S6C Update

Posted 14th June 2024 by S6C Staff

Keep going! This is the message that we have been giving to all our Year 13 students. Everyone at S6C is so proud of the work this cohort has put into their studies and we wish them every success in completing their courses and exams. We can’t quite believe that there is only one more week to go and they will be finished! There will be a Year 13 Leavers Gathering in the Study Centre, a few days before Prom, on Wednesday 26 June from 12.15pm. We ask that all our leavers bring back any books and bursary laptops they have borrowed or textbooks they are happy to donate.

We would also like to say well done to our Year 12 students who have been taking mock exams all week. They have shown us just how mature and resilient they can be and we are looking forward to seeing them all progress to Year 13. Thank you to Liz Stavely for running an exam stress workshop prior to the mocks to ensure our students were fully prepared and knew what to expect.

Parent Survey
We would like to follow up on the feedback parents gave us in the survey sent by the Magna Learning Partnership Trust earlier in the year. The link below will direct you to another survey which looks a little more closely at some of the issues raised. We would love it if as many parents as possible could complete the survey. We welcome all feedback, positive or negative, and we are really keen to hear your thoughts. Thank you for taking the time to respond to the survey. It is really important to us to learn the views of our parents so that we can seek to make improvements where we can.
S6C Parent / Guardian Survey

Unlock Year 13, Next Level, Next Steps
Tuesday 09 July 2024
To ensure a smooth transition to Year 13, attendance is mandatory at this event. Please make sure that all other commitments have been cancelled as this is an all day event where you will enroll for Year 13 and confirm your place. You will get your appointment slot for re-enrollment in the first session of the day. What to expect:
– We will discuss your work experience placement and your feedback
– We will discuss the results from your mocks and set expectations for Year 13
– Your attendance record will be reviewed, and expectations for Year 13 will be established
If you have any concerns or need assistance, feel free to reach out to Rachel via Google Chat.
Please also check that you have completed:
– Character Curriculum Tracker
– Careers Passport
– Registered for UCAS (used for both Uni applications and references for apprenticeships and employment)

Work Experience
The deadline for logging work experience is fast approaching! All three day Work Placements must be logged by Friday 21 June but you can complete the placement up until the end of August. If you have struggled to find a placement, there is the opportunity to complete ‘virtual’ work experience. This can be accessed through UniFrog as an ‘Activity’ rather than a ‘Placement’ and will provide a valuable insight and connection with big name employers. Click here for more information and let Rachel Cooke know if you sign up so she can make sure you are ticked as having completed this very important part of Year 12.

Rebecca Anderson – Pastoral Lead
Our Pastoral Lead, Rebecca Anderson, has these important messages:
• 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 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 Quiet Room on the third floor. 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.

Pride Month
June is Pride Month in the UK and a great opportunity to explore and celebrate LGBTQ+ culture (either as part of the community or as an ally). Links will be posted on Classroom over the next few weeks. Here are three things to get started: a page on wellbeing from Mind, a list of 30 influential LGBTQ+ celebrities across sport, music, entertainment, politics and business. And the CBBC LGBTQ+ page with some (very easy) explainers!
Pride at Mind
The Independent Pride List 2024
Happy Pride from CBBC

General Election
If you are going to be 18 by Thursday 04 July then YOU MUST REGISTER TO VOTE by 11:59pm on 18 June 2024. A list of candidates for Salisbury is in the link below, with representatives for Conservative, Labour, Lib Dem, Green, Reform UK, and Arthur Pendragon (who stands as an independent candidate). Please use your voice and your rights . Research it and make an informed decision using reliable sources – or talk to a few people you trust – or just turn up and decide on the day – but TURN UP and BE PART OF THIS.
Voting for the first time – all you need to know
When is the UK General Election and who can vote?
Register to vote
Elections in your area
Who will be standing to be Salisbury’s next MP?

Support After S6C
In tutor and assembly we are really trying to make sure that Year 13 leave with the skills and knowledge they will need in the future. Information and support will always be available, but this is the last time in their education or training that someone will be directly telling them stuff and showing them where to go for help. Please encourage them to make the most of it. Please click here to find out where to find support after college.

University and Apprenticeships
Here are some useful links:
Student Finance – how to apply
Student Finance in England – everything you need to know
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 me know. I can also help with uni accommodation applications. But we can only help if we know!

– 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.
Careers
Polly Wiggins is our external careers advisor and students wanting to book an appointment should message Rachel Cooke.
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

Craig Chambers – Assistant Head
Year 13 Leavers
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:
– Head to the Google Takeout website: https://takeout.google.com
– 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.
– At the bottom, you can choose how you want to receive your files (email or cloud storage) and the file format (.zip is recommended).
– 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:
– Downloaded files might be organised differently than in your Drive.
– 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.

S6C Football Academy
Community and Education Football Alliance League

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Monday 17 June
EXAM 09:00 A Level Physics
MOCK EXAM 09:00 History
MOCK EXAM 13:00 Sociology
MOCK EXAM 13:00 Biology
EXAM 13:30 A Level RS
Prefect Training Day – The Stonehenge School
Tuesday 18 June
EXAM 09:00 A Level Chemistry
Wednesday 19 June
EXAM 09:00 A Level Biology
Thursday 20 June
EXAM 09:00 A Level RS
EXAM 13:30 A Level Maths
Friday 21 June
EXAM 09:00 A Level Chemistry
Tuesday 25 June
UCAS and Apprenticeships Information Evening – reserve your free place here
Wednesday 26 June
Leavers Lunch from 12.15pm
Thursday 27 June
Freshers Day
Friday 28 June
Year 13 Prom
Tuesday 02 July
Psychology Trip to Marwell Zoo
Wednesday 03 July
Pembroke Park Science Day at S6C
SEND Afternoon Tea 3pm to 5pm
Tuesday 09 July
Unlock Year 13, Next Level, Next Steps
Friday 12 July
Terms Ends

S6C Update

Posted 22nd May 2024 by S6C Staff

Mental Health Awareness Week
Huge thanks to Liz Stavely, our Mental Health Lead, who has done a tremendous job in raising awareness and support for good mental health. Highlights from last week include an inter-faculty netball tournament, a visit from Paddy the therapy dog and on Thursday a huge knot (collective noun) of frogs descended on us! The themes on Wednesday and Thursday were #WearitGreen and #BeActive and staff and students were invited to show their support for wellbeing by wearing something green. During our Enrichment slot, Liz was on hand to chat through coping strategies for anxiety and the inter-faculty netball was great fun, with staff and students demonstrating impressive skills and a surprising level of competitiveness. Operation Adopt a Frog was a lovely way to spread kindness where students could keep the frogs they found, give them to others or exchange them to be entered into a prize draw. At one point, whole teams of students were sweeping the college looking for frogs! Term 5 can be a stressful time for students, particularly those in Year 13. We recognise this and are on hand to provide a listening ear and signpost students towards support. If your child is feeling the strain, please encourage them to message Liz on Chat and we can arrange a 1:1.

