Sixth Form Prospectus - Kimbolton School

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Kimbolton SchoolWelcome to the Sixth Form at KimboltonI am delighted to introduce our Kimbolton School SixthForm Prospectus. As you will read over the comingpages, the Sixth Form experience at Kimbolton Schoolis rich and rewarding. As long as you are prepared towork, I can guarantee that the results you will achievein 2015 will be the best to which you can personallyaspire.Just as importantly you will enjoy the vibrant life andatmosphere of the Sixth Form, both in class and in theextra-curricular field.At Kimbolton we are not interested in the ‘conveyor belt’ syndrome of ticking off notches as thecourses proceed. Instead, we want your two Sixth Form years to be full of excitement, challengesand, of course, hard work, leaving indelibly positive and happy memories.Should you wish to discuss any Sixth Form matter in greater detail, please do not hesitate to comeand see me.In the meantime, I wish you well with forthcoming examinations.Jonathan BelbinHeadmaster
From the Head of Sixth FormLife in the Sixth Form at Kimbolton School isfull of opportunities and challenges. Unlikeother schools, there are no restrictions as towhat combination of subjects to select. You canchoose what is right for you in order to take fullcontrol of your academic destiny.At Kimbolton we are proud of the good rapportbetween Sixth Formers and teachers, sustainedthrough a seminar approach in many lessonsand through a vast array of new opportunitiesavailable both in extra-curricular activities and inpreparation for university life.There are around 95 students in each year of the Sixth Form, enough to offer a good choice of newsubjects: Economics, Business Studies, Physical Education, Politics, and Theatre Studies. You willalso have a wide range of activities and a variety of friends but we are not so large that individualsbecome just “another” student. Class sizes are small, usually 8 to 12, and we are fortunate in thevery high calibre of teaching staff and excellent facilities centred on the Castle as the Sixth Formcore.New activities range from opportunities to see the literary heritage of Edinburgh, visiting Russia ata very exciting point in its history, to the annual exchange with Bridgewater Raritan High School inNew Jersey and the chance to form your own company in the Young Enterprise Scheme. KimboltonSixth Formers have won national recognition in events as diverse as canoeing and debating.A lively set of social events centres around the Sixth Form Club, culminating in the Summer Ball.There is a real sense of camaraderie at Kimbolton as seen by the lifetime friendships establishedhere that continue through the thriving OKs Association.At Kimbolton we have an excellent record of A level success and our guidance team of tutors anduniversity advisors is on hand to ease the pathway beyond 18 by a detailed programme of support,including arranged visits, personal statement advice and mock interviews.Our students are our ambassadors. We believe that the Kimbolton experience provides enrichmentin term of academic qualifications and in the wider field of fostering cultural and social awarenessand in developing leadership skills.We look forward to welcoming you. If you have any questions about the Sixth Form at Kimbolton docontact me on 01480 862264 or by e-mail at ajb@kimbolton.cambs.sch.ukAndrew Bamford, Head of Sixth Form
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Page 9 and 10: Thinking of Boarding?Some thoughts
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Page 37 and 38: OUTDOOR PURSUITSThe Outdoor Pursuit
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