Academy stages open evening for prospective sixth formers

Academy stages open evening for prospective sixth formers

5th November 2015

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STUDENTS have taken the first step on the next part of their educational journey at an open evening for prospective sixth formers.

For many Year 11 students already at Trinity Academy, in Thorne, it was the first time they had been into the £1.2m purpose-built sixth form centre, which is kept exclusively for the academy's older students.

The evening also attracted students from other Doncaster schools who are considering Trinity Academy for their next two years' of study.

Sam Leonard, 15, of Barnby Dun, who wants to take A levels in maths, further maths, physics and history, said: "I didn't know much about Trinity before so this is a good opportunity to see the facilities. I'm focused on my subjects and am looking for good teaching and a school that's respected."

The academy is laying on an additional new bus service from Barnby Dun, starting in September 2016, to open up sixth form opportunities for students to the south west of Thorne.

It was one of the developments explained to students and parents by director of sixth form Gemma Hirst at the open evening, where sixth formers helped run displays and activities across the subject range.

Olivia Steeper, 15, of Thorne, who currently attends the academy, said: "There are lots of subjects I didn't know much about and things I'm considering that I didn't know if I could take, so the open evening has been really useful. It's also been good to see how the sixth form centre is set up for quiet study periods."

Reporting that the sixth form had been judged as 'good' by Ofsted in a recent inspection, Mrs Hirst said: "We aim to get the best out of every student, to make sure they are always working to their aspirations and goals and supporting them to get to where they want to be."

This summer the A level pass rate at Trinity was 99 per cent with 45 per cent of all grades being B or better. The academy is also rated 'outstanding' for value added and 80 per cent of students this year went on to university.

Mrs Hirst said the academy offered 28 subjects at A level as well as applied A levels in health and social care and ICT and BTEC level 3 courses in sport and business.

Students embark on a two-day induction programme at the start of sixth form and can get involved in a range of opportunities including Duke of Edinburgh award, volunteering, work placements, RAF leadership training, sport and performing arts.    

Head boy Adam Osborne said: "I couldn't think of a better place to prepare us for university. Not only do they push you academically but lots of opportunity are in place to develop us as individuals."

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