A typical day for a Sixth Former

A typical day in Sixth Form starts with arriving at school and getting ready for the day ahead. I attend my Biology, Chemistry and Maths lessons, where we learn new topics and build on our understanding. I am also working on my EPQ, which gives me the opportunity to research a topic I am interested in and develop my independent learning skills. It also lets me focus on other interests I have and learn some more information about my courses and other hobbies.

Between lessons, I spend time with my friends catching up on work and preparing for my next class, which allows me to have a balance of work and socialising. Lunchtime is one of my favourite parts of the day because I get to relax and socialise. Since starting Sixth Form, I have made lots of new friends, and everyone, including the teachers, has been really kind and welcoming. This has made settling in much easier.

Depending on my timetable, I sometimes have study periods which are useful for completing homework, revising or working on my EPQ (Extended Project Qualification). These periods help me stay organised and manage my workload.

Although A-levels require more independent study and effort than GCSEs, learning more about subjects I am interested in encourages me to focus on my work more as I am doing something I like.

Overall, Sixth Form gives me a good balance between learning and spending time with friends.

Deshna Kafle, Year 12

Safeguarding Updates

For Parents and Carers – Talking About AI With Children

Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly familiar part of everybody's lives, however it may be used.

As AI becomes more common, it's important that children understand both what it can do and where its limitations lie.

Internet Matters has produced a useful Talking About AI guide for families, with age-appropriate conversation starters and activities to help parents and carers explore AI with their children. The guide encourages families to talk about how AI works, question the information it produces, consider privacy and develop healthy habits when using AI tools.

It's a practical resource for anyone who may not feel particularly confident about AI themselves but wants to help their children use it safely and responsibly.

Link:

Internet Matters – Talking About AI: A Guide for Families

Mr S Auckland
Deputy Head and Designated Safeguarding Lead

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