Sixth Form Vision and Values

Newlands Sixth Form is a centre of academic and creative excellence which provides students with the qualifications and skills to take them to the next stage in their learning.  We pride ourselves on our high standards and strive to develop ambitious leaders of the future.  With tolerance, kindness and integrity at the heart of everything we do, we hope you will join us on your Sixth Form journey.

 

Welcome from the Head of Sixth Form 

Sixth Form at Newlands is about your place, your space and your future: you may never make a more important decision than where to study in your final years of school.

Each year we welcome external students to our Sixth Form which makes for a diverse, animated, and welcoming community in which new friendships are forged, and old ones cemented.

I am very proud to be part of an ambitious and caring community of young people who are an absolute asset to our school, and who all go on to achieve incredible things. Our extensive offer of 24 A-Levels and four BTECS provides a wide range of opportunities to prepare our young people for the next stage of their lives. Our subject specialist teachers deliver a rich curriculum which develops character and thrives on aspiration, respect and positive relationships. Each year, our outstanding examination results ensure that entry requirements for the most prestigious universities are met or exceeded. These results also enable students to pursue their chosen paths including apprenticeships, sponsored degrees, further education, or employment opportunities.

With in-house careers advice on offer throughout Sixth Form, and a comprehensive pastoral programme, students are equipped for life beyond school, and leave with confidence and enthusiasm for the next steps of their journey. We cannot wait to welcome the class of 2024.

Mrs G. Walton, Head of Sixth Form

Welcome from the Head Girls  

We are incredibly proud to be Head Girls at a place that is so much more than just a school to us.  

We learn so much more than what we read in our textbooks: the importance of our physical and mental wellbeing, transferrable skills for the workplace and how to embrace diversity and champion inclusivity.  

The amplitude of opportunities available both in and outside the classroom to every student are testament to the wonderful staff at Newlands. There are many leadership positions alongside over 70 clubs across every department. 

Every day we witness students demonstrating the courage needed to take on new challenges, whether it’s speaking up in class or even in assembly; we are proud to celebrate the success of everyone in our school community.  

Furthermore, the commitment of our students to both academic and extra-curricular activities is unwavering, like the commitment of our teachers, who will always go the extra mile to help us. 

But most importantly, the compassion our students show to one another is second to none and we are proud to have a community where everyone feels safe and supported to flourish and excel here at school and beyond.

Lucy Freeland, Shruti Raja and Niamh Walsh

 

Sixth Form Team

Mrs G Walton - Assistant Headteacher/Head of Sixth Form

Ms J Bennett - Head of Year 12

Ms E Le Cuirot - Head of Year 13

Mrs K Bretherton - Sixth Form Learning Mentor and Communications Officer

Form Tutors

“Students are well prepared for the next stage of their education. They receive informative careers advice. This means that they make appropriate choices at the end of Year 13. Almost all students go to university after their 16 to 19 study programme, and a significant number secure places at Russell Group universities.”

"Teachers have very high aspirations for pupils. Teachers use their secure subject knowledge to ensure that pupils thrive on interesting activities.”

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