New Sixth Form Guide

NEW SIXTH FORMERS’ GUIDE

“We must be good sons, brothers, husbands, servants, masters”

William Sewell, Founder of the College

I am delighted that you are coming to Radley for the Sixth Form. Congratulations on gaining a place: you have come through a very competitive entry process.

Starting at a new school can be a challenge; your excitement will probably be mingled with a few understandable nerves. However, you can be sure that you will be welcomed warmly: in your Social and in the College as a whole; by your peers, by other boys, by the dons and by all who work for and are associated with the College. We care about each of you individually and seek to ensure that all are happy and fulfilled.

It may take you a little while to find your feet, but I hope that quickly you are able to take advantage of everything on offer. We welcome the fresh intake of ideas and skills you bring and encourage you to be ambitious in all you do. Many of our new Sixth Form play prominent roles in the school and go on to achieve much. There are several recent examples of new Sixth Formers who have been top academic leaders, Heads of Social, captains of sport and key performers in the music and drama departments. I hope that you will be true to yourself and make a difference.

This booklet gives some basic information about the school, which will help you in the early days. A glance through the pages will tell you just how much there is to get involved in. Embrace it with enthusiasm as you start your time with us.

I look forward to seeing you thrive. Yours,

John Moule Warden

ADVICE FROM A PREVIOUS NEW SIXTH FORMER

This is part of a letter written by a boy from Serbia, who came to Radley, to someone coming from the same country. He describes some of the challenges of starting a new school in the Sixth Form as well as his excitement at the opportunities Radley has given him.

“I can almost feel your excitement, knowing how nervously I was anticipating the exact same moment last year. I know, it feels unreal. I can assure you though, it is even more unreal once you actually set foot on the Radley College campus.

Even though it looks fantastic in the photos on the website (which I endlessly browsed for around four months before I came here), it is even more stunning.

Radley is not a typical HMC boarding school. From all the potential students out there, you probably won the lottery! It is very old and traditional, which gives it a unique kind of charm, which you do not get around many boarding schools.

It will be a strange start, but I would be very surprised if Radley does not turn out to be the best two years of your life. Very few people have this sort of privilege, so take full advantage of it and be ambitious.

Radley offers so much: from various academic societies and extracurricular activities, to superb sports facilities.

My advice to you:

 Be open-minded and do not be afraid to think differently from an average Radleian. In other words, stay authentic and stay true to yourself. Make a change.

 Engage in extra-curricular activities as much as you can: there are so many wonderful opportunities.

 Follow your interests, however unusual or strange they are. Radley is the perfect place to develop your ideas and turn them into something. Currently, I am running two academic societies and an academic journal merely because I had the initiative to pull it off. That is all you need.

 If you are a reader, there is no better place to spend your time than the library. It is arguably the happiest place in College - it offers an immense quantity of books and a great place to do revision.

 Be friendly and kind. That is the best way to make good friends around Radley. As long as you are a nice person, you will always be able to surround yourself with people similar to you.

Good luck!”

SOME RADLEY TERMS

Try to familiarise yourself with these:

Senior Prefect

Head Boy (appointed by the Warden).

Senior Pups

A senior group of four boys (appointed by the Warden) to act as a leadership team. In addition to the Senior Prefect and his deputy, the Second Prefect, the other two senior pups take responsibility for the academic and co-curricular aspects of College life.

Pup

Senior boy in your Social (appointed by the Warden and Tutor). He organises the House Prefects and is a good source of advice for new boys.

College Prefect

Members of the 6.2 year group chosen for leadership in the academic and co-curricular areas of school life.

House Prefects

Known as HPs, these are 6.2 boys who carry out duties in Social supervising Prep and bed times. One will be Deputy Head of Social, another may be Captain of Games.

Mentor

The boy in 6.1 in your Social who is responsible for looking after you during your first year at Radley.

Tutor

Word always used instead of ‘Housemaster’.

Don Teacher.

Form Master

A don who meets regularly with you to discuss academic and pastoral matters.

Social Boarding House (there are 11).

Short Break

10.45 to 11.15a.m.

Calendar

A small booklet issued to every boy with school information and daily schedule.

Leave Away Half Term.

Michaelmas, Advent, Hilary & Trinity Weekends

Exeats from Friday lunch time to Monday evening.

