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THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF SIXTH FORM EDUCATION

During the Sixth Form years students are encouraged to become independent, responsible, self-disciplined and highly motivated young adults who are happy, well-balanced and stable and who know how to make value judgements.

The expectations of a Grammar School are primarily centred on academic excellence. The School has a highly qualified, caring staff who facilitate the framework for the "disciplined" academic structure of lessons and private study tasks which enables the students to discover for themselves the essential self-discipline and efficient working attitude which leads to academic success.

The School aims to provide access to a high quality education appropriate as far as possible, to the needs of the individual, which provides breadth of educational opportunities and experiences through academic, general and extra-curricular activities. The Sixth Form is an integral part of the School and as senior members of the community, they are given every positive and constructive opportunity to develop qualities of authority and leadership, responsibility, initiative, a caring attitude for younger pupils and to organise and run Clubs and Societies, creative and recreational activities.

Care is taken to recognise the "young adult" status of the Sixth Form students. By providing a pastoral, tutorial, vocational and careers guidance structure, priority is placed on preparing students for the responsibilities and freedom of adult life. Part of the Sixth Form policy is to encourage the development of self-discipline, punctuality, courteousness to others, reliability, self-assurance and other social skills, so that students can take a full and active part in Society, in a variety of life roles.



VISIONS AND VALUES

We see our school as:
• an outstanding girls’ grammar school and Specialist College for Language and Science where sustained high standards are expected and excellence encouraged in all areas
• a happy, caring and safe community where every individual is valued, respected and nurtured to develop their full academic and personal potential
• a place where girls are both challenged and supported to learn to think for themselves

We aim:
• to inspire the love of learning, encouraging a spirit of intellectual enquiry and experiment
• to provide a stimulating, challenging and supportive learning environment
• to be responsive to the needs of every individual
• to celebrate all achievements
• to foster enthusiasm for life and eagerness to grow
• to enable girls to be independent learners, taking responsibility for their own learning
• to equip girls with the skills for life beyond school in a world of rapid change
• to give girls the confidence and courage to face life positively and be valuable members of the wider community
• to support girls in realising their dreams, hopes and aspirations

We value:
• the development of the whole person
• the strong community spirit – almost family spirit – and sense of belonging in the school
• excellence in all things, including high academic standards but equally in other fields
• respect and consideration for others
• self-discipline, hard work and effort
• self-esteem and self-awareness
• creativity and independence of thought
• intellectual curiosity
• diversity
• the involvement of all
• humour
• compassion and kindness
• courtesy
• adaptability
• the support given by members of the community to each other
• high moral standards, including integrity, honesty, truth, reliability, loyalty and a sense of fairness

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