St Anselm'sSIXTH FORM NEWS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Support from Partner Universities
We are very fortunate to have strong links with both the University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University as well as Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge. These links have allowed our students to participate in schemes which have included online mentoring and tutorials and subject specific talks. We receive university support with our annual UCAS day in the summer term of Year 12 where universities speak about life at university, writing personal statements and what to consider when choosing a university. We are also pleased to be able to offer parent talks on areas such as student finance and applying to university and visits to local universities including the UKC Spring Fair which sees many universities in attendance. A number of our students have also successfully completed the Pathway to Bath programme.
Key dates
- Forthcoming CCCU open days - Sunday 13th October and Saturday 16th November 9.15-15.00. Click here for details.
- Student finance assembly by CCCU - Monday 11th November.
- Student finance parent online session - Thursday 14th November 17.30-18.00.
- The next undergraduate open day for UKC - Saturday 16th November 10.00-15.00. Click here to book.
- UKC University Fair - Wednesday 30th April 2025.
- UCAS Day for Year 12 - Wednesday 4th June 2025
Enrichment Opportunities
Students look at topical issues as part of the Skills for Life curriculum and will attend talks and workshops with specialists on areas such as road safety. We welcome guest speakers from various industries and organisations such as Kent Police and we also welcome back past students to share their experiences and stories of their current pathways. Students are also able to participate in trips such as a New York Business Trip in March 2024 and various subject visits to local universities. Our Sixth Form students are also at the heart of our charity work and participate in projects such as the shoebox appeal, organising a community tea party each Christmas, a giving tree for a local charity and our in-year fundraisers for our chosen charity – YoungMinds.
Work Experience
Our current Year 12 students will be undertaking Work Experience Placements at the end of the Summer term .
Kent Choices has developed a new Work Experience area of its website , which can be accessed without a log-in, presenting a wide range of virtual and other Work Experience Opportunities. Click here for details.
Springpod offers excellent virtual work experience courses which can be completed at no cost. Click here to access.
Apprenticeships
Our Careers advisor Mrs Cameron will be holding a workshop and assembly on Apprenticeships on Wednesday 23rd January 2025.
One of our former student successfully secured a Business Degree Apprenticeship at Lloyd's - this Springpod feature documents her inspiring journey Partners Website (springpod.com).
Useful Websites and Initiatives
Students looking to apply to MEDICAL SCHOOL may find this guide on the application process helpful. Click here.
Students in Year 12 who are interested in STEM-related subjects may be interested in a Nuffield Research Placement Opportunity, gaining real-life career experience in the summer holiday. Click here.
