SIXTH FORM NEWS

“Genius is one percent

inspiration, ninety-nine percent

perspiration”

So said the American inventor

Thomas Edison. He meant, of

course, that genius is largely the

result of hard work rather than an

inspired flash of insight.

It is something we all need to

take to heart as we embark on

this new academic year. If we

work hard, we will do well, if we

don’t, we won't! God may be the

‘Almighty’ but he won’t do the

work for us and He expects us to

use what He has given us to its

full potential. Have a great year!

Mr. Cunnington

In This Issue

UCAS Talk

Prefects

Induction

Online Mentoring

History Trip

Christ the King College Sixth Form

Message from the Head of Sixth Form

What an exciting week it has been!

I hope that all Year 12 students now have timetables that you are happy with and can settle into your new routine. I think that I can speak on behalf of the Sixth Form staff in saying that it has been a great pleasure getting to know you all and it is clear that there is a huge amount of potential among the student body; we have very high hopes for all of you.

It is very exciting to see so many Year 13 students with ambitious goals this year. This will be a very short year for you and I hope that you focus on your studies from the outset which will give you the best possible chance of success. Please keep up to date with your UCAS applications and visit Universities now as most Open Days are held in the Autumn Term.

Mrs. Conway-Hughes

Dates for your diaries

Calling all aspiring Social Workers.

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 17th 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 online asap!

Week 2 19th September 2016

MUSIC TUITION

Some vocal and

instrumental lessons

will resume from

this week and some

will begin next week. Ms

Lambert (vocals), Mrs

Dover (woodwind) and

Miss Carter (keyboard

and piano) will be starting

this week, although only

the singing timetable is up

so far.

Lunchtime and after

College rehearsals of

bands and choirs, Music

Tech Club and lunchtime

performances will begin

from next week.

Students who are

expecting to restart

existing tuition should

check for their new time

to go up on the music

noticeboards throughout

this week, as their tutors

come into College and

arrange times (outside

S6, U14 and L10).

UCAS

We hope that you are making some progress with your initial

investigations. The early entry candidates are well underway.

Please see Mr. Payne if you need any support with your

application.

UCAS TALK

Tuesday, 4th October 13:20—14:00 Sixth Form Hall

Life and University

Information regarding: campus/city universities, student finance,

accommodation, living costs, bursaries, employment and any other

relevant life at university type stuff!

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 The

Student Ladder Year 13 options

http://www.applytouni.com/ Apply to Uni

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. If you

would like to

nominate a student

to be highly

commended please

contact Mrs. Conway

-Hughes

News

Highly Commended

Congratulations to Cadet Sergeant Kane Crouch who has been

selected to do his Qualified Aerospace Instructor Course with the

Air Training Corps. He is one of only 20 cadets nationwide that

have been selected this year, and was chosen out of 300

applicants. The Qualified Aerospace Instructor Course is the most

prestigious course in the Air Training Corps for a cadet to

complete.

Thanks to Skye Williams for this nomination

Thanks to all of the Year 12 students for their enthusiasm

and supporting each other on Induction Day!

Online Mentoring

Programme

09:00-09:25 am

Wednesday the 28th

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.

Follow-up Session

3rd October at lunch

time

Year 12 Induction Day

The Year 12 students made a pleasing start to what promises to be an

exciting year at Christ the King College Sixth Form. Following a long

summer and impressive GCSE successes, students old and new started

the Sixth Form with an Induction Day designed to introduce them to the

Sixth Form. It was great to welcome many new students from schools

across the Island, as well as international students who have travelled

from various parts of Europe, choosing to study A Levels with us.

Following a welcome from Dr Dean and Mrs Conway-Hughes, students

were introduced to the large and experienced Sixth Form team, before

breaking off for a carousel of sessions. Students were given advice on

how to make their time work for them, with a focus on managing the

workload and expectations that are intrinsic to KS5 study. Other sessions

looked at the expectations of the College and how students can make

their learning work for them.

Students also took part in teambuilding activities, designed to encourage

collaboration and communication, essential life-skills. Students were

encouraged through the tasks to meet others they had never met before

and achieve goals, culminating in the ‘marshmallow challenge’, where

teams had to construct a tower strong enough to hold a marshmallow

from spaghetti. Teamwork and communication were key, and all did an

impressive job of working together, as well as having fun at the same

time.

The day ended with a quiet reflection, as we all look towards the

challenges ahead with optimism and expectation. We as a Sixth Form

team look forward to sharing in the success of our new Year 12 cohort

and pray that all students will enjoy their time at the College whilst

achieving their full potential.

Our Student Leaders

Head Boy and Girl

Jacob Lewis

Olivia Garner

Deputy Head Boy and

Girl

Joseph Sutton

Andrea-Mae Consolacion

Assistant Heads

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.

News

Sixth Form Prefects

Will Dixon Alex Buggie Seb Gappa

Johnny Risden Becky Teevan Amelia Mills

Caity Matthews Peter Herman Dan Whitham

Enrico Marasigan Anna Sallee

Liz Ellis Chantelle Biggs Rachel Thornton

Issy Procter Molly McGhie Josh Taylor

Rhiannon Gerrard Georgie Stubbs

Lily Ridge Maria Fernando

Francesca Trotman Immanuel Skeet

Tayla Bates Amelia Dovey

Ollie Austin Kudzai Kapuya

Charlotte Ferguson

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-the-

king.iow.sch.uk

Trips and Visits The Tudors A-level History Trip Friday 25th November Held in London, featuring David Starkey, John Morrill and John Guy. Please speak to Mr. Sutton for details. 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. Please see Dan Whitham if you would like to visit the University Of Bath. University Visit sign-up sheets are with Mrs. Roberts on reception. DofE For the groups who have completed their expedition, Mrs Stirling will be in U10 every Monday from 1 15pm - 2pm to help with DofE and presentations. For anyone who wants to start DofE this year, there will be information meetings at the end of September (dates to follow). Bronze, Silver, and Gold will be offered and this will start after half term and will be on a Tuesday evening (unless another time is more convenient and fits students needs and interests).

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.