07 March 2025
This week we have so much to celebrate!
Huge congratulations to our Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) students, 86% of whom recently achieved A*, A or B in their final assessment. Our 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. An excellent way for students to stretch themselves and use the skills they learn to complement their other courses.
Student Harry Dickins WINS! Harry competed at the Swift Schools Championship at Frilford Heath last Sunday and Monday. Competing against some of the best young golfers in the country, Harry shot a brilliant final round 69 (-3) to claim a one-shot win and take the title! A fantastic achievement – well done Harry!
Our year 13 students have all been brilliant during their mock exams this week. Approaching each exam with maturity, they have shown us what amazing young adults they are becoming.
We celebrated World Book Day yesterday with a number of fab costumes, blind date with a book, a display of photos of Staff Caught Reading and door signs of staff members’ favourite books, current reads and recommendations.
Thank you to our Animation, Creative Media and Film Studies students, who behaved impeccably on their visit to the Pinewood Studios Futures Festival 2025.
Congratulations to the following year 12 students, who have been appointed Student Union Reps:
Mental Health Officer – James Clapham
Mental Health Officer – Lily Hammond
College Community Officer – Jake Wakefield
College Community Officer – Phoebe Peace
Equality and Diversity Officer – Taiya Lancaster
Equality and Diversity Officer – Casey Wilkinson
Eco and Sustainability Officer – Lena Smith
Eco and Sustainability Officer – Freya Eastman
STEM Faculty Representative – Grace Pearce
STEM Faculty Representative – Raffy Baluyot
Humanities Faculty Representative – Katie Palmer
Humanities Faculty Representative – Gabi Kennerson
Creative and Vocational Faculty Representative – Kacper Ostrowsk
It’s International Women’s Day on 08 March and this week Year 12 gathered to look at this year’s theme, Accelerate Action, and take part in a variety of discussion starters around equality, bias, stereotyping, unhelpful gender expectations and role models. The organisation is inclusive and encourages everyone to play their part in seeking equality.
Special thanks must go to S6C Governors Sarah Bersey and Holly Conroy, who visited us to look at our SEND provision. They observed lessons, met with our SENDCo Nicky Miller and her deputies Frankie Church and Emma McAndrew and spoke to a number of students.
Don’t forget we still have a number of interview evenings coming up, providing the perfect opportunity to meet teachers and ask them not only about the courses we offer but also our extra-curricular activities and college life at S6C. Our next interview evenings take place on Wednesday 12 March, Tuesday 01 April and Wednesday 30 April. We look forward to seeing you!
Fine Art, Photography and Animation
Please come and see the work of our year 12 art, photography and animation students on display at the Salisbury Schools Exhibition at The Young Gallery/The Library, Market Walk, Salisbury SP1 1BL.
Applications for 2025 Entry
We have now passed our application entry deadline and whilst we still accept late applications we are unable to guarantee places in your chosen courses until enrolment has started in August. For those who submitted their application before 31 January but have not received confirmation of a completed reference, your application will still be classed and processed as if completed before the deadline. Once we have received your school reference your application will be marked as completed and we will send you an invitation to one of our interview evenings. The dates of forthcoming interview evenings are 12 March, 01 April and 30 April. Following a successful interview we will offer you a place which is conditional upon achieving the entry requirements for your subject choices. You will be able to log in to your application to accept the offer. We look forward to seeing you in September!
Rebecca Anderson – Pastoral Lead
Diversity and Inclusivity
– It is good to celebrate our lives together! February was LGBTQ+ history month and we shared lots of resources to celebrate and reflect on the history of queer identity, but students have been reminded that being well educated, well informed, and kind to each other, is part of everyday life all year round.
– This month we are wishing Ramadan Mubarak to all our muslim students and their families and wishing you a blessed holy month. Students have been reminded to let us know if we can support them in any way. Our carpeted Reflection Room has a shoe rack, prayer mat, and a throw to cover the images on the books and is available for prayer. Students can collect the key from Reception. Students can also be excused for Friday prayer or family gatherings but do need to let me know please, and we will confirm arrangements with parents/carers.
– Some students are also marking Lent, and then we will be into both Easter and Passover. 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.
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!
New Support Service
Welcome to Zoe the College Nurse! She will be running 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.
Smoking and Vaping – online training for parents/carers
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Friday 07 March
Science Week
Wednesday 12 March
Mock Moderation Afternoon
Interview Evening
AFC Bournemouth S6C v Exeter City C
Monday 17 March
Year 12 DC4 Assessment Week
Wednesday 19 March
Year 13 A Level Business Trip to Bristol
AFC Bournemouth S6C v Plymouth Argyle – Newton Abbott B
Thursday 20 March
Lessons from Auschwitz Trip (selected students)
Tuesday 25 March
Celebrating Cultures Day
Friday 28 March
Year 13 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
Year 12 DC4 Reports published on Parent Portal
Friday 04 April
Term Ends
Monday 07 April – Monday 21 April
Easter Break
Tuesday 22 April
Term Begins
Year 13 Assessment Week
Wednesday 23 April
Year 12 UCAS Discovery Day Winchester
AFC Bournemouth S6C v Newport County A
Monday 28 April
Year 12 Vocational Mocks
Tuesday 29 April
Year 12 Vocational Mocks
Year 13 Art and Photography A Level Exam
Wednesday 30 April
Year 12 Vocational Mocks
Year 13 Art and Photography A Level Exam
Interview Afternoon
Thursday 01 May
Year 13 Art and Photography A Level Exam
Monday 05 May
Bank Holiday
Thursday 08 May
Creative Showcase! An evening of celebration and screenings of the Year 13 Creative Production Work 5pm-7pm
Monday 12 May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Thursday 15 May
Year 13 DC9 Reports published on Parent Portal
Monday 26 May – Friday 30 May
Half Term
Monday 02 June
Term Begins
Monday 12 June
Year 12 Mocks Assessment Week – off timetable
Tuesday 24 June
Last Day of Exams
Year 12 History Trip to Chalke History Festival
Wednesday 25 June
Freshers Day
Thursday 26 June
Freshers Day
Friday 27 June
Year 13 PROM
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
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
