West Lakes Academy - Sixth Form Course Guide

What our students say “After sixth form, I want to start an apprenticeship within the design engineering sector. West Lakes Academy provides plenty of help towards getting you the destination you want to be, and helps shape you into the perfect version of yourself. The support from all around you within the academy is endlessly positive, and will always listen to you and put you first when it comes to your choices and decisions.” Heather Smith Principal Student Leader “West Lakes Sixth Form has really helped me to gain confidence in myself and my own abilities, both within and outside the academy setting. There is a plethora of subjects offered for you to study which means that there is something to be found for everyone here. The amazing pastoral care providers paired with the brilliant teachers and curriculum make this a great setting for you to explore in detail the subjects you are interested in, and sets you up to achieve your potential.” John Oakes Principal Student Leader The academy has continuously supported me throughout my studies – dedicating time to help us thoroughly figure out our next steps after sixth form and acting on that by providing us with tutor guidance, 12-1 sessions, and online resources. The staff have encouraged me to reach my full potential and have created a range of opportunities for me such as being part of the National Theatre’s Connections project. This professional environment has extensively equipped me for later life and helped me to improve vital skills, which I can utilize in the future.” Chloe Fawcett Deputy Student Leader “Since starting at West Lakes Sixth Form I have seen myself develop a new found positive attitude towards my learning and realise the real one of a kind opportunities this academy has to offer, which will only further help me achieve my future goals and aspirations. The huge encouragement that staff offer students has pushed me further to fulfill my ambitions and help ensure a stress free university application process is made possible, at a time which has the potential to become overwhelming to may- including myself. The academy’s ethos will definitely stay alongside me in any future destination I choose to venture into and I am proud to say the academy has played a major role in shaping the person I am today.” Emily Dixon “West Lakes Academy Sixth Form has given me the advice and support when I have needed it most. The pastoral staff are second-to-none when it comes to talking about post-18 destinations and offering top level guidance on where the best option for me would be. After sixth form, I would love to study sports journalism and the sixth form team has aided me with this, by getting me contacts and work opportunities in this sector, which I will be forever thankful for, as they have allowed me to pursue my passions.” Jack Pollard Deputy Student Leader “Life in Sixth Form at West Lakes Academy has given me the chance I have needed to allow me to pursue the career path of my choice. The post-16 staff at West Lakes Academy are incredible, continuing to support not only myself but the entire student body completing A-Levels and BTEC’s, especially when it comes to Year 13s discovering and selecting potential opportunities to pursue post sixth form.” Hayden Bound “After sixth form, I want to start an apprenticeship within the design engineering sector. West Lakes Academy provides plenty of help towards getting you to the destination you want to be, and helps shape you into the perfect version of yourself. The support from all around you within the academy is endlessly positive, and will always listen to you and put you first when it comes to your choices and decisions” Kiera Malpas “West Lakes Sixth Form has taught me how to be more independent and responsible for my work and everything else that surrounds my studies including being more productive and using my free time effectively. Ultimately, I have become a well-rounded person as the academy has taught me life skills, that will help me significantly during university, steps further in the real world and will help when I have a job in future. West Lakes Sixth Form has also allowed me to understand the options I have in future, including which course suit my personality and what I would like to achieve the future.” Will Derbyshire West Lakes Academy 4

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