HHS Prospectus 2023 - Flipbook - Page 8
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The Hemel Hempstead School
Sixth Form
The Hemel Hempstead School Sixth Form has
an impressive record of achievement with most
of our students going on to Higher Education,
including a large number of applicants to
Oxbridge and Russell Group universities. In the
last Ofsted visit the Sixth Form received a
special mention about how the students present
themselves as role models for younger students.
The school9s two year level three programme is
highly successful and matching students9 academic
and vocational needs to relevant courses is central to
our work. The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
further broadens our curriculum opportunities.
Members of the Sixth Form have a purpose built
Study Room, Sixth Form cafe, computer and Wi-Fi
facilities and a computer suite available in the Library.
A full and varied Sixth Form leads to a successful and
well-rounded young adult who is then able to move
purposefully on to the next stage, whilst recognising
that education is for life, not solely for results. As
students move through the Sixth Form and witness
the challenges of entry into Higher Education,
employment, training or gap years, they are assured
of expert guidance from experienced subject staff
and tutors.
Opportunities available are continually reviewed. As
well as academic study, a wide range of extracurricular and enrichment opportunities are available
and we encourage our students to be actively
involved in school and community life. There is a
Student Senior Leadership Team led by our Head
Students and an exceptional House System led by
Sixth Form House Captains. All Sixth Form students
are encouraged to accept responsibility for areas of
school life such as fundraising, supporting faculty
delivery or helping in the pastoral care of younger
students.