In order to enrich the Sixth Form experience, we offer a wide
range of short courses and activities. By choosing wisely students
can maintain a good balance between Arts, Sciences and Social
Sciences. This gives breadth to their studies and allows them to
pursue new interests and activities-while gaining the maximum
benefit and enjoyment from their time in the Sixth Form.
Although no individual topics are compulsory students must take
a selection of courses in Years 12 and 13. Typical choices might be
Criminology, Philosophy through Film, Ju Jitsu and Creative
Technology. Games and other recreational activities are also
included, but are not compulsory.
In Year 13 students can choose to take General Studies AS or A
Level and the Curriculum Enrichment Programme helps to provide
students with useful courses which lead to wider knowledge in
preparation for these qualifications.
Community Action also forms part of this programme. The aim of
the scheme is to offer help to those in need. Many students go to
local schools while others visit pre-school nurseries, hospitals or
hospices as well as visiting the elderly in their own homes or
residential homes. The students who take part comment on the
enormous personal satisfaction they gain from the scheme.
Certificates are awarded to those who successfully complete their
placements.