The Sixth Form induction days on the 25th and 26th June were extremely positive and well received by students who have engaged well with the tasks provided to them.
On the Thursday, Year 12 students were treated to an array of special guest speakers from various higher education institutions before learning how to write a personal statement and beginning the first part of their university application form.
The day ended with an inspiring speech from Steve Nevey, a former engineer and key player in the Red Bull Formula 1 racing team.
Year 11 students showed their interest in the KTS sixth form by turning up in huge numbers for the induction for prospective students.
Sudents engaged well with team building activities in the hall and listened attentively to current sixth form students who presented speeches on their perspective of sixth form life.
Prospective students were able to meet their form tutors and were provided with a wealth of information about all the academic, sporting, musical and performance based enrichment options available at The Knights Templar Sixth Form.
The day finished with an ‘Engaging Minds’ talk, delivered by the enigmatic and inspiring figures of Sir Trevor Brooking (former West Ham and England footballer) and Tony Gale (former Fulham and West Ham footballer, currently working for Sky Sports TV).
On the Friday session, prospective year 12 students attended their final sixth form induction day at KTS, taking the opportunity to attend taster sessions in all of the available A- Level and BTEC subjects.
Students also had the opportunity to listen to Dr Heskith, a guest speaker from The University of Cambridge before attending Mr Raymen’s presentation on all of the wider opportunities available in the sixth form; mentoring, sport and music tours, competitive sport, recreational activities, school productions, Gold D of E and many more.
For the day’s grand finale, students were treated to an exceptional solo French Horn performance by Ben Goldscheider (year 12), as well as an upbeat performance from our resident student band, including Barney Taylor, Alex Underwood and Harry Waters.
Prospective student Adam Craig was even lucky enough to win an iPad Air as part of the KTS feedback super-draw!
We would like to thank all of the students who took the time to attend the induction days last week, as well as to show our appreciation for all of the current sixth form students and teachers who contributed to a fantastic couple of days!