Clevedon Sixth Form Term 1 Newsletter

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Clevedon Sixth Form Term 1 Newsletter

North Somerset Schools' Careers Convention

Clevedon Sixth Form Gig Rowing

Clevedon Sixth Form begun their gig rowing training in earnest this week with a session at Bristol Marina. It is hoped that, through determined and dedicated training, we may be able to enter a crew into the Gig World Rowing Championships which are held in the Sicily Isles next May.

Clevedon's Sixth Form Open Evening: 16th November

Clevedon's Career Convention 2017

Last night's Career Convention, held in Clevedon School's hall and Science atrium, was a huge success. With over 60 exhibitors from the fields of industry, university, further education, apprenticeship and employment hundreds of students, parents and members of the public enjoyed a fascinating and informative evening.

With free pens, documentation, base ball caps, sweets and cookies available visitors were entertained and provided with information and advice relating to potential career, higher education and further training pathways.

Clevedon's Sixth Form were represented by Head and Deputy Head Boys and Girls who were able to provide detail and information relating to the school's Post 16 offer and promote Clevedon Sixth Form's Open Evening on 16th November.

The night was a tremendous success and the school recieved fantastic feedback by guests and visitors alike. Well done to every one involved including many more members of Clevedon's Sixth Form who ensured the smooth running and organisation of the event.

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The Guide: 2nd October

Barista Training - Clifton Coffee

Our latest Hector Barista recruits undertook an afternoon's training at Clifton Coffee which involved producing a range of delicious coffees including lattes, cappuccinos, espressos and mochas.

Parents, staff and friends of Clevedon can sample Hector's refreshments at any one of a number of the upcoming school events.  

Healthy Body, Healthy Mind

Anti Bullying Week: 13-17th November

The Guide: 25th September

24 Hour Rowing Challenge

British Film Institute: Film Academy

Clevedon Careers Convention: 10th October

The Guide: 18th September

Giant Human Table Football

Clevedon's Sixth Form kicked off the new term with a game of Giant Human Table Football on Friday.
Two teams of competitive football fanatics took to the pitch with determination and a good sense of fun.

Final result: Year 13 5 - 3 Year 12

The Guide: 11th September

Upcoming Events (Term 1) - Get Involved

Welcome to the new year!!

A warm welcome to our new Year 12 who joined us this week to form a new Sixth Form community with our returning Year 13. Everyone is looking forward to the year ahead with ambition and aspiration.

A Level and GCSE Results Days

Huge congratulations to all those who achieved outstanding results on the 17th August. The day was a great reflection and reward for all the hard work, commitment and effort shown by Clevedon's Sixth Form academic talent over the past two years. We would like to wish you all the very best in your continuing journey, whether that be to university, training, employment or wider life experiences.

We would also like to say a huge well done to those receiving their GCSE results on the 24th August, many of whom will be joining Clevedon's Sixth Form in the new academic year.

Year 13 Leavers Ball

The 5th July saw a fitting finale to Year 13's time at Clevedon with their Breakfast and Ball at Clevedon Hall. The morning was spent filling stomachs with bacon butties and sauage sandwiches ready for the evening's festivities, a trip down memory lane with a babe photo quiz and traditional Leavers' Awards.

At 6pm students, parents and staff reconvened at the beautiful setting of Clevedon Hall for a champagne reception. Mr Wells addressed the guests before staff and students continued the evening with a delicious 3 course meal and subsequent play list on the dance floor courtesy of Mr Worland. It was a wonderful and unforgettable event for which staff and students alike will look back with fond memories.

Futures Week 2017

Clevedon's Year 12 have been enjoying experiencing the world of higher education and employment this week as part of the Sixth Form's Futures Week. The week started off with a two day residential to the University of South Wales, Cardiff where students took part in lectures and workshops focusing on university life and application, as well as the chance to stay in a halls of residence and play a game of Ten Pin Bowling. This was followed by a day of 1:1 30 minute mock interviews where some 25 different local and national employers, professionals and universities grilled students on their future aspirations

The Guide: 3rd July

Degree Level Apprenticeship Evening at Rolls-Royce

The Definitive Guide to Where to Get Help With Your Personal Statement

With Clevedon Sixth Form's residential to the University of South Wales approaching on the 10th July, Year 12 students are preparing material to support their Personal Statement drafts. If you are looking for inspiration please may we suggest the following link which will provide advice as to where and who to speak to in creating a relevant portfolio of evidence and information:

The definitive guide to where to get help with your personal statement

Election of Head Boy and Girl

Following a very comprehensive election process involving application letters, formal interviews with Clevedon's Head of School and Chair of Governors, Vision Statements, hustings and staff and student votes, in which all eight candidates performed admirably we are very pleased to announce the new Clevedon Sixth Form line up for Head Boy and Head Girl, as well as Deputy Head Boy and Head Girl.

Year 12 Mock Timetable

Year 12 Futures Week and Residential Visit to the University of South Wales (10th - 14th July)

Please click on the following link for full details of our Futures Week, involving Higher Education, training and employment experiences, plus our two day residential to the University of South Wales, Cardiff.

Year 12 Futures Week. 10th - 14th June

The Guide: 5th June

Year 13's Final Day

It has been an emotional day as our amazing year 13 have shared their final day of compulsory education with the Sixth Form Team and wider school community. Decked in a Festival Dress theme students enjoyed glorious sunshine with a BBQ, ice creams and their beloved Hector. Next term with be strangely quiet without these fantastic individuals but we look forward to celebrating again at the Year 13 Leavers Breakfast and Ball on the 5th July.