Futures in Focus: A Busy Two Weeks for Our Sixth Form

Over the past two weeks, our Sixth Form students have officially begun their journey towards university and the world of work. Following an Introduction to UCAS in our first assembly, students have been using Form Time to complete their UCAS applications and research universities, courses and apprenticeships. This week's assembly focused on choosing the right university and the right course — an important next step as students begin to narrow down their options.

Please note that our school deadline for completed UCAS applications is Friday 13th November for most students, allowing staff time to write references and check applications before submission. Conservatoire, Oxbridge, Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary applicants have an earlier deadline and have been advised accordingly.

Whether chatting about course options or helping with open day visits, your support at home makes a real difference at this important time. The official UCAS Parents' Guide explains the application process and how you can help along the way.

Click here for the UCAS Parents' Guide

As part of our Careers and UCAS Term, we have been delighted to welcome a number of fantastic speakers over the past two weeks:

• Dr Harbottle, Cardiff University's School of Engineering, who spoke about Engineering as a career — "What it is, how to get into it, and where it can take you."
• Professor Andrew Kerr, Professor of Petrology at Cardiff's School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, who visited to speak with our Geology students.
• Gary Powell, Charles Stanley, who talked about Careers in Finance.
• Rhys Bebb, Screen Alliance Wales, who spoke about Careers in Film and Television.
• Mrs Hawkins, Careers Wales, who ran an informal Q&A session for students interested in apprenticeships, exploring the routes and opportunities available — the first of two planned sessions.