Shells 1st Year (Year 9)

Removes 2nd Year (Year 10)

Fifths 3rd Year (GCSE, Year 11)

VI:1 First Year Sixth Form (Year 12)

VI:2 Second Year Sixth Form (Year 13)

Wet Bob

Rows in Lent and Summer Terms.

Dry Bob

Plays Hockey and Cricket in Lent and Summer Terms.

Bigside

Large Pitch near Pavilion for senior games.

Jam account

Your credit account for buying tuck in Shop. This will be arranged by your parents.

EPOS card

Electronic card used by boys for purchases in Shop and the Coffee Shop on their Jam Account.

Privi

An abbreviation of ‘Privilege Weekend’, a Privi is a weekend when you go home on Saturday once your school commitments (including matches and games) are finished. You must return by 9pm on Sunday evening. You are usually allowed 2 Privis per term, but they are privileges so permission can be refused if you are behind with your work.

Sunday out

You may go out with your parents or a friend (with your parents’ and Tutors’ permission) after Chapel on Sunday, returning by 9pm (or by Chapel if there is Sunday Evensong).

WHO DOES WHAT?

Warden (Mr JS Moule) the Radley term for Headmaster, leads the school and has overall responsibility for the boys at Radley. He establishes the direction of the school, makes decisions on admitting boys and appoints staff.

Sub Warden (Mr BJ Holden) deputises for the Warden and is responsible for the tutors, sub tutors and pastoral housemistresses, ensuring common practice across the Socials. He is also responsible for significant disciplinary matters. In addition the Sub Warden is Child Protection Officer, runs the Pastoral team and oversees prefect training. Retiring in August 2024.

Sub-Warden Designate (Mr N Murphy) is responsible for the dayto-day running of the College and all matters of boy behaviour. He also manages the balance between all areas of Radley life to ensure a true all-round education for every boy. Mr Murphy will become Sub-Warden in September 2024.

Bursar (Mr A Ashton) is responsible for all the non-teaching departments at Radley: Accounts, Estates, Housekeeping, Human Resources, Maintenance, Catering departments and the Sports Centre.

Director of Admissions and Communications (Mrs SL Langdale) is in charge of Admissions and Communications and is responsible for recruiting all new pupils to the school and for internal and external communications.

Development Director (Ms EHM Anderson) is responsible for the Radley Foundation which fundraises for bursaries and other projects of the College, and for the liaison with Old Radleians, parents and former parents through the Radleian Society and the business network Radley for Life.

Deputy Head Academic (Mr JHC Porter) is responsible for all academic matters and for the Heads of Departments. He advises on boys’ choices of GCSEs and A levels and is especially concerned to make sure boys work to the best of their abilities.

Deputy Head Systems (Mr RD Shaw) is responsible for the timetable, school database, the calendar and for the reports system.

Deputy Head Co-Curricular (Mr H Crump) oversees all co-curricular areas: Games, Wednesday Activities, Societies, Charities, CCF, D of E, Art, Music, Drama and the Countryside Centre.

Under Master:

Mr TRG Ryder is the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and supports the Sub-Warden with safeguarding and child protection matters across the school.

Head of Sixth Form (Mr TC Lawson) oversees the work of all boys in the Sixth Form and takes the lead on academic and pastoral matters.

Chaplain (The Rev’d Dr RAH Evans) is responsible for all services in Chapel and, with the Warden, for the religious life of the school. Radley is very unusual in having daily evening Chapel for the whole school. Large numbers of boys are confirmed each year. The Chaplain’s role is to help develop Radleians’ Christian and Spiritual awareness in the five years they are at the College, and engaging boys of all faiths.

Precentor (Mr SJ Gladstone) is in charge of the Chapel Choir and the Orchestra and, with Dr TM Morris (Succentor) and Ms SEH Lockett (Head of Performance), is responsible for music making at Radley.

Director of Sport (Mr JA Gaunt) has responsibility for the sporting strategy of the college and oversees all Masters i/c of individual sports.

Director of Drama (Ms VK Buse) is in charge of the Theatre and with Ms Amber Wiles (Head of Academic Drama) is responsible for directing the annual school productions including the biannual College Play and Musical and the annual Year Group Plays.

The Proctor (Mr LM Healy) helps maintain standards of punctuality and dress in College, runs the Fatigues punishments and is a presence to ensure Radleians are well-ordered in

Shop, between lessons and in Hall and Chapel. He is also Company Sergeant Major for the CCF.

