Boston Grammar School SIXTH FORM Care - Achievement - Respect - Excellence WELCOME BY HEAD OF SIXTH FORM Boston Grammar School is an excellent place such as the Extended Project Qualification and to study as a Sixth Form student. The school the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. has a long history of promoting outstanding Students have the opportunity to apply for a achievement within a supportive environment number of leadership positions, where they which helps students to develop their learning can develop their own personal leadership skills, whilst also promoting the essential skills as well as having a positive impact upon character traits which will allow them to school life. become successful, productive citizens of the future. All students engage in a tutorial study programme which focuses on how you learn, Sixth form studies are based around A level organise time and how to develop courses, with a broad curriculum being independence, as well as essential research offered to students who wish to come to and study skills. Students also learn about study with us. The school is rightly proud of financial products and money management in the breadth of courses it currently offers and these sessions. firmly believes that this helps to promote an ethos in which high standards are expected The Sixth Form staff team work hard to and a personalised, tailored learning ensure that all students are supported experience is provided for our students. throughout their Sixth Form experience. We all believe that students achieve their best In addition to our A level curriculum, courses when they are happy and can access support in Science and PE are also available as BTEC whenever it is needed. We believe that this qualifications. personal, student centred approach is what makes our Sixth Form stand out. Sixth Form students have access to purpose- built accommodation in the school’s newly I am confident that our school provides a expanded Sixth Form Centre, where they may superb environment in which young men and access computers and other learning women can learn, develop and flourish. It has resources to help them to complete their the perfect mix of historic tradition and work in independent study periods. Students modern outlook, helping our students to hold also have access to Wi-Fi in this area, allowing strong social values alongside high personal them to bring their own device to use in aspirations. We provide outstanding levels of school. care and support to ensure all students can unlock their potential and go on to excel in The Sixth Form Centre has been recently the world beyond Boston Grammar School. improved to provide our students with high quality teaching and study spaces including two large private study rooms, a silent study space and two additional classrooms. In addition to academic studies, Sixth Form students are encouraged to engage in other activities which enrich their experience of Boston Grammar School. These include sporting activities, extra-curricular opportunities, mentoring and supporting John Lyon - Head of Sixth Form younger students, additional qualifications, CARE ACHIEVEMENT RESPECT EXCELLENCE WELCOME BY HEAD BOY Being Head Boy of this school has taught me universities and future employers might well the importance of being able to represent an look for. institution with such a vast and winding history. Growing up through the years, Even with the restrictions that we face with completing my GCSE’s and starting my A- the current COVID related situation, the Sixth levels, I am grateful for this opportunity to Form community and the school have been give something back to the school, which determined to create the best possible helped me with so much throughout my opportunities for all. Continuing the Grammar educational career. The way the school has Gazette in its online form, the publication of pushed me to exceed my expectations and the Sixth Form Weekly Newsletter and reach new heights is something I will be creating safe places for private study all have eternally grateful for. contributed to our well-being. This resilience the school shows is a defining feature and The Sixth Form experience is completely explains how the school has thrived different to that of GCSE or before, as it gives throughout its 460 year history. Over time, you the freedom to make lots of choices. This every student who recognizes opportunity, brings personal responsibility, and options, makes best use of their time, and works hard, allowing you to pursue what you truly want goes on to prove themselves on the world to. This is something which all the staff at stage. Due to recent events one notable Old Boston Grammar School both understand and Boy, Professor Jonathan Van Tam (Deputy actively encourage. It will allow you to move Chief Medical Officer for England) is busy towards your dream job and to set and pursue doing exactly that. He acts as an inspiration your own goals. This is what the Grammar for every student in the school including School’s Sixth Form is about. myself as he indirectly represents his hometown, broadcasting in front of the entire We get time to investigate or find out new country. ideas, as well as extending our experiences and skill set. Private Study time is best used to I can safely say that Boston Grammar School expand your knowledge in your chosen provides the very best opportunities for subjects but is also invaluable in providing an success both in further education and for opportunity to find university courses, careers work. The students who leave the grammar information or enrichment opportunities. The school stand as a testament to its history, time the school provides, allows you to success and excellence. The school has its enhance your personal skills. These can range roots deep in the heart of our town, this is from public speaking to improving your coding shown in its many traditions and values, and or writing abilities. Opportunities such as anyone considering this as their choice for becoming a member of the SSLT, (Student Sixth Form would value the education that it Senior Leadership Team) will allow me and can offer. the rest of the team to apply for university and jobs with an added advantage. These roles have given us valuable skills such as leadership, time management and organisational and speaking abilities not gained in other ways. These skills allow the students in the Sixth Form, including myself, to develop a range of well-rounded abilities making us stand out, something which Samuel Wilson - Head Boy CARE ACHIEVEMENT RESPECT EXCELLENCE WELCOME BY HEAD GIRL Adjusting to new methods of study, in academy maintains many values which I hold addition to attending a new school to join the dear, including diversity, inclusion and Sixth Form was nerve-racking to say the least. consideration for others. This amazing school However, as soon as I took my first steps into doesn’t just encourage you to go to university Boston Grammar School, I knew that this was as your post-sixth form goal, they also inform the place for me. The supportive staff, the you on apprenticeships, scholarships and welcoming students and the excellence of many more options in order to support teaching within all subjects are the elements different abilities, goals and interests, each which have allowed me to flourish to my one, remarkable in its own sense. The school highest and best ability from my very first day. is filled with opportunities and supports your life skills on top of your academic ones to give Joining a school with such an elevated you experience and preparation for the reputation as Boston Grammar School was outside world. This gives you the confidence quite daunting. Nevertheless, my feelings to throw yourself at every opportunity vanished thanks to everything the staff have available. I believe that Boston Grammar continued to offer all students, namely the School and the place it holds in our opportunity to achieve the best version of community is truly a place for everybody yourself. It doesn’t matter whether you’re wishing to study at this level. starting year 12 or an established member of the Sixth Form, the staff at Boston Grammar I am blessed to represent Boston Grammar School never forget your individual School as its Head Girl this year, whilst importance and truly, every student’s working alongside an amazing Student wellbeing and ability is highly considered even Leadership Team, who donate their time to after leaving. support the ethos of the school. The Boston Grammar School Sixth Form has allowed me Although the statement, “A-levels are a huge to blossom and grow in confidence, step up from GCSE’s” is true, the teaching and knowledge and integrity and I hope choosing study facilities provided for all students to this school as your next step will allow you to access are what makes the adjustment to a do the same. new environment to be as thrilling as it is in our Sixth Form. Everything this school offers for its students is the reason why the reputation for care and excellence is maintained year after year. The most crucial factor which allows you to settle into the study of A-levels with ease is your effective use of your study periods, in addition to time spent at home completing work and revision. Sandra Bielik - Head Girl Nothing will help you achieve your dream grades and aspirations as much as yourself. The only thing we can’t ever get back is time so use it wisely! Being in the Sixth Form at Boston Grammar School has truly inspired me to not only be a better student but a better person too.