About the 6th Form
Our 6th Form students will be pushed to secure the best results they can whilst developing their own independence, so that they will continue to succeed along their chosen path.
EXPERIENCE
Onslow St Audrey’s School has a successful, ever growing Sixth Form. We believe that our school is like a family and the relationship between staff and students is a friendly and supportive one.
The Sixth Form play a major part in this family by supporting Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students, guiding and encouraging them through their education.
All Sixth Form students have constant access to help should they need it. In addition to subject teachers, they are able to speak with Form Tutors, a Careers Adviser, and the Head/Deputy Head of Sixth Form, all of whom will take an interest in their progress, both academically and emotionally.
FOOTBALL ACADEMY
We are very proud to be the only school in Hertfordshire who run their own independent football education programme. We currently have both male (EC FA Champions) and female teams (EC FA Champions).
Both teams play in the ECFA league; Cat 2, National Cup and FA Youth Cup. We have strong links with Luton Town Ladies, Hertford Town FC, United Sports USA and Future Elite Sports. In the four years the academy has been running, seven students have received scholarships to the USA with a further 8 being accepted in 2017.
Whilst tailoring the course to the needs of each student and further developing their professional links, our academy offers an exciting future for any student. Click here to see our academy website.
OUR VISION
To help our students grow and develop into independent, employable, successful adults.
EXPECTATIONS
To be engaged, organised, diligent and self-motivated learners; enabled to exceed the aspirational target grades set based on prior attainment.
Our students should engage with the support and experiences we offer, always thinking ahead to ensure they achieve their goals and dreams.
ENRICHMENT
Enrichment opportunities in the 6th form include being offered the opportunity to participate in numerous school trips. In the past year these have included trips to London museums, a range of universities and employers, 6th Form conferences, Apprenticeship Roadshow, UCAS conferences, Subject specific field trips and lectures.
Students partake in a range of physical activities on Wednesday afternoons and are instrumental in school fundraising initiatives . In addition to this half termly celebration events are organised to facilitate team building and high student morale.
Our 6th Form are invited to and encouraged to partake in partake in Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, Nuffield Research Science Placements, Groundwork Trust initiatives , and University Student Shadow Days.
MAKING THE TRANSITION
Prospective students will be interviewed, advised and guided as to which educational path best suits them for their chosen career. We want to know their hopes and aspirations for the future, so that we may show them how Onslow St Audrey’s can help achieve them.
We hold a three-day induction programme to help prospective students acclimatise to Sixth Form life. During this programme they will experience team building sessions and taster lessons.
WHAT GIVES OUR STUDENTS ‘THE EDGE?’
- An Active Tutoring programme caters for everyone and
allows students to make informed decisions about their
future. - A minimum of one week’s Work Experience.
- One to one support and guidance from an experienced
Careers Adviser. - Access to experienced members of staff helping students
access the best Higher Education placements. - Visits to universities and taster/student shadow days.
- Employability workshops with mock interviews for both
jobs and universities. - Apprenticeship talks and experiences.
- Trips to UCAS conferences, Apprenticeship shows,
external student lectures, revision conferences and
inspirational places of interest. - A qualification in mentoring skills alongside leadership
opportunities throughout the school. - Strong links with the Nuffield Research Science group and
Groundwork Trust, National Citizens Service and Youth
Connexions. - Opportunities to gain Sports Leaders and Duke of
Edinburgh Awards. - A range of enterprise opportunities including the Dragons’
Apprentice challenge.