Liz has also developed the S6C Student Wellbeing and Mental Health site to help our young people negotiate college life and provide guidance and support for anything related to pastoral matters, mental health, physical wellbeing, personal safety and issues affecting studying. Please click on the link to see the resources available: Students @ S6C

Please click on the following link which will take you to the Wellbeing and Mental Health Support page on our website.

Stars of S6C
Last week, to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week, we launched a new way of recognising effort and personal achievement at college. Every Wednesday, up to 5 students from Y12 and Y13, who have gone above and beyond our expectations, will have their names displayed on the screen in the cafe and for being nominated as a Star of S6C these students can claim a free bar of chocolate any time on Wednesday to Friday of that week.

10 Year Anniversary
This year S6C is 10 and to celebrate we are having afternoon tea in the sunshine (hopefully) on Friday 24 May at 2.30pm. Please do come and join us to celebrate this wonderful achievement. RSVP by clicking HERE.

Exams
Exams are now in full swing and we know that this can be a very stressful time. If you have any concerns please feel free to contact the Exams Officer or Head of College directly.

Revision Support – what to revise
Revision Guide – how to revise
Revision is hugely important and taking past papers is a brilliant way to learn what to expect. Please ask your teacher for help if you don’t know how to approach your revision or if you would like to access past papers for your subjects. 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
2024 Exam Timetable

Please click on the link for the year 12 mock exams timetable. Please note that exam locations have now been added: Year 12 Mock Exam Timetable

We’d like to draw your attention to these notices, which have been published on Google Classroom by Rebecca Anderson, our Pastoral Lead. All very important and worth considering during exam season:
IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR YEAR 13s
– The press has been highlighting online scams (on instagram and tiktok) charging for access to this year’s exam papers. These are not real, however convincing they look, and any suggestion that you have cheated in any way (even if the scheme turns out to be a scam) will lose you your qualifications. Please be aware.
– HAYFEVER is a nightmare round exam season so if you suffer, start taking a daily antihistamine. Your local pharmacy can advise you.
– Please see us if you are feeling stressed – don’t just skip class or make excuses or bury your head in the sand – let us know, and we can help.
– There are viruses about. If you are a little bit unwell then take the recommended dose of paracetamol or lemsip and drink plenty of water. If you are really ill (fever, vomiting etc) then stay home and get better but do get someone from home to sign you off please.
– Do come to class rather than doing your own revision in that time. The expert guidance in each lesson makes a MASSIVE difference in these final weeks. If you don’t feel that you are getting quality revision in class, please mention this to me, so I can guide you.
GENERAL NOTICES
– S6C does not have a strict clothing policy and we value self expression – but please be mindful that even on warm days, clothes should be appropriate for a purposeful and professional working environment. If you are heading out to enjoy the sunshine or go to a more informal event before or after, consider bringing an extra layer to pop on for college.
– The sun is definitely warm enough to cause skin damage so do use sunscreen – there will be a small stock in the Quiet Room, along with the free toiletries, sanitary products and food basics, so please help yourself if it’s a struggle.

S6C Photography Competition
Don’t forget the 2024 S6C photography competition is still open. We thought ‘who better to promote our college than the students themselves?’ and alongside a cash prize, entrants will have the opportunity for their images to appear in print and online. We are looking forward to seeing the college through our student’s eyes and can’t wait to see the entries!

S6C Student Union
We have been really pleased with the number of applications to join the S6C Student Union and we are looking forward to introducing the new team in due course. This student led group really does make a difference and the views of the student union are held in high regard by the college leadership team. This is an amazing opportunity to develop the college and support and build our college community, whilst increasing individual skills and strengthening future applications. S6C Student Union

2024 Applications
The last interviews for prospective September 2024 students have now taken place. We received a record number of applications this year but it’s not too late if you still want to apply – there are still places available on some courses: APPLY NOW

Work Experience
If there is anyone still struggling to find work/career experience, Unifrog is offering the opportunity to complete work experience virtually and connect with big name employers. Click here for more information.

Rebecca Anderson – Pastoral Lead
In tutor and assembly we are really trying to make sure that Year 13 leave with the skills and knowledge they will need in the future. Information and support will always be available, but this is the last time in their education or training that someone will be directly telling them stuff and showing them where to go for help. Please encourage them to make the most of it. Please click here to find out where to find support after college.
University and Apprenticeships
– If you applied to UCAS on time then you should have all your offers by 16 May, and you need to accept by 06 June – but you can still apply, so come and talk to us if you want to get an application together. If you are going to uni then you need to apply for Student Finance – you can apply any time but it is recommended you apply before the end of May to guarantee getting your first payment on time. You do not need to have accepted a firm offer – use your preferred choice and go back in and change it once you have chosen. Here are some useful links:
Student Finance – how to apply
Student Finance in England – everything you need to know
Deadlines for Accepting University Offers – UCAS
University Bursary – Wiltshire Community Foundation
Disabled Students Allowance

The Wiltshire Community Foundation Grant is still open so PLEASE apply if you think you might be eligible – you can check all the details on the link. I am sure there are students who are eligible and should have applied but haven’t so please come and see me for help!

If anyone needs help applying for DSA (disabled students allowance – which is for any kind of additional support needs) then please let me know. I can also help with uni accommodation applications. But we can only help if we know!

