SIXTH FORM NEWS Week 1 12th September 2016 Message from the Head of Sixth Form Welcome to our new students and welcome back to our existing students we have such great things to celebrate and are extremely proud of your successes this summer. It is very exciting that most of our Year 13 students are progressing onto their first or second choice Universities and others are following different and exciting pathways into their futures; good luck to all of you! It was fantastic to meet all of our new Year 12 students on induction day last week. Congratulations to all of you for getting stuck into the carousel of activities with enthusiasm and fresh ideas. The term is progressing quickly already and the Newsletter is bursting with opportunities coming your way. I hope that you enjoy you first week of lessons. Mrs. Conway-Hughes Dates for your diaries Calling all aspiring Midwives Portsmouth University Social Work Admissions Conference being held this year on Wednesday, 5th October, 1-5pm. The event is designed for those planning to apply for Social Work this academic year for 2017 entry. It will provide taster lectures, an opportunity to chat with social workers, current social work students and service users. There will also be a Student Finance update and a talk with top tips from the Admissions team. The afternoon will be an invaluable source of information to help students put together a winning application for university. Please see Miss Williams asap if you would like to attend. Year 13 Medical Students An exiting opportunity to attend an all day event for on the 17 th September at Southampton General Hospital. The session will focus on reviewing personal statements with the opportunity to get involved in group discussions on current medical issues. Please register your interest with Dr Foreman asap! A special community A warm welcome back and greetings to all those joining the Sixth Form from elsewhere! Sixth Form promises so much: a new determination to succeed; a new attitude to study; a new sense of hope and excitement as we embark on the courses we ve chosen. But Sixth Form is also a special community so we must all give time to developing new friendships and making our own unique contribution! Romans 12:18: If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Mr. Cunnington In This Issue Lectures and Conferences Try a Bike Highly Commended Online Mentoring Programme University Visits Christ the King College Sixth Form
UCAS Many thanks again to Mr Payne for his comprehensive and knowledgeable talk on UCAS applications last week; we hope that you are making some progress with your initial investigations. Here are some useful websites that you may want to use for researching Higher Education options: https://unistats.direct.gov.uk/ Generated by the National Student Survey find out what the students think. http://www.theguardian.com/education/ng-interactive/2015/may/25/ university-league-tables-2016 Search you course in the League Tables provided by the Guardian. http://www.studentladder.co.uk/which-degree/which-degree Student Ladder Year 13 options http://www.applytouni.com/ Apply to Uni And of course UCAS: https://www.ucas.com/ The Come and try a bike event Tuesday 13th Assembly by Sustrans for all Year 12 and 13 students not in Hollis House Worship Thursday 15th 11am - 2pm, for Sixth Form only Upper College. Dr Bike Friday the 16th on Lower College Site
Every week we will be recognising students who have demonstrated independence, resilience, academic excellence, outstanding attendance or those who have served as a true ambassador for the Sixth Form in some way. I f you would like to nominate a student to be highly commended please contact Mrs. Conway -Hughes News Highly Commended James Cooper for contributing all of the photos of Drama performances in the last edition of the newsletter. James does a huge amount in his technical supporting at the College and shows great commitment to his future career in this respect. Well done. DofE Gold Awards Congratulations to Emily Andre, Molly McGhie, Charlotte Ferguson, Tom Woodburn, Kudzai Kapuya, Flora McGuirk and Zachery Draper for achieving their Gold Awards I hear it was tough! Year 7 Mentors A GREAT BIG THANKS to the 21 Year 13 students who came in to College to support Year 7 students on Wednesday, 6th September. They were a huge support to the new Year group and their contribution is highly valued. Thank you to all involved! Mr. Sutton
Philosophy at Carisbrooke CE Primary School Mr. Torrington was joined by four Christ the King College Philosophy Year 13 students during his recent visit to Carisbrooke CE Primary. Hannah Nicholson-Noctor, Emily Slatter, Lici Wills and Evan Wragg helped Mr. Torrington introduce Year 3 children to philosophical enquiry. Carisbrooke s students were perfectly behaved and had an enjoyable, thought-provoking hour as Mr. Torrington told them stories, asked them tricky questions and played games. Our students went around asking pairs and threes to explain what they thought about questions ranging from moral responsibility to the nature of human existence. A wonderful time was had by all, and we can t wait to repeat the experience again one day. Online Mentoring Programme 09:00-09:25 Monday the 19th September find out about having an industry professional as an online mentor. There are 40-50 places available per school or College. This is a very exciting opportunity for you to access additional support and guidance. Any students interested in teaching or working with children or young people should speak to Mr. Torrington about the potential of future outreach projects to Island schools and getting first-hand classroom experience.
Our Student Leaders Head Boy and Girl Jacob Lewis Olivia Garner Deputy Head Boy and Girl Joseph Sutton Andrea-Mae Consolacion Assistant Heads News Watch this space for messages and notices from the student leaders Student Leaders will be updating their page next week... Skye Williams Driscoll Green Sadie Quinn Ben Baker Please stay in touch with your student leaders and keep them informed as they are your main representatives within the student body.
Trips and Visits University Visits If a number of you would like to visit a University then please let the Sixth Form Leadership Team know and we will try to facilitate these where possible. Midlands Madness 23rd and 24th of September: Warrick, Leicester, Loughborough and Oxford Brooks (or others that interest you) If you are interested in visiting these universities please sign up with Mrs Donna Robertson at the Sixth Form Reception. Contact Us To contribute editorial please contact the Sixth Form Leadership Team. Christ the King College Wellington Road Newport Isle of Wight PO30 5QT Tel 01983 537070 Fax 01983 537080 Email: admin@christ-theking.iow.sch.uk Northern Soul A visit to Universities in Liverpool, Manchester and Chester will also take place early this term, again please register your interest at the front desk. Some students have shown an interest in going to see Scottish Universities such as Edinburgh. If you are also interested then please see Dr. Foreman. Health and Wellbeing If you are under 19 years old and you are seeking any kind of health advice please visit this website: http:// www.checkitout-iw.org/ Check it out offers free support and information regarding physical, sexual and mental health issues and will indicate with accredited services can offer you further support. The Tudors A-level History Trip Friday 25th November In London, featuring: David Starkey John Morrill John Guy See Mr. Sutton for details