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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!
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.
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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
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!
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
09 May 2025 Last night, our Creative Faculty organised a triumphant evening, showcasing the work of our year 13 Creative Media students. There was such a strong sense of community amongst all who attended, with the students demonstrating the warm and supportive spirit that has been so evident during their two years with us. It was heartening to see how they all wanted the best for each other and the college is incredibly proud to have been a part of such a positive event and to have worked with this wonderful cohort. Well done to everyone whose work we saw and to those who have helped to shape and nurture these young people during their time with us.
Major General J M Cowan CBE DSO CEO, The Halo Trust Thank you to James Cowan for coming in this week to speak to our year 12 students as part of the Speakers for Schools programme. James Cowan was a soldier for 30 years, serving in Germany, Northern Ireland, Africa, Hong Kong, Iraq and Afghanistan. He left the Army in 2015 to become Chief Executive of The HALO Trust. HALO is the world’s leading NGO clearing the debris of war with 7,298 staff in 20 countries. At a time of unprecedented man-made humanitarian crisis, HALO’s work has never been more important.
Match Report: S6C Bournemouth Football Academy vs. Plymouth Argyle In a commanding performance, S6C Bournemouth Football Academy secured a 4–1 victory over Plymouth Argyle, showcasing their dominance from the outset.
The match started with high intensity. Max Elshaw opened the scoring, capitalising on a precise cut-back from Aaron, placing the ball into an unguarded net. Shortly thereafter, Harry Merritt doubled the lead. Max Elshaw orchestrated the play, delivering a perfectly weighted ball to Harry, who controlled it effortlessly and dispatched it into the net with his weaker foot. Plymouth Argyle managed to pull one back late in the half through a well-executed free-kick, narrowing the deficit to 2–1.
In the second half S6C were aware that the next goal would be pivotal, the Bournemouth lads faced a period of pressure as Plymouth sought to capitalise on their momentum. However, the team regained composure and extended their lead when Harry Merritt’s relentless pursuit of the ball led to a penalty, which Aaron converted confidently. In the closing stages, Bournemouth exploited a counter-attack opportunity, with Olly Bowden threading a pass to Zach, who marked a great all round performance with a clinical finish with the outside of his boot, making it 4–1.
The match finished with Bournemouth asserting their superiority, leaving a lasting impression and bolstering their aspirations for league success.
Goals: 1–0: Max Elshaw (Assist: Aaron) 2–0: Harry Merritt (Assist: Max Elshaw) 2–1: Plymouth Argyle 3–1: Aaron (Assist: Harry Merritt) 4–1: Zach (Assist: Olly Bowden)
Man of the Match: Travis Budgell This victory underscores Bournemouth’s potential and gives us a small chance to win the league!
UCAS and Apprenticeships Online Information Evening Tuesday 13 May 2025 6pm-7pm Don’t forget to register for this useful online event. Please see further information here. Please click here to register for the event.
Exams Don’t forget, there is always support at college if you need it. Our teaching staff have drawn together these revision support documents which are excellent resources: Revision Support– what to revise Revision Guide– how to revise
Please take your revision seriously and set aside enough time to cover everything. Every minute that you spend revising is worth it and although it may feel as though you will forget everything, if you have revised sufficiently, you will succeed! Don’t forget to take regular breaks and if exam stress is affecting your wellbeing, please remember that support is available from the team in college. Preparing for Exams Coping with Exam Stress
Applications for 2025 Entry We are still accepting applications for some courses so please contact our admissions team if you would like to discuss enrolling with us in September. We look forward to seeing you in September!
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 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 The University of Bath is hosting the following webinars: Supporting your child’s UCAS application for courses starting in 2026 (29 May 2025) REGISTER HERE Please email student-recruitment-team@bath.ac.uk with any questions. 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. Pastoral Cupboard Do help yourself if you need anything from the pastoral cupboard opposite SF07 – pasta, sauce, rice, some other food items – plenty of period products so do take full packets or boxes for you and your family – toiletries (including sunscreen) – positive message cards to boost your mood – and some smart clothes for interviews or jobs. 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 and Text Shout are all there for you.
25 April 2025 Welcome back! After a late Easter, exam season is already upon us and we’d like to wish everyone good luck.
The next few months are dominated by exams and it can feel overwhelming at times. Our teaching staff have drawn together these revision support documents which are excellent resources: Revision Support– what to revise Revision Guide– how to revise
Please take your revision seriously and set aside enough time to cover everything. Every minute that you spend revising is worth it and although it may feel as though you will forget everything, if you have revised sufficiently, you will succeed! Don’t forget to take regular breaks and if exam stress is affecting your wellbeing, please remember that support is available from the team in college. Preparing for Exams Coping with Exam Stress
S6C/WSE Football Tour 04 April 2025: Another really great day today. It was the last training session where the lads were given a certificate for their progress whilst on tour. We then went to the magnificent San Siro stadium for a tour. Watched and supported the year 10s and 11s play. Followed by a lovely meal and walk for an Italian ice cream.
05 April 2025: Wow what a busy day. We were up at 6am and back at midnight. We created some amazing memories.
A full day at Gaardaland Theme park, followed by watching AC Milan at the San Siro. What a day!
06 April 2025: We have landed and are now on the coach to Salisbury. The students have been incredible throughout the five days.
Charlie Sladen was given ‘student of the tour’ for his politeness, manners and performance during training, all whilst managing his injury. His leadership on and off the pitch was exemplary. A real role model for the younger students on tour.
We finished the tour with a friendly football tournament.
What a tour. This is my eighth Football tour and this was the best……mostly down to the students.
Adam Jones Director of Sport
UCAS Discovery 2025 On Wednesday our year 12 students travelled to Winchester University for UCAS Discovery, meeting universities, employers and apprenticeship providers and attending Q&As about options, UCAS applications and key degree subjects. Thank you to all our students for behaving impeccably and using this fabulous opportunity to explore your next steps.
Applications for 2025 Entry We are still accepting applications for some courses so please contact our admissions team if you would like to discuss enrolling with us in September. If you have already applied, once we receive your school reference you will be invited to one of our interview evenings, the last of which takes place on 30 April. Following a successful interview we will offer you a place (which is conditional upon achieving the entry requirements for your subject choices). We look forward to seeing you in September!
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 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 The University of Bath is hosting the following webinars: Supporting your child: Accommodation and student support panel discussion (1 May 2025) Supporting your child’s UCAS application for courses starting in 2026 (29 May 2025) REGISTER HERE Please email student-recruitment-team@bath.ac.uk with any questions. 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. Pastoral Cupboard Do help yourself if you need anything from the pastoral cupboard opposite SF07 – pasta, sauce, rice, some other food items – plenty of period products so do take full packets or boxes for you and your family – toiletries (including sunscreen) – positive message cards to boost your mood – and some smart clothes for interviews or jobs. 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 and Text Shout are all there for you.