– 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.
Careers
Polly Wiggins is our external careers advisor and students wanting to book an appointment should message Rachel Cooke.
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

S6C Football Academy
Community and Education Football Alliance League

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

10 Year Anniversary Celebration

Posted 15th May 2024 by S6C Staff

S6C is 10 years old this year and we are celebrating with afternoon tea in the sunshine (hopefully) on Friday 24 May at 2.30pm. Please join us to say hello, we’d love to see you!

Please click here to RSVP

S6C Update

Posted 10th May 2024 by S6C Staff

This may have been a short week and the weather is now glorious, but we are still hard at work preparing for exams. At this time of year the building is unusually quiet, with huddles of students busy revising and classes focusing on exam preparation. Thank you to all our staff, both teaching and support, who have helped our students successfully navigate this year at college. It is because of you that S6C feels so warm, friendly and supportive and why our students thrive while they are with us.

We are continuing to support all of our students during exam season and the following resources have been gathered by our expert teaching staff:
Revision Support – what to revise
Revision Guide – how to revise

Revision is hugely important and taking past papers is a brilliant way to learn what to expect. Please ask your teacher for help if you don’t know how to approach your revision or you would like to access past papers for your subjects.

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

2024 Exam Timetable

Please click on the link for the year 12 mock exams timetable. Please note that exam locations will be added at a later date.
Year 12 Mock Exam Timetable

We’d like to draw your attention to these notices, which have been published on Google Classroom by Rebecca Anderson, our Pastoral Lead. All very important and worth considering during exam season:
IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR YEAR 13s
– The press has been highlighting online scams (on instagram and tiktok) charging for access to this year’s exam papers. These are not real, however convincing they look, and any suggestion that you have cheated in any way (even if the scheme turns out to be a scam) will lose you your qualifications. Please be aware.
– HAYFEVER is a nightmare round exam season so if you suffer, start taking a daily antihistamine. Your local pharmacy can advise you.
– Please see us if you are feeling stressed – don’t just skip class or make excuses or bury your head in the sand – let us know, and we can help.
– There are viruses about. If you are a little bit unwell then take the recommended dose of paracetamol or lemsip and drink plenty of water. If you are really ill (fever, vomiting etc) then stay home and get better but do get someone from home to sign you off please.
– Do come to class rather than doing your own revision in that time. The expert guidance in each lesson makes a MASSIVE difference in these final weeks. If you don’t feel that you are getting quality revision in class, please mention this to me, so I can guide you.
GENERAL NOTICES
– S6C does not have a strict clothing policy and we value self expression – but please be mindful that even on warm days, clothes should be appropriate for a purposeful and professional working environment. If you are heading out to enjoy the sunshine or go to a more informal event before or after, consider bringing an extra layer to pop on for college.
– The sun is definitely warm enough to cause skin damage so do use sunscreen – there will be a small stock in the Quiet Room, along with the free toiletries, sanitary products and food basics, so please help yourself if it’s a struggle.

This week we launched the 2024 S6C photography competition. We thought ‘who better to promote our college than the students themselves?’ and alongside a cash prize, entrants will have the opportunity for their images to appear in print and online. We are looking forward to seeing the college through our student’s eyes and can’t wait to see the entries!

Applications are still open for Year 12 students to join the S6C Student Union. This student led group really does make a difference and the views of the student union are held in high regard by the college leadership team. This is an amazing opportunity to develop the college and support and build our college community, whilst increasing individual skills and strengthening future applications. We would love to hear from anyone who would like to get involved, have a voice and help their fellow students. Closing date for applications is 6pm on Friday 17 May.
S6C Student Union

The last interviews for prospective September 2024 students have now taken place. We received a record number of applications this year but it’s not too late if you still want to apply – there are still places available on some courses: APPLY NOW

Liz Stavely – Mental Health Lead

Mental Health Awareness Day 2024
On Wednesday 15 May and Thursday 16 May we will be recognising Mental Health Awareness Day at S6C. The themes of the day are #WearitGreen and #BeActive. To this end we invite students to show their support for wellbeing by wearing something green on either or both of these days. On Wednesday we will be welcoming Paddy the support dog to college, he will be available for a cuddle in the Study Centre – he can even read books! During our Enrichment slot, I will be on hand to chat through coping strategies for anxiety, the PE students will be hosting an interfaculty netball competition or you can join an outdoor yoga session. On Thursday we aim to spread a little joy as the college will be overrun with tiny green creatures and students can get involved with Operation Adopt a Frog…?! Term 5 can be a stressful time for students, particularly those in Year 13. We recognise this and are on hand to provide a listening ear and signpost students towards support. If your child is feeling the strain, please encourage them to message me on Chat and we can arrange a 1:1.

Rebecca Anderson – Pastoral Lead
In tutor and assembly we are really trying to make sure that Year 13 leave with the skills and knowledge they will need in the future. Information and support will always be available, but this is the last time in their education or training that someone will be directly telling them stuff and showing them where to go for help. Please encourage them to make the most of it. Please click here to find out where to find support after college.

University and Apprenticeships
– If you applied to UCAS on time then you should have all your offers by 16 May, and you need to accept by 06 June – but you can still apply, so come and talk to us if you want to get an application together. If you are going to uni then you need to apply for Student Finance – you can apply any time but it is recommended you apply before the end of May to guarantee getting your first payment on time. You do not need to have accepted a firm offer – use your preferred choice and go back in and change it once you have chosen. Here are some useful links:

Student Finance – how to apply
Student Finance in England – everything you need to know
Deadlines for Accepting University Offers – UCAS
University Bursary – Wiltshire Community Foundation
Disabled Students Allowance

The Wiltshire Community Foundation Grant is still open so PLEASE apply if you think you might be eligible – you can check all the details on the link. I am sure there are students who are eligible and should have applied but haven’t so please come and see me for help!

If anyone needs help applying for DSA (disabled students allowance – which is for any kind of additional support needs) then please let me know. I can also help with uni accommodation applications. But we can only help if we know!

