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Sixth Form Enrichment
A rich and varied programme fosters a spirit of intellectual enquiry, providing the opportunity to explore areas of wider interest. Led by specialists eager to share their passion for their subjects, the programme inspires a love of learning, broadens horizons, and equips students with the independence and curiosity needed to thrive at university, and beyond.
The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
Externally examined, the EPQ offers students the chance to investigate an area of their own choosing, developing a range of research skills in the process.
The Apprenticeship of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
The AFA in Creative Writing introduces students to a variety of genres. They are then able to put what they have learnt into practice, producing work which is assessed and rewarded with a nationally recognised qualification.
General Studies
Each week the General Studies programme provides Sixth Formers with the opportunity to hear from a range of outside speakers, addressing topics as diverse as the US prison system, war photography and the Syrian Civil War.
National Competitions
Kingswood students regularly take part in national competitions, including Linguistics, Biology and Chemistry Olympiads, the National Big Bang STEM competition, the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge and the UK Philosothon.
The Wesley Society
Established to stretch and challenge our students, the Wesley Society offers a programme of evening speaker events. Recent guests have included politicians Wera Hobhouse, Dominic Grieve and Lord Griffiths, broadcaster Justin Webb, scientists Richard Dawkins and Lewis Dartnell, former Beirut hostage John McCarthy and frontline conservationist Niall McCann.
Model United Nations
Kingswood hosts one of the largest MUN conferences in the country. Sixth Formers take part as delegates representing the member states of the UN, as well as chair organising and leading the conference committees.
Overseas Visits
Our programme includes languages trips to Spain, France and Germany, a Drama Department trip to New York, a Politics and History visit to Washington DC and Philadelphia, and Geography trips to Barcelona and Iceland.
THE WIDER SIXTH FORM EXPERIENCE
Our Sixth Formers have the opportunity to practice talents, find new interests and develop friendships outside of the classroom.
Serving the Community
As an important part of the Methodist ethos, Sixth Form students are strongly encouraged to play an active role in serving the Community. Whether through our partnership with Mentoring Plus, which sees students trained as mentors or working with local junior school pupils. Students fundraise for projects in Malawi or House charities and have the opportunity to consider the world as others experience, developing their compassion and challenging them to find out how they can be of most help to those in need.
Co-curricular
An important part of life in the Sixth Form is engaging with the holistic education on offer. The varied and inclusive programme of co-curricular activities changes each term, and enriches the experience of our students. Providing students with the opportunity to engage with established areas of interest and enjoyment, to also try out and develop new skills and promote balance in their daily lives for mental and physical wellbeing. The activities programme changes each term but often includes:
• • • • • • • • • • • Climbing Theatre Tech Kingswood Jazz Orchestra Sustainable Development Society Film Debating The Repair Club Football Rugby Hockey Swimming Some Sixth Form students become Activities Prefects where they assist staff members in running clubs, imparting their knowledge and developing leadership skills. Many look to complete their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award, undertaking expeditions across the United Kingdom, and testing their resilience, organisation and teamworking abilities. The Army Ten Tors event is popular each year; following a competitive selection process, six Year 12 students complete the 45-mile challenge with a night of wild camping on Dartmoor.
