Students were given a taste of what life is like in Saint Benedict Sixth Form.
Students from Saint Benedict and schools further afield joined us for our Sixth Form Taster Day.
In the morning students were given a choice of lessons to attend and in the afternoon they took part in a series of team-building exercises.
These included a murder mystery activity, a challenge called ‘the floor is lava’, which involved team members using rubber mats to get to a finish line without touching the floor. The third activity was called ‘night flight’ and students had to form a chain and navigate a rope course whilst wearing blindfolds. The final activity was ‘pipe dream’ where students had to use sections of pipe to move a ball from the start line to the finish in a bucket.
Angela King, Senior Assistant Headteacher and Head of Sixth Form, said: “Our Sixth Form Taster Day was a fantastic opportunity for students to experience life as a Sixth Form learner and explore a range of exciting subjects and activities.
“Throughout the day, students demonstrated excellent attitudes to learning, working hard and applying themselves fully in every session they attended. They embraced new challenges with enthusiasm, engaged thoughtfully with staff and peers, and showed a genuine commitment to making the most of the experience.
“In addition to the academic sessions, students took part in a variety of team-building activities designed to develop communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. It was encouraging to see students supporting one another, sharing ideas, and working together effectively to complete tasks. Their positive approach, resilience, and willingness to step outside their comfort zones made the day a great success.
“We were extremely proud of the maturity and dedication shown by all students and look forward to welcoming them into Sixth Form in the future.”
Alison Bateman, Pastoral head of Sixth Form, said: “This year’s taster day changed format in that students got an hour-long taster session to gain a better insight into their subject choices and adding in the team building supported in building upon essential soft skills. We were delighted to welcome back so many of our existing year 11s as well as meeting some new faces who settled in so well.”