– 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.
Careers
Polly Wiggins is our external careers advisor and students wanting to book an appointment should message Rachel Cooke.
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

S6C Football Academy
Community and Education Football Alliance League

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

S6C Update

Posted 3rd May 2024 by S6C Staff

This week we have opened applications for Year 12 students to join the S6C Student Union. This student led group really does make a difference and the views of the student union are held in high regard by the college leadership team. This is an amazing opportunity to develop the college and support and build our college community, whilst increasing individual skills and strengthening future applications. We would love to hear from anyone who would like to get involved, have a voice and help their fellow students. Closing date for applications is 6pm on Friday 17 May.
S6C Student Union

This week, we have also finalised the timetable for year 12 mock exams: Year 12 Mock Exam Timetable
Please note that exam locations will be added at a later date.

Last week we wrote to parents about attendance, exams and as we come to the end of the year, our expectations for our year 12 students. The letters are attached below. Please do let us know if you feel there is more we can do in our communications with parents.
Attendance Expectations
Summer 2024 Exams
Preparation for End of Year 12 Exams

We continue to support all of our students during exam season and the following resources have been gathered by our expert teaching staff:
Revision Support – what to revise
Revision Guide – how to revise

Revision is hugely important and taking past papers is a brilliant way to learn what to expect. Please ask your teacher for help if you don’t know how to approach your revision or you want to access past papers for your subjects.

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

Hot off the press! 2024 Exam Timetable

The last interviews for prospective September 2024 students have now taken place. We received a record number of applications this year but it’s not too late if you still want to apply – there are still places available on some courses: APPLY NOW

Work Experience – the attached letter has been emailed through parentmail but in case you have missed it, please click here to see what our expectations are and the support we offer: Work Experience

Liz Stavely – Mental Health Lead

Mental Health Awareness Day 2024
On Wednesday 15 May and Thursday 16 May we will be recognising Mental Health Awareness Day at S6C. The themes of the day are #WearitGreen and #BeActive. To this end we invite students to show their support for wellbeing by wearing something green on either or both of these days. On Wednesday we will be welcoming Paddy the support dog to college, he will be available for a cuddle in the Study Centre – he can even read books! During our Enrichment slot, I will be on hand to chat through coping strategies for anxiety and the PE students will be hosting an interfaculty competition – more details to follow! On Thursday we aim to spread a little joy as the college will be overrun with tiny green creatures and students can get involved with Operation Adopt a Frog…?! Term 5 can be a stressful time for students, particularly those in Year 13. We recognise this and are on hand to provide a listening ear and signpost students towards support. If your child is feeling the strain, please encourage them to message me on Chat and we can arrange a 1:1.

Wiltshire Council parent workshops and adult learning opportunities
These workshops and adult learning opportunities are all free to attend and some focus on supporting children’s wellbeing in the home. Please do take a look and I hope there is something here that is of interest to you.

Rebecca Anderson – Pastoral Lead
In tutor and assembly we are really trying to make sure that Year 13 leave with the skills and knowledge they will need in the future. Information and support will always be available, but this is the last time in their education or training that someone will be directly telling them stuff and showing them where to go for help. Please encourage them to make the most of it.

Year 12 had an assembly about end of year exams and the pathway to Year 13. I also shared the key takeaway messages of some high level safeguarding updates, which I will also cover with Year 12.

Safeguarding Update for parents/carers to note:
A recent study has shown that the threat posed by online predators has increased since the pandemic. Young people and their families need to be aware that the sad reality is that tens of thousands of tech savvy young adults are being professionally groomed so that they can be blackmailed for money or for explicit images of themselves or others. This is not happening on sites where young adults shouldn’t be, but on Instagram and Snapchat, where groomers will commit to playing a long game to build trust that they are another young adult, until they get an initial image or information they can use as leverage. We are aware that S6C students have been affected and the advice from the National Crime Agency is to block the minute an online contact seems they may not be who they say they are or asks for something suspicious, and to report to CEOP immediately. Young people should not be ashamed or embarrassed, as these groomers are very good at knowing how to build trust. The advice is that you should never send whatever is requested by the blackmailer, as they are likely to move on to their next target the minute you block them, and the consequences at an early stage, even if they do act, are never as bad as it will get if you engage further. It is also worth noting that students can help keep themselves safer by never sharing nudes or semi nudes online, which is illegal anyway, because they have no control over those images, even if they are sent to another young adult who they definitely know and currently trust. As ever, students are also advised to set all accounts with higher privacy settings than the default ones (very few of them do this, so please do ask them about it)

If any parents or carers or students would like more information then please do get in touch.
We don’t want students to be scared but we do want them to be savvy, and to be taking care of themselves or each other. Report to CEOP

University and Apprenticeships
– If you applied to UCAS on time then you should have all your offers by 16 May, and you need to accept by 06 June – but you can still apply, so come and talk to us if you want to get an application together.
If you are going to uni then you need to apply for Student Finance – you can apply any time but it is recommended you apply before the end of May to guarantee getting your first payment on time. You do not need to have accepted a firm offer – use your preferred choice and go back in and change it once you have chosen. Here are some useful links:

Student Finance – how to apply
Student Finance in England – everything you need to know
Deadlines for Accepting University Offers – UCAS
University Bursary – Wiltshire Community Foundation
Disabled Students Allowance

The Wiltshire Community Foundation Grant is still open so PLEASE apply if you think you might be eligible – you can check all the details on the link. I am sure there are students who are eligible and should have applied but haven’t so please come and see me for help!

If anyone needs help applying for DSA (disabled students allowance – which is for any kind of additional support needs) then please let me know. I can also help with uni accommodation applications. But we can only help if we know!

– 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.
Careers
Polly Wiggins is our external careers advisor and students wanting to book an appointment should message Rachel Cooke.
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

S6C Football Academy
Community and Education Football Alliance League

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

S6C Update

Posted 29th April 2024 by S6C Staff

Huge congratulations to S6C students Isla and Siobhan Bennett, who won the Young Supporter of the Year Award at the RAF Benevolent Fund 2024 Awards last week. Nominated by members of the public, they were shortlisted by a panel of judges earlier in the year and we are delighted that their volunteering work has been recognised. We couldn’t be more proud of them! Salisbury Journal Article

Last week we wrote to parents about attendance, exams and as we come to the end of the year, our expectations for our year 12 students. The letters are attached below. We would really like to make sure our communication with parents is as good as it can be and is of use therefore please do let us know if you feel there is more we can do and how you would like to see improvements made.
Attendance Expectations
Summer 2024 Exams
Preparation for End of Year 12 Exams

We continue to support all of our students during exam season and the following resources have been gathered by our expert teaching staff:

Revision Support – what to revise
Revision Guide – how to revise

Revision is hugely important and I am an advocate of taking past papers as a way to learn what to expect. Please ask your teacher for help if you don’t know how to approach your revision or you want to access past papers for your subjects.