The Tutor (Housemaster) at Radley is the don or master most closely concerned with a boy’s boarding life and development as a person. This is because the Social is a boy’s home seven days a week, where friendships are made, work done and monitored, and life lived.

Heads of Departments Each academic department is led and overseen by a Head who is responsible for academic initiatives for their subject both in and beyond the classroom.

Form Masters A boy usually has four Form Masters in his time at Radley: a Shell Form Master (Forms based on Social group) who helps a boy settle and make friends here, and who checks academic progress; then a Remove and then a Fifth Form Master who is also connected to your Social; finally, a Sixth Form Master, chosen by the boy, who teaches one of his A Level subjects, and who advises on Sixth Form work habits and on university entrance.

RADLEY PLACES

Mansion: Built in 1721 and formerly Radley Hall. It was the family house of Sir John Stonhouse and then of Sir George Bowyer. Common Room, the Warden’s, Sub Warden’s and Academic Director’s offices, are in this building; also Admissions and the OR Society and Foundation offices. (1)

Panelled, Blue & Lakeside Rooms: Formerly the school library, now reception rooms on the ground floor of the Mansion, previously known as the Wilson Library. (1)

Stone Hall: Front hall of Mansion. (1)

Common Room: The Staff room. On the first floor of the Mansion. (1)

Reprographics Centre: In the Mansion basement in the former cellars. This is where any photocopying may be done. (1)

JCR (Junior Common Room): once a large cellar – then a servants’ hall. In 1971 it became a bar for senior boys. It is open 2 nights per week on Thursdays and Saturdays. You will join when you turn 17. (1)

Chapel: Built in 1897 by Sir Thomas Jackson. Almost everything in it has been given to say ‘Thank you’. It contains a Flemish Altarpiece which was made in about 1510. Chapel is open all day for any who would like to go inside. Radleians are well known for their hymn-singing! (2)

Hall: The College dining hall where all meals are eaten. It was built in 1910 and contains paintings of former Wardens and other Radley figures. There are also shields bearing the Coats of Arms of former pupils.(3)

The Richard Morgan Library: This was originally a barn – but later became a schoolroom called School. It was used as a junior dining hall at one stage. The panelling may have come from the old Houses of Parliament. It is now the central library, and is named after RM Morgan, Warden of Radley from 1991-2000. (4)

Clock Tower: Was built in 1847 on a German design. It contains three bells – Peter, James and John. The lower section was once used for playing Fives. The area nearest to A Social was called ‘Pups Court’. (11)

Clock Tower Court / Coffee Shop: EPOS card can be used. There are regular lunchtime concerts.

Sewell Centre: The Art and Design Centre named after Warden Sewell. It was opened in 1979. (16)

Queen’s Court: The circular classroom building on the left of the main drive. It was opened by H.M. The Queen in November 1997 and houses the Maths, Economics, Biology, Geography and Geology classrooms. Often known as “the Doughnut”. (18)

The David Rae Smith Building: The classroom building on the right of the drive, opposite Queen’s Court, housing, English, Modern Languages, Academic Support and the Studio Theatre. David Rae Smith was the Chairman of the College Council 1976-1992. (21)

Silk Hall: This is part of the Music School and named after DRW Silk –Warden of Radley 1968-1991. It is used for concerts, lectures, and for other meetings. (20)

Theatre: Completed in September 2005 – it adjoins the Silk Hall and Music School and is also used for school assemblies. (22)

Memorial Arch: Was built in 1922 and is now a memorial to ORs and staff who died in the two World Wars. (23)

The Chapel of the Resurrection: Is over Memorial Arch. It is used for Holy Communion (see times in Calendar) and Roman Catholic Mass and for those who wish to have quiet time to reflect. (23)

Shop: By Memorial Arch, Shop is where boys eat together as a Social on a rotational basis.

Croome’s Arch / Tower: Part of A Social. Arthur Croome was Tutor of F Social (1892). (A)

Paton’s Quad: By A and F Socials. Stephen Paton was Tutor of A Social (1936) and Head of Modern Languages. (A)

Round Pavilion: A circular building with visitors’ changing rooms and a room for parents’ teas after matches. (25)

Jackdaw Clump: The group of trees in the middle of the Games Fields. (27)

Cheesers: The path from the Academic Director’s House that goes across the golf course (past the tree known as College Oak) to the old Oxford to Abingdon Road.

Pups’ Field: The grass area between College Pond and the drive below Mansion.

