We believe that Sixth Form should be a time to experiment, to develop your independence by trying out new things, taking initiative and grasping leadership opportunities as they arise. Students regularly start their own clubs and so these remain fresh to suit current student appetites – last year Post-Structuralist Society thrived, whilst previous clubs have included First Aid Society and a Sixth Form Drama Group.
We also welcome a range of visiting speakers to school, and the Sixth Form are our first priority for these: exposing our Sixth Formers to a wide variety of professionals and individuals from all walks of life helps build their confidence in determining next steps.
Netball
Football
For all that academic work is vital, we know that life beyond the classroom is just as important. In addition to our roster of clubs, many of them student-led, we run a wide range of trips for Sixth Form students throughout the academic year, and are always open to students suggesting visits that will broaden their horizons. Our programme of visiting speakers exposes students to new ideas as well as acting as part of our careers education programme – speakers come from all walks of life and help students understand the options available to them once they finish education.
RECENT VISITING SPEAKERS
As the oldest and (normally!) the wisest students in school, it is right that our Sixth Form students are at the helm of Student Leadership at Holland Park School. Pictured are our Student Principals for 2023-2024, Greta and Xavier. They exemplify the very best of our school’s values: diligence and determination, kindness and respect, and a community-minded spirit. We seek to create opportunities for student leadership at all levels, from official positions on our Student Leadership Team to students who take initiative in organising charity fundraising drives, events such as our Culture Day in October, Sixth Form Iftar event during Ramadan, Sixth Form Open Mic Night and more. We welcome students’ ideas and proactivity, and want to support students in building up experiences not just for the sake of CVs and university applications, but for the business of life beyond the school gates.
We are proud of our community at Holland Park School – one of the advantages of a Sixth Form attached to an 11-16 school is the sense of belonging it can help to create. We want all students to feel part of the ‘team’ that is Holland Park Sixth Form, and our Sixth Formers regularly take part in informal sporting events, including ‘friendlies’ of Staff vs Sixth Form sports matches in a number of sports, which help to raise money for charity throughout the academic year. Pictured is our Sixth Form team for the Charity Staff vs Sixth Form football match in December. The camaraderie shown between students and staff at these events is invaluable; respect is evident in abundance and the healthy sense of fun and competition a vital part of Sixth Formers’ character education as they prepare for adult life.
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