Friday 29 September 2023

We are really excited to be launching three new courses to study in September 2024! Animation, Engineering and Spanish will join our existing suite of A levels, BTECs and CTECs to provide our students with even more choices and opportunities beyond S6C.

Topics studied in A Level Animation will include stop motion, rotoscoping, 2D and 3D animation, video production and music video production. The course will develop student’s visual storytelling, character development and editing skills, they will discover important industry techniques and explore modern examples from leading production houses such as Aardman, Studio Ghibli and Pixar.

In A Level Spanish, students will learn about the culture, history and traditions of Hispanic countries and will develop their knowledge of the Spanish language to enable them to express themselves more accurately, fluently and with more complexity. Languages can be combined with almost any other subject at university and studying an A Level language can lead to a host of employment opportunities such as travel and tourism, translating and journalism.   

Our CTEC Extended Certificate in Engineering will look at mathematics and science for engineering, the principles of mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering and will allow students to choose from two optional units such as mechanical design and materials science. The course will allow students to study engineering at university or will encourage the development of design thinking skills that will widen employment opportunities after S6C. 

To find out more, please join us at our Open Evening on Wednesday 11 October at 5.00pm and 6.00pm. To book your place please click here.

In Sport, the S6C Rugby Academy played their first competitive match and for a new team, the 31–5 win was a triumph! All players demonstrated a great attitude, put in an immense effort and displayed brilliant teamwork. We couldn’t be happier with how the team represented S6C, both during the match and afterwards for the RFC meal. 

The S6C Football Academy had their first loss yesterday but we aren’t despondent because Ben Cooper, Bournemouth coach, was delighted with the quality of football being played. All of our S6C Sports Academies teams have demonstrated tremendous hard work, teamwork and generosity of spirit, all values which we strive to uphold in every aspect of life at S6C. 

Next week we have an NHS doctor coming in to deliver a session around careers in the NHS, including a practical skills element. The session is open to all students on all courses who are interested in any career in the NHS. Not a session to be missed!

Dates for your diary

Sunday 01 October
Applications open for September 2024

Monday 02 October
Year 13 DC6 Assessment Week

Friday 06 October
Staff Training Day – college closed

Wednesday 04 October
S6C Football Academy v. Plymouth (home @ Ringwood Football Club)

Tuesday 10 October
Mental Health Development Day

Wednesday 11 October
Open Evening 5.00pm CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE

Wednesday 11 October
S6C Football Academy v. Portsmouth (away)

Monday 16 October
MLP Recruitment Event at S6C

Wednesday 18 October
S6C Netball Academy v. South Wilts Grammar School (away)

Wednesday 18 October
S6C Football Academy v. Newport County (away)

Wednesday 18 October
BTEC Business Charity Fashion Show at S6C

Thursday 19 October
Half term begins

Monday 30 October
Term begins

Wednesday 01 November
Cause for concern parents evening

Wednesday 01 November
S6C Football Academy v. Swindon (away)

Wednesday 01 November
S6C Netball Academy v. Burgate (away)

Thursday 02 November
Cause for concern parents evening

Tuesday 07 November
Exams start

Wednesday 08 November
S6C Netball Academy v Brock College (away)

Bursary Support

If your financial circumstances have changed since joining S6C and you feel you may be eligible for a bursary, please complete the form in the attached link: https://www.salisbury6c.ac.uk/study-with-us/bursary/

Online Payments on IRIS ParentMail

All parents, please note that we are now using Online Payments on IRIS ParentMail – an online payment service which allows you to pay for college items quickly and easily on your smartphone, tablet or computer. 

We will inform you about items you need to pay through IRIS ParentMail, and you will be able to pay electronically, using credit or debit cards as well as PayPal and PayPoint. 

If you have an Android or Apple smartphone, we would highly recommend you download the free IRIS ParentMail App so that you can make easy, online payments on the go. To do this, simply search for ParentMail in your App store. 

If you do not wish to make payments online, you can of course, continue to make cash, cheque and voucher payments. 

Please note, your bank statement will display either Salisbury 6th Form College or IRISPAY, depending on your payment method. 

If you need any additional information or assistance, please use the help site www.parentmail.co.uk/help/parenthelp/ or please contact someone in our office. 

MLP Recruitment Event

We are always on the look-out for new teachers and leaders to join our thriving and dynamic community of educators dedicated to transforming lives and shaping the future. Come along to our recruitment event here at Salisbury Sixth Form on Monday 16 October from 5.30pm where you can find out more and speak to some of our Early Careers Teachers, experienced staff and Educational Leadership Team. Refreshments will be available.

Please join us for a welcome presentation by Ben Hillier, Head of College, at 5pm or 6pm 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 student life at S6C.

