Hinchingbrooke School News Feed - Sixth Form News

Induction

Wed, 22 Jul 2015 11:39:25 GMT

At the other end of the learner’s journey, we had an Induction Programme for our up and coming Year 12s.

UCAS

Wed, 22 Jul 2015 11:37:31 GMT

Some students from Hinchingbrooke Sixth Form who went on to University have contacted us with their degree results.

Summer Ball

Wed, 22 Jul 2015 11:38:31 GMT

The Sixth Form Summer Ball happened on July 3rd.

Election Results

Wed, 22 Jul 2015 11:33:14 GMT

In April we hosted the candidates for all five of the main political parties in the General Election

Head Boy and Girl Announcement

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 13:22:53 GMT

we are pleased to announce that Esme Walters is the new Head Girl, and Will Taylor the new Head Boy

Post 18 Choices Conference

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 13:22:53 GMT

On 3rd March we held the annual Year 12 ‘Post 18 Choices conference’.

Health Talks

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 13:22:53 GMT

Enrichment talks: We have had another diverse and enlightening range of outside speakers and talks organised this term, covering aspects of health and welfare such as Breast/Testicular cancer.

Presentation Evening

Fri, 19 Dec 2014 11:31:51 GMT

We were delighted to welcome back our ex year 13 students to the presentation evening on Tuesday 16th Dec...

Engineering Talk from Bechtel graduates

Thu, 4 Dec 2014 10:41:01 GMT

Four graduate engineers from Bechtel, an international company which manages a significant number of large engineering projects worldwide, came in to talk to budding engineers from Years 10, 11, 12 and 13

Volunteering Talk

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 13:22:52 GMT

Volunteering: Ann Bunting and Hannah Brown who is currently back in the UK after working as a volunteer Health Specialist with ‘Revelation Life’ came to talk about volunteering

Remembrance Day

Fri, 14 Nov 2014 14:03:45 GMT

11th: On the 11th of the 11th the whole of Year 12 and Year 13 gathered for an assembly in the PAC to unite in an Act of Remembrance for those who have died in conflict in the service of this country.

Faraday Institute

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 13:57:19 GMT

Lizzi Coyle from the Faraday Institute came and spoke to our Science and RE students on Thursday October 16th 2014

Andrew Lansley visit

Tue, 14 Oct 2014 12:12:46 GMT

We were delighted to welcome Mr Andrew Lansley MP to talk to our sixth formers on Friday October 10^th

Prof Ulinka Rublack

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 13:22:52 GMT

We were very fortunate to welcome Prof Ulinka Rublack to Hinchingbrooke to give a talk to our sixth form History students on Thursday 2nd October 2014.

Lunchtime Music Recital

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 11:44:47 GMT

The first music recital took place on Friday 27th September.

Summer Silly Sports Day

Tue, 8 Jul 2014 10:51:38 GMT

The House leaders put on a brilliant summer Silly Sports afternoon for the summer interhouse.

Fit For Work Conference

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 13:22:51 GMT

The six students from Hinchingbrooke were warmly received by the course leader Mary Macdonald Hockley and the larger group of students from Saffron Walden County High School.

Summer Ball 2014

Tue, 8 Jul 2014 10:29:22 GMT

The eagerly awaited Sixth Form Summer Ball took place on Friday 4th July.

Leavers Day 2014

Tue, 10 Jun 2014 13:53:20 GMT

23rd May 2014, Year 13 Leavers Day

History Department Lecture

Tue, 10 Jun 2014 12:20:01 GMT

Last term saw Dr Andrew Hopper of Leicester University visit Hinchingbrooke to deliver a lecture on ‘Turncoats and Renegadoes: changing sides in the English Civil War’.

Professor Athene Donald

Wed, 8 Oct 2014 13:25:50 GMT

We were extremely fortunate that Professor Dame Athene Donald visited our sixth form to give a talk on Thursday 3rd April 2014.

First Aid Course

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 13:22:49 GMT

Sue Dixon from Asset Health and Safety Solution Ltd gave a four hour course in first aid to some of our students

Solidarity in the Sudan

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 13:22:49 GMT

Anne Carthy shared how she moved in her career from law, finance and technology, into the world of not for profits.

