Please watch the video below where sixth-form pastoral staff and current students answer some frequently-asked questions about life in the sixth-form. Scroll down to the forum below to submit any of your own questions.
Thank you for watching. If your question was not covered in the video, then please use the "add comment" button below to ask one of our teachers or students for help. They will be live on the forum from 6pm to 8pm on Friday 16th October and will then be checking for questions throughout the weekend (although response times will not be as quick). The forum will close at 4pm on Monday 19th October, after which you can email any questions to admissions@kesbath.com
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Good evening,
I hope you have found the various videos informative. As you will have seen our Sixth Form is an exciting and vibrant place made up of students with many different views, talents and interests. Two of these students, Meg and Guy, are here with me. We are looking forward to being able to answer any questions you may have. Just submit them here and one of us will get back to you.
Peter Simonds, Head of Sixth Form
Posted by Mr P Simonds, 16/10/2020 at 17:31
Hi, I'm Meg (Head Girl), and I'm here to answer your questions!
Posted by Meg, 16/10/2020 at 18:04
Hi I'm Guy, Head Boy here at KES, and I'm here to answer your questions!
Posted by Guy, 16/10/2020 at 18:06
How easy is it for external students to fit in to the sixth form?
Posted by Open Day guest, 16/10/2020 at 18:27
It may seem overwhelming at first, but the existing students are very welcoming and the teachers make sure that the inter-year group forms bond well and quickly. Also, clubs, teams and activities make it really easy to meet new people and get involved in school life. Starting sixth-form feels "new" for everyone, so external students should find it easy to fit in.
Posted by Guy, 16/10/2020 at 18:33
what activities does the school put on to help students settle in?
Posted by Guest201, 16/10/2020 at 19:40
Usually, we have several events to help students settle in, including a preliminary interview, induction day, pre-sixth form day, barbecue evening, and form outing to help you socialise within your year group. We also have sports teams and drama clubs which allow different year groups to get to know each other.
Posted by Meg, 16/10/2020 at 19:50
what social events are there?
Posted by Guest201, 16/10/2020 at 19:41
who organises them, is there a sixth form committee?
Posted by Guest201, 16/10/2020 at 19:44
We do have a sixth form team made up of new and existing students who influence and lead the co-ordination of activities for the sixth form and in the Holbeche center. Mr Simonds and the senior tutor team also organise many whole year events, such as the school year-book and end of year prom.
Posted by Guy, 16/10/2020 at 20:00
As well as the sixth form events, there are clubs and societies ranging from debating societies like MUN to orchestras and music groups which help students to get to know like-minded people. The Holbeche sixth form center is also a great hub for socialising with everyone, with daily form-time creating a sense of community with a smaller group of people with different interests.
Posted by Meg, 16/10/2020 at 19:56
Do you feel there is excessive academic pressure to succeed given the schools reputation or is the environment welcoming to those who are less academically able (but are willing to work hard)?
Posted by GuestK679, 16/10/2020 at 19:46
Thank you for this question. The school is passionate about supporting every individual pupil achieve their own individual potential. There is an environment which encourages students to work hard, and high standards are set by teachers and the students themselves. The teachers gain great satisfaction from helping students overcome challenges and there are regular support sessions, run by individual departments, for those who need a bit more time on certain topics. The tutors and senior tutors monitor students progress and can step in and offer extra support to those who are finding the academic subjects challenging. We take delight in seeing each individual achieve their potential. Sixth Form is a period of schooling where individuals can specialise in what they enjoy and, given a positive approach, tend to thrive on the subjects that they feel confident with.
Posted by Mr P Simonds, 16/10/2020 at 20:08