to book an appointment.
Funding
If your home circumstances have changed and you think you might need a bursary, then it is never too late to apply: S6C Bursary Support
IMPORTANT MESSAGES FOR YEAR 13
– Please fill out the Year 13 Exit Survey
– You MUST keep Information Classroom active, with notifications on, as there will be information about how to get your results, plus other notices as needed. We expect you to keep looking until results day in mid August.
– If you would like to apply to uni in the next few years, using S6C UCAS, then contact the office or your tutor, and we will do what we can to help.
– Please keep in touch with us. We really value our S6C alumni!
– Please click here to find out where to find support after college:
Save the Student
Student Finance in England – everything you need to know
Student Finance – applications
Deadlines for Accepting University Offers – UCAS
Disabled Students Allowance – If anyone needs help applying for DSA (disabled students allowance – which is for any kind of additional support needs) then please let Rebecca know. Rebecca can also help with uni accommodation applications. But we can only help if we know!
– Your college account will be deleted when you leave S6C. This will mean that all your work will be deleted and you will not be able to access this again. If you want a copy of your work for future use, you MUST use Google Takeout to download your work:
1. Head to the Google Takeout website
2. Sign in with your college Google Account. You’ll see a list of Google products. Uncheck everything except “Drive”. Click the checkbox next to “Drive” and then select “All Drive data included” for a complete download.
3. At the bottom, you can choose how you want to receive your files (email or cloud storage) and the file format (.zip is recommended).
4. Click “Create export” and Google will start collecting your files. This might take a while depending on how much data you have. Once it’s ready, you’ll get a notification email with a link to download your archived files. Remember:
5. Downloaded files might be organised differently than in your Drive.
6. This download only includes your own files, not shared folders or files owned by others.
Tip: Save your downloaded files on a secure external hard drive or cloud storage for safekeeping.
Don’t wait! Download your work and keep a copy for your future endeavours.

We would like to wish our Year 13 leavers all the very best with their exam results and plans for next year. We’ll miss you!

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Wednesday 16 July
Terms ends at 12.45pm

Results Days
– Thursday 14 August for A level, AS, BTEC and CTEC qualifications – the college will be open from 9:00am to 12:00pm and staff will be on site to welcome you to collect your results. Please click here for more information.
– Thursday 21 August for GCSE Maths and English Language
– Results for Y12 with CTEC/BTEC Unit Results will be emailed on Thursday 14 August
Thursday 14 August
A Level | AS Level | BTEC | CTEC Results Day
Thursday 21 August
GCSE Results Day

Thursday 28 August – Friday 29 August
Staff Training Days
Monday 01 September
Year 12 Term Begins 9.00am
Exam Resits for Year 12 entry into Year 13
Tuesday 02 September
Year 13 Term Begins 10.45am
Friday 17 October
Term Ends
Monday 20 October – Friday 31 October
Half Term
Monday 03 November
Term Begins
Friday 19 December
Term Ends
Monday 22 December 2024 – Monday 05 January 2025
Christmas Break
Monday 05 January
Staff Training Day
Tuesday 06 January
Term Begins
Friday 13 February
Term Ends
Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February
Half Term
Monday 23 February
Term Begins
Friday 04 April
Term Ends
Monday 30 March – Friday 10 April
Easter Break
Monday 13 April
Term Begins
Monday 04 May
Bank Holiday
Friday 22 May
Term Ends
Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May
Half Term
Monday 01 June
Term Begins
Monday 29 June
Staff Training Day
Tuesday 14 July
Term Ends

Don’t forget that the Year 13 PROM is this THURSDAY 26 JUNE – time to party!!

18 June 2025

This is always a very busy time in the college calendar and the past few weeks have been filled with a huge array of activities:

• Final exams and mock exams have been approached by our students with incredible maturity and a calm sense of purpose;
• This year’s focus for Mental Health Awareness Week was ‘community’ and our mental health lead, Liz Stavely, highlighted the power that being in a supportive community can have on a person’s wellbeing by devising a quiz and ‘Post-it Positivity’ day, when everyone jotted down their thoughts about what makes S6C special to them. It was such an uplifting way to visually represent the tide of good feeling that S6C generates amongst staff and students and every person who contributed to the wall received a miniature lucky duck! Thank you to everyone who took part and we hope that you were able to take something useful from the week’s activities; 

• We have welcomed prefects from Trafalgar and WSE for training days, where they took part in workshops to learn what makes a good leader and how to have difficult conversations. They also took part in an ‘escape room’ team building exercise. We loved welcoming our younger members of the MLP community to S6C. We hope they enjoyed their day with us and we wish them all the best for year 11;

