Transition event next month
We are enormously proud of our Sixth Form community at Rydal Penrhos.
Years 12 and 13 are exceptional ambassadors for the school and our teaching staff do an incredible job of ensuring each pupil reaches their goals and are put in the best possible position before moving on to higher education, the working world, or whatever avenue they choose to go down next.
Small class sizes, an individualised approach to learning and the freedom to study the subjects that really excite brings out the best in pupils, with the school’s examination results at A Level in 2020 the best in the school’s history despite some substantial disruption due to COVID-19.
Not only this, Sixth Formers get the chance to develop informal and rewarding relationships with teachers and make new friends – all whilst being guided towards the very best outcomes for a successful career path.
Rydal Penrhos will be holding a “Discovering our Sixth Form” event on Wednesday 16 June, which gives incoming Sixth Form pupils both within the school and those who are joining in September a dedicated event to smooth their transition.
Upon arriving at Rydal Penrhos, current and external pupils will participate in an Assembly led by Alun Brown, who is Head of Key Stage 5 at the school. He will take them through what Sixth Form is like, the opportunities available and what is expected of them as role models to younger pupils.
This will be followed by a morning of taster lessons, where pupils will meet with their A Level subject teachers to familiarise themselves with the curriculum and ask any questions they have about their choices answered in a relaxed and friendly setting.
Pupils will then be treated to lunch in the school’s dining room before embarking on an afternoon of team-building exercises led by some special guests.
The Welsh Regiment Schools’ Team will be visiting Rydal Penrhos to take pupils through activities that boost skills such as communication and leadership, getting to know each other and have plenty of fun in the process.
This will hopefully stand each pupil in good stead ahead of their move into Sixth Form at the start of the next academic year, which can be a daunting time for pupils but one they should be immensely excited about.
We are looking forward to welcoming new pupils and hope our current Year 11 get a significant amount out of the day ahead of the next stage of their respective journeys.