McKenna Strength & Conditioning Centre and Jock Mullard Rowing Tank: Situated by the running track, these are state of the art facilities to help boys achieve their best in sport. (35)

TIMES IN A TYPICAL DAY

These are the timings for a typical week day in the first half of the Michaelmas Term:

08:00

8.45-9.55) 08:30

19:55 Prep

20:45 Cocoa

22:30 Reading & Bed

Mondays

13:25 Central Hour

15:00 Period 6

15:45 Period 7

16:30 Form Masters’ Period

17:00 Academic Priority Time

Tuesdays

14:40 Games I

16:30 Games II – or other extracurricular activity

Wednesdays

13:40 Wednesday Activities

15:50 Period 6

16:35 Period 7

17:20 Period 8

Thursdays

14:40 Games I

16:30 Games II – or other extracurricular activity

Fridays

14:40 Period 6

15:25 Period 7

16:30 Games

Saturdays

EMAIL AND I.T.

Email

On your first day at Radley you will be shown how to use the College email. Your parents can then contact you by your address e.g. john.smith2023@ radley.org.uk. Get into the routine of reading email at least twice a day; it is a very important way of receiving messages from dons about work, activities and games. Dons can be contacted by email: initials.surname@ radley.org.uk (see the calendar for initials).

Sensible use of IT

Radley has clear rules about the misuse of IT. Abusive emails are treated very seriously as is any unkindness about other people or inappropriate information about yourself on Social Networking sites like Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram. The guiding principles are not to write anything that you would be embarrassed for your parents to read; and to remember that everything you write electronically can be retrieved by any school or future university or employer.

WEEKEND FACILITIES AT RADLEY

In the Michaelmas Term:

Design Centre

Sunday: 11:00-12:30, 13:30-17:00

Art Centre

Painting studio open during the weekend. Other facilities are open by arrangement.

Ceramics

Open 11:00-17:00 on Sundays.

Computer Rooms

Open 07:30-22:00.

Library

Saturday 08:00-13:00.

Sunday 13.00-18:00.

Music School

Open daily: 07:00-22:15. You have to decide when you wish to practise and can use any room. A little practice often is better than a long session just before your lesson! Help with practice is at hand from a full time member of staff from 07:45 each morning.

Sports Hall

The Sports Hall is available for hire most evenings after prep and Saturday and Sunday evenings. Please email sportscentre@radley.org.uk to book.

The Sports Hall is used heavily throughout the week for organised sports activities such as Cricket, Badminton, Basketball and Weight Training. You are likely to use the sports hall for at least one of these activities.

Swimming Pool

The Swimming Pool is available for casual use on Sundays from 4pm –5pm.

There are organised swim sessions during all games sessions for boys who opt for swimming. There are also Swim Squad training sessions on a Tuesday and Thursday from 5pm –6pm for club level swimmers.

Tennis

Available for use on most occasions. Observe the footwear and clothing regulations.

Rackets

Rackets bookings are by appointment only: JCR.Rock@radley.org.uk.

Squash

Squash is available on Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm. Only clean nonmarking trainers may be worn on court.

Fives

Any time on Saturday and Sunday (unless there is a match). Access code can be obtained from the Master in Charge.

Golf

Boys are allowed on the golf course from 1:30pm on Saturdays until 18:30 and from midday on Sundays until 18:30.

Astros

Available to use after Prep each evening.

Boat House

We train at 1.30pm every Saturday throughout the year and finish by approx. 4.30pm. After this time by private arrangement with the Master in Charge.

Real Tennis

The Real Tennis court was built in 2008 and is one of only four school courts in the country. Boys can use the courts at the weekends with an advance booking by email.

SPORTS & OTHER ACTIVITIES

Our aim at Radley is to provide an environment where students of all abilities can strive for success, achieve that success and then be rewarded for their accomplishment. With that in mind, Sixth Formers should take every opportunity to throw themselves into the main games sessions of the Michaelmas and Lent terms.

Boys will have plenty of opportunity to explore sports that they may not yet have played. The main game in the Michaelmas term is rugby followed by hockey and rowing in the Lent Term, and cricket, rowing, tennis and athletics in the Summer Term.

In the Sixth Form there is a larger choice of sports available including:

 Badminton

 Basketball

 Beagling

 Cross Country

 Fives

 Football

 Golf

 Polo

 Rackets

 Real Tennis

 Sailing

 Squash

 Swimming

The main games sessions happen at 14.40 - 16.00 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The timings for games on Fridays differ dependent on whether we are in the Winter or Summer timetable.

