Writing Personal Statements with NSSW
This week, students have been supported by Next Steps South West (NSSW) in writing their personal statements, which form part of their UCAS applications to Universities of choice. Student Ambassadors from Plymouth and Exeter University joined NSSW and spent the morning in the Sixth Form Centre talking to students about their experiences of Higher Education….
Self Defence
This year has seen a new activity on offer for our Sixth Form students. A Torquay based club ran the taster session for our students. There they learnt how to break their falls and how to defend themselves from an attacker using different techniques.
Teignmouth Beach Clean
TCS6 students recently carried out a beach clean in Teignmouth removing several bags of rubbish and plastics from our local sea front. One of our Sixth Form students described the voluntary action as, ‘It’s good for the planet and great for the soul’. Students at TCS6 are passionate about taking environmental action and will be…
Team Building with NCS
On Wednesday 11th September, Year 12 students began their enrichment programme with team building activities run by NCS. All our students at TCS6 participate in the enrichment programme alongside their chosen academic studies. The programme is designed to develop skills, knowledge and experience giving our students the edge when applying for further education courses or…
Updated Term Dates
As you may be aware, next year’s early May bank holiday has been moved back by four days for the whole of the UK, to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day. This bank holiday will now fall on Friday 8 May 2020. VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day, marks the day towards…