HighstedGrammar School
Sixth Form
INDEPENDENCE
EXCELLENCEFUN
ACHIEVE
ENJOY
LEAD
SUPPORT
dREam ASPIRE
By setting yourself high personal
standards, working hard and
contributing to the community
that you are part of, you will
become what we know you are –
one of the brightest and most
talented students in Swale!
NEW HEIGHTS
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encouraging your independence
Want to get involved in enrichment activities?At Highsted we take extra-curricular activities seriously. You can GET INVOLVED by:
• Participating in the three week work experience placement in Brussels.
• Completing the Sports Leader’s Award
• Enrolling in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme
• Being elected to the School Council
• Competing for the Crest Engineering Award
• Signing up to Student Leadership positions
• Auditioning for the Choir and theatrical performances
• Volunteering within your local community
The possibilities are endless!
your voice
At Highsted we are always keen to
let you have your say.
You can:
• Lead a global event
• Join the Sixth Form Social
Committee and plan social events
• Improve your school by joining
the School Council
• Shadow your MP to influence
local youth matters.
Want to go directly into
employment after your A-levels?
We will help you by:
• Finding out about the types of job
you are interested in
• What skills and qualifications you
need
• Developing your skills of writing a
CV and letters to employers
• Conducting practise interviews
Looking for the best degree?
We can help you to:
• Attend university open days
• Apply to American universities
• Be supported in entry level
examination coaching
• Access to a learning mentor based
at Yale
• Have direct contact with a learning
mentor based at Oxford University
• Speak directly to admissions tutors
where areyou going?
your aspirations
Looking for the best degree?
We can help you to:
• Participate in a bespoke
undergraduate lecture programme
• Take part in mock interviews
• Visit Higher Education conferences
• Access the Oxbridge University
Summer Schools
• Attend London University taster
events
HighstedGrammar School
Sixth Form
dare to dream? let us takeyou there!
We will support you to
achieve your dreams!
Be a Health Pro
fessional?
• Support with work expe
rience
• Preparation for e
ntry exams
• Entry level coach
ing
Study Law? • Visiting speakers from London based firms• Participate in Bar Mock Trials• Attend Magistrates’ Courts• Visit Parliament
Be an Engineer?
• Access to UKC workshops
• Coaching by Young Engin
eer of
the Year, 2012
• Project planning by indust
ry
accredited engineers
Work in Education? • Regular work experience in a localprimary school• Think, learn and be different by approaching a school-based case study via the Extended Project
Be a Scientist?
• Access to UKC, RSC an
d Kent
Science Park resources
• Undergraduate level sci
ence
equipment
• Access to external spea
ker
programme
Work in Creative Arts? • Full Apple Mac suite (including industry level software)• Artist in Residence• Enrichment opportunities to develop portfolio work
Contact us
6 GCSE A*–C grades, including
English and Mathematics(with ‘B’ grades in subjects you wish to study, or in a related subject.)
Apply direct to Highsted:
Tel: 01795 424223
Email: [email protected]
applynow!
our sixth form your sixth form
...is a gateway to your future.
We will provide you with the best
specialist teachers on offer, so you
can achieve the best examination
results in the area.
• Widest choice of academic AS and
A-level courses in the area.
• Personalised support
• Specialist teachers skilled to meet
your need
• Designated Study Area and
separate Common Room
• The best two years of your life!
We understand that the transition from GCSE to A-levels is an important
time. At Highsted WE ARE HERE to support you as you further your
excellence.
You can access:
• A bespoke induction programme
• A dedicated Learning Mentor
• Individual learning support
• Personalised Higher Education
and Careers advice
supporting your success
HighstedGrammar School
Sixth Form
Where creativity abounds...
“You can find your own creative
expression at Highsted.”
Rosanna, Year 12
Highsted Grammar SchoolHighsted Road
Sittingbourne, ME10 4PTTel: 01795 424223
Email: [email protected]