Please book your place via this link: Salisbury 6th Form Open Evening

Parking is available in our car park for those with a disability or limited mobility. Please email office@s6c.mlp.college with your name, time of booking and car registration details.

There is limited free parking on the road outside our building and free parking can be found in Churchill Gardens, a two minute walk from us.

Friday 22 September 2023

The rain hasn’t dampened our spirits and this week our Environmental Studies students braved the elements in Studland and Wareham to look at sand dunes and the aquatic environment.

On Wednesday the S6C Football Academy team played an intense away game against Exeter City. After 45 minutes they were 3-0 down and looking at a heavy defeat but after a much needed team talk and adjustment in tactics the team fought back to a 3-3 draw. Unfortunately with four minutes left Exeter City grabbed a fourth goal to make it 4-3. After a monumental effort to get back into the game this would have been a huge disappointment for our team but with one minute left they mustered one last chance and they took it! 4-4 after being 3-0 down at half time, demonstrating fantastic team spirit and resilience.

In addition the S6C Rugby Academy team have been continuing their preparations for their forthcoming ‘grudge’ match against Bishops. It will be a huge test but having trained in what can only be described as torrential rain on Wednesday, the team have certainly done all that they can to be ready. 

Dates For Your Diary

• Sunday 24 September
  Geography Field Trip to Leeson House, Dorset
• Wednesday 27 September
  S6C Football Academy Fixture v. Plymouth (home @ Ringwood Football Club)
• Friday 29 September
  Biology Field Trip to Kimmeridge
• Sunday 01 October
  Applications for September 2024 open
• Monday 02 October
  Year 13 DC6 Assessment Week 
• Friday 06 October
  Staff Training Day – college closed
• Wednesday 04 October
  S6C Football Academy Fixture v. Plymouth (home @ Ringwood Football Club)
• Tuesday 10 October
  S6C Mental Health Development Day
• Wednesday 11 October
  S6C Open Evening
• Wednesday 11 October
  S6C Football Academy Fixture v. Portsmouth (away)
• Monday 16 October
  MLP Recruitment Event at S6C
• Wednesday 18 October
  S6C Football Academy Fixture v. Newport County (away)
• Wednesday 18 October
  BTEC Business Charity Fashion Show at S6C
• Thursday 19 October
  Half term begins
• Monday 30 October
  Term begins

Bursary Support

If your financial circumstances have changed since joining S6C and you feel you may be eligible for a bursary, please complete the form in the attached link: https://www.salisbury6c.ac.uk/study-with-us/bursary/

Online Payments on IRIS ParentMail

All parents, please note that we are now using Online Payments on IRIS ParentMail – an online payment service which allows you to pay for college items quickly and easily on your smartphone, tablet or computer. 

We will inform you about items you need to pay through IRIS ParentMail, and you will be able to pay electronically, using credit or debit cards as well as PayPal and PayPoint. 

If you have an Android or Apple smartphone, we would highly recommend you download the free IRIS ParentMail App so that you can make easy, online payments on the go. To do this, simply search for ParentMail in your App store. 

If you do not wish to make payments online, you can of course, continue to make cash, cheque and voucher payments. 

Please note, your bank statement will display either Salisbury 6th Form College or IRISPAY, depending on your payment method. 

If you need any additional information or assistance, please use the help site www.parentmail.co.uk/help/parenthelp/ or please contact someone in our office. 

MLP Recruitment Event

We are always on the look-out for new teachers and leaders to join our thriving and dynamic community of educators dedicated to transforming lives and shaping the future. Come along to our recruitment event here at Salisbury Sixth Form on Monday 16 October from 5.30pm where you can find out more and speak to some of our Early Careers Teachers, experienced staff and Educational Leadership Team. Refreshments will be available.

Friday 15 September 2023

Clubs and Societies
Clubs and Societies launched this week with an impressive array of activities to choose from, including the Peer Education and Change Your Mind Mental Health Programmes, Knitting, LGBTQ+, Volunteering at Schools, Human Rights & Activism, Film, Badminton, Creative Climate Hub, Oral Histories, Gym, Coding, Warhammer & Miniatures, Yoga, Art & Science, Netball, Football, Rugby and Running. Our clubs and societies are such an important part of college life, where students can meet in a safe space, learn new skills, make friends, keep fit, work in a team and boost their CVs and I am hopeful that every one of our students will enjoy taking part.  

Sports Academies
We have seen a fantastic start to our Sports Academies initiative, with S6C Football Academy winning their first league game of the season against Cheltenham Academy. With a 4-2 score, S6C dominated the game and our students played some lovely one touch football. A well deserved win! Netball and Rugby trials were this week so watch this space for news of more wins.  

