25 April 2025
Welcome back! After a late Easter, exam season is already upon us and we’d like to wish everyone good luck.
The next few months are dominated by exams and it can feel overwhelming at times. Our teaching staff have drawn together these revision support documents which are excellent resources:
Revision Support – what to revise
Revision Guide – how to revise
Please take your revision seriously and set aside enough time to cover everything. Every minute that you spend revising is worth it and although it may feel as though you will forget everything, if you have revised sufficiently, you will succeed! Don’t forget to take regular breaks and if exam stress is affecting your wellbeing, please remember that support is available from the team in college.
Preparing for Exams
Coping with Exam Stress
S6C/WSE Football Tour
04 April 2025: Another really great day today. It was the last training session where the lads were given a certificate for their progress whilst on tour. We then went to the magnificent San Siro stadium for a tour. Watched and supported the year 10s and 11s play. Followed by a lovely meal and walk for an Italian ice cream.
05 April 2025: Wow what a busy day. We were up at 6am and back at midnight. We created some amazing memories.
A full day at Gaardaland Theme park, followed by watching AC Milan at the San Siro. What a day!
06 April 2025: We have landed and are now on the coach to Salisbury. The students have been incredible throughout the five days.
Charlie Sladen was given ‘student of the tour’ for his politeness, manners and performance during training, all whilst managing his injury. His leadership on and off the pitch was exemplary. A real role model for the younger students on tour.
We finished the tour with a friendly football tournament.
What a tour. This is my eighth Football tour and this was the best……mostly down to the students.
Adam Jones
Director of Sport
UCAS Discovery 2025
On Wednesday our year 12 students travelled to Winchester University for UCAS Discovery, meeting universities, employers and apprenticeship providers and attending Q&As about options, UCAS applications and key degree subjects. Thank you to all our students for behaving impeccably and using this fabulous opportunity to explore your next steps.
Applications for 2025 Entry
We are still accepting applications for some courses so please contact our admissions team if you would like to discuss enrolling with us in September. If you have already applied, once we receive your school reference you will be invited to one of our interview evenings, the last of which takes place on 30 April. Following a successful interview we will offer you a place (which is conditional upon achieving the entry requirements for your subject choices). We look forward to seeing you in September!
Liz Stavely – Mental Health Lead
As part of a CPD Wellbeing initiative, a group of teaching staff are looking to create an immersive environment to aid with self regulation for some of our students. In order to proceed with the project, we are in need of a short throw projector that can be linked to a laptop or PC, similar to the type used for conference rooms/classrooms. We wondered if any of our parents are able to help with this? Does your workplace have any redundant projectors? If you think you can help, please email sbarrington@s6c.mlp.college
Rebecca Anderson – Pastoral Lead
Diversity and Inclusivity
– If students would like us to mark a faith celebration which is important to them, or a national day which has significance, or need time off for a faith celebration, then please let me know.
– The Reflection Room is open to all needing a quiet space in college for a short break. It has low lighting options, objects and books from different faith traditions, meditation hints, colouring, lego, and nature books, and is a space for those of all faiths and none.
University and Apprenticeships
– Any student needing to do an interview for apprenticeship, employment or university can come and see Rebecca to arrange some guidance and practice;
– Any student needing advice on volunteering, work experience, or wider engagement, to prepare for strong applications, should talk to their teachers, tutor or Rebecca as soon as they know what area they may be interested in;
– We offer a full support service for those applying for apprenticeships, but it has to be responsive to the job market, so there are no set dates for the different stages. This means that students need to show a high level of initiative and independence, but we are here to help and we expect to be involved – we can help search, check applications, and prepare for interviews.
Year 13 University Applicants
Student finance applications are now open! APPLY HERE!
For a student toolkit to help with applications CLICK HERE
The University of Bath is hosting the following webinars:
Supporting your child: Accommodation and student support panel discussion (1 May 2025)
Supporting your child’s UCAS application for courses starting in 2026 (29 May 2025)
REGISTER HERE
Please email student-recruitment-team@bath.ac.uk with any questions.
Support Service
Zoe the College Nurse runs a drop in session from 12pm to 1pm every Tuesday in the small meeting room on the first floor. She is able to offer professional guidance and support or signposting for physical, emotional, mental and sexual health. This includes managing long term health conditions (including migraine and period pain or any medical condition), contraception and sexual health consultations (she can give out contraception and testing kits), smoking and vaping, eating issues, sleep, low mood / self harm, anxiety and panic, concerns about ASD, ADHD or mental health conditions, healthy lifestyle and exercise, or any concerns you have about your general health and wellbeing. You can also ask her, or us, if you’d like to be referred for a series of sessions. Zoe will be running a confidential service and will only talk to college or your parents if there is a fear for your safety.