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

Hot off the press! 2024 Exam Timetable

The last interviews for prospective September 2024 students have now taken place. We received a record number of applications this year but it’s not too late if you still want to submit a late application. We do still have places available on some courses: APPLY NOW

Work Experience – the attached letter has been emailed through parentmail but in case you have missed it, please click here to see what our expectations are and the support we offer: Work Experience

Laurence Rushby – Teacher of Fine Art and Photography
On the afternoon of 15 April 2024, the Wiltshire College Foundation Course invited our Year 12 Art students to visit and take part in a couple of workshops. The students were impressed by the facilities and ‘how advanced the technology was in Wiltshire College’, which they said ‘ felt a lot more like a university than a college’. They learnt about various opportunities including the Art Foundation course and the BA Film program when visiting the premises. Additionally they took part in two workshops. First, the foundation students led a textile workshop using heat-press techniques. Then they experienced combined techniques of screen printing and collage, which they thoroughly enjoyed. They said:

I thought that the tour provided an insight into the art foundation course, and gave everyone a feel for the college environment, and the workshops were fun.

I enjoyed the screen printing the most as I could do random things to see what inspired me.

I really enjoyed the textiles workshop because it was a workshop where you could create your own patches with your own design.

I enjoyed the lino printing, I liked the creative freedom of making my own collage.

We very much enjoyed our afternoon and we would love to plan another trip for next year’s students.

Liz Stavely – Mental Health Lead
Wiltshire Council parent workshops and adult learning opportunities
These workshops and adult learning opportunities are all free to attend and some focus on supporting children’s wellbeing in the home. Please do take a look and I hope there is something here that is of interest to you.

Rebecca Anderson – Pastoral Lead
In tutor and assembly we are really trying to make sure that Year 13 leave with the skills and knowledge they will need in the future. Information and support will always be available, but this is the last time in their education or training that someone will be directly telling them stuff and showing them where to go for help. Please encourage them to make the most of it.

This week they took a sensitive and supportive look at Bereavement and Grief – with pastoral support available – if you have been affected by these issues then do ask them to show you the slides and resources as there may be something of comfort or practical help.

Year 12 had an assembly about end of year exams and the pathway to Year 13. I also shared the key takeaway messages of some high level safeguarding updates, which I will also cover with Year 12.

Safeguarding Update for parents/carers to note:
A recent study has shown that the threat posed by online predators has increased since the pandemic. Young people and their families need to be aware that the sad reality is that tens of thousands of tech savvy young adults are being professionally groomed so that they can be blackmailed for money or for explicit images of themselves or others. This is not happening on sites where young adults shouldn’t be, but on Instagram and Snapchat, where groomers will commit to playing a long game to build trust that they are another young adult, until they get an initial image or information they can use as leverage. We are aware that S6C students have been affected and the advice from the National Crime Agency is to block the minute an online contact seems they may not be who they say they are or asks for something suspicious, and to report to CEOP immediately. Young people should not be ashamed or embarrassed, as these groomers are very good at knowing how to build trust. The advice is that you should never send whatever is requested by the blackmailer, as they are likely to move on to their next target the minute you block them, and the consequences at an early stage, even if they do act, are never as bad as it will get if you engage further. It is also worth noting that students can help keep themselves safer by never sharing nudes or semi nudes online, which is illegal anyway, because they have no control over those images, even if they are sent to another young adult who they definitely know and currently trust. As ever, students are also advised to set all accounts with higher privacy settings than the default ones (very few of them do this, so please do ask them about it)

If any parents or carers or students would like more information then please do get in touch.
We don’t want students to be scared but we do want them to be savvy, and to be taking care of themselves or each other. Report to CEOP

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.
Careers
Polly Wiggins is our external careers advisor and students wanting to book an appointment should message Rachel Cooke.
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

S6C Football Academy
Community and Education Football Alliance League

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

10 Year Anniversary Celebration
Monday 27 May
Half Term
Monday 03 June
Term Begins
EXAM 09:00 GCSE Maths
EXAM 09:00 A Level Geography
EXAM 13:30 AS RS
EXAM 13:30 A Level Psychology
Tuesday 04 June
EXAM 09:00 A Level Sociology
EXAM 09:00 A Level Film Studies
EXAM 13:30 A Level Film Studies
EXAM 13:30 A Level Maths
EXAM 13:30 CTEC H&SC
Wednesday 05 June
EXAM 09:00 A Level English Literature
EXAM 13:30 A Level Biology
Thursday 06 June
EXAM 09:00 GCSE English
EXAM 09:00 A Level Physics
EXAM 09:00 A Level Business
Friday 07 June
MLP Pupil Parliament Meeting
EXAM 09:00 A Level Environmental Science
EXAM 09:00 A Level English Language
EXAM 13:30 A Level English Language
EXAM 13:30 A Level History
Monday 10 June
Year 12 Mocks Assessment Week
EXAM 09:00 GCSE Maths
EXAM 09:00 A Level Chemistry
EXAM 09:00 A Level RS
Tuesday 11 June
EXAM 09:00 A Level History
EXAM 13:30 A Level Sociology
EXAM 13:30 A Level Maths
Friday 14 June
EXAM 09:00 A Level Biology
Monday 17 June
EXAM 09:00 A Level Physics
EXAM 13:30 A Level RS
Prefect Training Day
Tuesday 18 June
EXAM 09:00 A Level Chemistry
Wednesday 19 June
EXAM 09:00 A Level Biology
Thursday 20 June
EXAM 09:00 A Level RS
EXAM 13:30 A Level Maths
Friday 21 June
EXAM 09:00 A Level Chemistry
Tuesday 25 June
UCAS and Apprenticeships Information Evening
Thursday 27 June
Freshers Day
Friday 28 June
Year 13 Prom
Tuesday 02 July
Psychology Trip to Marwell Zoo
Wednesday 03 July
Pembroke Park Science Day at S6C
SEND Open Afternoon 3pm to 5pm

S6C Update

Posted 23rd April 2024 by S6C Staff

Welcome back to the summer term!

