MRSTEVEOAKES

Assistant Head

I am delighted to reflect on my first year as Head of the Sixth Form at BSAK.

It has been an exceptional year with lots of new learning and countless opportunities.

The Sixth Form common room will be completely refurbished with a new kitchen and areas for students to socialise during their lunch and breaks. We are also converting two classrooms into a large study space to provide students with individual and collaborative working pods.

Team. BSAK students are incredibly fortunate to have such dedicated and enthusiastic Heads of Year.

Both Miss Mell and Mrs Roughley play a vital role in supporting students through the Sixth Form and helping them with their future choices. I am also incredibly grateful for the work of our support team. Mrs Hutchinson provides world-class careers guidance to our students and I am already looking forward to the A Level results day so that we can share the Year 13 destinations. Finally, but certainly, not least, Mrs McGuire keeps the Sixth Form running smoothly and I know how grateful students are to have her support throughout the year.

I wish all of you a restful summer break and look forward to taking on the new challenges of the next academic year and supporting the ‘Class of 2024” to shape their own BSAK legacy.

Miss Louise Mell Head Of Year 12

It has been a busy term for the Year 12 students with all students completing university grade prediction exams / AS Level exams and BTEC students also focusing on completing their Year 12 assignments to the highest of standards.

We would like to congratulate the students on an exceptionally smooth exam period. They conducted themselves brilliantly throughout, demonstrating the same maturity and commitment to their studies that we have witnessed all year.

Now that students have been given their university grade predictor exam results and feedback from their teachers, we hope the summer will offer them an opportunity to reflect and to continue to make targeted progress in all their subjects.

In addition to this they will be embarking on Work Experience over the next few weeks, a chance to assess whether this area of interest is important for further study. I have also spoken in assembly this week about the importance of taking some time off to relax and recharge, as it will be another busy year next year.

An exciting year ahead awaits Year 13, with new Sixth Form facilities in addition to the student leadership opportunities available. I am looking forward to celebrating more successes, and working alongside this wonderful year group, in their final year at BSAK.

Hope you all have a restful summer break, safe travels and Eid Mubarak to those that celebrated last week.

MESSAGE FROM OUR NEW HEAD BOY AND HEAD GIRL ARHAM & MADELEINE

Since being given the Head Boy and Head Girl roles, we have been able to work with both the Senior Prefect Team and Student Voice Committee. The Student Voice Committee have been planning the upcoming International Day, including activities and learning opportunities to promote our cultural heritage.

Alongside the Senior Prefect Team, we were also able to speak to and welcome the Year 6 cohort who will be joining us next year. Through their transition week, we interacted with them, sharing their enthusiasm for the Secondary School.

Moving forward, we are both looking forward to being involved and contributing to BSAK’s community. We are hoping to have a significant impact this coming year, working closely with the Senior Prefect Team in order to create a fun and enriching environment and leave a lasting legacy.