Keeping you up to date with events in the Sixth Form in Term 3 & 4 – it doesn’t cover everything but it gives you a flavour of what has been going on!
Introducing The Wellsway Multi Academy Trust Mr Bray Director of Sixth Form
Tuesday 28th June Sixth Form Induction Day For all new applicants to Year 12 in September
Thursday 25th August GCSE Results and Year 12 Enrolment from 9.30am in Mendip Hall (further details on the website)
Thursday 10th March is one of our most important days of the year – the Hustings for our leading Sixth Form roles. These roles are pivotal in our Sixth Form – we pride ourselves in our students having a real say in how our sixth form is run. 22 Officer candidates (who will lead a team of 68 students) vying for 11 roles including that of Head Boy and Head Girl spoke to an audience of staff, Year 11 and Year 12 students to canvas for their vote. It was a lovely event, and fantastic to hear so many inspiring speeches. Votes were then placed over a two day period and after all were counted the results are as follows:
Sixth Form Election Results We are delighted to reveal the 2016 Officer/Deputy Officer below. We would like to thank all students and staff who got involved and made this event happen so brilliantly, and most of all to our fantastic candidates for putting themselves forward. Head Boy Deputy Head Boy Chairperson Deputy Chairperson Publications Deputy Officer Community Action Deputies STEM Officer Deputies
Kieran Callum Megan Michael Aleena Chloe Laura Hannah and Ellie Jazz Lucy and Dewi
Head Girl Deputy Head Girl Business Officer Deputy Officer Events & Enrichment Deputy Officer Sports Officer Deputy Officer Learning Officer Deputy
Shannon Emily Jacob Camilla Dan Corey Callum Sophie Poppy Hannah
The 3rd round of this prestigious competition saw joint teams of Year 12 and 13 students compete in fancy dress netball competition. On a beautifully sunny day tutor groups came up with movie themes including Avatar, Men in Black, Alice in Wonderland, Star Wars, The Lion King and Disney. Individual awards for best costume went to Aleena (Aladdin), Hattie (Princess Leia) and Chloe (The White Rabbit), whilst Avatar won best dressed tutor group for both players and very dedicated supporters!
Overall Results Each team played 6 times with points awarded for wins and draws in the games, and in other areas such as the quality of the fancy dress (both players and supporters) and the support given. More photographs will be upon the website soon.
Position
Tutor Team
Points
1st
NLN
30
2nd
GHT
19.5
3rd
DBC
19
4th
JTN
18.5
5th
JCL
12
6th
JCN
9
7th
WSW
9
Thank you to everyone who took part and dressed up so brilliantly, and to Mr Tanner and our fantastic Sports Officer Ellie Bidgood for organising the whole event.
Position
Tutor Team
Points
Up/down ?
1st
GHT
38
same
2nd
NLN
34
+1
3rd
WSW
25
-1
4th
JTN
24
Same
5th
JCL
18
Same
6th
DBC
18
+1
7th
JCN
11
-1
On 18th March 2016, eight of our highly talented sixth form students took part in a production of ‘Blackout’ by Davey Anderson. They performed at the Bristol Old Vic as part of the National Theatre Connections festival. The students were all part of the process of creating dynamic and exciting physical theatre and ensemble movements for the piece. The day involved a tech and dress rehearsal at the theatre, culminating in an evening performance. Our students excelled at the challenge and creativity that the project allowed and it is hoped that we will take part in this festival again in the near future. It has also meant that Wellsway drama department now has strong links with the Bristol Old Vic and hope this continues. The company were commended for their professionalism and both the Bristol Old Vic and National Theatre director were excited and moved by our performance. The memories that these young people have created through this experience will stay with them long after they leave Wellsway.
We travelled to Devon to compete against Truro School, West Buckland School and Kelly College’ with hockey played to the highest standard by the boys. Players’ player of the tournament – Captain Leo Nolan & goalkeeper Joe Fletcher.
Plate Champions for the third year running! On Thursday 10th March, the senior rugby team travelled to Sexey's School, Bruton, for their annual Rugby 7's Tournament, having won the Plate competition for the previous two years. The first group game was against Wells Cathedral School and Wellsway did not start well, gifting the opposition two tries, before George Warren scored a try and conversion. The second half saw a much improved Wellsway side increasing their score through tries from Dan Gregory (2) and Adam Stokes (2) with Fin Davies adding two conversions. Final score Wellsway 35-12 Wells Cathedral School. The second game saw Wellsway play against Sherborne, where Wellsway lead 127 at half time and finished 19-14 winners. Tries scored by Dan Gregory (2) and James Withey, with two conversions from Fin Davies. The third game was a much tougher game, which saw Wellsway trailing 0-5 at half time, Wellsway scored a try of their own in the second half, before Claysmore added two converted tries to win the game 5-19.