Exams
If you are taking exams this season, and you get hayfever, start taking tablets now – or you won’t be able to see your exam paper through streaming eyes.
Pastoral Cupboard
Do help yourself if you need anything from the pastoral cupboard opposite SF07 – pasta, sauce, rice, some other food items – plenty of period products so do take full packets or boxes for you and your family – toiletries (including sunscreen) – positive message cards to boost your mood – and some smart clothes for interviews or jobs.
Mental Health Support
If you are struggling then please do talk to Liz or myself. The Who Can Help Me posters round college will let you know the sorts of things we can offer support for. Don’t forget we also have our counsellors, the early intervention Mental Health Support Team, Zoe the school nurse (Tuesday lunchtimes) and a whole range of people we can refer to for just about any issue. Do remember that The Mix (under 25s), Childline (under 18s but they won’t treat you like a baby), Samaritans and Text Shout are all there for you.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Tuesday 22 April
Term Begins
Year 13 Assessment Week
Wednesday 23 April
Year 12 UCAS Discovery Day – Winchester University
AFC Bournemouth S6C v Newport County A
Thursday 24 April
Year 12 Vocational Mock Exams
Friday 25 April
Year 12 Vocational Mock Exams
Monday 28 April
Year 12 Vocational Mock Exams
Tuesday 29 April
Year 12 Vocational Mock Exams
Year 13 Art and Photography A Level Exams
Wednesday 30 April
Year 12 Vocational Mock Exams
Year 13 Art and Photography A Level Exams
Interview Afternoon
Thursday 01 May
Year 13 Art and Photography A Level Exams
Year 13 Applied Law Exam
Monday 05 May
Bank Holiday
Thursday 08 May
Year 13 Vocational Exams
Creative Showcase! An evening of celebration and screenings of the Year 13 Creative Production Work 5pm-7pm
Friday 09 May
Year 13 Vocational Exams
Monday 12 May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Year 13 Vocational Exams
Year 13 A Level Exams
Tuesday 13 May
Year 13 Vocational Exams
Year 13 A Level Exams
UCAS online information evening for parents 6pm-7pm
Wednesday 14 May
Year 13 Vocational Exams
Year 13 A Level Exams
Thursday 15 May
Year 13 Vocational Exams
GCSE Maths Exam
Year 13 DC9 Reports published on Parent Portal
Friday 16 May
Year 13 Vocational Exams
Year 13 A Level Exams
Monday 19 May
Year 13 Vocational Exams
Year 13 A Level Exams
Tuesday 20 May
Year 13 Vocational Exams
Year 13 A Level Exams
Wednesday 21 May
Year 13 Vocational Exams
Year 13 A Level Exams
S6C/International Celebrating Cultures Day
Thursday 22 May
Year 13 Vocational Exams
Year 13 A Level Exams
Friday 23 May
GCSE English Exam
Year 13 A Level Exams
Monday 26 May – Friday 30 May
Half Term
Monday 02 June
Term Begins
Year 13 A Level Exams
Tuesday 03 June
Year 13 A Level Exams
Wednesday 04 June
GCSE Maths Exam
Year 13 Vocational Exams
Year 13 A Level Exams
Thursday 05 June
Year 13 A Level Exams
Friday 06 June
GCSE English Exam
Year 13 A Level Exams
Monday 09 June
Year 12 Mocks Assessment Week – off timetable
Year 13 A Level Exams
Tuesday 10 June
Year 13 Vocational Exams
Year 13 A Level Exams
Wednesday 11 June
GCSE Maths Exam
Thursday 12 June
Year 13 A Level Exams
Friday 13 June
Year 13 A Level Exams
Monday 16 June
Year 13 A Level Exams
Tuesday 17 June
Year 13 A Level Exams
Wednesday 18 June
Year 13 A Level Exams
Thursday 19 June
Year 13 A Level Exams
Friday 20 June
Year 13 A Level Exams
Monday 23 June
Year 12 Biology/Environmental Science Trip to Marwell Zoo
Tuesday 24 June
Year 12 History Trip to Chalke History Festival
Year 12 Challenge Work Experience Day
Thursday 26 June
Taster Day
Year 13 PROM (moved from Friday 27 June)
Monday 30 June
Staff Training Day
Wednesday 02 July
Year 12 Psychology Trip to Marwell Zoo
Thursday 03 July
Year 12 Parents Evening
Year 12 DC5 Reports published on Parent Portal
Monday 07 July
MLP Careers Fair at S6C
Tuesday 08 July
Year 12 Destinations Development Day
Wednesday 09 July – Saturday 12 July
Year 12 Geography Trip to Isles of Scilly
Wednesday 16 July
Term Ends
Thursday 17 July – Friday 29 August
Summer Break
