The Academic AS/A2 Curriculum

Art and Design; Biology; Business Studies; Chemistry; Classical Civilisation; Critical Thinking (AS); Economics; English Literature; General Studies; Geography; History: 16th Century and 20th Century; Product Design (Textiles); Information and Communications Technology; Latin; Mathematics: Pure Mathematics with Mechanics, Pure Mathematics with Statistics, Further Mathematics; Modern Languages: French, German, Spanish; Music; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Religious Studies; Theatre Studies.


The Enrichment Curriculum

In addition to their chosen A Level subjects, students have timetabled enrichment lessons and a tutorial period led by their personal tutor. All students in the Sixth Form have opportunities to broaden their knowledge and develop personal and social skills through courses that are offered termly or on a one year basis, some of them leading to a qualification and which are designed to enhance and complement a student’s A Level studies.
The main programme of enrichment activities takes place on a Wednesday afternoon when girls can study a new language, learn a new skill or pursue a practical interest. Examples of courses on offer are:  Pool Lifeguard Award, Young Enterprise, GCSE Italian, Mandarin, Community Sports Leader Award, Cookery, Video and Media, Ceramics and Drama. Many students also complete their Duke of Edinburgh Award at Bronze, Silver or Gold standard during the Sixth Form.

 
Leadership Opportunities

Students are given every opportunity to develop personal, social and leadership skills through, for example:
•    the academic curriculum
•    the enrichment programme
•    the elected Leadership Team: Head Girl, Deputy Head Girls and Sixth Form Committee
•    roles as Games Captain or House Captain/Deputy House Captain
•    providing role models for the rest of the school, organising clubs and societies, peer mentoring
•    school visits/conferences either subject-based or involving extra-curricular activities
•    discussion groups, assemblies, sport, music, drama and a myriad other activities which build confidence and poise.