Year 12 Induction 2014

130+ students from across the county (& beyond) attended a 2 day Induction this week. The aims were team building exercises, an overview of post 16 enrichment opportunities and a chance to meet the Year 12 tutor team.

Day 1 ended with a hard fought battle for the fashion show prizes - amazing creations and entertaining performances by the students sent all of us home with smiles on our faces. All judged by the Sixth Form Leadership team. A highly memorable event.

Day 2 was the opportunity to have 'taster lessons' in the A Level subjects. Students were given a variety of educational experiences : challenged academically, quizzed, designing cars, sampling food, distinguishing between various liquids and  dissecting rhubarb! Phew.

The main comment from students was, 'I really hope I get the grades to come to The Cooper School.'

SIXTH FORM LEADERSHIP TEAM 2014-15

Following a hard fought election campaign, extensive voting and presentations to the Head and Deputy Head, we are proud to announce that 

the new Sixth Form Leadership team will be:

Katie Baynton -Glen =  Head girl

Katie Mcfarlane - Deputy Head girl

Mathew Penny = Head boy

Jon Stark - Deputy Head boy

Chloe Lawrence        Poppy Cooper

David Treen        Josh Tee

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S  

to these students who have already been tasked with their first official function : Year 12 Induction next week!!

HIGHER EDUCATION EVENING - Thursday 19th June 2014

Post 16 studies hosted its 3rd Higher education evening last night. The launch of the UCAS process is a significant milestone for students as they begin to contemplate their future plans and begin to prepare for their next steps.

All Year 12 students and their parents were involved in a carousel of talks from a variety of HE providers and we were very fortunate to be able to welcome the following institutes to our school:

Taking a gap Year : Project trust

Student Finance : Leicester University

Making successful applications: Southampton University

University life: Oxford University

Personal statement writing: Oxford Brookes

It was a busy and informative evening and we will now continue with :

'Writing Personal statements' 

on Wednesday 25th June 2014

Year 13 Induction

4 week induction into Year 13

Year 12 have now returned to begin their 4 week induction into Year 13. It is wonderful to have the students back in the Post 16 centre - it has been very quiet without them.

Sixth Form Leadership team

Applications are now coming in for the election process for the next Sixth Form Leadership Team. It is very exciting to see the students considering what they wish to do to continue to take the Sixth Form onwards and upwards.

We will be holding election speeches next week and I am looking forward to that very much.

Year 13 examinations

These have now begun in earnest - my thoughts and wishes are with the students who I can see in the common room beavering over their revision and discussing the forthcoming potential questions.

With the sun streaming through the windows over the wonderful Post 16 centre, I can see Year 12 lounging in the sunshine, gently reading their class notes and preparing themselves for a lunchtime of chat and football.

What a wonderful place the Post 16 centre is today.

Year 13 - last day in school

....and so year 13 spend their last day in school by holding a summer picnic at lunchtime. The Post 16 cafe is currently adorned with bunting and balloons and there is a table laden with delicious and tempting edible treats for all to share between lessons.

It is incredible how quickly this time has passed and so lovely to see this group of self reliant, supportive and academically driven students spending some time together and remembering their school days.

There is also a very interesting selection of 'Mallalieu' masks that a few students are wearing and one or two balloons and ballads are currently giving a festive air to my office!

My best wishes and good fortune for all Year 13 as they embark on their A levels. 

How I will miss you all.

A LEVEL EXAMINATIONS COMMENCE

...and lo! the A level examinations have now begun!

Post 16 studies is full of AS level students anxiously waiting for exams to begin, studiously revising or gently deconstructing the exams with groups of supportive friends.

There is a distinct and palpable air of preparation which is tinged with anxiety and a keen edge to do well. It is a delight to see so many Year 12 students using the centre during their study leave and so good to see their determination to do well.

I am also mindful of the Year 13 students who are watching the Year 12 and knowing that their own examinations are just a few weeks away.

It is a tough time for all the A level students but all of them continue to impress with their focus, commitment and determination to do their best.

...and yes there is still humour, laughter and general good nature to get us all through the day!

Post 16 Study Leave 2014

Year 12 study leave 2014

Study leave for Year 12 commences on Friday 9th May until Friday 6th June.

It is incredible how fast this year has gone and amazing to think that AS examinations commence next week. My thoughts and best wishes for all the Year 12 students as they enter the examination phase.

Year 12 return to school on Monday 9th June 2014

I look forward to welcoming Year 12 back to school for their 4 week induction into Year 13. It will be good to have all the students back in the building as we prepare for the challenges of next year. 

Year 13 study leave will commence 

on 

Friday 23rd May