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SHEBBEAR COLLEGESIXTH FORM
Sixth FormShebbear College
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The Sixth Form is a great environment to learn. It prepares us for examination success and develops social skills for employment and university.Lower Sixth Form student
Shebbear College is an independent day and boarding school for boys and girls, located in rural North Devon, UK. Our 85 acre rural campus is the perfect environment to learn and achieve academic success. With superb facilities, all of our students have the opportunity to enjoy an abundance of sports and outdoor activities, as well as creative arts, music and drama.
The Sixth Form at Shebbear College is about preparing students for examination success and developing social and interpersonal skills that will last a lifetime.
The A Level and BTEC courses are complimented with an Extended Project Qualification which focuses students on a topic of their choice and helps develop the essential skills and attitudes required for immediate academic success. This qualification is also recognised as a great way to develop life skills for university and a prosperous career.
Head of Sixth FormWelcome from the
I have been teaching at Shebbear College for a number of years, during which time I have been Head of Boys’ Boarding and Housemaster of Pollard House, where the boys live. I am also Head of Rugby and teach Physical Education, Business Studies and BTEC Sport. I live on campus with my wife Hayley and our two children, William and Heidi.
I previously taught at Brockenhurst Sixth Form College in Hampshire and Brunel University in London.
My primary role here at Shebbear is to support the students both academically and pastorally. I am fortunate to work alongside an excellent Upper School
team including two deputies that oversee our Careers and UCAS Programme and manage academic development respectfully. In addition to the support we can offer, your son or daughter will have a tutor who is the main point of contact during their time at Shebbear.
Beyond the classroom students have access to a range of opportunities including charity work and various exchange programmes. In school, they will have the opportunity to be involved in an extensive sporting, music, drama and outward bounds programme, as well as regular debating and social activities in school.
“ “This prospectus will never be able to capture the true atmosphere of Shebbear.
Any interested student is more than welcome to visit and experience what Shebbear is able to do for you.Head of Sixth Form
Sixth Form CentreOur excellent
Our new Sixth Form Centre is located in the heart of our rural campus and overlooks our Pre-School, Prep School, Senior School and numerous playing fields.
The Sixth Form Centre comprises a number of rooms for quiet individual study and group study, classrooms, offices, recreational spaces, meeting rooms and careers office. The facility provides access to a broad range of modern facilities, electronic portfolios of work, online and multimedia resources, all supported by traditional research and teaching methods.
The Sixth Form Centre is an adult environment in which you can concentrate on study. It is an ideal place for you to develop your academic potential as well as to enjoy being a student. We offer a broad range of courses taught in supportive and friendly surroundings.
“ “Sixth Form students at Shebbear enjoy the best facilities, enabling them to achieve their potential. They also take advantage of the small class sizes and individual attention they receive.Parent of Upper Sixth Form student
Sixth FormLife in the
We are very proud of our Sixth Form students who consistently celebrate high levels of success year on year. As a Sixth Form student you will have the opportunity to achieve your full potential with us in an idyllic location.
Sixth Form students at Shebbear enjoy the best facilities, enabling them to achieve their potential. They also take advantage of the small class sizes and individual attention they receive. Sixth Form students enjoy their own dress code and a greater freedom within the timetabled day and many attribute the environment at Shebbear to their examination success.
All Sixth Formers will take part in regular tutorial sessions covering topics such as study skills, student finance, gap year opportunities and C.V. writing and interviews, as well as regular debating sessions.
Leavers choose to study a broad range of courses including medicine, veterinary science, architecture, engineering, law, humanities, sciences, languages, art and design, economics and forensic science.
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The support that I received with my UCAS application was immense. The process is very thorough and the staff ensured that I chose the correct course and university.Upper Sixth Form leaver
Academic lifeat ShebbearWe are proud that our Sixth Form students regularly achieve a 100% pass rate.
Our Sixth Form curriculum provides a range of subjects for students. Devoted academic teachers and tutors will support students throughout their time in the Sixth Form. Most crucially, dedicated UCAS sessions guide parents and students through the complex process of university applications and career choices.
During their time in the Sixth Form, students will stay with their designated personal tutor throughout the two years. Tutors will help and support each individual with their workload as well as oversee applications for Higher Education or employment.
