Sure, being in the sixth form needs effort and you should, for your own benefit, be working hard. But that’s not all there is!

The sixth form is a great place to meet and make new friends; indeed, friendships formed here can last for years. Your fellow students can become friends for life; teachers and staff can become friends and valuable contacts for the future too.

The tricky thing with social life while studying is balance. The staff aren’t a lot of grizzly, old misery-guts who don’t want you to enjoy your time here, but they are paid to make sure you get a good education, so you can understand that that has to come first. Having said that, we encourage you to be friendly, sociable people, not only does it make for a happier school life for you and those around you, it prepares you well for a sociable life beyond the sixth form.

The sixth form provides a great opportunity to meet new people and many ways for you to socialise with them. While you should use free periods for study, and be studying at home, don’t forget to make some time for yourself. Time for you and time for your family and friends are important, so be sure to think about your work/life balance. A little time away from studying now and again will recharge the batteries and enhance your ability to learn. To help you unwind we offer a range of activities to provide social outlets: sports clubs, drama performances, travel opportunities, work experience and more. They can all give you a break and a way to develop your social skills.

So, check out what’s available and get involved!