• S6C hosted the final MLP Pupil Parliament of the year and it was heartening to see how pupils from every MLP school were able to come together and work collaboratively to discuss issues that are important to them and agree ways forward; 
• S6C has been celebrating Pride Month and pastoral lead Rebecca Anderson has been ensuring that the college continues to remain an inclusive community, with a zero tolerance approach to any kind of discrimination; 
• The Summer Basketball League has kept us entertained with both thrills and spills, the staff team performing surprisingly well against their more youthful opponents;

• And finally thank you to Laurence Rushby, Teacher of Art, for organising an art room open day so that our art students could show their friends and families their final pieces of work and portfolios. We can’t share any images just yet but we can tell you that their work is exceptional and our art students should be incredibly proud of what they have achieved. Going forward, we hope to display more of our student’s work around the college – watch this space!   

But if you think we are going to start winding down for the summer holidays, think again! We have art, photography and animation mocks this week and forthcoming events include a year 12 work experience day on Tuesday 24 June for those students who were unable to secure a placement, our Taster Day on Thursday 26 June when we welcome our year 11 applicants for the day and Unlock Year 13 Day on Tuesday 08 July, when we’ll be enrolling our year 12 students into year 13. We are also embarking on a very exciting collaboration with SLAM Creative Studios who are partnering with our Creative Department to provide real-world creative experiences for our students. Through this partnership, SLAM’s team will set real-world project briefs aligned with our creative courses, challenging our students to apply their design and media skills in practice. Providing mentoring, workshops and work experience, SLAM will give our students practical insights into careers in branding, design and digital media and connect them with industry professionals and business owners through guest talks and networking events, broadening their perspective on creative careers. We cannot wait to get started! 

And finally, good luck to S6C students Kyle Spring, James McCarthy-Hill and Adam Mitchell who are aiming to raise £10,000 to support aid efforts in Ukraine!

UCAS/Apprenticeships Information Evening
If you missed the information evening, don’t worry, you’ll find the presentation below along with a recording of the event.
UCAS/Apprenticeships Information Presentation
Event Recording 
Parents guide to university
How to write your personal statement

Match Report: S6C Bournemouth Football Academy vs. Plymouth Argyle
Final Score: Plymouth PD 1 – 6 S6C Bournemouth Academy
After a long road trip, S6C Bournemouth Academy arrived in Plymouth full of confidence and ready to make a statement — and they did just that with an emphatic 6–1 win that keeps them firmly in the title race. The Cherries started brightly, immediately finding their rhythm. A well-worked move saw Aaron deliver a pinpoint cross into the box, which Xavier coolly tucked away to open the scoring. Plymouth, however, responded quickly with a surprise equaliser, momentarily unsettling the visitors. But S6C Bournemouth Academy regained control, and a moment of brilliance from Bowden — a cheeky nutmeg followed by a smart through ball — allowed Max to slot home calmly and restore the lead before the break. Coming out strong in the second half, the cohesion of the S6C Bournemouth Academy midfield and attacking line was on full display. Aaron and Max combined beautifully for S6C Bournemouth Academy’s third, with Aaron finishing decisively. Moments later, Max again beat his man down the flank and delivered a superb cross to the far post, where Bowden was waiting to tap in S6C Bournemouth Academy’s fourth. The attacking onslaught didn’t stop there. As the game wore on, Max turned provider once more, finding Aaron with a precise ball for him to complete his hat-trick and seal an outstanding team performance.
Goal scorers: Xavier/Max/Aaron (3)/Bowden
Assists: Max (4)/Bowden/Aaron
Man of the Match: Bowden – A composed and commanding presence in the middle of the park, Bowden was instrumental in dictating the tempo. With a goal, an assist, and a tireless performance throughout, he was key to S6C Bournemouth Academy dominance on the day. With this vital win, S6C Bournemouth Academy edge ever closer to a potential title triumph. 