“ “Shebbear College Sixth Form students go on to some of the world’s most prestigious universities, recently including Cambridge, Durham, Imperial College London, Oxford, Reading, Exeter and Warwick to name just a few.
The facilitiesat Shebbear
Students at Shebbear College enjoy facilities which enable them to successfully complete their research and prep work, such as our comprehensive Library, ICT suites and Careers Office.
Our extensive grounds boast a wealth of sports pitches, tennis courts, cricket and badminton nets and a flood-lit all-weather pitch. Our Sports Hall is fully equipped for indoor sports and training and includes a gymnasium, weights room and dance studio.
Our Memorial Hall and Assembly Hall both have stages with audio-visual and lighting equipment, enabling our students to present numerous productions and concerts each year.
The creative and performing arts are well catered for at Shebbear College, where our students have access to art and sculpture studios and textiles, woodwork and pottery workshops.
Our dedicated Music Centre is superbly equipped with the latest facilities including a specialist keyboard suite, teaching classrooms, numerous practice rooms, performance areas, a sound-proofed recording studio and a suite of computers with editing software. We also have an excellent selection of instruments including Steinway pianos and keyboards.
Our impressive Sixth Form Centre is equipped with the latest study aids to enable our pupils to achieve their goals.
The sportat Shebbear
Our extensive grounds and ideal location ensure that there is a wealth of opportunity to take part in the national sports of rugby, netball, football, hockey, cricket, rounders and tennis.
Shebbear College has a strong reputation of sporting success. We have a comprehensive fixtures list against other independent and state schools across the South West and are proud to have students achieving representative honours at Area, County, Regional and National levels.
Sports facilities on the college campus include several rugby, football and cricket pitches, tennis courts, a floodlit all-weather sports pitch, cricket nets, badminton and volleyball nets, sports hall, gymnasium, fitness suite and a dance studio.
The creative artsat Shebbear
Shebbear College has a fine tradition of presenting excellent drama productions, music concerts and art exhibitions. There are regular performances involving students of all ages across the school.
Our new Music Centre is equipped with a specialist keyboard laboratory, a number of teaching and practice rooms, recording studio and a computer suite as well as an excellent selection of instruments, including Steinway pianos.
Students at Shebbear College have every opportunity to take part in musical and creative activities throughout the year.
“ “It is our intention to provide every student with the opportunity to discover the pleasure of being creative in order to enrich the quality of their lives.Upper School tutor
Sixth FormCoCurricular
Students at Shebbear College are offered a wide range of additional experiences which enhance the curriculum.
All Sixth Form students are encouraged to participate in a number of exciting and challenging cocurricular activities after school, in the evenings and at weekends.
The programme is designed to broaden horizons and develop interests and personal qualities such as leadership, confidence and tenacity.
Among the cocurricular activities on offer are involvement in projects such as World Aims, Eco-Schools and Fairtrade, charity work in Uganda, sports trips to Barbados and history and enrichment trips to Poland and Rome.
Given our wonderful location, close to the sea and moors, outdoor pursuits are extremely popular, such as the Ten Tors Challenge and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme.
Social LifeEnrichment and
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Shebbear College develops the student’s sense of self worth, enthusiasm for learning and an optimism for the future.Parent of Sixth Form student
Our Sixth Form students enjoy a number of dedicated social events each year, culminating in the formal Sixth Form Rounsefell Dinner.
It is recognised that a student’s time in the Sixth Form is enhanced with additional activities such as our overseas charity work and cultural trips and exchange opportunities with schools in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Social and team building events from adventure days, sports tours and overseas residential trips through to pantomimes and performances develop social confidence and further strengthen these friendships.
All of our students are encouraged to show respect and support for each other in all aspects of their school life. This helps them to develop strong friendships that often last a lifetime.
Boarding Lifeat Shebbear
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“The excellent experience of boarding and the high level of care strongly promote their personal development and they show strong levels of confidence, self-reliance and integrity.Independent Schools Inspectorate
Our boarding houses offer a real ‘home from home’ for all our boarding pupils, where they can relax, play and achieve. The houses have a warm, friendly atmosphere where pupils can feel happy, safe and secure.
Each room has internet access making leisure time, study and communication easier and more enjoyable. The social areas are homely and comfortable and have all the necessary facilities to allow pupils to relax with friends, watch tv and films, listen to music and play games. The houses have kitchen areas where pupils can prepare drinks and snacks.