Forthcoming dates for your diary

• Monday 18 September Year 12 DC1 Assessment Week
• Tuesday 19 September Environmental Science Field Trip to Studland 
• Wednesday 20 September Football Academy Fixture in Exeter 
• Sunday 24 September Geography Field Trip to Leeson House, Dorset
• Friday 29 September Biology Field Trip to Kimmeridge
• Monday 16 October MLP Recruitment Event
• Wednesday 18 October BTEC Business Charity Fashion Show

Online Payments on IRIS ParentMail
All parents, please note that very soon we will be using Online Payments on IRIS ParentMail – an online payment service which allows you to pay for college items quickly and easily on your smartphone, tablet or computer. 

We will inform you about items you need to pay through IRIS ParentMail, and you will be able to pay electronically, using credit or debit cards as well as PayPal and PayPoint. 

If you have an Android or Apple smartphone, we would highly recommend you download the free IRIS ParentMail App so that you can make easy, online payments on the go. To do this, simply search for ParentMail in your App store. 

If you do not wish to make payments online, you can of course, continue to make cash, cheque and voucher payments. 

Please note, your bank statement will display either Salisbury 6th Form College or IRISPAY, depending on your payment method. 

If you need any additional information or assistance, please use the help site www.parentmail.co.uk/help/parenthelp/ or please contact someone in our office. 

MLP Recruitment Event – Monday 16 October 5.30pm
We are always on the look-out for new teachers and leaders to join our thriving and dynamic community of educators dedicated to transforming lives and shaping the future. Come along to our recruitment event here at Salisbury Sixth Form on Monday 16 October from 5.30pm where you can find out more and speak to some of our Early Careers Teachers, experienced staff and Educational Leadership Team. Refreshments will be available.

Friday 08 September 2023

What a brilliant start to the new academic year! The weather has been glorious, the college has been buzzing with energy and enthusiasm and I am delighted to be back, welcoming so many new students to S6C. Over the summer we invested in a new IT system within the college which was finally completed this week, after a few technical issues. Despite this, all of our students have settled in well and I cannot wait to see how they mature during their time at S6C.

I am also immensely proud of our graduating students, with 95% gaining a place at their university of choice. A well deserved reward for all their hard work over the two years they spent with us.     

The newly launched S6C/WSE Football Academy, run by Adam Jones, is already in full swing, with football and rugby trials taking place this week and our first cup match next week. 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. This is going to be a very exciting time to be involved in sport at S6C.

And finally, one of our incredibly talented art students spent just over a month last term painting a beautiful mural in the S6C gym. The results are stunning and I am hoping that we can provide even more opportunities for our students to showcase their work in the future.

Forthcoming dates for your diary:

• Study Skills Workshops begin next week on Monday 12 September. These are drop-in workshops that are open to all students who would like to become more confident and effective learners. The focus of next week’s workshop will be using Google Suite. All sessions will be in the Project Room and you have a choice of four sessions to suit your timetable:
  Monday 10:45 – 11:15 / Tuesday 10:00 – 10:30 / Wednesday 10:45 – 11:15 / Thursday 10:00 – 10:30;

• Clubs and Societies start next week at 2.30pm on Wednesday;
• BTEC Business Charity Fashion Show, Wednesday 18 October.

Regards

Ben

Today has been one of those days when you feel so privileged to work in education! I am delighted with the students at S6C who have gained some excellent results this summer. It is worth remembering that COVID has caused a huge disruption to their education, but our students have risen to this challenge and flourished. 

The evidence of this success is in their progression to the next steps in life. With the majority of students going to University including many Russell Group Universities, to study a wide range of courses including Oceanography, Geography, Philosophy and Midwifery to name just a few. We have had over 95% of students who applied for University secure a place.  

It has also been a pleasure to hear time and time again from parents how much they value the all round support from our hugely dedicated staff who consistently go above and beyond to ensure that the students experience at the college really is “All about you”.

Kirsty White – Psychology Teacher

On Thursday 06 July, Psychology students went to Marwell Zoo to attend an Animal Behaviour conference. Students were given the opportunity to see how the concepts we cover in lessons apply to the zoo and how psychology contributes to the conservation efforts made by Marwell. Students then had the opportunity to apply their research method skills to designing and conducting a comparative study on two species of their choice. They then presented their findings to one another and considered the limitations of their studies. Our students were amazing all day and enjoyed their time exploring the zoo independently (and the gift shop!). 

07 July 2023

As we fast approach the end of my first year as Head of College I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone with whom I have worked. This is my first post as a Head, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank staff and Governors at S6C who have been overwhelmingly supportive and everyone throughout the MLP trust who have been welcoming and encouraging. Add to that the immensely enthusiastic and driven students we have at the college and I have to say my first year has been one of the most enjoyable and rewarding of my career. I must also mention the parents and guardians of our students, who I would like to thank for all their hard work behind the scenes, ensuring our students have a nurturing and safe environment in which to live and allowing their young people to grow into unique and talented young adults.  

