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Higher Education
Preparation
This starts early in Year 12 with talks on higher
education, an introduction to the university
application website (UCAS), and visits to
universities and higher education fairs. At the end
of Year 12, with further advice on writing personal
statements and student finance, our 6th Formers
are equipped with the knowledge and skills to make
considered and informed decisions on their post-A
level career.
With competition for university places intense, we
ensure that in Year 13 our students make wise
choices and submit the very best applications.
Students embark on a 2 week work experience
placement in the summer term of year 12. Students
are challenged to show independence through the
`self-find' system for placements, supported by their
tutor and teacher responsible for work experience.
Students will be prepared for the challenges of
higher education admissions and competitive
employment and apprenticeship opportunities
through mock interviews. STAC 6th Form is grateful
to its network of expert professionals from a range
of industries who have committed to supporting
our students.
Guest Speakers
When students join the STAC 6th Form, great value
is placed on preparing them for the journey ahead.
We are aware that in less than two years' time they
will be living independent adult lives and need to be
equipped with the knowledge and skills to take on
the world. We, therefore, make great efforts to
introduce these young people to global and national
issues. With this in mind, guest speakers are invited
in to present to the 6th form students in their
professional area of expertise. The programme aims
to stimulate students to consider intellectually
challenging material and form opinions on topical
issues. This will also increase the capacity for
students to absorb knowledge by experiencing
university style lectures.
Senior Students
The 6th Form sets the standard for the rest of the
school. As role models you will be looked up to by
younger students who aspire to be like you.
All students will be expected to live up to this
challenge, in terms of their approach to work,
attitude and code of dress. Senior students will have
a very high profile in the School; attending
assemblies, organising events and performing
duties around the school to assist staff in ensuring
the whole school runs smoothly.
Anyone wishing to be a senior student needs to be
nominated and write a letter of application. You will
get further information about this during the
induction days.
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