News from Sixth Form
Year 12 Visit to Riverside Care Home
On Tuesday 17th March, Year 12 students visited Riverside Care Home in Ware to spend an afternoon with the residents.
The activities that the students organised were Easter card making and painting residents fingernails. It was a lovely afternoon where students were told stories by the residents about the careers they had, and their families. We were even lucky enough to hear stories from one of our previous Science Technicians at Presdales School.
This is our second visit to the Riverside Care Home this academic year, and we look forward to returning there in the Summer Term. We are grateful to have this established link, and the students thoroughly enjoy giving back to the local community.
Heads of House Assembly
On Tuesday 17th March, all 6 of our student Heads of House delivered a joint assembly, with the theme of their choice.
The theme of the assembly was about David Attenborough, and his career. It was wonderful to hear about all the wonderful things he has done over the years, especially as he is approaching his 100th birthday.
At the end of the assembly, one of the Heads of House launched a competition for Sixth Form to film a 60 second wildlife video, and to promote the wonderful environment that we have in and around Presdales. Entries needed to be submitted by the end of term.
Year 12 UCAS Exhibition Trip, London
On Tuesday 24th March, all Year 12 students attended the UCAS Discovery Exhibition at the Excel in London.
Students explored the hundreds of stands from Universities, Apprenticeships and Student Support organisations.
Year 12 enjoyed the opportunity to ask questions, find out more about individual courses and to discuss things like student accommodation, job prospects and topics covered.
Comments from Year 12 students:
‘It was so useful to hear about what universities have to offer-there is so much more to think about than just the courses.’
‘I will definitely be applying to University as well as looking at Apprenticeships too.’
‘The talk on Law was really inspiring-it is good to know there is more than one route into Law.’
‘I feel motivated to book Open Days now!’
It is an exciting time as we go into the Summer Term, as Year 12 students will begin the UCAS process, and looking ahead beyond Year 13.
Sixth Form Team