If we are in the Winter timetable, games take place before periods 6 and 7 - this is reversed in the Summer timetable.

Boys will be selected in the squad, which is representative of their ability, experience and endeavour.

We encourage boys to participate in the second sport slot on Tuesdays and Thursdays, a good chance to practise or experience the sport which you are likely to choose and play the following term. This, therefore, means that you may very easily have two sessions of sport on Tuesdays and Thursdays (at the very minimum).

We pride ourselves on offering a full, competitive fixture card for boys of all abilities and very much aspire to have some of our top coaches working regularly with the lower ability teams. Social sport is also a prominent feature of each term’s calendar and there is ample opportunity to represent your Social in almost all sports offered by Radley.

There are many activities to choose from. During the first few weeks of the Michaelmas Term the Societies Fair is held in Covered Passage. There are usually around 45 different Societies that meet periodically over the course of the three terms of the school year. They cater for an enormous range of interests. Radley Video is a popular activity, and boys film and edit many College events for the website.

The Countryside Centre incorporates a range of different activities, from beagling, ferreting, fly-fishing and claypigeon shooting to animal husbandry and growing crops and other produce. Boys may choose Beagling as their sport. The Beagles Clay Pigeon Shoot is a very popular annual event, as is the Puppy Show.

Boys are also encouraged to gain a sense of service and community. There are various local, national and international partnerships opportunities through the Wednesday Activities programme and beyond. Sixth Form may choose to enter the CCF as NCOs and the Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade is one of Radley’s great traditions.

THE ARTS

Music

Music is at the heart of Radley College, both on a daily basis in Chapel, and in a wide range of concerts, professional workshops, competitions, drama productions and tours. The department is a vibrant and exciting place, with over thirty visiting instrumental and singing teachers who bring experience from international performing careers and some of the UK’s top music institutions. There is a purposebuilt concert hall (the Silk Hall), a theatre, an extensive suite of teaching and practice rooms along with a Music Technology facility and recording studio.

Boys can access the music department to practise at any time during the day or evening, and at weekends, and there is a large team of teachers who can help with practice and accompaniments. There are over 40 weekly ensembles, providing opportunities for boys at all levels, from the Symphony Orchestra to the Big Band, from Rock Bands to the 120-strong

Chapel Choir, as well as a flourishing array of Chamber Ensembles. Visiting professionals lead regular workshops and masterclasses, whilst the new Recital Series gives every boy in College access to high quality professional performances. Please visit the New Boys section of our website for details about singing and instrumental lessons.

Drama

The Drama Department offers a vibrant programme of co-curricular activities throughout the school year. Whether you are an actor, singer or stage technician, there are lots of events on offer. Every boy has the opportunity to perform in Radley’s Theatre and there are various workshops and competitions, ranging from stage combat to classical acting. The 6.1 have their own year group play, and a College Musical and Play are produced bi-annually, where girls from neighbouring schools are invited to perform. The Milligan Cup and Peter

Cook Cup are another two competition highlights of the school year, giving students the chance to perform before industry professionals.

Our productions are supported by stage crews who have access to state-of-the-art technical equipment. The crews consist of students who specialise in a backstage or technical role under the guidance of the Theatre’s technical manager.

A programme of events is offered to all boys who wish to take part in Drama activities and training, including LAMDA and workshops led by renowned practitioners.

Art & Design

Within the wealth of co-curricular activities available at Radley, the Art Department offers a vibrant and creative learning environment with an “open door” policy where there are many different artistic opportunities for the students to explore

outside the academic timetabled art and design lessons. There is a special slot during Wednesday Activity afternoons during which the boys can create art outside the curriculum and where they are encouraged to enter local and national art competitions.

The Radley School of Art is situated at the very heart of the College in Clocktower Court. Within the five purpose-built and fully equipped studios, there are facilities for painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, computer graphics and digital photography.

As part of the co-curricular programme, the boys can work alongside each other to develop their artistic skills and to experiment with new ideas and concepts on art projects for their own personal pleasure. The largest painting studio also remains open to students during the evenings and over weekends.

OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION

Laundry

Each Social has a laundry room where all the boys can leave their washing for it to be laundered. It is returned for collection two days later. Hand washable items cannot be laundered at school. There is a dry cleaning service for suits, gowns, jackets etc. for which there is an extra charge. There is no extra charge for laundry, the cost of which is included in the basic fees.

