Life as a
sixth former is very different to that as a student of Years 7 to 11, as found out
by many attending the sixth form at Community College Whitstable this year. After
talking to a couple of the current Year 12s, it became clear that they are
looking forward to the coming two years they will be spending at the College.
Charlotte
Holland, a returning Year 12, revealed that she enjoys the extra freedom given
as a sixth former, with study periods and more independency both in and out of
lessons. She revealed that although there is “more expected of you”, the fact
that she only had to choose three or four lessons means she is able to dedicate
more focus to each one. Charlotte also said that the extra courses offered at A
Level allowed her to branch out from the limited subjects usually presented.
One of the subjects she takes is Forensic Science, as well as History and
Business. In sixth form, she says, students “are given even more support”,
which is partly due to the smaller, more manageable classes.
Charlie
Franklin, who achieved a total of 14 GCSEs at A*-C, agreed with Charlotte,
stating “members of staff treat you as more of an adult than during Key Stage
4”. In her BTEC Level 3 Dance class she is studying contemporary dance, and she
is enjoying it greatly because it also enables her to practice her ballet
technique, which she wouldn’t have the opportunity to do outside of school.
Mr Lane,
the head of sixth form, shared the great success of the 2013 sixth form results
day at CCW. Two A Level passes, or the equivalent, were achieved by 93% of
students, and 72% achieved three. He informed that 40% of the Year 13 leavers
will be continuing on to various University courses.
The school
has high hopes of the current sixth formers having just as great, if not
better, successes.
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