Co-Curricular opportunities

There are many opportunities for pupils to stretch themselves in ways that are fun and enriching outside lessons. The list below is representative of the range of activities that take place each year, but there are plenty of options for Sixth Formers to form new societies, with as much support from staff as they need.

Science and Maths

Chemistry Symposium Sherborne Girls Advanced Science Society BioMed Soc Dissection Club Biology and Chemistry Olympiads Astronomy

Creatives

Life Drawing Art Scholars School Productions Choir Madrigals Orchestra Gold Arts Award

Mindfulness / Relaxation / Spirituality

Tai Chi Focus Board Game Club Book Group

Language / Public Speaking

New Views Playwriting Turing Society Senior Debating

Humanities

Joint Pupil Pastoral Forum Geography Society Senior History Soc PPE Soc Business and Economics Soc Amnesty International Romosexuality

Sport

Football Touch Rugby Bouldering / Climbing Social Badminton Some highlights:

Sixth Form Thinkers

Sixth Form Thinkers is a dynamic, academically enriching society that meets fortnightly with pupils from the Gryphon Academy. Working in subjectbased groups, they prepare presentations, complete Oxbridge entrance exams, and listen to a series of short lectures about applying for the most competitive university courses. All L6 students are welcome; we expect the most able to attend.

The Chemistry Olympiad

The Chemistry Olympiad is a highly regarded national competition aimed at U6 Chemistry students. The Chemistry Olympiad consists of a two-hour examination that tests topics that are beyond the demands of the A Level specification. If a student successfully progresses beyond Round 1 by achieving a high enough score in the test, they will be invited to the regional and national stages of this competition. Students will be required to attend additional support and coaching lessons to enhance their Chemistry knowledge and understanding. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore and study chemistry to a level beyond the confines of A Level specifications. This is a definite ‘must’ for any Chemistry pupil wishing to apply for a Science-based undergraduate course.

The Turing Society

All Sixth Formers from Sherborne Girls and Sherborne School are welcome to attend Turing Society meetings. This is a weekly forum for academic explanation and discussion. Each meeting, up to four pupils give a talk on any topic of their choice above and beyond what is presented by the curriculum. There are questions and interesting discussion. Afterwards there is time for a soft drink and socialising.