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!

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

Hot off the press! 2024 Exam Timetable

Thank you to everyone for approaching your Applied Science, Applied Law and Sport vocational course mocks with maturity. Don’t forget to reflect on the experience to see how you can improve your preparation for the real thing.

The last interviews for prospective September 2024 students have now taken place. We received a record number of applications this year but it’s not too late if you still want to submit a late application. We do still have places available on some courses: APPLY NOW

Last week our year 12 students took the opportunity to visit the University of Winchester for the 2024 UCAS Discovery Fair. It was great to see so many of our students taking part and looking at the options that are available to them after S6C and I really hope that they all came away enthused by the exciting opportunities now available in higher education.

Work Experience – the attached letter has been emailed through parentmail but in case you have missed it, please click here to see what our expectations are and the support we offer: Work Experience

Liz Stavely – Mental Health Lead
Wiltshire Council parent workshops and adult learning opportunities
These are all free to attend and some focus on supporting children’s wellbeing in the home. Please do take a look and I hope there is something here that is of interest to you.

Rebecca Anderson – Pastoral Lead
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.
Careers
Polly Wiggins is our external careers advisor and students wanting to book an appointment should message Rachel Cooke.
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

S6C Football Academy
Community and Education Football Alliance League

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

S6C Update

Posted 28th March 2024 by S6C Staff

It’s the end of term and there have been so many triumphs over the last few months. Some highlights include hosting another successful Apprenticeships Fair; local school St Joseph’s came for a day of science and left full of praise for S6C; we received a record number of applications to study with us in September; we celebrated World Book Day in style; we saw brains in our dance studio and animals in our foyer for British Science Week; our sports academies are flourishing and although still less than a year old, are achieving remarkable results; our student union provided the weekly ‘tea and toast’ breakfast to those in need; and finally, the recent results in our EPQ, CTEC and BTEC courses have proven how brilliant our students are and how our team of exceptional teachers are able to get the best out of each and every young person who studies here.

One of our year 12 students is volunteering for a charity that supports Ukrainian citizens. They are planning on travelling into Ukraine to deliver supplies to help children with disabilities and if you able to, please do support their efforts: Travelling to Ukraine to Help Disabled Children

I would like to wish everyone a very happy Easter break and I can’t wait to welcome our students back on Monday 15 April for the summer term. I’d also like to say good luck to our students taking their Vocational mocks on 16 and 17 April.

Easter Revision Sessions
We are opening the college for a few revision sessions during the Easter break. The staff members who will be running these sessions are noted below. We would highly recommend students attend these sessions to get the most out of their time with us and help to prepare for their exams in the summer, which are fast approaching.
Tuesday 02 April
9.00am-12.00pm
Viv White, Kirsty White, Steve Price, Sally Tye, Lainey Hughes
1.00pm-4.00pm
Kirsty White, Sally Tye, Lainey Hughes, Steve Barrington
Thursday 04 April
9.00am-12.00pm
Viv White, Nigel Roper, Ben Hillier, Nicky Miller
1.00pm-4.00pm
Nigel Roper, Ben Hillier, Steve Barrington, Jon Usherwood

Our teaching staff have drawn together this revision support document which is an excellent resource: S6C Revision Support

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

Liz Stavely – Mental Health Lead
Please click here for the Wiltshire Council parent workshops and adult learning opportunities. They are free to attend and some focus on supporting children’s wellbeing in the home. Please do take a look and I hope there is something here that is of interest to you.

Rebecca Anderson – Pastoral Lead
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.
Careers
Polly Wiggins is our external careers advisor and students wanting to book an appointment should message Rachel Cooke.
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

S6C Football Academy
Community and Education Football Alliance League

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Friday 29 March
Easter Break
Monday 15 April
Term Begins
Year 13 DC9 Assessment Week
Tuesday 16 April
Vocational Mock Exam Applied Science Unit 2 9am to 11am
Vocational Mock Exam Sport Unit 4 1pm to 2.30pm
Wednesday 17 April
Vocational Mock Exam Applied Law 9am to 10.30am
Vocational Mock Exam Sport Unit 1 1pm to 2.30pm
Interview Afternoon 2.30pm to 4pm
Thursday 18 April
Year 12 UCAS Discovery Fair Winchester
Monday 22 April
Summer Exam Season Begins
Wednesday 24 April
S6C Football Academy v. Plymouth Argyle (home @ Ringwood Football Club)
Monday 06 May
Bank Holiday
Monday 27 May
Half Term
Monday 03 June
Term Begins
Friday 07 June
MLP Pupil Parliament Meeting
Monday 10 June
Year 12 DC7 Assessment Week
Tuesday 25 June
UCAS and Apprenticeships Information Evening
Friday 28 June
Year 13 Prom
Tuesday 02 July
Psychology Trip to Marwell Zoo
Wednesday 03 July
Pembroke Park Science Day at S6C
SEND Open Afternoon 3pm to 5pm
Tuesday 09 July
Year 5 Primary School Careers Fair at S6C

S6C Update

Posted 22nd March 2024 by S6C Staff

This week our BTEC Applied Law and Business Studies students received the results of their winter external examinations and I am delighted to report that their grades were outstanding. All of the students have worked extremely hard to ensure they are on target for great outcomes and we would like to congratulate these students for not only doing well in their exams but also approaching their college education with the maturity and determination that is needed to achieve great results.

In Business we have seen two students achieve such great results that they will be placed in the top 1% nationally of BTEC students, over 20% are on target to attend a Russell Group University such as Reading, Liverpool and Exeter and nearly 60% have secured a University place, with the national average for the BTEC Extended Diploma at 39% in 2022.