Food and Shop

We operate a ‘cashless card’ system (EPOS) for purchases of food, drink and other items in Shop and the Clocktower Court Coffee Shop. Boys will need to load their account, known at Radley as a ‘Jam account’, with a credit, debit or pre-payment debit card (such as gohenry or Revolut). Boys will be issued their EPOS card at the start of term with full details about the process.

Post & Deliveries

Boys can buy stamps and use the post boxes by Shop. Alternatively, post will be taken to the Lodge by the PHM (or the boy can do this himself). Letters and parcels that have the Social specified on the address will be delivered to the Social. Otherwise post arrives at the Lodge and is delivered to Socials twice a day.

Cocoa

Each Social has a communal Cocoa Room where boys can relax together. Cocoa happens at the end of every day and is led by the Tutor, a Sub Tutor or PHM. It is a great opportunity for boys to meet over a snack and a hot drink before bedtime.

Medical Centre

The Medical Centre has a team of qualified nurses and one First Aid and Sports Health Coordinator, who is a Paramedic Emergency Care Practitioner. The team provides 24hr care for the boys during term time. Medical Forms will be sent separately by post to you. Please complete the forms as soon as possible and return them directly to the Medical Centre (not Admissions).

Tuck Box

A Tuck Box is optional for Sixth Form pupils. It should be clearly marked with name or initials and be lockable. A small padlock can be useful. Bread, milk, jam/spreads and butter are provided within Socials. Other foods for casual snacks should be brought such as savoury rice cakes, biscuits, pasta/ pot noodles, soft sweets etc. along with the necessary utensils to eat/drink/cook them. Extra milk is available within the Socials.

Chapel

Chapel brings the whole community together to meet, reflect and worship during weekday and Sunday arrangements. It instils the core value of community in boys and dons alike, and is thought of fondly by all. The Chapel and Chaplain give support for the spiritual life of the whole community and Baptisms and Confirmation Services are conducted during the term for the boys.

DIGITAL MEDIA

Our website delivers a host of information and below are some additional features you may find particularly useful.

Social Media

We have a number of social media sites to give you a flavour of day-to-day life here. Please follow us on Twitter @RadleyCollege and Instagram @RadleyCollegeOxon, like us on Facebook at facebook.com/RadleyCollege and subscribe on YouTube. We are also on TikTok @RadleyCollege.

The Radley Calendar

You can reach this from the Main Menu / About Radley / When / Calendar or by visiting http://www.radleycalendar.org. uk. There is so much happening at Radley

that you may find it helpful to filter it by year group or type of activity. By clicking on CALENDAR SYNC you can get a feed to your own electronic calendar so that you always know what is going on.

Sports Fixtures

This can be reached from the Main Menu / Sport / Fixtures Teams and Results or by visiting http://www. radleysport.org.uk. You can use this to find out when and where you are playing. We do everything we can to keep this up to date but teams do sometimes change at the last minute because of illness or injury, so do please check regularly.

SOCIETIES

A wide range of Activities and Clubs are available, many set up and organised by boys themselves. The societies range from Animals Society and Charities to Coding and Politics.

 Academic Journal

 Adam Smith (Entrpreneurs’ Club)

 Animals

 BioSoc

 Caledonian

 Charities

 Chemistry

 Chess

 Chronicle

 Christian Forum

 Classical

 Clay Pigeon

 CliMates

 Codebreaking

 Coding

 Corinthians

 Countryside

 Current Affairs & Politics

 Darts

 DeadSoc

 Debating

 Engineering

 Grapevine

 International Relations

 Journalism

 Junior Science

 LGBTQ+

 LitSoc

 Maths: Problem Solving

 MedSoc

 Model Flying

 Music

 NatPhilSoc

 Philosophy

 Photography

 Poetry

 Remote Controlled Car Club

 RockSoc

 Sub Aqua

 Symposium

 Tattersall’s

 Theatre

A SIXTH FORM EDUCATION

We endeavour to train Sixth Formers in the ability to learn independently and encourage an excitement across the breadth of co-curricular opportunities and scholarly commitments. We equip boys to:

 be more independent in their thinking and practice;

 take greater ownership over their academic work;

 be able to make a successful transition to university level study;

 engage fruitfully in extension work of their own choosing;

 tailor their study to particular interests, which may or may not emerge from existing A-level study;

 investigate subjects or areas not covered specifically in Radley’s A-level options (e.g. Engineering, Law, Environmental Science, International Relations) through elements of the Curriculum Extension Programme, helping boys to decide whether or not to study them at university.

