Head of Sixth Form’s statement

SIXTH FORM

Head of Sixth Form

Reflecting on the year just past, I note the ways in which the Sixth Form continued to exemplify the values of the College and adorn their journeys in fascinating and inventive ways. The Michaelmas term saw Year 13 – who had never sat formal GCSE examinations – face the prospect of entering their year of the terminal exam.

But face it they did, girding their spirits and fostering a sense of togetherness in their learning. This was helped by a ski trip to Italy when almost every other school in the country did not take the risk because of uncertainty as to whether Covid restrictions would prevent it at the last minute. With the help of multiple tests and that ever-ready sense of St Dunstan’s fortitude, it did not and the Sixth Form enjoyed esprit de corps on the slopes. The Diploma Scholars’ Symposium was hosted by alumni and Chair of the Dunstonian Association, Richard Fagg, and saw some outstanding project work of the year group, testament to their intellectual ambition. The Lent term saw Trials completed and Forder societies created, History and Politics becoming centres of debate in the year group as the last Prime Minister (but one!) teetered on the brink. Perhaps this next generation will come up with better solutions than the current? With the advent of summer, the cricket and athletics season opening up, the Sixth Form also finally entered those allimportant examinations. And succeed they did, scoring the best-ever A level results in final examination conditions. A super year then that saw us continue to go from strength to strength.

Mr A Brewer

Head of Sixth Form