Applied Law has seen record results and although we are yet to see final results, we are quietly optimistic that a large number of students will achieve a D or D*.

Although vocational qualifications are often seen as ‘second best’ to A Levels, this is certainly not our approach at S6C and our dedicated team of specialist teachers and our amazing students consistently achieve well above national average. As you can tell we are very proud of our students and their achievement and look forward to celebrating with them in August.

At S6C we are proud that our students and staff have the freedom to express themselves. It is what makes our college such a brilliant place to study and work and yesterday was no exception when we recognised World Down’s Syndrome Day by wearing brightly coloured and mismatched socks to celebrate the individuality of every person who has Down’s Syndrome. I am so pleased that we are able to celebrate such things together and it highlights what an incredible team we have here at S6C: Down’s Syndrome Association UK.

Easter Revision Sessions
We are opening the college for a few revision sessions during the Easter break. The staff members who will be running these sessions are noted below. We would highly recommend that students invited to these sessions do attend so that they can get the most out of their time with us and help to prepare for their exams in the summer, which are fast approaching.
Tuesday 02 April
9.00am-12.00pm
Viv White, Kirsty White, Steve Price, Sally Tye, Lainey Hughes
1.00pm-4.00pm
Kirsty White, Sally Tye, Lainey Hughes, Steve Barrington
Thursday 04 April
9.00am-12.00pm
Viv White, Nigel Roper, Ben Hillier, Nicky Miller
1.00pm-4.00pm
Nigel Roper, Ben Hillier, Steve Barrington, Jon Usherwood

Our teaching staff have drawn together this revision support document which is an excellent resource: S6C Revision Support

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

Laurence Rushby – Teacher of Art and Photography
This week I visited our lovely creative students Roux and Jay, who are volunteering for Wiltshire Creatives at the Salisbury Arts Centre. They have been working on creating an archive dating from the 1960s for Salisbury Youth Theatre. I was delighted to hear lots of praise for their fabulous work and there is even discussion surrounding their continuing this project into 2025.

Rebecca Anderson – Pastoral Lead
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.
Careers
Polly Wiggins is our external careers advisor and students wanting to book an appointment should message Rachel Cooke.
Funding
– You have just under a month to get your Wiltshire Community Foundation grant applications in! £1600 a year for every year of university. Let Rebecca know if you need help completing the form.
– There is also a one off grant of £1000 to help you with the costs of starting an apprenticeship.
– You are likely to qualify if you are on our college bursary scheme – but if you feel you need the support, then please do take a close look and contact them to ask.
– 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

S6C Rugby Academy
Floodlight UR7 7s Tournament
What a night and an unreal experience! The lads did the squad and the college proud and went toe to toe with some of the best teams / colleges in the country!

In our first game we were only losing 10-5 at half time to ETON! Incredible achievement. Then their superior fitness took over but we matched them for the majority of the game. Amazing to watch.

10-10 with London Irish Academy at half time was a particular highlight and Alex being scouted and invited to join their Academy – very well deserved!

Got a glimpse of what elite level looks like. If we want to reach it, we know what it takes – a lot of hard work and dedication. We have the talent but now need to go further and do the training.

In the last game the lads ran out of steam but we are extremely proud of the lad’s efforts. An incredible experience and one I really hope the team takes a lot from.

Let’s take it into the game against Bishops and smash them, to end a brilliant first year of S6C rugby!
Adam Jones – Director of Sport

S6C 52 vs 5 Peter Symonds – what a win!
Not a vintage performance in patches but some lovely rugby in spells. We were far too strong for a mix of first and second team players from Peter Symonds. I think they will send their first team next time!

Good to see everyone get some decent minutes.

Lots of good individual moments from us – Tai good performance capped by 2 tries, Chris carried well with some nice touches, and Mica kicked well and scored 2.

We will need to be much better against BWS on 27 March, particularly our support play and breakdown work – Rob W also epitomised this with his desire in defence.

I enjoyed it nonetheless and looking forward to us finishing the season on a high against Bishops.
Adam Jones – Director of Sport

S6C Football Academy
Community and Education Football Alliance League

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Wednesday 27 March
S6C Football Academy v. Bristol Rovers (away)
S6C Rugby Academy – rematch 15s v BWS 1s
Thursday 28 March
Terms Ends
Friday 29 March
Easter Break
Monday 15 April
Term Begins
Year 13 DC9 Assessment Week
Tuesday 16 April
Vocational Mock Exam Applied Science Unit 2 9am to 11am
Vocational Mock Exam Sport Unit 4 1pm to 2.30pm
Wednesday 17 April
Vocational Mock Exam Applied Law 9am to 10.30am
Vocational Mock Exam Sport Unit 1 1pm to 2.30pm
Interview Afternoon 2.30pm to 4pm
Thursday 18 April
Year 12 UCAS Discovery Fair Winchester
Monday 22 April
Summer Exam Season Begins
Wednesday 24 April
S6C Football Academy v. Plymouth Argyle (home @ Ringwood Football Club)
Monday 06 May
Bank Holiday
Monday 27 May
Half Term
Monday 03 June
Term Begins
Friday 07 June
MLP Pupil Parliament Meeting
Monday 10 June
Year 12 DC7 Assessment Week
Tuesday 25 June
UCAS and Apprenticeships Information Evening
Friday 28 June
Year 13 Prom
Tuesday 02 July
Psychology Trip to Marwell Zoo
Wednesday 03 July
Pembroke Park Science Day at S6C
SEND Open Afternoon 3pm to 5pm
Tuesday 09 July
Year 5 Primary School Careers Fair at S6C

S6C Update

Posted 18th March 2024 by S6C Staff

This has been a great week for results! Huge congratulations to our Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) students, 82% of whom recently achieved A or A* in their final assessment. The EPQ helps students develop and demonstrate their project management skills and provides opportunities for extended writing, both of which are highly valued for progression to higher education and employment. Students can tailor their project to fit their individual needs, choices and aspirations and the outcome of the project can be a design, performance, report, dissertation or artefact.

We have also seen some excellent CTEC unit results this week with the majority of students gaining Distinctions or Merits. An amazing effort from our Sport, Applied Science and Health and Social Care students! Well done everyone for all your hard work and thank you to our teaching staff for supporting our students and ensuring our students can be the best versions of themselves they can be!