Next Wednesday we all finish for a well deserved summer break but not before we have our Destinations Development Day on Monday 10 July. In the morning there is a programme of sessions to follow and the afternoon can be spent reflecting on this week’s work experience, UCAS registration or catching up on any gaps in work. There is also a whole host of speakers joining us in the afternoon and students may choose who they go to see. Please make sure you have looked at the list and thought carefully about who it would be useful for you to meet based on what you would like to do after college. Attendance is compulsory and the day has been designed to be of benefit to each and every student. Please click on the link below for more information:

Destinations Development Day

I hope you all have a really restful summer break and I look forward to seeing you on Monday 04 September.

Regards
Ben

Friday 30 June 2023

What a week! We have seen relief at the end of exams, tearful farewells and exciting new beginnings. As the academic year comes to a close I’d like to thank everyone for making my first year as Head of S6C so rewarding. I have learned a lot and cannot wait to see what next year has in store.  

End of Exams

Congratulations to all of our students at the end of exam season. You have all done so well in your two years at S6C, maturing into outstanding young adults of whom we are all incredibly proud. I am really looking forward to seeing our year 13 students at their Prom to say goodbye and wish them luck in their next adventure. Please do keep in touch with us to let us know your successes and remember that we are always here if you need support and advice.

University and Apprenticeships Information Evening

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the university and apprenticeships information evening we held on Tuesday. We hope that you found it useful and informative and for those who were unable to attend, the slides are available below. There will of course be many more opportunities for discussion surrounding university and apprenticeship applications in the next academic year and our new year 13 students will be fully supported throughout the process.

Applying to University 

Applying for an Apprenticeship

Freshers Day

On Thursday we welcomed over 200 young people into the college! Everyone was enthusiastic and keen to attend their taster lessons and the atmosphere was incredible. I am looking forward to seeing everyone in September and helping our year 12 students make new friends and settle into college life. Please be aware that due to the large numbers of applications we have received this year it is critical you enrol with us quickly on 24 August so you can secure your chosen subjects. If you have any queries regarding enrolment, please contact Teresa Salmon at admissions@s6c.mlp.college

Goodbye Year 13

And finally we said an emotional fond farewell to our Year 13s on Wednesday. It was great to see so many of you make the effort to come into college to say goodbye to teachers and other students and I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who brought in their old textbooks and revision guides. 

Other dates for your diary include:

Monday 03 to Wednesday 05 July

Year 12 work experience days. 

Wednesday 05 July

On Wednesday 05 July we have our first open evening for new students wanting to join us in 2024. If you know anyone who is considering college in 2024, please let them know. The evening is a brilliant way to see our facilities and get a sense of what studying at S6C is all about.  

Thursday 06 July

Psychology trip to Marwell Zoo

Friday 07 July 

Year 12 will be enrolled into Year 13 and if there are any concerns, parents will be contacted. 

Monday 10 July

Year 12 Destinations Development Day, where there will be a programme of speakers covering practical information about applying to different pathways and visiting speakers by subject – a great opportunity to find out more about the wealth of careers available. 

Regards
Ben

Work Experience 03 – 05 July 2023
Rosie Roberts – Careers Lead

Health and Safety information and Risk Assessments have been requested from employers and all information will be shared with students on the first day of their placement to ensure they are aware of how to keep safe in the workplace. Students should also be aware of any dress codes and working hours through the Unifrog form. There is a Safeguarding agreement in place and any safeguarding concerns should be emailed to safeguarding@s6c.mlp.college and our safeguarding team will respond. Each student has agreed to abide by all employer policies and to inform the employer and school as soon as possible if they are going to be absent. 

During the work experience placement students can complete the Unifrog placement journal. Students may wish to start using this journal in advance of the placement to record important things like what to wear, and then continue using it during the placement to work through useful activities like interviewing people at the employer. Download it as a word doc here: https://cdn.unifrog.org/downloads/Placements_journal.docx and as a pdf here: https://cdn.unifrog.org/downloads/Placements_journal.pdf
Once complete, students should remember to upload it to their Unifrog Locker.

For those students who have not secured a placement, they must come into college from 03 to 05 July. On Monday and Tuesday from 9am-4pm we have employers coming into College to run a project with students and on Wednesday 05 July students are to complete an online work experience placement with Springpod. Students may complete the virtual placement from home or at College on Wednesday 05 July.

If you are coming into College for the in-house work experience programme, you will all need to bring laptops on Monday and Tuesday. You may also wish to sign up for a Springpod account in advance, if you don’t already have one, ahead of Wednesday. You can do so here: https://space.springpod.com/sign-up?signUpStep=0 (make sure you say you’re studying at S6C so that it records your work experience)