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Sixth Form College
Greenfields Sixth Form College covers the equivalent of Year Groups
11 to 13 in the English State School System. The age range of students
in this section of the school is normally 16 to 19.
Greenfields Sixth Form is the last stepping stone to the outside
world. For this reason these vital two years are often the most
rewarding and challenging of a student's time at school: rewarding
because students are channelling their efforts into the areas of
their particular interest, and challenging, because they wish to
achieve the best possible results.
Greenfields Sixth Form College is set away from the main school
in its own building. Students are taught in tutorials and small
groups. There is a high level of pastoral involvement in the group
and discussions on a vast array of topics. The curriculum is very
flexible, allowing A-level students to add an extra GCSE if they
wish.
Sixth Formers are actively acquiring the in-depth knowledge and
understanding in their own areas of interest toward achieving their
goals in life. In this friendly group there is still a strong emphasis
on a stable work pattern and code of conduct, more than ever needed
in today's society. A flexible balance of freedom and self-motivated
hard work has proved a successful formula.
When it is time for our students to leave us they are confident
of their ability to make an impact for the better in whatever area
of life they have chosen.
Greenfields graduates consistently excel in their chosen field
or profession. The successful study disciplines and methods they
have learnt and used at school are taken with them into further
education, their professions and adulthood. Many of our former students
keep in touch with us telling us of their achievements. We continually
receive favourable reports of them from employers and university
professors.
What is it like to be in the Sixth Form?
From a Sixth Former:
"The Sixth Form is a real bridge to the outside world. Once
you become an S6 member, you really feel that in one way you are
no longer an ordinary student. Your timetable and your studies
are much more under your own control and you are expected to,
and are able to, take responsibility like an adult. In another
sense, though, you are able to be much more a student because
your life is centred around study.
"The S6 environment at Greenfields is very relaxed and yet
very study-oriented, much more like a university than a school.
The College space is open and friendly and easy to study in. Interesting
and exciting discussions about life and what it is like after
school arise naturally. Tutors with a wealth of education, training
and experience are always on hand to answer a wide range of questions
about life as it really is. Expert career advice is also readily
available.
"A Level study requires far more intensive discipline than
at any point in previous years.
"Sometimes a Sixth Form student does more homework in one
night than he or she would have done before in a week! But what's
really great is that it seems easier because we are all working
at similar levels of intensity and having a great time doing it.
That agreement helps you to do it and to do it to a much higher
quality than you would have thought possible earlier."
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