Life in the Sixth Form

MOVING
INTO
Sixth Form
ANYA
Studying
Maths, Economics and
Geography
Initially, the thought of moving to a new school with a
co-ed Sixth Form, from an all girls’ school, was daunting,
especially as I didn’t know anyone at St Albans School.
However, although it was a hard decision, I know that it
was the best choice for me. Moving to St Albans School
has made me a more confident person and has given me
a fresh start. It allowed me to broaden my group of friends
and pushed me out of my comfort zone. It has made
for a more varied classroom experience, with a broader
range of views and opinions. I believe that being in a co-ed
environment will ultimately help me prepare for my life
outside of school, when I carry on my studies at university.
As any new girl moving to a predominantly boys’ school,
one of my main concerns about the transition was making
new friends. I was quite nervous about how everything
would work. Would I have friends? Would I settle in
properly? I think after the first two weeks I was settled,
and it wasn’t as scary as I thought it would be! Because
all the girls were new into the Lower Sixth Form, it made
it easy to open conversations and form friendships.
Everyone at the School was so friendly and welcoming
and I settled into the new routine very quickly.