Ysgol Harri Tudur
sixth form
"The Road to a Brighter Future"
Sixth Form Prospectus 2024-2025
Inclusive ~ Ambitious
Croeso i wefan gwybodaeth opsiynnau 6ed Dosbarth
Ysgol Harri Tudur/Ysgol Henry Tudor
Welcome to the Ysgol Harri Tudur/Henry Tudor School
6th Form options information website.
Before exploring the subject pages please read the welcome message from Head Teacher Mrs Kite, information from Leader of Key Stage 5, Mrs McMillan and a personal message from Principal Student, Charlotte Lewis. Thank you.
Dear Students and parents,
I am really pleased to present you with some information about our Sixth Form at Ysgol Harri Tudur/Henry Tudor School.
This is often a confusing time for students – trying to choose your future when so many opportunities are open to you. Many of the courses we offer are new subjects or areas of learning to you. I hope that you will also find it exciting to be thinking about your future.
I hope that you will find useful information in this prospectus and during our Options Evening on 25th January 2024.
The Options website and event gives you a chance to see research course content, read through subject resources and discuss your course potential with staff. You’ll also get a chance to talk to current Sixth Form members to find out what Sixth Form life is like from a learner’s perspective.
Please take the time to consider your choices carefully – it’s a vital step. With several thousand possible combinations, you’ve plenty to choose from!
Do seek advice and guidance from subject teachers, career advisers and – if you already have a career in mind – employers. Explore your options. Choose what suits you and not what your friends are doing. If you have any difficult to answer questions about subject combinations, or which subjects are most appropriate for particular careers or university courses, then please raise them directly with Mrs McMillan in the Sixth Form Office.
For existing students, I hope you decide to return to the Sixth Form, we have never had more subjects, better facilities on offer or a better track record of success than now. We are also exploring hybrid learning options in order to help prepare students for academic life at University. In the Sixth Form you will also notice that your relationship with teachers change, reflecting your growing maturity as a student.
It’s a rewarding and enjoyable time for students. Ever since the move to Ysgol Harri Tudur the Sixth Form have proven a credit to the school with their fantastic efforts in subjects, their Seren selection, their extra-curricular contributions as Prefects and their successes in running whole school charitable events with over £2,500 raised in Term 1 of 2023-24 already.
I wish you every success in your application to join us and I hope to see you in September 2024 as a highly valued member of our valued Sixth Form community at Ysgol Harri Tudur/Henry Tudor School.
Mrs Fiona Kite BA (Hons) PGCE , CLT, FoCT, NPQH
Headteacher/Prifathro
A Message from Charlotte Lewis, Principal Student 2023-2024.
Ysgol Harri Tudur sixth form offers students a fantastic opportunity not only to learn and develop academically, but to also be an active member of the school and the wider community.
Whether your ambitions are to go to university, do an apprenticeship, enter the workplace, or if they are undecided, Ysgol Harri Tudur sixth form will provide you with the guidance and support to help you meet your goals.
We are very lucky at Ysgol Harri Tudur sixth form, to have access to some brilliant facilities within the school including the Sixth Form Common Room, the Sixth Form Study Room, and the wonderful Library- all providing a fantastic environment to work in whilst being supported and encouraged by members of staff.
Alongside the academic element of Sixth Form, there are numerous opportunities throughout the year to take an active role within the school and wider community. So far this year students have organised and run a Halloween Disco for year 7 pupils along with several fundraising events such as the MacMillan Coffee morning and Children and Need, allowing us to raise money for well deserving charities. Sixth Form also gives students the opportunity to socialise with each other during social events such as the bingo/quiz night organised by the student leadership team.
In terms of taking the next step into higher education, apprenticeships or the workplace, throughout the time in Sixth Form, students are given the opportunity to explore a wide range of careers through visits to universities, trips to careers/UCAS fairs and talks from a range of employers and education providers throughout the year. Moreover, the sixth form’s links with local employers along with the designated work experience week gives students the opportunity to develop skills and gain valuable experience in the workplace. During the summer programme in year 12 and the UCAS application process students are given dedicated support, from members of staff along with external providers such as the SEREN network, to put together UCAS/job applications along with writing their personal statement.
Ysgol Harri Tudur Sixth Form provides students with academic support along with the opportunity to develop important skills in order to prepare them for whatever their next steps may be.
The Common Room - Social Space
The Common Room - Kitchen Facilities
The 'Cwtch' Study Room - Computers
The Library