Wider Sixth Form Experiences
At Oxted School we offer a large array of experiences for our students; both academic and social. We believe that it is important for there to be opportunities for students to develop leadership skills alongside their studies, leading to a true community spirit. These leadership and enrichment opportunities will inspire our students to move out of their comfort zone in order to grow in self-confidence.
Academic and Citizenship
For students to thrive, it is important that they have an awareness of issues in the world around them and help where they can. We also believe that learning is not just limited to classroom and it goes far beyond. Below are just some of the opportunities we offer our sixth form students.
Mentoring
Year 12 students are trained in becoming a mentor to students lower down the school. They may assist them with subject issues or emotional worries. We carefully pair the students to ensure it is the best fit for both parties. This is a great way for our sixth form students to give back to the community. For further details please contact the Sixth Form Office
Oxbridge Preparation Group
Please read details of this on our UCAS Early entry page or contact Mrs L’Estrange (Katharine.Lestrange@oxted.thpt.org.uk)
Paired Readers
Year 12 students studying both English courses are required to give up one of their free periods to support the reading of students in Year 7 and Year 8 during their library lessons. This collaboration provides support for our younger students and are advantageous to our sixth form students as they become more confident and develop their communication skills as well as becoming an active citizen in the community. For more information please see Miss Harman (abigail.harman@oxted.thpt.org.uk)
Subject Captains
Each subject will have subject captains who have a responsibility to promote the subject both within the school and also at open evenings. Duties vary by subject but normally include; supporting younger students in class and speaking to visitors and prospective parents at open evenings.
Social Events
There are a variety of social events for sixth form:
- RAG Week
- Christmas quiz to bring in the seasonal spirit
- Christmas fun activities in school
- Themed fundraising activity days
- Year 13 leavers' day
- End of Year 12 celebration afternoon
- Year 13 have their prom, which is a lovely way to say farewell
- Graduation ceremony in September to celebrate their wonderful achievements
Careers and Emotional Support
We are lucky enough to offer external support services who come into our school to support our students. We have trained counsellors who offer one to one session for any student who feels they would benefit from this service. We also have Innervate Careers, an external professional careers advisory service. Students are given an hour’s one to one session and follow up sessions if they require it.
Please contact our Sixth Form Team if you would like any further information:
- Ms Stodart, Head of Sixth Form (kate.stodart@oxted.thpt.org.uk)
- Mr Matthews, Deputy Head of Sixth Form (alexander.matthews@oxted.thpt.org.uk)
- Mrs L’Estrange, Sixth Form Manager (Katharine.Lestrange@oxted.thpt.org.uk)