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Sixth Form Update - Michaelmas Term

As the new academic year progresses, we have a series of exciting and important events lined up for our Sixth Form students and parents. These events are designed to provide valuable information, support, and opportunities for students to engage with their peers and the school community. Please take note of the following dates for your calendar.

Open Afternoon - Sunday 15 September 2024

We are delighted to invite parents and prospective students to our Open Afternoon. This is a fantastic opportiunity for prospective parents and students to tour the campus, meet the staff, and learn more about what Princethorpe has to offer. The event will run from 2.00pm to 5.00pm and many of our current Sixth form will be involved in this.

Upper Sixth 360 Evening - Wednesday 25 September 2024

Our Upper Sixth 360 Evening is an essential event for Upper Sixth students and their parents. Starting at 6.00pm, this evening will cover crucial aspects of the final year, including academic expectations, university applications, and career planning. It is a must-attend for those aiming to maximize their success in their final year.

Lower Sixth Trip - Friday 4 October 2024

Lower Sixth students will have the opportunity to bond and learn outside the classroom during this trip. This outing promises to be both educational and fun, providing students with a chance to build stronger relationships with their peers and teachers. More details regarding the destination and itinerary will be shared closer to the date.

Lower Sixth Social - Friday 18 October 2024

We believe that a strong sense of community is vital for our students' well-being and success. Starting at 7.00pm,  the Lower Sixth Social event is designed to foster this sense of community. Students will enjoy an evening of fun activities, entertainment and the chance to unwind and socialize in a relaxed environment.

Ben Collie 
Head of Sixth Form

Thursday 3 October - 6.00pm to 8.30pm

As our new Lower Sixth students settle into life in Sixth Form, we would like to invite all parents to our Lower Sixth ALIS and 360 Review Meeting Evening, on Thursday 3 October from 6.00pm to 8.30pm.

This will include a talk by Mr Spencer who will explain how we use the results of recent ALIS tests to support our students to succeed. This will be followed by the opportunity for a personal meeting with your child’s tutor or member of the Sixth Form Team to discuss how your child is settling into Sixth Form and suitable personal targets. The meetings will follow a very similar format to what would normally occur at our 360 Review Evenings lower down the school.

Wednesday 25 September 2024 - 6.00pm to 8.30pm

We would like to invite all parents of Upper Sixth students to a 360 Review Evening with their child’s Form Tutor. This will include a 10 minute face-to-face appointment to discuss overall progress,  presentations from senior staff to support preparations for forthcoming mock examinations and the opportunity for Q&A about the UCAS process.

Booking details will be issued the week before this event.

Michael Spencer                           Ben Collie
Deputy Head - Academic             Head of Sixth Form