Salisbury 6th Form College S6C Update

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

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