Sixth Form

Year 12 & 13

It’s an exciting time to be at Sherborne Senior School in the Sixth Form. Even though there were still challenges presented by the pandemic, starting our school year with a brand new Sixth Form with all the potential the new facilities will provide, was a huge bonus.

Once the new furniture arrived, we got a real taste of just how good our new facilities will be. The common room has really taken shape and there are plans for further additions, once we are allowed to provide refreshments. The open plan study zone and the quiet study rooms themselves, have proved especially popular.

With the further easing of precautionary restrictions, we can look forward to a return to normal, hosting events and leading the school. Even with many of the restrictions still in place, we managed to host the first “University fair” in the Sixth Form Centre, with 5 universities along with “Score Plus and the “British Council” represented. We were also able to run a “life skills challenges” afternoon during the last PSHE day when our Sixth Form leavers we set a number of challenges to help them cope with the challenges they are likely to face at university next year. The ironing and cookery challenges proved to be the most popular!

It has been, as ever, an honour to have supported our Sixth Form pupils in the next stage of their journey. I have been impressed by the hard work, commitment and dedication of our Sixth Form pupils who have been role models to the rest of the school.

I was especially pleased that we were able to organise and run the first Senior Gala Dinner for the pupils in Years 11, 12 & 13. There is a separate feature about this event elsewhere in the Shirburnian, but suffice to say it was a roaring success.

For our Year 12 pupils who have made the transition from the lower school, I would like to congratulate them for their contributions to the life of the Sixth Form this year. These contributions certainly mark them out as being a mature and resourceful group of pupils who are always willing to support our Shirburnian values. For those in Year 12 who are leaving us this year, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all the very best on what I am sure will be an exciting and fulfilling future, wherever you happen to be studying. For our Year 13 pupils, about to embark on the beginning of their adult lives, I would like to thank you all for the contributions, you have made, throughout your years at Sherborne, to making Sherborne the success it has become. It is through your mature and diligent approach to your studies that you will, I am sure, enjoy further success wherever you plan to study next year. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our head and deputy head boys and girls; Sam Kinnaird-Barr, Mohamed El Sayed, Butool Abedi & Areen Al Hyassat, for all your support and hard work this year. Along with all the senior prefects, you have made another challenging year much easier to deal with. I thank you all for your hard work, support and encouragement.

And finally, to all of you leaving the Sixth Form this year, I would like to wish you every success in your endeavours for the future and hope that the values which you have demonstrated whilst in the Sixth Form, help to inspire you to ever greater achievement. You leave with all our very best wishes and hopes for the future.

Mr M Hamlin Director of Sixth Form

FORM 12A

FORM 12B

FORM 12C

FORM 12D

FORM 12E

FORM 12F

FORM 13A

FORM 13B

FORM 13C

FORM 13D

FORM 13E

Congratulations to all in 12A for achieving so much in such unusual times. Throughout all the uncertainties, a barrage of new challenges and the ups and downs of readjusting to the ‘new normal’, you have all shown tremendous spirit and true integrity to reach the end with your heads held high. I’m sure you will all go on to do well in whatever you choose to do – you may well do it in your own distinctive ways, but I feel the future is very bright for each of one of you. Mr Leeder, 12A

It is fantastic to see how much you have all matured and I hope you feel prepared for the next phase in your life. Know that education does not stop you from making mistakes, but it inspires you to learn lessons from them. Grab every opportunity that comes to you, this way you will be able to shape your life in whichever you wish. For those of you leaving us this year, I wish you all the very best for the future and please pop in if you are around. “ Mr Arts, 12B

“12C are a unique bunch and it has been a pleasure getting to know each and every one of them – I am proud to have been their form tutor this year. They have brought positivity, humour and warmth to the form, as well as just enough drama to keep it interesting! I wish them all the very best of luck for their AS exams and know that they will be successful, managing the twist and turns along the way with resilience and determination. Here is to a great year next year, whether carrying on into Year 13 or moving on to new adventures! Mrs Wolfe, 12C