We have been celebrating British Science Week with animals in the foyer and brains in the dance studio. This is very possibly my favourite part of the academic year! On Monday Ian Tite from Crazy Creatures visited to share a selection of incredible creatures with us. Everyone had the opportunity to hold a Royal Python, Orchid Praying Mantis, African Fat Tail Gecko and Madagascan Giant Hissing Cockroach. Less popular choices included the African Land Snail (too slimy) and the Leopard Tortoise (too heavy) and the Brazilian White Knee Tarantula which was strictly for looking at because it was a bit grumpy and didn’t want to be picked up.

Then on Tuesday, Dr Guy Sutton gave students what is a truly compelling introduction to Neuroscience. His enthusiasm is utterly infectious and what he doesn’t know about this subject just isn’t worth knowing. You can see from the images that this is somebody who absolutely loves their job! I really hope that our visitors this week have helped to inspire our students and introduce them to the myriad careers in the field of science that are available to young people.

Easter Revision Sessions
We are opening the college for a few revision sessions during the Easter break. The staff members who will be running these sessions are noted below. We would highly recommend students attend these sessions to get the most out of their time with us and help to prepare for their exams in the summer, which are fast approaching.
Tuesday 02 April
9.00am-12.00pm
Viv White, Kirsty White, Steve Price, Sally Tye, Lainey Hughes
1.00pm-4.00pm
Kirsty White, Sally Tye, Lainey Hughes, Steve Barrington
Thursday 04 April
9.00am-12.00pm
Viv White, Nigel Roper, Ben Hillier, Nicky Miller
1.00pm-4.00pm
Nigel Roper, Ben Hillier, Steve Barrington, Jon Usherwood

Our teaching staff have drawn together this revision support document which is an excellent resource: S6C Revision Support

Laurence Rushby – Teacher of Fine Art and Photography
Two weeks ago I gave a very successful research presentation at the SCEP (Southampton Cultural Education Partnership). It was a great networking event with cultural organisations and educators discussing how to create a program to manage work experience for students within cultural industries in the Southampton area. We have a similar scheme for Wiltshire, and I am investigating so that we can create stronger links. I am currently supporting two art students in year 12 to do work experience at Wiltshire Creatives to create an archive of Youth Theatre and I am really looking forward to updating you with their progress. I am also delighted to announce that Ash Capon, former S6C student, has just been offered a place at the University of Oxford. Ash will start at Ruskin School of Art, the Department of Fine Art at Oxford, this September, and we couldn’t be more proud!

Rebecca Anderson – Pastoral Lead
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.
Careers
Polly Wiggins is our external careers advisor and students wanting to book an appointment should message Rachel Cooke.
Work Experience
There is a support session on Tuesday 19 March at 10.45am in the study centre. We can help students find a placement, access UniFrog and provide more information on length of placement and deadlines.
Funding
– You have just under a month to get your Wiltshire Community Foundation grant applications in! £1600 a year for every year of university. Let Rebecca know if you need help completing the form.
– There is also a one off grant of £1000 to help you with the costs of starting an apprenticeship.
– You are likely to qualify if you are on our college bursary scheme – but if you feel you need the support, then please do take a close look and contact them to ask.
– 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

S6C Rugby Academy
Dorset and South Wiltshire State Schools and Colleges U18s 7s Tournament

Today was another good challenge and one we rose to and passed with flying colours. After a slight hiccup against QE (catching restarts need fine tuning), we responded in the best possible way by playing our style and bringing both the energy and physicality in D. A reality check that perhaps we needed.

Convincing wins against Poole High, Gillingham and BWS set up a mouthwatering clash with Poole Grammar, which essentially was a final.

PG were unbeaten so we needed to beat them to win the tournament. They came out of the traps and in fairness played some good stuff and we were 10-0 down in no time. Our reaction was class, we didn’t panic; kept our heads and were inspired by a colossal individual display by Sam, we found a way to win 25-5. Alex scored a class hat-trick. Was awesome to see our fight for each other and our defence and desire to win!

A special win and awesome to be the first winners of the tournament – making history! Let’s defend it next year!

Well done to all the lads, real squad effort. Need to take that last performance into Friday when we take on much stronger opposition! Now we turn our attention to 15s and need good numbers at training on Friday ahead of another challenge in the form of Peter Symonds.

S6C Football Academy
Community and Education Football Alliance League

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Monday 18 March
Year 12 DC4 Assessment Week
Wednesday 20 March
Year 13 Parents Evening
S6C Football Academy v. Bristol Rovers (home @ Ringwood Football Club)
Thursday 21 March
Year 13 Parents Evening
Wednesday 27 March
Interview Evening
S6C Football Academy v. Bristol Rovers (away)
S6C Rugby Academy – rematch 15s v BWS 1s
Thursday 28 March
Terms Ends
Friday 29 March
Easter Break
Monday 15 April
Term Begins
Year 13 DC9 Assessment Week
Thursday 18 April
Year 12 UCAS Discovery Fair Winchester
Monday 22 April
Summer Exam Season Begins
Wednesday 24 April
S6C Football Academy v. Plymouth Argyle (home @ Ringwood Football Club
Monday 06 May
Bank Holiday
Monday 27 May
Half Term
Monday 03 June
Term Begins
Friday 07 June
MLP Pupil Parliament Meeting
Monday 10 June
Year 12 DC7 Assessment Week
Tuesday 25 June
UCAS and Apprenticeships Information Evening
Friday 28 June
Year 13 Prom
Tuesday 02 July
Psychology Trip to Marwell Zoo
Year 5 Primary School Careers Fair at S6C
Wednesday 03 July
Pembroke Park Science Day at S6C
SEND Open Afternoon 3pm to 5pm

S6C Update

S6C Update

10 Year Anniversary Celebration

S6C Update

S6C Update

S6C Update

S6C Update

S6C Update

S6C Update

S6C Update

OPEN EVENTS

2026 Prospectus

New courses for 2026!

S6C Update

S6C Update

S6C UPDATE

Year 13 PROM

S6C Update

S6C Update

S6C Update