Mrs A Chapman BA Hons Head of Sixth Form 

Introduction

Our aim at Colston’s Girls’ School is that every student will leave with a range of skills, interests and academic achievements which will form the basis of a happy and fulfilled life.

The majority of our students continue into higher education at universities throughout the country, some after having completed a Gap Year helping those less fortunate at locations around the world.

Life for a Sixth Form student at Colston’s is both enjoyable and stimulating. The atmosphere is more relaxed and informal as is her relationship with subject staff. The emphasis is on self-motivated, independent learning, developing new skills and taking a greater responsibility for their own work. These are all qualities that she will find essential for university study and her future career.

Many of our students say that their time in the Sixth Form was the most enjoyable part of their school life and that they loved the extra responsibilities and privileges on offer.

As senior students, sixth-formers play an important role as leaders of the school community and have many opportunities to work with younger pupils through the School Council, the form-prefect system and through extra-curricular activities. They also share in the day-to-day running of the school and they have the opportunity to represent the school in public on many important occasions throughout the year.

The Sixth Form benefits from a Common Room equipped with a kitchen area with toaster, microwave and kettle. The Head Girl Team also has an office next to the Common Room. There is a garden where BBQs are held for the Sixth Form and guests and a café where students can go to chat and relax.

Pastoral Care

Whilst there is a big focus on independent learning, each student also has a mentor to guide and advise them. The mentor will be responsible for collecting information and compiling a first draft reference for UCAS and for guiding them through the personal statement with the help of the Head of Careers and the Head of Sixth Form. Any concerns or problems that the student may have will be dealt with by the mentor and the Head of Sixth Form where appropriate. Each student will therefore have the support necessary to fully focus on making the most of their time in the Sixth Form.