We aim to:

 make an externally recognised extension qualification (EPQ) available for a Radleian’s UCAS application:

 provide quantifiable evidence of a boy’s academic aptitude and potential, which can be used in combination with predicted A-level grades;

 demonstrate to universities a boy’s ability to pursue independent study;

 provide an opportunity for certain universities to reduce grade offers based on the attainment of a specified EPQ grade (e.g. Newcastle);

 add greater academic ‘punch’ to a personal statement.

 encourage academic curiosity and independence, for example visiting all that Oxford University has to offer.

CURRICULUM EXTENSION

Academic life in the Sixth Form at Radley is about a lot more than A-levels. The Curriculum Extension Programme (CEP) gives boys the opportunity to broaden their intellectual and cultural horizons.

In different ways, all CEP subjects promote and develop the kind of study skills that are needed to flourish at university, as well as providing an opportunity for boys to try something new that will make them a more wellrounded person as a result.

The CEP options include a wide range of options:

 Mini-MBA

 Art AS

 Chinese

 History of Art

 Music Technology

 International Relations

 Reading for Pleasure

 Extended Writing (EPQ)

 Astrophysics

 Film Studies

 German

 LAMDA

 Philosophy

 Portuguese

 Robotics

 Chemistry research

 Natural History

Please follow this link to read more about the the Curriculum Extension Programme.

BEYOND RADLEY

Careers

Sixth Form students receive valuable mentoring to assist careers exploration. There are talks at College, visits to companies and an annual careers conference held in the Summer Term. Students receive the latest graduate employment trends and the majority choose to undergo interview practice.

The independent careers advisor is available for all Sixth Formers and the Careers Library stocks a number of books, magazines, and prospectuses on careers and gap year opportunities. There are also materials to help study skills, decision-making, self-awareness, CV completion and interview techniques.

University

We see university advice as a wholeschool endeavour. The Director of University Entrance, working with experienced and committed colleagues, leads Common Room in offering a clear introduction to the world of Higher Education. Whilst some Sixth Formers have definite plans, most need guidance.

Our guiding principle is that each boy must decide for himself which courses and institutions are most suitable for him. Our role is to help them to arm themselves with good quality information that is discovered through personal research.

The most important thing is that each individual boy achieves a good outcome for him as an individual.

HELP

If you ever need help then there are many people to whom you can go –some not in the College. You have a large choice.

For example:

 A Tutor

 A Sub-tutor

 Pastoral Housemistress

 Form Master – find out where he/ she lives.

 RAHE - Chaplain

 JSM - Warden

 BJH - Sub-Warden & Designated Safeguarding Lead

 NM - Sub-Warden Designate

 JHCP - Deputy Head Academic

 RDS - Deputy Head Systems

 HC - Deputy Head Co-Curricular

 TCL - Head of Sixth Form

 TRGR - Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

 The School Doctor who attends each day at 10.45am (Mon-Sat)

 Any don

 Your Mentor

 Your Social Pup

 Social Prefects

 Friends

You can catch some people as you come out of Chapel.

Outside College:

 Parents or relatives

 College Counsellor: Nick Langdon (nicholas.langdon55@gmail.com)

 Childline: 0800 1111

 Independent Listener: John Beasley (jrwb8285@outlook.com) can be contacted by email in the first instance, and a phone conversation will be arranged.

If you cannot talk about what is worrying you, write it down and give your note to any of the people mentioned above.

THE COLLEGE CREST

The College was granted Arms in 1908. The Motto is: Sicut Serpentes, Sicut Columbae ‘(Be ye wise) as Serpents, (and harmless) as doves’ (Matthew 10, v.16).

The Cross Keys are a reminder that the College is dedicated to St. Peter.

St. Peter’s College, Radley was founded by The Revd William Sewell and the Revd Robert Singleton to provide a public school education on the principles of the Church of England. It opened in 1847.

We hope this booklet begins to introduce you to all aspects of life at Radley. We encourage all boys here to better themselves, to be ambitious, to achieve their best: in and beyond the classroom, in mind, body and spirit. This is not just about talent but

about your approach; to succeed you need to work hard, set goals, and be determined. We are delighted you are joining us as a Radleian and we know you will play an important part in our school and its wonderfully close-knit community. Welcome.