This week, 4 of our Sixth Form Students have been campaigning for votes for Head Student. Two out of the four will be elected this prestigious title, and the votes will be cast by students and staff.
The nominees have created videos that will be shown during form time, where they will also visit throughout the week. They are also addressing staff in the Staff Room, and presenting to students in the Hall.
Here’s an introduction to the nominees –
Why do you think you should be head student?
Experience. The primary reason to why I should be Head Student is that unlike the other candidates for the role, I am an active councilor of the Sixth storm Council.
What would you hope to do as head student?
My headline to what I would do in this position is to reform both the Student Council and Sixth Form Council, increasing cooperation, through this I am confident in the formation of lasting results for the school.
What’s your favourite subject at Sixth Form?
By a long mile, history.
Why do you think you should be head student?
I believe I should be head student because I am a confident person who strives for change. I believe I can push for good in our school and extended community by not only bringing my own ideas but also raising the ideas of my peers.
What would you hope to do as head student?
As head student I would like to implement tutoring schemes to help students and current and future year 7’s with their transition. I know a lot of these changes will cost lots of money so I would also like to lead lots of fundraising events to raise funds but also to bring our school closer together.
What’s your favourite subject at Sixth Form?
For my A levels I am taking Biology, Chemistry and Sociology. I find it hard to choose a favourite subject as they all contain aspects I enjoy but as I want to pursue a science based course at university I would have to choose Biology and Chemistry.
Why do you think you should be head student?
I think that I would be a great head student because I am an extremely confident, competitive and hard-working person who will do anything to win and can speak in front of anyone.
What would you hope to do as head student?
I also have a few good ideas to help improve the student experience at CtK such as sporting competitions and activities which will help girls and boys socialise and have fun. I also want to improve the products in the canteen. Anyone can approach me and suggest ideas.
What’s your favourite subject at Sixth Form?
In 6th form I take history, business and media. I cannot choose a favourite as I enjoy them all. I have a great relationships with all my teachers.
Why do you think you should be head student?
I think I should be head student because I don’t want my campaign to be about me, I want it to be about everyone in the school. I’m a confident public speaker and believe I’d be a good fit to represent the community or Christ the King.
What would you hope to do as head student?
I would hope to run lots of polls, surveys, and open suggestion boxes around the school so that I can work on any problem anyone has. Making sure any student can be heard by teachers, even if they might be nervous to raise the issue themselves.
What’s your favourite subject at Sixth Form?
My favourite subject is sociology because I enjoy studying the way society works and voicing my opinion on the many current affairs we discuss in class.
Our Sixth Form students both past and present have been working hard putting together a brand new magazine called “Beyond the Classroom”. In it they share their experiences during their time studying here at CTK Sixth Form, their tips for success and have a little fun along the way.
We hope you enjoy it and gain a deeper insight into what life is like here at CTK Sixth Form.
We have had a large number of Year 11 students applying to remain with us in Sixth Form from September 2023 and we will find out on GCSE results day if they have been successful in gaining a place. However, there is still time to apply for a place in sixth form if your child already attends CTK. If you wish for your child to apply for a place, please contact Mr Reddington nreddington@christtheking.notts.sch.uk who will be able to provide them with an application form to complete.
Please remember what we will provide for your child if they choose to stay with us in sixth form:
- Expert teaching with small class sizes ensuring that students gain good results
- A strong sense of community – current sixth form students comment that they enjoy being separate from the other students but still a big part of the community at CTK
- Excellent support – our teachers know your children and what helps them to learn, be successful and happy.
The step up to Post 16 education is difficult and each year, many students who leave to start at college end up coming back to our sixth form stating that they miss the huge level of support that staff at our school give them. Please make contact with Mr Reddington should you have any questions about our sixth form.
CTK Care Charter Update
During each academic year, our sixth form students take part in the ‘CTK Care Charter’ where each students logs the hours that they volunteer within the school community.
The students lead on activities such as paired reading, delivering extra-curricular clubs, supporting students in lessons and mentoring students from younger year groups.
Rewards are given out at the end of each academic year based on the number of ‘logged’ hours that students undertake.
Students then use this information to support their applications for Universities, Higher-Level Apprenticeships or part time work during their studies.
Our sixth form students have also led a number of fundraising activities with the rest of the school, raising over £800 for Children in Need through events such as ‘Soak the Teacher’ and homemade bake sales.
To find out more about our Sixth Form enrichment opportunitues, take a look here.
With the help of their form tutors, our Year 13 students have recently submitted their UCAS and Higher-Level Apprenticeship applications. In recent weeks, students have had interviews at institutions such as Cambridge University and other Russell Group Universities. We are extremely proud of our sixth form students and wish them the best of luck in preparation for the next steps in their education.
