Getting To Know You

Before all the hard work kicks off, we like to give our new Sixth Formers some exciting ice-breaking fun during an action packed Induction Day. This event takes place on the first day of the new term and presents a variety of problem-solving activities to boost teamwork and enable the new students to really get to know each other, the school and their new tutors in a fun and safe environment.

This year’s Induction Day saw the group solving the blind architect challenge, completing the towers of Hanoi and crossing a lava flow.

The tasks focused on effective team-building skills such as communication, co-operation and trust, while providing a great opportunity for the emergence of leaders. The aim of these tasks was to break down barriers and encourage group cohesion, which is important for students making the transition into the skills. The programme includes cognitive, practical and physical tests to stretch the students’ endurance, patience, organisation and leadership.

Study Skills Day - a series of hands-on practical activities designed to increase the students’ awareness of how they can maximise their effectiveness as learners and communicators.

UCAS Options Day - visiting speakers offer workshops and information on Higher Apprenticeships, EPQs, gap year programmes, using social media and completing the UCAS application form.

Outside the working day there are also many other activities taking place to excite, enthuse and to take students outside their comfort zone. Whether it be coasteering at Worth Matravers or taking part in a ‘Come Dine with Me’ competition, there is something for everyone to broaden horizons and develop new interests.

Lower Sixth and especially for the Sixth Formers who are completely new to Clayesmore this year.

This high-energy day led to some impressive performances from our fresh crop of well-motivated Sixth Formers and their enthusiasm and willingness to get stuck in certainly bodes well for the next two years.