8th – 12th July 2024
It was a pleasure welcoming back over 90 of our Year 11 students who have applied for a place at Barr Beacon Sixth Form.
The students spent 4 days attending lessons for their chosen courses. They were also given the opportunity to trial alternative subjects so that they are able to make an informed decision when finalising their choices ready for September.
Our current Year 12 students shared their experience of Sixth Form, giving advice and top tips on how to ensure that they pick the right options, managing the workload, developing independence, managing time effectively, making the most of the opportunities offered and applying for the Lead Role positions.
The week ended with a Team Building Day. Year 12 students led on the activities which helped develop logical thinking, communication skills, confidence and resilience. The activities included: Night Line, Mine Field, Tyre Maths, Nuclear Reactor and Operation Swamp Doctor. It was heart-warming to see the two year groups working so well together, having fun and building up a rapport ready for the new term.
The students enjoyed the week and commented on how helpful it has been in preparation for September, when they will be starting their Key Stage 5 journey with us.
We are looking forward to seeing them again on GCSE Results Day – Thursday 22nd August 2024.
Comments from the students:
“The Sixth Form induction week was so useful as it gave me a better understanding of what I will be doing when I join back in September. It gave me an insight into the subjects that I want to pick for A levels. The Team Building Day gave me the opportunity to strengthen my relationships with the people in my year group.”
“Today’s activities were fun and enjoyable. It was a very nice way to end the week by bonding with my fellow peers and there was also a fun aspect of competitiveness! Today exceeded my expectation of what I imagined it to be and was definitely the highlight of the week!”
“The Team Building Day was a great. I liked that we got to work with the current Year 12 students.”