Next up for Wellsway were the hosts, Sexey's school, in a game which would decide which trophy Wellsway would be competing for. Wellsway were well into their stride and won the game 33-14, with tries from Dan Gregory, Oakley Goodland, Fin Davies (2) and Ciaran O'Connor with conversions from Fin Davies (2) and Ciaran O'Connor (2). The final group game was against the previous years Cup winners, Marlborough College, who ran out 0-68 winners (and also won the Cup competition overall).
Wellsway finished third in their group, so were drawn to play against Gordano in the Plate competition (second tier). Feeling the need to redeem themselves, Wellsway put in a fantastic performance and completely controlled the game from the start, winning 26-0 and securing a place in the final. Tries scored by George Warren, Fin Davies, Oakley Goodland, Harry Maynard and Ciaran O'Connor, with conversions added by Ciaran O'Connor (2) and Fin Davies. The Plate Final saw Wellsway play against the hosts for a second time, and this time, an even better performance. Wellsway scored two quick tries, only to gift the opposition an interception try. This only served to fuel Wellsway's desire to win and four further tries were added to the score line. Final score Wellsway 38-7 Sexey's School. Tries from George Warren, Dan Gregory, Ciaran O'Connor, Harry Maynard, Fin Davies (2) and conversions from Josh Graham and Fin Davies (2). The whole team played exceptionally, which meant choosing the player of the tournament was difficult as a number of players deserved it! This award goes to Ciaran O'Connor who had an excellent tournament, playing in a number of positions, even swapping between the forwards and backs, whilst adding three tries and four conversions. The senior rugby team displayed an excellent work ethic and attitude throughout the tournament and managed to win the Plate for the third time in as many years. The players gave their all throughout the day and should be very proud of their performance! Well done boys!! Head Boy Dan accepting the Plate trophy!
As part of the well-being strand of our student development programme students had a blast learning this ancient Celtic dance.
It was a delight to welcome the magnificent choir from Mountain View High School, San Francisco, for a joint concert with our own whole school choir. It was an amazing, life affirming event with music of the very highest quality from everyone and with some great contacts being made.
We also had our very first Open Mic night in March. Hosted by and featuring our very own Nic and Harry, this was an opportunity for anyone to stand up and perform.
Wellsway Sixth Berlin trip 2016
God and The Big Bang During Term 4, Y12 Philosophy & Ethics students participated in 2 events: a visit from a member of the Philosophy Department at UWE and a conference at Bristol Cathedral. During the visit from UWE, students experienced a university style lecture on the Cosmological Argument and were able to ask questions about studying Philosophy and Ethics at university and potential career pathways. Students also completed a range of revision activities for their upcoming Philosophy and Ethics exams. (Left) Ellie participates in an illusion with a scientist (and magician) in the Cathedral. (Right) Laura and Ellie re-create the effects of carbon dioxide on the oceans, with the help of an Oceanographer from Plymouth.
Philosophy & Ethics students had the opportunity to join other Bristol schools at the Cathedral for their first ‘God and The Big Bang’ conference. Throughout the day, students attended 3 different workshops exploring the relationship between religion and science; including a Physicist, a magician and an oceanographer.
Lunchtime lectures Emily Dickenson’s 30 poetry
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Love in Georgian England – in literature and society
September 2015
Year 13 English Language Students visited Chandag Primary School to observe Literacy lessons and read with the children
Year 12 English Literature All day workshop in Birmingham on A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams
Two teams of Wellsway Sixth Form Business & Economics students competing against 18 other teams from Bristol and beyond in the South West regional heat of the Institute of Chartered Accountants for England & Wales ‘Base’ competition at the University of the West of England in March.
The two teams were made up of 12 year 12 students studying Economics, Business Studies or Applied Business at A level. They worked with accountants from a variety of local firms including Deloitte, KPMG and Ernst & Young, analysing data and developing a future strategy for a shoe manufacturer. The information was based on a case study given in the professional exams taken by Chartered Accountants and gave students first hand experience of what it’s like to sit an Accountancy exam, and what an accountant does when they advise business. The teams cam e up with some creative solutions, produced excellent presentations and faced questions from a panel of business experts. They narrowly missed going through to the national final in June. The visit also gave students the chance to discuss future routes into Accountancy and talk to apprentices, school leavers and graduates each following a different path towards working in accounting, finding out just what life is like working in one of Bristol’s biggest employers and wealthiest industries and provided some very useful contacts and great work experience opportunities lined up for the future.
On 15th March we took all our Year 12 students to this annual event. It gave students the opportunity to talk directly to Universities, employers and apprenticeship providers themselves and get the inside track on life and study there.
We also has the opportunity to have a look at a reconstructed student apartment and attend seminars on student life, Oxbridge and alternatives to HE after Sixth Form study (oh, and bag lots of freebies!).
To everyone about to take their exams! Be prepared Be positive Be happy
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The changing of the guard! Officer/Ambassador Team 2015 (standing) Officer/Ambassador Team 2016 (kneeling)