We are delighted to welcome you to our Sixth Form Welcome Evening, which will take place on Monday 2nd February, from 4:45pm - 7:40pm at the UCS Senior School.
This event is designed to give you a comprehensive flavour of life at UCS, providing the opportunity to meet teachers and fellow students, ask questions, and learn more about cocurricular and leadership opportunities within the school.
In addition, the evening is intended to support you in exploring your academic interests in greater depth, helping you to consider your A-Level subject choices and make informed decisions about the next stage of your education.
Patrick Milton Head of Sixth Form
“I found it really helpful to visit UCS during the welcome event to get a sense of what the overall feeling and atmosphere was like, especially speaking to students and specific teachers. It definitely gave me an impression of what life would be like if I came here - I found it really beneficial!” - Daisy
Schedule of Events
The event will include both structured presentations and relaxed opportunities to meet fellow students and ask questions that matter to you.
Registration
Registration opens at 4:45 pm in the Lund Theatre.
Welcome Addresses
Hear from key UCS staff, including the Headmaster, Deputy Heads, and Head of Sixth Form.
Co-Curricular Discovery Zones - Open from 4:45 pm
Meet fellow students and speak with current Year 12 pupils throughout the event. Discovery Zones in the Sixth Form Centre will showcase co-curricular life, pupil leadership opportunities, careers support, and our Bios Enrichment Programme.
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Catering
Discovery zones will be setup in our Sixth Form Centre
Subject Presentations
1. Sport
2. Drama
3. Enrichment
4. Leadership
5. Careers
6. Music
7. Clubs and Societies
These optional presentations are available for five A-Level subjects that may be less familiar to you: Economics, Psychology, Philosophy, Politics, History of Art.
One-to-one meetings
Those that have requested one-to-one subject choice guidance sessions will be notified of their appointment time separately.
Refreshments
Light refreshments will be available throughout the evening.
Making the most of the event
As well as the schedules of events, this is a great chance to get to know more about life at UCS and to connect with people.
In our Sixth Form Centre you will find teachers and current Year 12 pupils based in our cocurricular discovery zones throughout the evening. Although they are representing specific area of our co-curriculum, they’d be happy to answer questions on any aspect of school life! So, before you arrive, think about what you might like to ask them. These are just suggestions - you may think of other questions that are important to you.
Co-Curricular, Enrichment & Leadership Opportunities
What clubs, societies, or sports are popular here?
How can students get involved in leadership roles?
What is Bios and what electives are available?
Settling In & Making Friends
What helps new students feel part of the Sixth Form?
How have you made friends and settled in?
Support & Wellbeing
Who can help if you’re struggling academically or personally?
What support is available for managing workload or stress?
Lessons & Academic Life
What’s the biggest difference between GCSE and Sixth Form?
How much independent study is expected?
Questions About New Subjects
What’s it like to study a subject you didn’t do at GCSE?
What skills or background knowledge will help me succeed?
Why do you enjoy this subject, and what do you find interesting about it?
We look forward to seeing you!