Liz Stavely – Mental Health Lead
As part of a CPD Wellbeing initiative, a group of teaching staff are looking to create an immersive environment to aid with self regulation for some of our students. In order to proceed with the project, we are in need of a short throw projector that can be linked to a laptop or PC, similar to the type used for conference rooms/classrooms. We wondered if any of our parents are able to help with this? Does your workplace have any redundant projectors? If you think you can help, please email sbarrington@s6c.mlp.college

Rebecca Anderson – Pastoral Lead
– YEAR 13 – YOU MUST KEEP INFORMATION CLASSROOM ACTIVE, WITH NOTIFICATIONS ON, AS THERE WILL BE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO GET YOUR RESULTS, PLUS OTHER NOTICES AS NEEDED. WE EXPECT YOU TO KEEP LOOKING UNTIL RESULTS DAY IN MID AUGUST.
– You are able to contact the pastoral team until the summer if you need help with next steps, careers, or safeguarding.
– If you would like to apply to uni in the next few years, using S6C UCAS, then contact the office or your tutor, and we will do what we can to help.
– Please do keep in touch with us – we really value our S6C alumni!
– If you could do with some toiletries, period products, food basics, or sunscreen, then please do take what you need from the pastoral cupboard opposite SF07. It has been donated to be used!
– The S6C Christian Union have arranged a small free gift for you as you move onto your next steps, so please do take a tin of beans and a cookbook.

Diversity and Inclusivity
– If students would like us to mark a faith celebration which is important to them, or a national day which has significance, or need time off for a faith celebration, then please let me know.
– The Reflection Room is open to all needing a quiet space in college for a short break. It has low lighting options, objects and books from different faith traditions, meditation hints, colouring, lego, and nature books, and is a space for those of all faiths and none.
University and Apprenticeships
– Any student needing to do an interview for apprenticeship, employment or university can come and see Rebecca to arrange some guidance and practice;
– Any student needing advice on volunteering, work experience, or wider engagement, to prepare for strong applications, should talk to their teachers, tutor or Rebecca as soon as they know what area they may be interested in;
– We offer a full support service for those applying for apprenticeships, but it has to be responsive to the job market, so there are no set dates for the different stages. This means that students need to show a high level of initiative and independence, but we are here to help and we expect to be involved – we can help search, check applications, and prepare for interviews.
Year 13 University Applicants
Student finance applications are now open! APPLY HERE!
For a student toolkit to help with applications CLICK HERE
Support Service
Zoe the College Nurse runs a drop in session from 12pm to 1pm every Tuesday in the small meeting room on the first floor. She is able to offer professional guidance and support or signposting for physical, emotional, mental and sexual health. This includes managing long term health conditions (including migraine and period pain or any medical condition), contraception and sexual health consultations (she can give out contraception and testing kits), smoking and vaping, eating issues, sleep, low mood / self harm, anxiety and panic, concerns about ASD, ADHD or mental health conditions, healthy lifestyle and exercise, or any concerns you have about your general health and wellbeing. You can also ask her, or us, if you’d like to be referred for a series of sessions. Zoe will be running a confidential service and will only talk to college or your parents if there is a fear for your safety.
Exams
If you are taking exams this season, and you get hayfever, start taking tablets now – or you won’t be able to see your exam paper through streaming eyes.
Mental Health Support
If you are struggling then please do talk to Liz or myself. The Who Can Help Me posters round college will let you know the sorts of things we can offer support for. Don’t forget we also have our counsellors, the early intervention Mental Health Support Team, Zoe the school nurse (Tuesday lunchtimes) and a whole range of people we can refer to for just about any issue. Do remember that The Mix (under 25s), Childline (under 18s but they won’t treat you like a baby), Samaritans, Text Shout,  Young Minds- https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/ (lots of advice, blogs and articles) and Alabare – drop in service available at the Riverside Sanctuary, Salisbury- https://alabare.co.uk/what-we-do/mental-health/ are all there for you.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Monday 16 June
Year 13 A Level Exams 
Tuesday 17 June
Year 13 A Level Exams
Art Mock Exam
Wednesday 18 June
Year 13 A Level Exams
Photography Mock Exam
Thursday 19 June
Year 13 A Level Exams
Friday 20 June
Year 13 A Level Exams 
Animation Mock Exam
Monday 23 June
Year 12 Biology/Environmental Science Trip to Marwell Zoo
Tuesday 24 June
Year 12 History Trip to Chalke History Festival
Year 12 Challenge Work Experience Day
Thursday 26 June
Taster Day
Year 13 PROM (moved from Friday 27 June)
Monday 30 June
Staff Training Day
Wednesday 02 July
Year 12 Psychology Trip to Marwell Zoo
Thursday 03 July
Year 12 Parents Evening
Year 12 DC5 Reports published on Parent Portal
Year 12 Environmental Science Trip
Monday 07 July
MLP Careers Fair at S6C
Tuesday 08 July
Year 12 Unlock Year 13 Day
Wednesday 09 July – Saturday 12 July
Year 12 Geography Trip to Isles of Scilly
Wednesday 16 July
Term Ends at 12.45pm
Thursday 17 July – Friday 29 August
Summer Break