Community & Leadership

EQUIPPING STUDENTS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVES IN THE COMMUNITY

Whether it is planning a presentation on behalf of your Young Enterprise Company, instructing a group of younger cadets in the Combined Cadet Force, or marshalling the massed voices of your House for the annual Song Competition, there are myriad leadership opportunities available at King’s.

There are many styles of leadership and you’ll be encouraged to act as a leader or mentor in a way that starts from you and your interests; we’ll support you as you step out of your comfort zone, stand up and make yourself heard. In this way you’ll build resilience, individual strength of character, confidence and the life skills required to move forward into the wider world of Higher Education and employment. But we’re not an inward-looking community; through our wide range of charitable endeavours and service to the wider community of Worcester and beyond, we also face outwards to support and enrich the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Life Skills Programme

Over-and-above the core curriculum, we’ve put together a life skills programme for Sixth Form students which is designed to ensure that you are fully equipped with practical independent skills that prepare you for further education, life opportunities, experiences, and the world of work.

Students take six modules, each for two periods a week and lasting half a term each. Pupils select from courses such as Careers, Personal Finance, Car Maintenance, Cookery, DIY and Study Skills and Techniques.

These Life Skills modules complement our existing Personal Social (PSHE) programme which all students take including modules on mental health, alcohol, e-safety and sex education.

Talks and Events

Throughout each term, our Head of Sixth Form and Head of PSHE organise a wide variety of interesting seminars and talks from external speakers. These have included Andrew Wright, an award-winning journalist and personal communication specialist, Chip Somers, a former drug addict turned government adviser, Emma Cole, owner of Positive Voice and raising awareness of HIV and Jonny Hunt, author of ‘Going off the Rails’, offering advice and guidance on relationships and sex education.

Leadership Opportunities

Leadership is an integral part of Sixth Form life at King’s. Sixth Formers are given considerable opportunities to act as leaders and mentors in a variety of areas, building essential confidence, communication and self-assurance life skills.

At King’s, leadership takes many forms. It can be the time when a team captain encourages her players to dig deep and score the winning goal. It can be deciding to go in the other direction on a Duke of Edinburgh expedition, as the rain beats against you. It can be the moment when a student lends an ear to a Year 7 pupil who just wants someone to talk to.

Our bustling programme of co-curricular activities, trips and expeditions is specifically designed to enhance the learning experience and provide opportunities for us to guide you in how to lead effectively, whilst also giving you the space to discover your own leadership style.

From Heads of School, to School Captains, School Monitors to Peer Mentors, there are opportunities a plenty for you to represent the School, support younger pupils and be the catalyst for change across the Foundation.

Luke B - Senior Scholar

“Whilst being one of the Senior Scholars is a big responsibility, it allowed me an unparalleled view into the academic life of many other year groups and insight into their successes.

Hearing the Lower Sixth talk about universities and knowing that I can offer mature and sensible advice is an important responsibility for the Senior Scholar. In addition, seeing the younger years gain experience and competence is truly remarkable.

I had the privilege of being appointed a Monitor alongside my position as Senior Scholar. Writing and delivering a Monitor’s Address was an unforgettable experience and something I am honoured to have done. Being a student leader was challenging but I would like to think that I have offered help and support and brought something new at every opportunity.”

Charlotte M - joint Head of School and Hockey Co-Captain.

“I am grateful to be given the opportunity to be joint Head of School. What I loved about the role was the ability to make a positive impact on the school that I have gone to for over 15 years.

I felt I could make a real difference by speaking to pupils and staff around the school, hearing their thoughts and feeding that back to senior members of staff. I was also involved with organising school events and the monitors; this gave me the opportunity for leadership and teamwork, which are important skills for me to learn as an aspiring medic. This role improved my public speaking and leadership skills, which will undoubtedly benefit me in later life.

Alongside this, I really enjoyed being hockey co-captain. It taught me valuable life skills, such as decision-making and alongside this, I really enjoyed being hockey co-captain. It taught me valuable life skills, such as decision-making.”

Rhys W - Contingent SNCO in the Combined Cadet Force and School Monitor) Sophie L - Cadet Senior Non Commissioned Officer in the CCF and Head Girl Chorister

“The role of Contingent SNCO in the Combined Cadet Force has presented me with many challenges and has allowed me to develop my leadership skills considerably. “As a Cadet Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO), I have enjoyed being in charge of CCF recruits, motivating them to get involved, listen, learn and have fun.

Leadership is extremely important in the CCF as it is important to keep moral high while enacting change to improve life as a cadet. What I love about the role is that it allows me to work with the younger cadets to make sure that they have as great an experience in the CCF as I have had.

Likewise, it was a great privilege to be appointed as a Monitor. This role gives me the opportunity to make a real change to school life and also develop my public speaking and leadership skills. Writing and delivering my Monitor’s address was a fantastic opportunity and an unforgettable experience that I will likely never have again.” When I leave King’s, I hope to leave a legacy of strong support for the RAF section and the Contingent as a whole. We have competed in National competitions; we have flown, been gliding and enjoyed many trips away.

Being chosen as Head Girl Chorister at Worcester Cathedral and gaining my ARSM Singing Diploma are my proudest achievements. I hope that I have passed on my love of choral music to the younger girl choristers as they develop musical confidence and teamwork and I know that they will continue to have fun supporting the Three Choirs Festival and services in Worcester Cathedral.”