I would like to begin by saying it has been an absolute pleasure tutoring you, 12D, this year. You are a talented group of wholesome individuals who have carried yourselves with maturity and professionalism. Your wide ranges of humour have never failed to make me laugh- especially our louder members! Moreover, I have admired how well you all treated one another, demonstrating the kindness and support you have all needed to get through this challenging year. I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know each and every one of you, learning about your interests and aspirations, and would like to wish you all the best in your next steps. Ms Mohamed, 12D

It has been an absolute pleasure and a rewarding experience to see you all developing as young adults. Having the opportunity to get to know you as individuals and to share in your accomplishments throughout this year has been

extremely fulfilling for me as your tutor. May you continue to seek excellence as you move on to pastures new whether it be continuing your educational career at Sherborne or embarking on a new and exciting chapter in your life. I wish you all the absolute best for your future endeavours. Ms Rudling, 12E

It has been a pleasure to be your form tutor this year 12F. You have made my life as a tutor very easy this year through your approach to your studies and the helpful advice you have passed on about life in Qatar. I still remember the first day when I was being shown around the new school site by some of you as I had only just left my period of hotel quarantine! I wish you the best of luck in the next step of your own journey - whether it is at university or with the school next year - and hope to hear about your future successes. Mr Martin, 12F

I have thoroughly enjoyed having you all in my tutor group this year. You are a lovely group of individuals who have so much to offer and I know that I know that whatever direction you take your spirit and kindness will take you far in life. I hope to hear about all your exploits in the future. Wishing you every success.

Farewell to 13A Who could predict what a hard year it’s been, And all the things we have seen, But come through it you have done, And on the way we have had some fun. So off you go to adventures new, I hope all of which is enjoyable too. Butool to your Social Sciences adventure, Sam a year to think it through, Rose to your sporting endeavours anew. Omar further study of Politics and Economics, Natesh and Daniel Business Studies abound, Libby a year of experience on Cornish ground. Areen to study Dentistry, in a new country. What a plethora of directions you all go in. My words of wisdom are simply this, Go and enjoy, for time goes so fast, And I hope you all find university a blast. Ms Gregory, 13A

What an incredible journey this has been! I have known you all in some capacity since Year 10 so I have seen all the ups and downs and highs and lows. It has been a pleasure to support you and back you along the way. You are all amazing in your own right; your skills, your characters, your strengths, your kindness. I am absolutely sure that you will go on to be successful in wherever life takes you. I will always be here for further support if required, a teachers job is never done! Wishing you all the very best. (Shaheen, it was truly a crime that you were removed from our form haha!!!).

In the words of the Prophet Muhammed sws; “Be in this world as though you were a stranger or a traveler/wayfarer.” Go, travel, explore, and enjoy life to its fullest.

I am so excited for you; you have so many adventures that lie ahead. Ms Sultana,13B

I want to wish you all the very best for your next chapter in life. You have come so far in just the short amount of time I have known you and it has been a genuine honour going through this year with you. I have enjoyed learning so much from you all, whether that be about biology, music, TikTok, religion, or humour and I have enjoyed teaching you so much about…well, hopefully something! Being a ‘guide on the side’ of your final journey here at Sherborne has been a wonderful experience and I sincerely wish you all the luck in the world with whatever comes next in your life. Do not be a stranger! Mr Pallett, 13C

It has been an absolute pleasure to be your form tutor during your time in Sherborne’s Sixth Form. I am so proud of your determination, resilience and good humour during the most challenging of times. It has been rewarding to see you all mature and grow into the confident young adults that you now are. I am confident that you will all achieve the results you deserve when the A level results are published in the summer and look forward to hearing from you in the future with updates about your chosen pathways. Ms Parsons, 13D

To the five gentlemen in 13E, it has been my absolute pleasure to be your form tutor in my first year here at Sherborne Senior School. I will always have cherished memories of our daily chats, working together to create your university references, and our intense but healthy debates! All five of you are unique, resilient, and tenacious young men and I am sure each of you will fulfil the potential you are brimming with. Until we meet again, farewell, good luck, and always remember to ‘strive’! Mr Reynolds, 13E