24 January 2025
Well done to all our Vocational students who have completed their recent exams. Our vocational courses offer our students another route into employment, an apprenticeship or university and suit students who want to study a more practical, work-related course than an A Level. Vocational course grades hold equal UCAS points value to A Level grades and at S6C you can choose to study A Levels, vocational courses or a combination of both. It’s all about what works for you and your future aspirations and our expert teachers will be happy to discuss which route suits you best at our next interview evening on Thursday 06 February.
Appren-T-Fest Salisbury hosted by S6C
On 22 January we hosted the Salisbury apprenticeships fair Appren-T-Fest, the third time we have collaborated with The Salisbury Education & Business Partnership on this event. It was a brilliant opportunity for our students to network with local employers and it was also really great to see so many children from local schools taking an interest in their next steps. Evening sessions for parents and carers proved incredibly popular and we hope that the event helped to answer your questions regarding apprenticeships, along with highlighting the many local opportunities there are for young people. Thank you to all our students who helped out during the day and in the evening – what a great opportunity to develop skills which are vital in later life, both in education and employment!
Link to article in Salisbury Journal
The Apprenticeships Fair kicks off National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) which takes place between 10 to 16 February and is an opportunity for the education and skills sector to celebrate the achievements of apprentices around the country and the positive impact they make to communities, businesses and the wider economy. S6C will be busy promoting apprenticeships during the week and to find out more about apprenticeships, please visit: https://naw.appawards.co.uk/










Applications for 2025 Entry
Don’t forget that the deadline for applications for 2025 entry is fast approaching (Friday 31 January). If you or anyone you know is thinking of applying, there is less than one week to go!
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.
Tutor and Assembly Content
– This hugely informative presentation was the focus of our year 12 tutor sessions this week: (British) Values
– Year 13 assembly content this week: Healthy Relationships and Sexual Health
– Meningitis and Sepsis presentation: Life Saving Knowledge
University Bursary Grants
Are you about to begin your university journey? Wiltshire Community Foundation is offering University Bursary grants to support young people in Wiltshire and Swindon with the costs of studying for an undergraduate degree. Each bursary provides £1,600 per year of your course, helping with essential expenses like travel, books, or general living costs. As long as your circumstances remain the same, you’ll continue to receive the grant for each academic year of your degree.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, you must:
– Have parents/guardians (or yourself) claiming at least 2 Means-Tested Benefits or 2 elements of Universal Credit OR be a Looked After Child (in the care of Wiltshire Council or Swindon Borough Council);
– Be aged between 17–24 years when you apply;
– Have lived in Wiltshire or Swindon for at least 2 years (or have your family home there if you’re already at university);
– Be eligible for funding through Student Finance England;
– Be planning to study (or already studying) for your first undergraduate degree at a UK university, college, or institution.
Don’t Miss Out! Applications close on 11 April 2025 – apply today by visiting www.wiltshirecf.org.uk/grants-and-support/individuals/university-bursary-one-degree-more
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Monday 27 January
Year 12 Assessment Week
Wednesday 29 January
AFC Bournemouth S6C v Plymouth Argyle PD
Friday 31 January
Applications Close
Tuesday 04 February
Year 12 and 13 Eng Lang/Art/Photography Trip to Tate Modern/Dr Johnson’s House
Thursday 06 February
Interview Evening
Friday 07 February
Year 12 H&SC Trip to Old Sarum
Tuesday 11 February
Year 12 Eng Lang/Lit Trip to British Library
Wednesday 12 February
RS Debate Day
AFC Bournemouth S6C v Plymouth Argyle B
Thursday 13 February
Year 12 DC3 Reports published on Parent Portal
Monday 17 February – Friday 21 February
Half Term
Monday 24 February
Term Begins
Wednesday 05 March
World Book Day
Wednesday 12 April
AFC Bournemouth S6C v Exeter City C
Interview Evening
Wednesday 19 March
Year 13 A Level Business Grade Booster Trip to Bristol
AFC Bournemouth S6C v Plymouth Argyle – Newton Abbott B
Thursday 27 March
DC8 Reports published on Parent Portal
Tuesday 01 April
Interview Evening
Wednesday 02 April
AFC Bournemouth S6C v Bristol Rovers B
Wednesday 02 – Sunday 06 April
Football Trip to Inter Milan
Thursday 03 April
DC4 Reports published on Parent Portal
Friday 04 April
Term Ends
Monday 07 April – Monday 21 April
Easter Break
Tuesday 22 April
Term Begins
Wednesday 30 April
Interview Afternoon
Monday 05 May
Bank Holiday
Monday 26 May – Friday 30 May
Half Term
Monday 02 June
Term Begins
Wednesday 25 June
Freshers Day
Thursday 26 June
Freshers Day
Monday 30 June
Staff Training Day
Thursday 03 July
DC5 Reports published on Parent Portal
Monday 07 July
MLP Careers Fair at S6C
Tuesday 08 July
Year 12 Destinations Development Day
Wednesday 16 July
Term Ends
Thursday 17 July – Friday 29 August
Summer Break