"It’s a place where all students can interact and learn, there is constant support and help, we are always motivated to do our best and achieve the best possible grades." - Ross Wilkes
Aims and Ethos
We aim to create a learning environment in which students are given every opportunity to flourish academically, develop socially and above all enjoy their experience. To achieve this ethos our Sixth Form requires the students, teaching staff and support staff to work in partnership.
The Sixth Form asks each student to commit to a learning agreement and also set individual goals and expectations. In return the Sixth Form commits to the following to allow each student the opportunity to succeed:
- Have high expectations of all involved which will help raise achievement and attainment.
- Encourage students to have confidence in their abilities.
- Encourage independent learning within a creative Sixth Form culture, allowing students to deepen and broaden their knowledge in all areas of interest.
- Recognise that students learn in different ways and encourage them to find their most effective and enjoyable way of learning.
- Recognise that there are different types of intelligence and help students to make the most of their strengths through a varied enrichment programme.
- Provide a curriculum which is balanced and matches the needs of the students.
- Provide a comprehensive student support system.
- Create a physical environment which is conducive to study, where Sixth Form students have access to new technologies and are motivated by their surroundings.
"Sixth Form offers all students the chance to work in a friendly workplace. The staff do what they can to help us reach the highest grades possible. Sixth Form gives us the chance to freely explore our subjects and reach the highest potential possible." - Jenny Turner
"I am privileged to be here and more than proud to be part of it." - Hamira Hanif, former Hillcrest Student