Mental Health Talk

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 13:22:49 GMT

On Wednesday 19th March, we were fortunate to have Dick Moore http://www.dickmoore.org/ come to the school to talk to year 13 about mental health.

Spring Term Enrichment news

Wed, 26 Mar 2014 10:16:07 GMT

Along with the students’ regular club weeks, Enrichment activities have continued to prove interesting and relevant.....

Presentation Evening

Thu, 4 Sep 2014 01:23:03 GMT

The A'Level Presention evening took place on 17th December in the PAC......

Charity Car Wash

Thu, 4 Sep 2014 01:23:03 GMT

The senior student team raised money by cleaning staff cars. The money will be used to fund the OAP Christmas party that is put on each year lead by Mike Baker.

Dame Veronica talk

Thu, 4 Sep 2014 01:23:03 GMT

Through the Speakers for schools Programme, we were privileged to welcome Dame Veronica Sutherland to Hinchingbrooke 6^th Form.

Psychology Conference Trip

Thu, 4 Sep 2014 01:23:03 GMT

Thirty plus students attended a very informative Psychology conference in London......

House of Commons Trip

Thu, 4 Sep 2014 01:23:03 GMT

On Monday 18^th November 35 Year 12 and 13 students were lucky enough to tour the beautiful Palace of Westminster and have a debate with Huntingdon’s very own MP, Jonathan Djanogly.

Remembrance Day Service

Thu, 4 Sep 2014 01:23:03 GMT

Today Hinchingbrooke students and staff took time to remember those men and woman who have lost their lives fighting for their country...

Comenius Project Conference Report

Thu, 4 Sep 2014 01:23:03 GMT

Comenius Project Conference Report

Thursday the 24^th of October saw Hinchingbrooke Academy hosting an exciting European youth conference as part of the EU’s ‘Comenius Project’.

Pearson Teaching Award - National Event

Thu, 4 Sep 2014 01:23:03 GMT

The sixth form team attended the Pearson Teaching Awards ceremony held at Drury Lane Theatre on Sunday 20th October..........

Inspiring Women Launch

Thu, 4 Sep 2014 01:23:03 GMT

Hinchingbrooke School was invited to attend the launch of the campaign and eight year 12 students had a great day and were lucky enough to meet and ask questions of Miriam Gonzalez Durantez, Livia Firth, Athene Donald, Thea Green and Bettany Hughes........

16 - 19 Bursary

Thu, 4 Sep 2014 01:23:03 GMT

The Government has set aside some money for schools, colleges, training providers and local authorities.........

Sutton Trust

Thu, 4 Sep 2014 01:23:03 GMT

One of our year 12 students has just returned from a summer school run by the Sutton Trust, here is her report...........

Summer Ball 2015

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 14:10:47 GMT

On Friday 3rd July the sun shone all day and we celebrated the end of the school year (nearly) with our summer ball.........

Pearson Award, House of Commons visit

Thu, 4 Sep 2014 01:23:03 GMT

On Tuesday 2nd July, John Norris, Gill Miller and Bernadette Howells were lucky enough to get a ticket to the House of Commons.........

Conditional Offer Infomation

Thu, 4 Sep 2014 01:23:03 GMT

I hope you have received the enrolment information for year 12 which was sent out by post on 20th June.........

Year 13 Leavers Day 2013

Thu, 4 Sep 2014 01:23:03 GMT

Year 13 had their leaver’s day on Friday 31^st May.......

Pearson Team Award May 2013

Thu, 4 Sep 2014 01:23:03 GMT

Hinchingbrooke School Sixth Form Team in Huntingdon has been announced as the winner of the Pearson Teaching Award for Outstanding School Team of the Year for the East of England.

Selected from over 24,000 nominations received by the Pearson Teaching Awards in 2013, 62 celebrations are taking place in schools across England, Northern Ireland and Wales on 17 May 2013 to present prestigious Regional Teaching Awards to outstanding local heroes of education.........

Oxbridge News

Thu, 4 Sep 2014 01:23:03 GMT

Hinchingbrooke School is pleased to announce that four of our students have been offered places at Oxford and Cambridge University for September 2013..........