nullThe work has been very
interesting and the study
periods are brilliant for
getting work done.null Year 12 student
Your
Study time Your role
In tHe ScHooL
It is most important that you manage your time effectively and Initiative, leadership, responsibility and the ability to
that you use your study periods wisely as you will be expected communicate are all important aspects of your time in the
to work with greater independence and spend at least six Sixth Form at Northwood College. Hence we encourage all
hours working on your own for each AS level subject every Sixth Form students to take an active part in the Sixth Form
week. The Library is available to students for reference, and the wider community. You will be able to do this by
lending and for quiet study from 8.50 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday running clubs and activities throughout the school, taking a
to Friday and there is always a librarian on duty to assist you leading role in House and school events, as well as sharing
with resources and to answer any queries. In recognition of duties and organising the Common Room and arranging social
discover > learn > succeed the fact that you will need to make extensive use of the library events for the Sixth Form, through the Sixth Form Society. discover > learn > succeed
resources, as a Sixth Former, you will be able to borrow up to Every student is also encouraged to take on some community
ten books. There is a designated area in the library where Sixth service while in the Sixth Form.
nullMaturity, trust and
Formers can work. The Sixth Form also has access to study
Half way through Year 12, students have the opportunity to
areas in the Sixth Form Centre, equipped with computers. In
respect from everyone.null
put themselves forward for specific positions of responsibility,
addition, students may work in any of the Sixth Form
Year 12 student
such as Head Girl, Deputy Head Girl, Senior Prefect and as
classrooms that are not being used for teaching. In Year 13
House Captain or Vice House Captain. These appointments
you will also be able to work in your study room.
are made after a formal selection process. In the Summer Term
Sometimes students have one or two study periods at the end of Year 12, all students become prefects and are given an area
nullI had no firm
of an afternoon and you may go home provided you are not of responsibility that reflects their interests and abilities.
expectations as I had no
required for anything else.
idea what life in the Sixth
As a Sixth Former at Northwood College, we will expect you
Form would be like.
to have a positive commitment to the school, to uphold high
personal standards and to take full advantage of the
However, I have been
opportunities available.
nullI feel more independent
pleasantly surprised by
wearing my own clothes and the new freedom and
having more study time.null
responsibility that I have
now that I did not have
Year 12 student
before.null
Year 12 student
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