20 April 2026
Exams season is now upon us and this is the time to focus on revision and exam technique. S6C expects 50% of study to be undertaken in class and the other 50% should be personal study time – at LEAST 4.5 hours per subject per week! The best way to revise is by completing past papers and asking your teacher to mark them and provide feedback.
Here are some tips for success:
– keep part time work to a minimum so you can concentrate on studying.
– no mobile phones while you are studying.
– attend all your lessons until you have completed all the exams and assessments in that subject.
– check your exam timetable for mistakes then make a note of the date and time!
This is the time for you to be putting in 10 out of 10 effort – you need to give it everything!
Exam support is available on our website (https://www.salisbury6c.ac.uk/students/exams-2/) but don’t forget that your teachers are always on hand to help, along with our learning support team. If exam stress is affecting your wellbeing, please remember that support is available from the pastoral team in college.
Preparing for Exams
Coping with Exam Stress
Last week, our Yr 12 students visited the UCAS Discovery Tour at Bournemouth University. The fair offers the opportunity for students to meet representatives from a huge number of UK universities, offering undergraduate courses in core disciplines like history, literature, languages, sciences, and maths along with a number of specialist universities offering courses in land and environment, music and dance, the study of Asia, Africa and the Middle East, football and sports industry, law, creative industries, economics and political science and more! If you would like to speak to someone about your aspirations, options and next steps, please contact our Careers Lead, Rosie Roberts.
Applications for 2026 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.
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 Rebecca 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 webinar:
Supporting your child: Accommodation and student support panel discussion (30 April 2026)
REGISTER HERE
College Nurse
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. The drop in sessions are a confidential service and the nurse 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; smart clothes for interviews or jobs.
Mental Health Support
If you are struggling then please do talk to Liz or myself. 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, the school nurse 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
Monday 13 April
Term Begins
Wednesday 15 April
Yr 12 UCAS Fair @ Bournemouth University
Thursday 16 April
Yr 12 DC4 reports published on parent portal
Yr 12 Env Sci trip to Riverbourne Farm
Monday 20 April
Yr 13 DC9 Assessment Week
Yr 13 Animation Final Exam
Tuesday 21 April
Yr 13 Animation Final Exam
Wednesday 22 April
Yr 12 Human Biology trip to Salisbury Hospital
Yr 13 Animation Final Exam
Thursday 23 April
Yr 12 Geography trip to Swanage, Studland and Lulworth Cove
Yr 13 Art Final Exam
Friday 24 April
Yr 13 Art Final Exam
Monday 27 April
Yr 13 Art Final Exam
Tuesday 28 April
Yr 13 Photography Final Exam
Wednesday 29 April
Interview Evening
Yr 13 Photography Final Exam
Thursday 30 April
Yr 13 Photography Final Exam
Monday 04 May
Bank Holiday
Friday 22 May
Term Ends
Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May
Half Term
Monday 01 June
Term Begins
Monday 08 June
Yr 12 DC5 Mocks Assessment Week
Thursday 18 June
Yr 12 Env Sci Salisbury fieldwork
Tuesday 23 June
Yr 12 Psychology trip to Marwell
Yr 12 History trip to Chalke History Festival
Thursday 25 June
S6C Taster Day
Monday 29 June
Staff Training Day
29 June – 3 July 2026
Yr 12 Geography residential trip
Thursday 02 July
Yr 12 DC5 reports published on parent portal
Monday 06 – Friday 10 July
Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award trip to Brecon Beacons
Tuesday 07 July
Yr 12 ‘Unlock Year 13’ Day
Thursday 09 July
Yr 12 Parents Evening
Tuesday 14 July
Term Ends
