Support for Oxbridge hopefuls
SIXTH FORM
Both Year 12 and Year 13 have been busy with university preparation.
On November 30th we were able to welcome representatives from Peterhouse, part of the University of Cambridge, who gave an informative talk to 42 Year 12 students about applying to Oxford or Cambridge. Although this may seem a long way off for the Year 12s there are a number of things they can begin doing now to ensure they have a really competitive application, particularly researching which course they would like to study at university and then completing related super-curricular activities. This year we have a record-breaking 214 students applying to university through UCAS and it has been wonderful to see all of the offers start to come EXPERT ADVICE: Staff from one of the Cambridge colleges offers in. tips on how to submit a really competitive application for Oxbridge. Twenty-five Year 13 students have applied for a place at Oxford, Cambridge lead up to Christmas. or for medicine this year and we are hugely grateful to a number of parents who CSF students receive support for all their Post-18 pathways, from university volunteered to give those students a mock interview over Teams this term. student to apprenticeships and employment. Despite some nerves the students found this to be a really useful experience and great preparation for their real interviews, which have been taking place in the Ellie Jenkins, Deputy Head of Sixth Form — Additional Studies
Return to theatre is simply magnificent It has been just over two years since the Drama and Theatre Studies students have had a trip to the theatre to support their studies — and at last it was possible. Year 12 and 13 students travelled to the Troubadour Theatre in Wembley Park to see the magnificent stylistic adaptation of Mark Haddon’s bestseller
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. What was amazing was the fact that the play follows the book so closely, leaving out or adding virtually nothing, yet managing to capture the full flavour of the story, if not enhancing it. The novel itself tells the story of Christopher Boone, a 15-year-old boy who, after the vicious killing of his neighbour’s dog, embarks on a investigation to solve the mystery of who the killer was; but this in itself reveals further mysteries that Christopher is far more connected to. It is as much comedic as it is tragic, but all wrapped up in the most intense technical cube emblazoned with kaleidoscopic lighting and projections that took our breath away. The tragedy of the story is bound up in so much charm, whimsy, good humour and virtuoso staging that we only occasionally felt saddened for Christopher, who — convinced his dad is dangerous — embarks on an ill-advised journey to London to find his mother. Overall, the students were in awe of the exquisite performances by all the leads, as well as the dynamic physicality and versatility of the ensemble; not to mention being wowed by the breath-taking technical elements of the production. Three words they summed up the production were: dazzling, imaginative and ingenious. A great night to back at the theatre. LONDON CALLING: Sixth formers finally had the chance to see live theatre to support Jez Frost, Deputy Head of Sixth Form their studies. /Head of Drama
The Prom is on again
Year 13 Leavers Prom is back! And it promises to be a really fabulous experience. It will come as no surprise for you to hear that the Sixth Form has not been able to celebrate with the Year 13 students the end of their courses for what will have been three years. Now 2022 will see the return of the Prom for the present year group, hosted at the new and luxurious Cambridge Country Club in Bourn on Thursday 30th June 2022. The evening will offer the students a drinks reception, meal and speeches topped off with a late-night disco. The Sixth Form Council have worked so hard to get the evening up and running and are excited that it has finally been booked and confirmed. We are now looking forward to a great evening of fun and celebration.
NEW VENUE: The 2022 Leavers Prom will be at the newlybuilt Cambridge Country Club in Bourn.
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