Sixth Form Prospectus - Kimbolton School

COMMUNITY SERVICE UNITCSU operates on Thursday afternoons and studentsparticipate in a variety of activities helping out in thelocal community.• Assisting in local Nursery Schools and Kindergartens• Assisting in local Primary Schools• Working with disabled children• Working with disabled adults• Sailing for the disabled• Helping out at local kennels, stables and vets• Running Kimbolton School’s recycling scheme• Assisting with games and music lessons at thePrep School• Working at a local charity shop• Visiting the elderly• Gardening and planting bulbs for the local communityWe are keen to extend the variety of placements we offer and will always try to accommodate anyspecial requests. Students can, of course, organise their own placements.The main aim of the Community Service Unit is to developa sense of social responsibility and give something backto the local community; the contribution from our pupilsis always greatly appreciated. That said, placementscan also provide excellent work experience, particularlyfor those considering a career in education, medicine,physiotherapy, healthcare, social services, veterinaryscience or perhaps working with animals. Studentsdevelop organisational, leadership, teamwork, problemsolvingand communication skills. These are all qualitiesthat universities and employers are looking for.DEBATINGThe Debating extension course offers students the opportunity to engage in lively and vigorousdebate on a variety of topical and philosophical issues, whilst at the same time introducing them tothe academic discipline of critical thinking.Debating has been thriving at Kimbolton School for a number of years, and this course will trainstudents in the key techniques: public speaking; speech writing; constructing logical arguments;rebuttal. Our aim is to provide students with the chance to participate in at least one externalcompetition over the course of the year – including the European Youth Parliament, English SpeakingUnion competitions and the Model United Nations.